December 24, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
There are two forms of vitamin D: ergocalciferol, or vitamin D2, and cholecalciferol, or vitamin D3. Vitamin D assists calcium in building and maintaining bones, and keeps the immune system in balance. It is made by the body when the…
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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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Overview You’re probably used to seeing rows upon rows of elliptical trainers at the gym. You’ve probably seen a few stairclimbers, which look like a combination between an escalator and a treadmill, too. But whether it’s because running on a…
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More and more car manufacturers are producing hybrid models to meet the growing demand from consumers. Massive campaigns to go “green” and reduce our carbon footprint have consumers acting to take the necessary steps towards this lifestyle. A continuous rise…
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December 24, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview An ingrown hair on your scalp is caused when the hair curves into the hair follicle or into the skin. This is most commonly caused by hair-removal methods, such as shaving, waxing or using depilatory products, which remove the…
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December 24, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Exercise is a proven way to lose weight and tone up. In combination with a healthy diet, exercise will help you get slimmer. Some people may not want to exercise because they think it will be too hard or that…
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The anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, is a large fibrous band of tissue in the knee that prevents the thighbone, or femur, from sliding over the shinbone, or tibia. An ACL injury is the over-stretching or partial or complete tear…
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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 Nonalcoholic Symptoms of Pancreatitis
Pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreas. The pancreas produces enzymes that digest proteins and fats. Pancreatic inflammation causes digestive enzyme seepage into the pancreatic tissue, leading to organ damage. In addition to excessive alcohol intake, other causes of pancreatitis…
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Ligaments are tough bands of connective tissue that bind bones to each other and stabilize joints. In the knee, four major ligaments bind the thighbone, or femur, to the shinbone, or tibia. These ligaments are called the anterior cruciate, the…
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Exercise videos offer a home alternative to the gym. You can find workout videos for almost any genre of fitness. Some examples are kickboxing, strength training, Pilates and even yoga. They are a great way to try out new activities…
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The average American uses 80 to 100 gallons of water a day at home, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Opportunities to cut your own usage are all around you. Some such as replacing your lawn with plants that don’t…
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When it comes to building muscle, barbells, dumbbells and weight machines are often used for external resistance. If these tools aren’t for you, you can take another approach that involves body weight and functional training equipment such as medicine balls…
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Overview When used in connection with swimming, the term freestyle has two meanings. “Freestyle” technically refers to a competitive event in which the swimmer may use any stroke he prefers. Because the front crawl is the fastest of all swimming…
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December 24, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Cultures around the globe have used some form of sauna bathing for thousands of years. For over 2000 years, the Finnish people have used sauna bathing as traditional heat therapy. A 20-minute sauna can extract 1 quart of water from…
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December 24, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Vitamin A is an essential fat-soluble vitamin that is stored in the liver. Vitamin A toxicity, or hypervitaminosis A, is a buildup of vitamin A in the liver that results from overuse of vitamin A. Vitamin A toxicity can be…
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December 24, 2013 Senior Health
Everyone eventually experiences grief. Whether it’s physical death of a loved one or metaphorical death of our hopes and dreams for ourselves or our children, there is a pattern to the emotions, reactions and activities that move us past a…
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Overview Tendinitis is a condition of inflammation of the tendon. The condition is painful and can limit range of motion of a joint. Tendinitis can occur in anyone, but is more common in adults over the age of 40. Preventing…
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December 24, 2013 Mental Health
Nitro-Tech is a whey protein formula with added natural performance-enhancing supplements manufactured by the Muscle Tech brand. It contains protein peptides, amino acids and creatine monohydrate, as well as ingredients that optimize insulin and nitric oxide production. These added ingredients…
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December 24, 2013 Children's Health
Medications for Attention Hyperactivity Deficit Disorder (ADHD) are prescribed to reduce the symptoms of impulsivity, inattentiveness and hyperactivity. Stimulants, such as Ritalin, Adderall, Dexedrine and Concerta, are the most common type of medication prescribed to treat ADD. However, in cases…
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In the United States, meningococcal disease is the leading cause of bacterial meningitis in children between the ages of 2 and 18, reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Patients who are immunized with a meningococcal vaccine are…
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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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Overview Once mainly used for commercial purposes, fish finders are available to any fishing enthusiast looking for an easier catch. The science behind fish finders may be a bit complex, but understanding how a fish finder works is an important…
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December 24, 2013 Mental Health
Rescue Remedy is a versatile combination of five flower essences researched and developed by Dr. Edward Bach to aid in crisis situations. Rescue Remedy decreases tension, calms nerves, and reduces anxiety. It can be administered in the original grain alcohol…
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Weider Fitness makes home gyms so you can get your strength training workouts done without leaving your front door. There are a couple of different models, but they are similar enough that the classic exercises for your chest, back, shoulder,…
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Hormone fluctuations are experienced by most women during their monthly cycle. These changes, predominantly in the hormones estrogen and progesterone, can lead to many of the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome, or PMS, including bloating, cramping, headaches, anxiety, irritability, mood swings,…
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The spleen is an oval shaped organ located on the left side of the body just under the ribcage. As part of the lymphatic system, the spleen produces white cells to fight infection. It also filters the blood, and destroys…
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Overview Abdominal surgeries include cesarean sections, hysterectomies, gallbladder and appendix removals and procedures performed to treat abdominal infections. During open-incision surgery, your surgeon slices through your abdominal wall. Laparoscopic abdominal surgery, on the other hand, involves tiny incisions and is…
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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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