Overview Fewer activities offer more enjoyable cardiovascular exercise than long bicycle treks on designated trails or scenic country roads. But long rides in remote locations require the proper knowledge and tools to fix flat tires. A flat in the middle…
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December 14, 2013 Women's Health
A complete hysterectomy is a surgical procedure that removes the uterus, or womb, and, in some cases, the ovaries and fallopian tubes. One in every three women will have a hysterectomy by age 60, according to information from the National…
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Consumers who want to do their part to help the environment often choose to participate in recycling programs. Unfortunately, many consumers don’t have a clear idea regarding what is and is not recyclable. They put non-recyclable items in with recyclable…
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1. ARVC Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC) is a rare condition, but one of the most common causes of sudden unexpected death in athletes. In this progressive disorder, fibrous scar tissue and fat replace normal muscle cells of the right…
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While winter camping can be exciting and challenging, the dangers of the sport are inherent and require careful planning, according to the Outdoor Action department at Princeton University. Snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and hiking in the white tranquility of winter may…
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1. Dancing It Off Hip-hop abs takes the long-time notion of dancing off weight and combines it with a fun and dynamic ab-specific workout regime that has wonderful results for many people. Part of learning how to teach hip-hop abs…
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During a stroke, blood flow suddenly fails in a portion of the brain and brain cells quickly begin to die. By definition, strokes damage brain tissue and lead to temporary or permanent neurological complications. According to the Merck Manual, in…
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1. Core Muscle Stretches To stretch before canoeing, focus on the core body muscle groups. With a proper warm up and canoeing stretching program, you will avoid injuries. Stand up and reach your arms up over your head, stretching your…
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December 14, 2013 Children's Health
The world’s primary energy source is fossil fuel–oil, coal and natural gas. Although fossil fuels are efficient at providing for the world’s energy needs, these substances contribute to air and water pollution in addition to exacerbating global warming. One alternative…
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December 14, 2013 Women's Health
The breasts are hormonally regulated tissues that undergo cycles of growth and development in utero, during puberty, throughout each menstrual cycle and during pregnancy. Cells within the breast respond to many factors within the blood to grow and divide, leading…
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Overview Salvia divinorum—also known as diviner’s sage or simply “salvia”—is a hallucinogenic plant native to Oaxaca, Mexico. Traditionally, salvia leaves have been chewed or smoked for their mind-altering effects, though potent smokable extracts are also available. Despite its natural origins,…
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Overview Your credit history determines your ability to borrow money for major purchases, such as a house or a car, and to get credit cards; it also can determine whether you have to pay an additional deposit for things like…
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Ear infections are very common, especially in children. They generally come in one of two forms. The first is an outer canal skin infection, called otitis externa. This infection is typically caused by common bacteria that live on the skin,…
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December 14, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview People who are trying to lose weight may do well to cut out soft drinks, including diet sodas, research suggests. Over the past six decades, U.S. consumption of soft drinks has risen dramatically along with obesity, according to a…
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December 14, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Genital warts occur from exposure to the human papillomavirus, or HPV, contracted through sexual contact. According to the Mayo Clinic, genital warts, also known as venereal warts or condylomata acuminata, are one of the most common types of sexually transmitted…
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December 14, 2013 Diet & Nutrition
1. Order Your Food As men grow older, losing weight becomes more difficult. NutriSystem has a program specifically designed for men over 60 and their specific diet and nutritional needs. Ordering this pre-packaged diet plan is easy. Done over the…
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Overview The scientific name for the peppermint plant, Mentha x piperita L., comes from two sources. In Greek mythology, Mintha was a nymph mistress who was turned into mint, a plant that releases a pleasant fragrance when crushed. The Latin,…
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Breast cancer develops from mutated cells within the ducts, lobules or nipple. The cells acquire multiple genetic mutations that increase their proliferation rate, allow them them to divide indefinitely and evade normal cell death mechanisms. Women with a family history…
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December 14, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Introducing solid foods to a baby is a fun and exciting, albeit slightly unsure, time. Babies need to learn how to eat solid foods to satisfy their growing dietary needs. Yet it can be scary for parents who are concerned…
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The biceps brachii–the large, visible muscle in the upper arm–crosses both the shoulder and elbow joints. It is responsible for flexion at both locations and it assists in the rotation of the forearm. You can isolate and train the biceps…
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December 14, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Fibromyalgia is a painful condition that affects millions of people worldwide. The disorder is hard to diagnose since there is no specific medical test that can determine whether or not a person has fibromyalgia. Most people with fibromyalgia use…
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Aqua yoga exercises–often labeled as yoqua or water yoga classes in aquatic fitness centers and gyms–add a new dimension to your yoga practice. With aquatic yoga poses, the water can act as resistance, creating additional intensity for your workout, or…
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December 14, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition that affects virtually every part of a person’s life. The condition can be so debilitating for some people that it causes loss of work and disability. There is still no cure for fibromyalgia,…
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Uterine fibroids develop when smooth muscle cells of the uterus grow out of control and form noncancerous tumors. Uterine fibroids also go by the names of myomata and uterine leiomyomata. Whatever they are called, they are quite common–the Mayo Clinic…
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December 14, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Gaining weight is easy to do, as a recent article published by the Journal of the American Medical Association reports. This study on obesity states that 32 percent of men and 35 percent of American women are obese. Gaining…
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1. Putting Neck Backward Resistance Exercises in Your Own Hands Most bodybuilders love to add a thick, muscular neck to their massive chests and wide shoulders to really complete the picture of strength and size. To hit the neck muscles…
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December 14, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Urinary tract infections (UTIs) begin when bacteria is present somewhere in the urinary system, such as the kidneys, ureters, bladder or urethra. UTIs, which typically affect the urethra and the bladder, are most common in women. UTIs respond well…
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December 14, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview A bombilla is a metal straw used in the drinking of yerba mate tea. Bombillas are traditionally made of silver but are also made of nickel and stainless steel. The bombilla is flat on the end with small holes…
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December 14, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Wrinkles are an inevitable part of aging as skin begins to lose elasticity. Cosmetic treatments to address the problem may involve strong chemicals, painful procedures and even surgery, and they may be unappealing to people who are looking for…
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December 14, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview There are many different types of baby formulas to choose from, and deciding can sometimes be confusing. Parents who make the decision to formula feed their babies have to choose what brand and what form they want the formula…
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