December 27, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Gym weight exercise programs will help you reach your fitness goals using a variety of resistance training equipment. Resistance training encompasses any machine or equipment you use that provides a force against your muscles. Use the equipment at your local…
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December 27, 2013 Creative Ways to Conserve Water
If you’re concerned with going green, you likely already know the basics of saving water, like limiting showers and baths, and installing energy-efficient appliances. If you live in an apartment, dorm or other place where you can’t make changes to…
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Most people are familiar with a pins-and-needles sensation in the feet from sitting cross legged for long periods. The feeling signals the body to change positions. In extremely cold temperatures, tingling and stinging pain in the feet and toes may…
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December 27, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
It’s human nature to want to maintain the healthy glow of youth for as long as we can, even as we get older. Unfortunately–like most things–maintaining youth is much easier said than done. Plastic surgery options abound, but one of…
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Overview Fitness has seen many trends throughout the years. One of today’s hot topics is extreme fitness. Most of these programs are geared toward fitness enthusiasts because this type of routine will turn the fit into super-fit. What is Extreme…
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December 27, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
In order for you and your partner to reach orgasm, the conditions must be correct for you and your partner. In addition, both partners must be relaxed and in a comfortable setting. The psychological aspect of sex is also important…
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The muscles between the knee and ankle on the back side of the body are often called the calves. The “calf” muscle is actually two muscles, the gastrocnemius (gastroc) and soleus. The gastroc runs from above the knee to the…
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December 27, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview High levels of triglycerides, one of two major fats in your blood, are a major risk factor in premature heart disease, heart attacks and strokes, according to “What Are Triglycerides,” a chapter in “Controlling Cholesterol.” You can reduce your…
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Overview Insomnia is defined as the inability to fall asleep or stay asleep. According to the Cleveland Clinic, 50 percent of the population suffers from occasional insomnia, and 10 percent struggle with chronic sleeplessness. Stress, worries or the fear of…
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Quercetin is an antioxidant-containing food and plant component that is touted for treatment of allergies, bladder and prostate disorders and even cancer. Quercetin in foods such as apples, cherries, red wine and lettuces may provide antihistamine and anti-inflammatory effects; quercetin…
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December 27, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
The primary ingredient of tea tree shampoo is the tea tree essential oil. According to research by the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon Sate University, the oil is extracted from a shrub native to Australia and New Zealand. When concentrated,…
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Overview The brisk, cool smell of peppermint and the tingle it leaves on your tongue allude to the possibility that this popular herb might have medicinal properties. Peppermint oil, derived from the leaves of the plant, is known as an…
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Overview In order for women to achieve a high level of physical and mental well-being, they must play an active role in their health care. A passive approach to GYN health can be especially detrimental. Staying in-tune with your body…
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December 27, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Sexual Questions Part 1 1. Why do Depo-Provera shots stop periods? If you’ve gotten your injections on time, the absence of periods does not mean you’re pregnant and is not something to worry about. Periods stop because Depo-Provera causes a…
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Conserving energy has become one of the most important priorities in the United States and around the world today. Controlling energy consumption decreases our dependency on fossil fuels, limits the effects of climate change by lowering our carbon emissions, and…
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A concussion can range from a mild to moderate injury to a major health concern. They occur when the head is struck causing damage to the brain. This can occur in a baby when she falls, is dropped or is…
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December 27, 2013 Mental Health
Schizophrenia affects a person’s ability to interpret the difference between real and unreal experiences. This mental illness interferes with normal emotional responses and behaviors causing patients to behave inappropriately in normal situations. According to the World Health Organization, schizophrenia affects…
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December 27, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Wheat germ oil comes from the germ, or embryo, of the wheat seed and is high in vitamin E. It’s a common ingredient in nutritional supplements, baked goods and other processed foods. It’s also possible to use wheat germ…
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With more cold and flu remedies on the market today than ever before, and considering there is no cure for the common cold, it’s really all about minimizing symptoms, and getting back to your old self. These products include pharmaceuticals,…
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Overview It’s never too soon to start good-health habits. The kind of care you give your body while it’s developing and going through puberty, is key to lasting health and good looks. Doctors have found that your health habits and…
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December 27, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Today, almost any woman undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) can use egg donation to conceive. Egg donation is most often used by women who have been unable to conceive with their own eggs. Donor eggs can also help women who…
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December 27, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
The next time you read a magazine and start to feel bad about the fact that you don’t look as good as the models in the pictures–stop. What you see is not reality and the truth is that a team…
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December 27, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
The sexual response known as an orgasm is the point during sexual contact when tension is suddenly released in a series of involuntary and pleasurable muscular contractions. Although orgasm varies for males and females, the four phases of the orgasm…
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December 27, 2013 Children's Health
Overview Numerous types of creams can be used to treat sensitive and/or dry skin on a baby. Botanically-based creams provide natural forms of vitamins and antioxidants, which add moisture to the skin and help to heal skin issues such as…
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December 27, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
To gain muscle mass, you must take in more calories than you burn. For so-called “hard gainers,” those who cannot easily gain weight, this is a daunting task because you can only eat so much whole food before you make…
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A baby’s digestive system goes through many changes, including large variations in stool habits and characteristics. DrGreene.com notes that discerning constipation in babies can be difficult. Straining is common due to the baby learning how to empty the bowels, but…
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December 27, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview While women often seek to lose weight, some women need to gain weight to benefit from better health and energy. Gaining weight requires you to eat more calories than you burn. Undertaking a weight gain diet takes as much…
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Overview The term sexually transmitted disease (STD) is applied to any group of diseases spread by sexual contact (sexual intercourse, oral-genital contact or anal sex). According to the American Social Health Association, about 19 million cases of sexually transmitted diseases…
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December 27, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Obesity is a silent risk factor for metabolic syndrome and other heart-related health problems. In a study performed by the Mayo Clinic in 2006 and 2007, half of all participants considered “normal weight” by body mass index (BMI) actually had…
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December 27, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Overview Premature ejaculation is a very common sexual disorder. When a male frequently ejaculates before he or his partner would prefer, this is considered premature ejaculation. Infrequent cases of this are normal, especially in young men. Although the causes of…
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