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 Diet and Nutrition
Overview High-intensity interval training is the new buzz phrase in exercise science, and it yields greater fat oxidation during workouts, potentially resulting in greater long-term weight loss. You can adapt this type of training to your cardio workout regardless of…
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Today’s mountain and BMX bikes are marvels of design and innovation, made from high-grade materials such as carbon fiber and new age aluminum alloys. Full suspension designs in mountain biking are more efficient and effective than ever, and BMX technology…
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Overview When we stop breathing, the process of respiration ceases because the body no longer has access to oxygen, a crucial element of life. Breathing is defined as the process of respiration, when air is brought into the lungs. Respiration…
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Overview Non-toxic cleaners are safer for children, pets and those with a compromised immune system. People who suffer from asthma, bronchitis or other breathing problems will also likely benefit from natural cleaning products. Practically any household task can be handled…
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Overview Maintaining a healthy urinary tract is important, especially for women, who experience urinary tract infections much more frequently than men. For many individuals, cranberry juice may help promote a healthy urinary tract, but it’s not for everyone, so talk…
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December 22, 2013 Diseases That Affect the Female Reproductive System
Gynecologic diseases can occur during a woman’s fertile years between puberty and menopause, they can cause infertility. Chronically painful diseases like endometriosis, which may affect 10% of reproductive age women have both a personal and societal cost. Endometriosis was calculated…
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Overview It is impossible to turn on a television or radio these days without being bombarded with information about global warming. Because of these reports, the term “carbon footprint” has become common; in fact, it has been a part of…
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The health problems associated with cigarette smoking are caused by physical damage from ingesting heated plant material, carcinogens and toxins. Smoking affects the entire body and causes serious lifelong or life-threatening diseases. According to data from the U.S. Surgeon General,…
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December 22, 2013 Mental Health
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) reports that approximately 40 million American adults are living with an anxiety disorder. An anxiety disorder causes disruptive symptoms that persist for at least six months and interfere with daily living. The fearfulness…
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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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Motion sickness is a normal response to an actual, perceived or anticipated movement. This can occur in any mode of transportation, including a boat. Motion sickness that occurs on a boat is often called sea sickness. Some symptoms of sea…
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December 22, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Overview HPV (human papillomavirus) is a group of viruses that can be spread through sexual contact. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that more than 50 percent of sexually active individuals get HPV during their lifetime, but the…
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Urine samples are collected for a variety of testing reasons, such as screening for infection, drugs or pregnancy. A clean catch urine sample is sometimes requested to prevent contamination of the urine by any agents that may be present on…
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Surviving a nasty breakup can make the simple task of getting out of bed an impossible chore. Instead of sitting around and sulking in your pajamas all day, get active. By resuming your normal life, doing some soul searching and…
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If you read the warning labels on one of your cleaning products, you’ll probably see that it’s dangerous if inhaled, touched, ingested or used too frequently. Multiply that by the number of chemical cleaners in your home, and the effects…
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December 22, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Women are the most likely demographic to complain of unwanted facial hair. Women also experience an increase in facial hair because of the aging process. Most women notice a thickening and darkening of facial hair in their late 30s…
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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 Diet and Nutrition
When you want to lose weight, you need to expend more calories than you consume. This is called a caloric deficit. In order to create this deficit, you need to reduce your intake of food while simultaneously working out. If…
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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 Diet and Nutrition
As you try to lose weight, what you eat is just as important as how much you eat. Foods high in calories, fat, and sugar, and with low nutrient value, are considered empty calories. Empty calories act like rocks, slowing…
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Maintaining proper posture keeps your joints and tissues in the correct alignment, reduces abnormal wear on joint surfaces, decreases stress on your ligaments, promotes efficiency of movement, reduces fatigue, and contributes to a healthy appearance, SpineUniverse notes. Proper posture requires…
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December 22, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Fried rice is common addition to Chinese or Indian food that mixes several ingredients, including rice, eggs and vegetables. Some fried rice will even contain chicken, pork, beef or shrimp. The specific list of ingredients, oil used and cooking…
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Ingenious and patient cooks use solar ovens to produce nearly any dish. Limitations to this energy-efficient technology include smaller capacity and longer cooking times. Typical solar ovens allow the cooking of one dish at a time, in a quantity large…
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Overview Co-eds all over America exercise day and night to get sexy six-pack abs. Though most do it to garner the attention from those of the opposite sex, college football players strive to get a hard stomach for other reasons….
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Overview Cerebral palsy occurs in every two to four births out of 1,000, the Mayo Clinic says. It’s a disease that affects the muscles, rendering them floppy and useless, or stiff and painful. If someone you care about has cerebral…
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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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Yoga is an activity in which the body, mind, and spirit work together to achieve unity. Yoga may be referred to as a workout, practice, science, discipline, or system, complete with its own rules. Certain types focus on ways of…
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Wheatgrass, which is sprouted wheat berries, offers quite a few detox benefits when it’s juiced. The book “Superfoods for Dummies” notes that the grass is packed with vitamins, minerals, protein and enzymes that steel your body against free radicals and…
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