The heart rate, or pulse rate, measures how fast the heart beats, which correlates to how hard the heart is working. A resting heart rate, which is best measured first thing in the morning, is an indicator of overall cardiovascular…
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December 21, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Mirena is an intrauterine device that contains levonorgestrel, a type of hormone, and is indicated to prevent pregnancy in women. This intrauterine device is inserted into the uterus by a medical professional and can provide effective birth control for up…
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When people make a commitment to lose weight, it usually involves dietary changes. This can be the basis for dropping significant weight, but it is not the healthiest way to go about doing it. Dietary changes should be accompanied by…
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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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Cystic fibrosis, which is also referred to as mucoviscidosis, is a genetic disorder that affects the respiratory and digestive tracts. Patients with cystic fibrosis have a gene defect that causes the body to produce excessive amounts of mucus. Approximately 30,000…
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1. Preventing Ankle Sprains While Cheerleading is 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…
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December 21, 2013 Mental Health
Bulimia nervosa is a type of eating disorder in which affected patients self-induce vomiting or excessively use laxatives, diuretics or enemas following eating binges. Women are three times more likely than men to develop bulimia, based upon estimates provided by…
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Joseph Pilates opened a gym in New York in 1926. He shared space with a dance studio, where he trained performers and rehabilitated the medically disabled, including polio victims and injured ballerinas. Here is where he perfected the Reformer, one…
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The purpose of an epidural injection is pain relief for herniated discs and labor pains. Local anesthetics, commonly referred to as numbing medications, and anti-inflammatory steroids placed into the epidural space during the injection decrease inflammation and swelling around the…
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Colds and coughs are commonly associated with upper respiratory tract infections. An acute cough and the common cold last between one and two weeks. According to the Mayo Clinic, adults suffer from colds approximately two to four times per year;…
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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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Overview The National Cancer Institute describes lung cancer as cancer that originates in the tissues of the lungs, typically in the cells that line the air passages. There are two different kinds of lung cancer: small cell lung cancer and…
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December 21, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Like most people, you probably remove hair as part of your normal cosmetic routine. While women remove hair from more and larger areas, men remove hair more frequently. Both spend a great deal of time and money removing hair…
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December 21, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Genetics play a vital role in determining who will experience problem skin. Treating skin problems, however, can be accomplished at home and for very little money, with a minor time commitment. Keeping skin clean, applying broad-spectrum sun protection and moisturizing…
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December 21, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Biking, a popular aerobic activity, allows you to burn calories while enjoying the outdoors. The number of calories you burn by biking varies according to your weight, biking speed and terrain of your biking route. In general, the heavier…
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Fitness videos can save you time and money, as you don’t need to travel to and from the gym or pay for a gym membership. Fitness videos are available in many genres for a variety of fitness levels. People who…
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December 21, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Since what you eat directly impacts how you look, it’s certainly possible to lose weight or appear more toned just by changing your diet. In general, the more dramatic the changes you make, the more dramatic your change in appearance…
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Implement a variety of energy saving techniques to save on your family’s annual energy bill. The average annual U.S. energy bill was $2,200 in 2009, according to EnergyStar.gov. Heating, cooling, water heating and appliances are the primary uses of household…
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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 21, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Steam bathing and sweat baths have been used in many cultures for thousands of years to cleanse the skin, relieve muscle aches and ward off disease. Sauna usually refers to a type of sweat bath that works with dry heat,…
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December 21, 2013 Women's Health
While pregnant, you should get a healthy amount of low-impact exercise. In fact, “Medline Plus” magazine says that a pregnant woman should aim for 30 minutes of exercise each day. Swimming, walking and low-impact weight lifting can all be effective…
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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 21, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview A 2007 Organic Trade Association study found significant growth in consumption of organic food and beverages, with sales rocketing from $1 billion dollars in 1990 to a projected $23 billion in 2008, with annual increases of about 18 percent…
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Overview Many women cling to myths that the only way to reduce extra pounds is to sweat them off, notes Bodybuilding.com writer and personal trainer Christine Hardy, and that weight training leads to bulky muscles. But weight training and cardio…
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December 21, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
The adrenals are tiny glands that perch on top of the kidneys. They produce hormones, including cortisol and aldosterone, that regulate blood pressure by managing sodium levels. Cortisol works all over the body, influencing bones; the circulatory, immune and nervous…
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Although there are various approaches that a parent can use to put a baby to sleep, there is no magic formula that keeps an infant sleeping through the night. In fact, you may need to try more than one method…
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Before taking steps to win back your lady, make sure that she is the person whom you want to be with. In Selfhelp Magazine, psychologist Edward Dreyfus advises men to take responsibility for their choices and to follow through with…
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An injury to your anterior cruciate ligament, also known as your ACL, is an extremely dangerous injury. It is one that can take months, even years to fully recover from. A serious ACL injury often requires surgery and the surgery…
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Overview Fish finder technology has come a long way. Although you can still opt for a large and sophisticated permanently mounted fish finder, you can also choose a portable fish finder that you can use in any fishing conditions. This…
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