Overview A passive solar heating system may be used as part of a strategy to reduce the electrical or fossil fuel requirements for heating a building. This system stores solar energy during the day, then makes it available for heating…
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December 20, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview There’s more than one variety of ginseng plant. American ginseng and Asian ginseng are “kissing cousins” in the plant world and have the same physical characteristics, active ingredients and properties, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC)….
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December 20, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Graying of the hair is natural as you get older. What’s considered premature graying is often nothing out of the ordinary, with natural graying often beginning in the early 30s, according to the National Institutes of Health. If your hair…
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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 20, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Research done by Proctor & Gamble, Olay’s parent company, shows that women have seven primary concerns about their skin as they age, which the company refers to as the “seven signs.” Skin aging is caused by both intrinsic and extrinsic…
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The most complete weight loss programs provide advice and plans for both diet and exercise. The best programs help you learn how to incorporate healthy eating and physical activity into your lifestyle, without asking you to eliminate complete food groups…
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Overview Spinning bikes are a special form of stationary bike used for indoor cycling classes. While the original spinning program is trademarked by the Mad Dogg Athletic Company, the term spinning is widely used to refer to any indoor studio…
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December 20, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Sauna bathing has been used by most cultures around the world for thousands of years. The sauna is a traditional heat therapy that has been used by the Finnish people for over 2,000 years. While saunas have many benefits, they…
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December 20, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, is a common but non-contagious type of skin irritation. It’s characterized by dry, very itchy patches of skin and may include blisters that ooze and crust over. The U.S. Library of Medicine says children usually…
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Many exercises target the abdominal muscles, strengthening and toning the stomach. But if you want to lose the fat around your middle, you also need to eat a healthy diet, and burn fat with daily cardiovascular exercise. According to the…
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December 20, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
People who follow a liquid diet are successful at weight loss, says the American Dietetic Association. They lose more weight than conventional dieters, even after a year, as long as they continue to use the liquid supplements. And it is…
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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 20, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
According to the Mayo Clinic, eating fewer calories than you burn off is the only way to lose weight. “Krause’s Food, Nutrition, and Diet Therapy” says most women can safely lose on a 1,200-calorie diet. This may seem like a…
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Overview A vertical jump requires a combination of strength, explosive power, balance and agility. Training for more than just one of these elements is important for maximizing your leaping ability. Resistance bands help you increase leg strength and your ability…
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December 20, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
The foods you eat play an important role in athletic performance. If you find yourself falling short during endurance exercise, your diet may be to blame. There’s more to fueling performance than just eating a lot. The right food choices…
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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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Solar water heating systems have different designs for use in different situations. Two types, active and passive, are available. Active systems employ pumps and controls, passive do not. Three types of solar collectors—flat plate collectors, integral collector-storage systems and evacuated…
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December 20, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Losing weight is a challenge for many people, because eating is pleasurable. Celebrating with food is common during holidays and on other occasions. People eat to alleviate stress, to fight boredom, or to stay entertained. Losing weight takes the motivation…
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December 20, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Exercise is a tried and true way to help children stay in shape, lose weight, and have fun. Good fitness habits also help kids develop healthy behaviors, and improve self-esteem for life, according to Project Swole. There are many exercise…
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Overview Golfers spend many years trying to develop the proper technique for their golf swing. It is basically a trial-and-error process that will result in quite a few good shots that keeps the golfer coming back for more and many…
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Elliptical cross trainer machines provide an effective low-impact workout. They are relatively easy to use and are appropriate for weight-loss and overall body toning. According to the American Council on Exercise, you can burn eight to nine calories per minute…
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The hamstrings, located on the back of the thighs, extend the hips and bend the knees. The hamstrings consist of three muscles: the semitendinosus, semimembranosus and the biceps femoris. Microscopic tears in any of these muscle fibers may lead to…
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Overview Finding time for a quality workout can be difficult for parents of young children. Unlike some forms of exercise that are simply not compatible with children, cyclists have the option of taking their child with them using a bicycle-mounted…
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Baking a cake without a kitchen may seem impossible, but with a Coleman oven you can do that and more. A Coleman oven is a box-like metal device that you place over the burner of your camp stove. The oven…
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Overview Splashing in the pool keeps toddlers entertained during the warmer months. While the water offers hours of enjoyment, it also presents a serious risk for toddlers. Summer fun can quickly turn deadly around any amount of water. Proper safety…
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Overview Running is natural. Nomads ran as a form of survival, to capture food and to escape death. In Athens, Greece, running was used as a mode of transportation and communication. The rapid movement of body, legs, feet and arms…
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December 20, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Your body needs potassium to function properly, but when your potassium levels spiral out of control, serious health problems can develop. Under certain conditions, you may need to limit your dietary intake of potassium. Fruits and vegetables, like most…
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December 20, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Overview AIDS, acquired immune deficiency syndrome, is the disease associated with HIV, human immunodeficiency virus. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, over 25 million people worldwide have died of AIDS. The disease has no cure, although modern treatment…
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December 20, 2013 Mental Health
All children experience stress. Transitions and change often prove stressful, but are an essential part of growing up. Although some stress is good and even necessary, there are some instances where a child may feel an unusual amount of stress….
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