Overview Colon cancer killed approximately 52,000 people in the United States in 2007 alone, according to the American College of Gastroenterology. As the second highest ranking cause of death by cancer, it is critical to get screened early before this…
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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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LED, or light-emitting diode, light bulbs are more energy efficient than tungsten or fluorescent bulbs. LED lighting uses 75 percent less energy and lasts 25 percent longer than incandescent lighting, according to the EPA’s Energy Star Program. LED light bulbs…
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December 24, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Potassium is an essential mineral. Potassium deficiency, or hypokalemia, can cause serious health problems and be life threatening. A healthy diet can provide all the potassium a person needs to prevent and treat hypokalemia, but in some cases a…
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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 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Urinary incontinence is a term used to describe the loss of bladder control which results in the leakage of urine. Adult women commonly develop urinary incontinence but many men are also affected by the disorder. Kegel exercises are commonly prescribed…
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You don’t have to possess high level culinary skills to know that thyme spices up many dishes. But you might not know that essential oil from thyme can do much more than that. Steam and water distillation produces an essential…
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Gallstones are the formation of small hard masses in the gallbladder or the common bile duct. These masses form from precipitation of molecules out of bile, the digestive fluid secreted by the gall bladder. Gallstones prove quite common, affecting 20…
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Your spine is made up of 33 individual vertebrae, which are separated by intervertebral discs and held together by ligaments. Your back and abdominal muscles–your erector spinae and rectus abdominus respectively–along with your obliques located around your waist all work…
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December 24, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
According to the American Pregnancy Association, a baby born before 37 weeks’ gestation is considered premature. Medical factors may contribute to prematurity, but in some cases, the cause of prematurity is unknown. The earlier a baby is born, the more…
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Hallucinogens are substances that cause temporary alterations in consciousness commonly called “trips.” Most known hallucinogens are illegal around the world but a psychedelic counterculture persists. While hallucinogenic drugs come from a variety of sources, such as plants, fungi, chemicals and…
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December 24, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
CitraNatal DHA is a formulation recommended to pregnant mothers to help keep their body systems in balance during their pregnancies. These supplements are called prenatal multivitamins. CitraNatal DHA and CitraNatal 90 DHA contain iron, minerals, vitamins, folic acid and a…
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December 24, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Increased environmental awareness has led many people to look for safer cleaning solutions for their homes. Green cleaning products are now available from specialty providers and mainstream companies. You can also make your own homemade cleaners using easily accessible…
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Overview Complications of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, most often involve the lungs and the heart, as they work in unison to provide oxygen to the body. Warning signs of impending complications may include shortness of breath, wheezing, a…
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Overview Cold sores are painful blisters that form around the mouth, break open, crust over and fade away. The condition is common in children and, unfortunately, the pathogen that causes the sores stays in your body forever. That means the…
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December 24, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Everytime your child consumes soft drinks, tea, chocolate or coffee-flavored ice cream, he is getting a dose of caffeine. Kids Health claims that caffeine is also found in some over the counter and prescription medications. Considered a drug, caffeine is…
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December 24, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Rice and beans is a staple in Latin American and Caribbean countries such as Puerto Rico. It may be any type of rice and beans, although white rice and kidney beans are common in Puerto Rico. Puerto Rican rice…
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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 Skincare and Beauty
Overview When you go through a period of rapid weight gain, you may develop stretch marks. These blemishes occur due to a disruption in the production of collagen and appear as reddish or purple indentations on the skin. Pregnant women,…
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Outdoor water games on a hot summer day will keep the kids outside and playing from morning until night. With just a few items from around the house, you can turn your yard into a water zone the kids will…
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Scientists know relatively little about radon and its effects on the human body. The Environmental Protection Agency admits there is no known safe level of radon and its harmful effects are still being researched. As a result, it isn’t possible…
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December 24, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Roasted chicken noodle soup is a clear soup that contains chunks of roasted chicken meat and egg noodles. It’s generally low in fat and may also have assorted vegetables, depending on the recipe. Roasted chicken noodle soup is a…
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A virus causes genital herpes and most individuals with an infection don’t have any symptoms or only experience minimal symptoms. When symptoms do occur, they appear as one or several blisters occurring on or around the genitals or rectum. The…
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December 24, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
More than fifty years ago, the first shampoo specifically designed for shampooing babies’ hair without irritating the eyes burst onto the market, but the uses for baby shampoo don’t end there. Before you put the bottle of baby shampoo back…
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Overview For people reluctant to take prescription medication for anxiety or insomnia, relaxing herbs may come to the rescue. It might require patience to determine which calming herbs or herbal blends work best for your specific needs. Always consult your…
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Overview Acupuncture is a technique derived from traditional Chinese medicine that uses thin needles inserted in the body to stimulate areas believed to regulate the proper circulation of restorative energy. Current findings are split on the effectiveness of acupuncture as…
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Overview Fenugreek is one of the world’s oldest medicinal herbs and one of the most commonly used galactogogues–an herb or medication used to stimulate an increase in milk production. While galactogogue use has increased as breastfeeding itself has increased, the…
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Overview Half of all smokers will die from a smoking-related illness, says the American Cancer Society. Although facts like this may encourage people to try to quit, many have difficulty doing so. Many people have to try to quit multiple…
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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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