December 19, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Age spots—sometimes called liver spots or sun spots—are flat, discolored areas of the skin. Normally brown or yellow, these spots are more common in people over 40, and usually appear in areas of past sun exposure, such as the…
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December 19, 2013 Mental Health
For casual dating, you need not know much more about the other person than the type of dance music she prefers and what type of food she likes to eat, but if you are dating to find a romantic partner,…
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December 19, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Skin conditions are typically harmless other than the itchiness and temporary discomfort they cause. However, when these conditions appear on the scalp they can be an even greater inconvenience. Often the medications used to treat scalp conditions cause the hair…
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December 19, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Odds are you pop into the sauna at your gym after a hard workout to loosen up your muscles. Maybe you use it more often when you’re sick or congested or because you heard it can break up congestion. Saunas…
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December 19, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
There’s much you can do to lose weight without leaving the comfort of your home. In fact, sometimes it’s the small everyday things that make all the difference when it comes to winning the battle of the bulge. Before you…
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Overview The strength of the dollar is a market indicator of the stability of the United States economy. In practical terms, the strength of the dollar determines how much of a foreign currency you can exchange for U.S. dollars through…
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Love handles refer to the sides of your waist and are anything but lovely. The obliques muscles are located in that area. These muscles can be worked with weight machines at your gym. Just be aware that if you celebrate…
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Overview Aligning the wheel of a bicycle, also known as truing the wheel, is a common process carried out to straighten a wheel that has become bent. Wheels that have been severely bent likely will need professional repair or total…
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December 19, 2013 Children's Health
Polio is an illness causes by a virus that affects multiple systems of the body. Less serious cases of poliovirus infection may cause uneasiness, headache, sore throat or vomiting, and this milder form of polio, referred to as nonparalytic polio,…
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Overview As part of a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy filing, you’re required to attend a meeting of creditors, also known as a 341 meeting. The meeting of creditors is a necessary step in completing a bankruptcy petition and…
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Overview Inaccurate or false listings on your credit report can hurt your ability to obtain financing for cars, a home or a new credit card. Credit reports are distributed and maintained by three primary credit bureaus in the United States….
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December 19, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Fungi are microscopic organisms that, unlike green plants that produce chlorophyll, do not need light to live. Rather, they live off other living or dead organisms. Many fungi are so tiny that, like pollen, their spores can spread on the…
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1. What is the ACL and how big is it? The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of four important ligaments of the knee joint. Together, they connect and stabilize the femur (thigh bone) and tibia (shin bone). The ACL…
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Eucalyptus oil is well known for its topical medicinal uses. According to Medline Plus, it is commonly used in inhalers to treat congestion and respiratory problems. While some research has been done, Medline Plus confirms more studies are needed to…
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Overview Basic strength training can help women get leaner, firmer and stronger. The strength you gain can help make it easier for you to perform every day activities, such as picking up the kids, carrying groceries or working on projects…
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December 19, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Folic acid, or folate, is a water-soluble nutrient and is part of the vitamin B complex. It helps benefit many body functions including the production of red blood cells and tissue cells as well as the maintenance of a…
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December 19, 2013 Children's Health
Polio is a contagious virus that causes paralysis, difficulty breathing, and possibly death. Medline Plus, of the National Institutes of Health, states that the virus spreads by direct person-to-person contact, contact with infected mucus or phlegm from the nose or…
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Lifting Serum is the second in Aveda’s Green Science line of facial products. The Green Science line is not only good for your skin, but also good for the rest of the world. Aveda’s mission is to make responsible beauty…
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December 19, 2013 Children's Health
Overview Life Savers first launched in 1912, remaining independent for decades before being bought by Squibb, Nabisco and Kraft. The brand was purchased by Wrigley in 2004. Prior to the Wrigley years, innovations were limited to the occasional new mint…
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Overview From colds and the flu to allergies and bronchitis, a wide variety of ailments and diseases can lead to coughs. Various drugs and over-the-counter medications provide relief, but they often cause side effects and should not be used for…
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December 19, 2013 Women's Health
1. Exercise Causes Amenorrhea When the Body Enters a âStarvation Stateâ There is no question that exercise is good for the body. However, in women who stop having monthly periods or stop having periods altogether (âamenorrheaâ) due to exercise, the…
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Your floors receive more abuse than most other areas of the home. People and pets track dirt and grime in on their feet, and floors are a constant catch-all for spills. Your floors also represent the largest single area in…
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One of the least attractive, but most common, side effects of pregnancy is swollen, puffy feet and ankles. A pregnant woman’s fluid volume increases 50 percent, partly to help soften expanding skin and joints; 25 percent of the weight gained…
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The Mayo Clinic states that most sinus infections do not present any present danger and are typically treated with over-the-counter drugs and antibiotics. Around 31 million people in the United States suffer from chronic sinusitis, according to the National Institute…
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December 19, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Exercising your face is just as important as exercising other body parts, but many people forget about the facial muscles until they notice the first signs of wrinkles or sagging skin—or even more disturbing, the formation of jowls. Facial exercise…
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In a study conducted by the American College of Sports Medicine to determine the connection between yoga and concentration, researchers saw a significant increase amongst participants in the areas of anxiety reduction, motivation and concentration in just eight weeks. Yet,…
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Lupus is an autoimmune disease in which the body’s own immune system attacks its own tissues and organs. According to the Mayo Clinic, inflammation form lupus can affect many different body systems, including the joints, skin, kidneys, blood cells, heart…
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Sinusitis, due to allergies or infection, causes pain and pressure in the sinus cavities, located behind the cheekbones and above the eyes. Mucus accumulates in the sinus passages, causing pressure to build. Irritated sinus membranes then swell, causing further blockage…
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December 18, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
1. What is HPV? HPV has over 100 different strains or types, of which 40 are sexually transmitted. HPV is responsible for 99% of cervical cancers and genital warts. There are high risk strains that cause cervical cancer, and approximately…
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Lower back pain can be debilitating and is the most common cause of workplace absences. The lumbar region of the spine forms an inward curve in the small of the back above the hip bones. This area supports much of…
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