Diaphragmatic breathing involves using your diaphragm, the large muscle located between your abdomen and chest, to help bring air into the lungs and expel air out of the lungs. It is also called abdominal or abdomen breathing. You may encounter…
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Alaska is a state full of fishing opportunities and trout, including rainbow trout, is a popular choice. Anglers from around the world travel to Alaska to fish the lakes, rivers and streams in search of trout. To fish trout in…
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1. Preventing Ankle Sprains While Cheerleading a Balancing Act Though still not considered as risky as contact sports, cheerleading has its fair share of injuries. As stunts become increasingly athletic (such as jumps, flips and tosses), the risk of injury…
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To the uninitiated, composting may seem like a lot of work. You have to acquire the proper composting container, add organic wastes like yard clippings and food scraps, apply water, and then remember to mix everything together every week or…
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1. Preventing Ankle Sprains While Cheerleading a Balancing Act Though still not considered as risky as contact sports, cheerleading has its fair share of injuries. As stunts become increasingly athletic (such as jumps, flips and tosses), the risk of injury…
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Nasal congestion is the result of swelling in the tissue that lines the nasal passages. Often this happens when blood vessels become inflamed in response to a virus or allergen. For most people, this is primarily an annoyance. In infants,…
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Exercise is a proven way to lose fat and get in shape. While looking good is important, it is also important to reduce the amount of excess fat around the abdomen in order to reduce the risk of heart disease…
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Overview Water is necessary to human life, and also to the lives of plants and animals. Although most used water can be recycled, conserving water helps protect wildlife habitats, relieve stress on wastewater treatment facilities and water development projects; and…
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Knee pain can prevent you from performing hamstring workouts, both because it makes the workout painful and because of fear that you will further irritate your knees. A study published in the October 2006 issue of Arthritis and Rheumatism found…
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Overview High blood pressure, also referred to as hypertension, is a common problem that can lead to serious cardiovascular repercussions such as strokes, aneurysms, blood clots and heart attacks, according to the American Heart Association. People who have high blood…
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1. Preventing Ankle Sprains While Cheerleading a Balancing Act Though still not considered as risky as contact sports, cheerleading has its fair share of injuries. As stunts become increasingly athletic (such as jumps, flips and tosses), the risk of injury…
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Gas and electricity are sources of energy used every day by nearly everyone and utility bills can be high. Energy conservation is a way for to keep costs down, so it’s a good idea to practice cutting back. Keeping Your…
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Handheld global positioning systems can feature a variety of options, including maps, way points, route tracking and sunrise/sunset tables. With these options and other features, handheld GPS units are used by hunters and hikers. The best GPS devices for hunting…
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You’d like to have an ecologically-friendly car, but one of the biggest consumer complaints about new hybrids is their sticker prices. They can cost 35% to 40% more than their gas-powered counterparts. That’s why it’s important to have a good…
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Body sculpting is a form of exercise that places resistance on your muscles to gain strength and definition. There are many effective body-sculpting exercises that target the major muscle groups in your chest, shoulders, back, triceps, biceps, legs and abdomen….
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December 24, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview All women have a certain amount of facial hair. On some women facial hair remains fine and inconspicuous, while others notice thicker, darker hair, particularly on the upper lip and chin. In some cases, excess facial hair can be…
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According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, less that 1 percent of the water on this planet is usable, and the amount of water used daily in the home is about 260 gallons. Learn what you can do to use…
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Colloidal copper is a liquid mineral supplement that’s derived from aluminosilicate-containing clays or humic shale deposits. Proponents say that your body better absorbs minerals in colloidal form than in tablet or capsule form. Science, however, does not back this claim,…
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Opposable thumbs may play a large part in human development, but they’re also subject to considerable abuse over time. Joints in the thumb are prone to overuse and repetitive movement stresses as well as acute injuries. Many types of wear…
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As former U.S. Surgeon General Richard Carmona pointed out in 2004, “The toxins from cigarette smoke go everywhere the blood flows.” The consequences of smoking cigarettes, however, extend beyond physical limits. While serious diseases brought on by tobacco use can…
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December 24, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Severe clinical anxiety is best managed with validated treatments such as medication or therapy. However, people with mild anxiety or those who are unable to obtain standard treatment may try herbs for anxiety. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration does…
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1. Preventing Ankle Sprains While Cheerleading a Balancing Act Though still not considered as risky as contact sports, cheerleading has its fair share of injuries. As stunts become increasingly athletic (such as jumps, flips and tosses), the risk of injury…
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1. Preventing Ankle Sprains While Cheerleading a Balancing Act Though still not considered as risky as contact sports, cheerleading has its fair share of injuries. As stunts become increasingly athletic (such as jumps, flips and tosses), the risk of injury…
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December 24, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Stress is defined by the dictionary as being a “physical, chemical, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension and may be a factor in disease causation.” The American Institute of Stress lists 50 common signs and symptoms of…
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December 24, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Psoriasis and eczema are similar in many ways. Both cause rashes on the skin, can be chronic and can be difficult to treat. But as reported by The National Psoriasis Foundation in its mental health brief on the disease,…
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Children love to jump in water, swim in water and play with water in the summertime. Playing water games are a good way for your kids to have hours of fun and cool off at the same time. With a…
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December 24, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
When prenatal screening identifies features of a genetic syndrome or there is a family history of genetic disease, a woman’s health care provider may suggest prenatal genetic testing. Baby’s DNA, obtained by chorionic villus sampling–commonly referred to as CVS–or amniocentesis…
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December 24, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Energy is the ability to do work on matter, according to Michael Ritter, the author of The Physical Environment. Heat, also known as thermal energy, is a type of energy that can be converted from other types of energy. Thermal…
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The health risks from smoking tobacco are many and varied. In 2004 the U.S. Surgeon General’s Office added cataracts, periodontitis, osteoporosis and a number of cancers to the known health problems caused by smoking. Cigarettes, cigars and pipe tobacco present…
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General anesthetics cause unconsciousness in a person before surgery and to continue this unconscious state during the procedure. Sometimes during procedures such as labor and delivery, physicians give general anesthetics in small doses to relieve anxiety without causing full loss…
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