Overview Exercise is recommended for all people to maintain their health, including pregnant women. Pregnant women should get approximately 30 minutes of moderate exercise on most, if not all, days of the week, according to the American Congress of Obstetricians…
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Overview Contraception is a very important key to sexual health and well-being. Did you know that the Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 25 percent of women who have intercourse without a form of birth control will become…
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The pelvic tilt is the go-to exercise for strengthening your core if you are pregnant or your lower back is weak or injured. It can be be done from several positions and with varying levels of difficulty. The most common…
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December 26, 2013 Women's Health
Overview Menstruation is outward proof that a girl is becoming a woman. If you’re a teenage girl, you may have already started having a period. If you have not, you might be anxious about the subject or a bit concerned….
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December 26, 2013 Children's Health
Overview Puberty in females is a process that varies from girl to girl. There is a wide range of ‘normal’ starting times, and the onset time varies in different ethnic groups. For example, it may occur between the ages of…
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People who exercise can choose from among many heart monitoring devices ranging from the relatively simple to the elaborate and expensive. Many of those devices include a strap worn around the chest that transmits heart rate information to a receiving…
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Stretch bands are used in elastic resistance training. While often associated with therapeutic, seniors’ and beginner exercise programs, bands potentially provide a challenging workout. They enable multi-directional movement in different planes of motion and add variety to any exercise program….
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Overview The Grafenberg spot (G-Spot) is said to be a sensitive area just behind the front wall of the vagina, between the back of the pubic bone and the cervix. Beverly Whipple, a certified sex educator and counselor, and John…
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December 26, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
The most reliable way to take an infant’s temperature is rectally using a thermometer that has been approved for this method of use. Caregivers will want to use a protective cover and a natural lubricant on the thermometer for ease…
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December 26, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Long, healthy hair takes years to grow, but—as with most good things in life—it is worth the wait. According to Susan Maxwell Schmidt at LongLocks.com, everyone has a genetically predetermined “terminal length” beyond which the hair will not grow….
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December 26, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Among the hundreds of diet programs available are weight loss programs that offer prepackaged foods for purchase in stores or to be delivered to your home. While purchasing portion-controlled food that may be delivered to your door makes weight loss…
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December 26, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Our bodies are constantly changing. Puberty is the period of time when children rapidly change biologically, psychologically, socially and cognitively. In other words, girls start to grow into women and boys into men. Puberty in females usually happens between…
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Gas pain in infants can cause several symptoms including crying, curling of the legs, clenching fists and refusing to eat. Infant gas pains are distressing to the baby and the caregivers but they are not a serious health concern. Many…
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The world has become progressively unfriendly to smokers, especially since the dangers of secondhand smoke have become known. Although nearly everyone knows that quitting smoking can dramatically reduce the risk of lung cancer, emphysema and heart disease, many other benefits…
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Conserving energy in your home has several benefits for you, your family and the environment. By making a few adjustments to your approach to energy use, you can save a significant amount of money on your utility bills while living…
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Knee pain may be associated with age-related changes in the body, traumatic events or overuse injuries. The knee is the largest joint in the body and provides stability and flexibility, which allows movements such as walking, running, cutting and pivoting….
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December 26, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Diet and nutrition information is everywhere, making knowing where and what to look for important. Food is fuel for the body, and making good choices provides energy and nutrients for the body. Learn to spot food fads and avoid…
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Overview Dental hygiene habits begin at an early age. Though brushing teeth is the most common habit associated with dental hygiene, by combining it with other measures, the health of your child’s teeth can be ensured. Everything from diet to…
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December 26, 2013 Senior Health
I used to confuse healthy eating with dieting. I wasted decades trying one crazy diet after another (each more ludicrous than the next) and second-guessing every morsel that passed my lips. A trip to Canyon Ranch helped me reevaluate how…
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December 26, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Overview A common misconception about the hymen is that it is inside the vagina. It is actually a mucous membrane that is part of the vulva, the external genital organs. It is formed from a layer of tissue that develops…
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A nose fracture, commonly referred to as a broken nose, occurs when one of the bones in the nose is broken. A broken nose can be caused by an accident, sports injury or physical fight. Symptoms vary by person and…
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December 26, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Annulling a marriage is an alternative to divorce that allows a marriage to be wiped from the records. The most common reasons for individuals seeking an annulment is due to the discovery of information or circumstances that, if known beforehand,…
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Overview Stomach cancer, or gastric cancer, is cancer arising from part of the stomach, but mostly the innermost lining, called the mucosa, according to the National Cancer Institute. There were over 20,000 new cases of stomach cancer in 2009 in…
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When many people think of getting in shape and losing weight, they think of working out at a gym. But be careful. Although working out at a gym on a regular basis usually leads to improved health, it’s not without…
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December 26, 2013 Children's Health
The laws governing domestic violence in Kansas are found in Kansas Statutes Annotated Chapter 60-3104, which is called the Kansas Protection from Abuse Act. The Act sets forth the requirements and procedures to obtain a protection from abuse order in…
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Overview Dentures offer people with dental problems an attractive alternative to root canals or the unsightly look of missing teeth. After you get your new dentures, you have to adjust your eating habits until you get used to the fit…
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December 26, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Acne scars exist in many incarnations, including superficial discolorations, raised bumps called keloid scars, and indentations in the skin known as ice pick scars. There are a variety of procedures available to treat and remove the scars, bringing skin…
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Overview According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 80 percent of women in the United States have taken birth control pills at one time in their lives. It is the most frequently used method of birth…
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Fluid can accumulate in the ear from any one of a few different mechanisms. It can collect in the ear during an acute infection of the middle ear, called acute otitis media. Fluid can also build up behind the eardrum…
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According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), practicing energy conservation is important so that future generations will benefit, in numerous ways, from our planet’s natural resources. The responsible use of nonrenewable natural resources, along with the introduction of renewable…
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