Overview According to the Harvard Heart Letter, working out on a stepper will burn between 180 and 266 calories, depending on your body weight, in half an hour. Aside from the calorie burn, steppers are the ideal training tools for…
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Morton’s neuroma is a condition that involves the thickening of the tissue around one of the nerves in the foot. A neuroma is a noncancerous growth of nerve tissue that can develop in different parts of the body, the Mayo…
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December 22, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
A sauna is a small room designed to provide its occupants with steam and heat sessions. As the occupant sweats inside a sauna, toxins leave the body and the occupants are left feeling cleansed and renewed. While this benefit is…
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According to the CDC statistics, coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States. More women die from some form of heart disease than from all forms of cancer. Though women can experience the…
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There are two kinds of bursitis that can affect the hip. There is one bursa located over the greater trochanter bone. This is the bone that can be felt as a bump on the outer hip. When this bursa is…
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Exercise often causes muscular soreness, which is a product of lactate build-up and micro-tears in the muscle tissues. Normal soreness should not last longer than 48 hours. To increase the recovery rate of muscle soreness, you should do corrective exercises…
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Pimples are generally an unsightly and embarrassing problem, but when they appear on the nose they are difficult to conceal and can cause social exclusion and lowered self-esteem. If treated properly, nose pimples will diminish and vanish within a few…
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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 22, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Coconut oil — an edible oil extracted from the meat of coconuts — has been used for thousands of years by people in tropical countries, not only as a primary source of dietary fat but as a cosmetic and…
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December 22, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
When it comes to losing weight, there are many diet plans, pills, powders and liquid formulas available for assistance. However, those often come with side effects, and they can become expensive. If you utilize natural tactics, though, you can find…
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December 22, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Reducing your weight by just five or ten percent can significantly reduce your risk of developing life-threatening diseases, according to Lifeclinic.com. An overweight person is classified as somebody having a body mass index (BMI) of 25 to 30, and anybody…
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People who experience a ringing in the ear, also called tinnitus, may find it merely annoying, but the condition can be so continuous and loud that it interrupts normal activity. According to the American Tinnitus Association, approximately 12 million Americans…
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Overview The NordicTrack ski machine is designed to provide the exercise benefits of cross-country skiing in a home environment. The device works through a combination of ski pedals, arm cords and variable resistance levels. Its features include a patented flywheel,…
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December 22, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Jogging can be one of the most effective ways to burn calories and lose weight when done regularly. It is an effective tool for maintaining weight. Jogging also increases your chance of sustaining a happier mental state, more self-confidence…
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Ringing in the ear, also known as tinnitus, is typically a symptom of some other disorder or damage to the ear. Ringing can be a short-term problem or one that lasts for years. It can come and go or may…
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December 22, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
The drug with the brand name of Fioricet in the United States is a combination of the barbiturate butalbital and the analgesic acetaminophen. It is used in the treatment of tension headaches because it combines with the analgesic to fight…
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Hearing aids can differ greatly depending on the person’s hearing capacity, finances and desire to conceal the impairment. Some hearing aids can be easily removed and only used for special purposes like watching television or talking on the phone. Other…
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December 22, 2013 Types of Ink for Tattooing
One common question you might have if you are thinking about a tattoo is the amount of pain involved while receiving a tattoo. Rarely do potential tattoo clients ask about the ingredients in tattoo ink, even though they are getting…
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Glutes, located on the back part of the hips, consist of tree muscles: gluteus minimus, gluteus medius and gluteus maximus. Gluteus maximus is the largest of the three and is located on the top of the other two. The gluteus…
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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 22, 2013 How to Remove Brown Spots on Skin
Overview The dark spots on your skin are called age spots, and they form on your skin when you have been out in the sun for long periods of time. Age spots can form on your skin at just about…
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December 22, 2013 What Is Tattoo Ink?
Overview Tattoo artistry has been found in societies throughout history and all over the world. The styles of artistry and methods of inserting ink into the skin can differ but the concept is the same: Deliver pigment into the lower…
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December 22, 2013 Children's Health
Overview The birth of a baby comes with its share of excitement and worry. Many parents find themselves wondering if the baby is developing correctly. A newborn undergoes many physical changes during the first month of its life. A general…
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Exercise paired with a balanced diet can lead to weight loss. Developing the right workout to rid the body of unnecessary stored fat can help save time and increase quality of life. The optimal way to burn fat is to…
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December 22, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Calcium is an essential mineral found within the body and also available in many foods such as milk, cheese and certain vegetables and grains. Calcium gluconate is a specific form of calcium used for an array of health benefits. The…
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December 22, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Commercial and homemade tattoo inks alike can contain a wide variety of ingredients. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration rarely exercises its authority to regulate the pigments in tattoo ink, though it sometimes restricts the use of certain substances,…
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Coronary heart disease, also known as coronary artery disease (CAD), is a buildup of plaque in the coronary arteries. Plaque is composed of cholesterol, fat and other substances in the blood. CAD begins when damage occurs to the inner layers…
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December 22, 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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Like any other exercise, running can be physically demanding on your muscles and other soft tissue, such as the tendons and ligaments. Because of this, runners are advised to stretch before and after running to loosen up the muscles and…
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December 22, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Caffeine is popularly used as a stimulant to increase alertness and help prevent drowsiness; caffeine is present in the diets of many athletes and used in ergogenic aids (sports supplements that improve athletic performance). Caffeine has also been described…
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