It may be second nature to drop your aluminum cans or plastic bottles into recycling bins at work, school or home, but many of the products you use on a daily basis can also be recycled. Recycling creates jobs, decreases…
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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 23, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Water retention, or edema, causes swelling of certain body parts due to fluid buildup. The water retention can be anywhere from the ankles to the under-eye area, and the causes range from common conditions to serious diseases. If you’re unsure…
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Getting enough biotin is necessary to help your body process sugars and fats so you’ll have enough energy, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC). Biotin, which is part of the B complex family of vitamins, is often…
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December 23, 2013 Low Back Strength Exercises
Your lower back is vital to everyday functioning. While you’re sitting or standing upright, its muscles must contract continually to keep you from falling over. The lower back muscles also help you move your trunk through various ranges of motion….
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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 23, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Your body needs sodium, but too much salt–sodium chloride–can cause harm. When you eat too much sodium, your kidneys can’t eliminate the extra amount and it begins to accumulate in your blood. In general, you should limit your sodium intake…
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December 23, 2013 Mental Health
Overview As many as one out of five women will be afflicted with depression symptoms during pregnancy, according to the March of Dimes. Taking the time to learn about depression during pregnancy is important because this condition can pose serious…
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Cayenne pepper is a spice long known for its medicinal properties. Cayenne pepper contains capsaicin, a substance responsible for its hot, spicy flavor, and for its pain-relieving properties. Adding cayenne pepper to food may also boost weight loss, and provide…
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According to the National Mental Health Information Center, children with high self-esteem are more likely to make good decisions independently, deal well with peer pressure and know how to handle an array of emotions better than children who lack self-esteem….
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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 23, 2013 Children's Health
While some childhood diseases accompanied by rashes have been eliminated by vaccines, many childhood illnesses and disorders still cause a rash. Rashes can often be diagnosed by when they occur and their appearance. Some viral and infectious rashes occur with…
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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 23, 2013 About the Female Reproductive System
Overview “Turn outward the woman’s, turn inward, so to speak, and fold double the man’s, and you will find the same in both in every respect,” Claudius Galen, a second century A. D. philosopher and medical expert once said about…
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According to the National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Disease or NIDDK, nearly 44 percent of all new cases of renal failure result from diabetes. As of 2007, there are nearly 180,000 diabetic patients living with renal failure. This…
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December 23, 2013 Senior Health
Although arthritis is a painful degenerative condition, arthritis of the spine does not have to prevent you from being physically active. Studies report that exercise may be the best treatment if you suffer from arthritis. Some exercises may be more…
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December 23, 2013 Vitamins at Health Food Stores
Vitamin supplements are taken when there is an ailment or a lack of nutrition in a specific area. These supplements are to aid the body in treating a condition or fulfilling a needed vitamin that is lacking. These vitamins 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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December 23, 2013 Children's Health
Overview From ages 7 to 12, children grow in both height and weight, though not as quickly as they did as preschoolers, according to CliffsNotes.com’s guide to human development. These years are a time of growth spurts and milestones on…
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December 23, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
A woman at nine days past ovulation is approximately three weeks and two days pregnant. At this point, a woman may begin to experience early signs and symptoms of pregnancy. It is important to remember that not all women will…
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December 23, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Only 6 to 8 percent of pregnancies are considered high-risk, according to the UCSF Medical Center. Occasionally, these situations involve bed rest and other lifestyle modifications for the pregnant mother. However, with proper, highly specialized care for both mother and…
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A heart rate monitor is a common tool for exercising. Your heart rate usually increases during most cardiovascular activities. A heart rate monitor allows you to be aware of the degree of this change in your heart rate. You can…
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December 23, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Smooth, supple skin projects youthfulness and good health. Healthy skin also acts as a barrier between the inner body and the outer environment. Maintaining healthy looking skin starts from the inside with good nutrition, but it requires careful cleansing…
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Adult coed softball is a popular sport, with office teams or groups of friends competing in recreational leagues throughout the United States. Adult coed softball is not only a fun, social activity, it is also an opportunity to incorporate physical…
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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 23, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Gaining lean muscle mass improves your appearance and the efficiency of your metabolism. While eating more calories promotes weight gain, encouraging lean muscle mass requires a more targeted strategy. Along with a consistent resistance training routine, achieve your goals…
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December 23, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Being underweight can endanger women’s health and self confidence. Gaining weight requires you to increase your calorie intake beyond what you burn daily. Whether you are recovering from an illness, suffer from a poor appetite or need to add weight…
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Keeping your liver healthy is crucial to overall health. According to the American Liver Foundation, this important organ fights infection, promotes healthy digestion, stores needed energy and cleanses the blood. Diseases of the liver include cirrhosis, fibrosis, inflamed liver and…
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Bodybuilding is a competitive sport and recreational activity where participants try to develop their muscles so that they are bigger and aesthetically pleasing. The shoulders are one of the most visible muscle groups and can be seen from the front,…
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December 23, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Bubble tea originated in Taiwan in the 1980s and spread to other East Asian countries before reaching the U.S. Bubble tea has gained in popularity since then, particularly on the West Coast in college towns. The ingredients and size…
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