Overview With growing interest in reducing levels of energy consumption, compact fluorescent light bulbs, also known as CFLs, have become increasingly available and popular. These efficient light bulbs are replacing traditional incandescent bulbs as a convenient source of light. While…
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Back braces are used to assist spinal fracture healing and post-operative spinal fusion, according to Spine-Health. Minimizing your spinal motion enhances your bones’ healing processes. A back brace may also decrease your low back pain and discomfort. Back braces may…
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December 24, 2013 Mental Health
Fear of public speaking, or glossophobia, ranks high on many people’s lists of fears, even above the fear of death, according to the University Center Rochester. Some people handle this fear by avoiding public speaking altogether, but that isn’t an…
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Part of being a parent is teaching your child the skills they will need to make it as an adult. From learning about money management to safety and common courtesy, life skills will help children learn how to function 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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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 Children's Health
Overview Behavior modification is a nonbiological form of therapy developed by an American psychologist, Burrhus Frederic Skinner. Behaviorists believe that people are a product of their life experience, with the ability to control their behavior and learn new behaviors. Many…
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December 24, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Flaxseeds contain alpha-linolenic acid, an omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid. While vital to many bodily functions, omega-3 fatty acids are not produced by the body. Dr. Frank Sacks, professor of Cardiovascular Disease Prevention at Harvard Medical School, recommends adding flaxseed to…
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December 24, 2013 Mental Health
An apnea is a momentary pause in breathing. Such pauses occur rarely during healthy sleep, but they can occur often in disturbed sleep. When apnea causes sleep deprivation and daytime sleepiness, it’s considered a sleep disorder requiring treatment. A 2010…
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Exercise in the form of strength training helps to improve muscle tone and your overall body composition. This same concept can be applied to breast improvement for women who want to give their bust a boost. Underneath the breast tissue…
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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
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 Coffee is one of the most widely consumed beverages around the world. It has been circulating across the globe since the 15th century and is consumed for its cognitive stimulating effects, its role in aiding digestion and its mediating…
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December 24, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Stinging nettle was so named because the tiny hairs on the herb’s leaves and stems burn when they touch the skin. But according to the University of Michigan Health system, although there’s disagreement as to what properties in stinging nettle…
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December 24, 2013 Mental Health
Overview Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) may result in a dual diagnosis if the patient also exhibits problems with drug addiction or alcoholism. Anxiety disorders, such as OCD, often have a dual diagnosis. The diagnosis requires therapists and patients to undergo the…
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Overview Alcohol abuse is a personal problem characterized by heavy drinking. In some cases, alcohol abuse can lead to death as a result of damage to the liver or pancreas. In addition to several harmful short-term effects, alcohol abuse can…
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Overview An underactive thyroid, better known as hypothyroidism, is a condition in which your thyroid gland fails to produce an adequate amount of thyroid hormones. Treatment is vital, and often involves thyroid hormone replacement drugs. Hypothyroidism slows your metabolism, which…
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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
Overview Regardless of age, weight, height or gender, it takes a net caloric deficit of 3,500 calories to lose one pound of fat, according to the National Institutes of Health. Reducing your caloric intake or increasing your energy expenditure can…
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Some obese individuals may find exercising in a seated position more comfortable and appropriate to their fitness level. Exercising in a chair will limit the available options for exercises, but you can still work most muscles with free weights such…
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December 24, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
People use kojic acid as a skin bleaching agent. When applied to your skin, it decreases the amount of pigment that your skin produces. Less pigment in your skin means that it will be lighter. Like any chemical, kojic acid…
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Overview According to the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), ear wax removal accounts for more primary care doctor office procedures than any other common ear, nose and throat problem. Ear wax buildup is common for a variety of reasons,…
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Overview Integral Yoga teaches students in each form of yoga. This includes Hatha Yoga, which includes poses, breathing and diet; Raja Yoga for ethics and meditation; Bhakti Yoga for devotion and spiritual life; Karma Yoga for service to others; Jnana…
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December 23, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Dimpled, bumpy thighs or an abdomen with discolored streaks can spoil the look of even the most elegant swimsuit. Women are more prone to cellulite and stretch marks than men. Despite eating healthy diets and exercising regularly, many women…
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December 23, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Mangosteens and açaí berries are tropical fruits that offer a variety of health benefits. These fruits contain nutrients, such as vitamins A and C, and other compounds, such as phytochemicals, which may be beneficial in protecting against the development of…
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Workout DVDs offer an alternative way to exercise at home without the gym. You can find workout videos for almost any genre of fitness. Some examples are kickboxing, strength training, Pilates and even yoga. They provide a method for trying…
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December 23, 2013 Maca Herb & Fertility
Overview Maca, also called Peruvian ginseng, is a member of the cruciferous family. The root of the maca plant has been used medicinally, as an aphrodisiac and fertility enhancer, for centuries in South America. In David Wolfe’s “Superfoods, The Medicine…
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Different types of yoga moves provide different benefits. For a balanced and challenging workout, include a variety of postures in your yoga practice, such as standing poses, sitting poses, backbends, forward bends and twists. Learn the proper alignment for any…
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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…
Read more