1. Assume the Positions The five star drill is meant to increase the passing skills of your players within the confined area of the free throw lane. To begin the five star drill in basketball you first have to place…
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Overview Retail Credit, the first significant United States credit reporting agency, opened for business in 1899 in Atlanta, Georgia. Retail Credit would later change its name to Equifax and become a major player in the credit reporting industry, but began…
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Overview The treadmill and the elliptical are two of the most popular pieces of stationary cardiovascular equipment for gym or home use. Both require little skill and offer beginners to advanced exercisers alike a good way to build aerobic fitness…
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December 2, 2013 Senior Health
1. Alzheimer’s Disables Communication Anyone caring for Alzheimer’s sufferers knows that communicating with them is not easy. Each stage of the disease offers its own set of challenges when it comes to speech and language. During the normal aging process,…
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Overview If you apply for a mortgage loan, credit card or even fill out a rental application, you can expect a subsequent credit check. Through a credit check, a landlord or lender evaluates your past financial history to determine whether…
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December 2, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview The basic vegetarian diet can meet all nutritional needs. Select plant-based food choices from each food group in the USDA MyPyramid food guide or follow the Mayo Clinic Vegetarian Diet Pyramid. Each of these programs features whole grains, fruits…
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Human consumption of alcohol dates back to ancient civilizations. The appeal of alcohol relates to its effects on the brain, which typically invoke sedating, pleasurable feelings. Despite the wide acceptance of alcohol consumption in society, excessive alcohol intake remains a…
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Overview Nasal congestion is common and affects most people at one time or another. Some people deal with chronic sinus trouble. Chronic sinus infections can happen anytime of year but are common in the winter months. If you suffer with…
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A urinary tract infection, or UTI, occurs when bacteria are present in the urinary tract, which includes the urethra, bladder and kidneys. The Mayo Clinic states that most UTIs occur in the lower urinary tract; women suffer from UTIs more…
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Overview Before you can strap on a tank and jump into the ocean, you need a certification card, commonly referred to as a C-card. SCUBA certification courses provide aspiring divers with all the necessary knowledge, safety information and skills training…
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December 2, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
The liver is a critical organ in human digestive system. It works daily to protect the body from harm but can impacted by a wide variety of illnesses, both infectious and inflammatory. Proper care of the liver is as simple…
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Frontotemporal dementia serves as an umbrella term for several different degenerative brain disorders affecting the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain. The most common of these dementias is Pick’s disease. FTDs are characterized by the disappearance of neurons in…
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December 2, 2013 Outdoor Survival Products
Throughout the year, outdoor enthusiasts head for the mountains, lakes, ocean and valleys to enjoy all that nature has to offer. Treks do not always go as planned and many people find themselves needing emergency help. Brian Duffy, president of…
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Rappelling refers to descending a vertical or steep pitch using an anchored rope. Different mechanical descending devices and techniques have been developed for emergency applications, helicopter rappels, and mountaineering abseiling. All types of rappelling have the intent of protecting the…
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1. A Matter of Interpretation Raised balls in field hockey are a part of the game, but players must use them correctly. According to field hockey rules, a player may not raise the ball in a dangerous way. So what…
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Traditional Chinese medicine has been around for thousands of years, with remedies for practically every ailment imaginable. The theme of regulating progesterone was as relevant in ancient times as it is today. Without the correct balance of progesterone in the…
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December 2, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Massage therapy is a form of physical therapy that involves a variety of methods of manipulating the soft tissue of the body, particularly superficial and deep musculature. Massage offers benefits for many conditions that affect the musculoskeletal systems, and…
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December 2, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Sometimes the balance of fluid in and fluid out of your body gets disrupted. You could just feel an occasional bit of bloating or suffer from more serious conditions like high blood pressure or edema. In many cases, all your…
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1. Intense Impulsed Light Machines Manipulate Color Intense pulse light delivers hundreds of thousands of wavelengths, or colors, at the same time. Intense impulsed light machines, also known as intense pulse light machines, are capable of filtering which colors to…
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Managing sensitive skin flare-ups brought on by eczema requires more than just periodic skin care. The multiple triggers of this itchy, red rash can be tamed by a comprehensive plan to address sweating, reaction to irritants and emotional stress. The…
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December 2, 2013 What Are Some Signs & Symptoms of the Different Types of Diabetes?
Diabetes is a chronic medical condition affecting more than 24 million Americans. According to the American Heart Association, approximately 65 percent of individuals with diabetes die because of complications of metabolic syndrome-diabetes, heart disease and the accompanying autoimmune problems. Recognizing…
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Juicers are an effective way to get the two cups of fruit that are recommended daily. Look for a juicer that’s easy to clean and will fit with your size constraints. Also, investigate the warranty of your machine, as many…
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December 2, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
The use of apple cider vinegar as an anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal remedy dates back to 400 B.C., when Hippocrates, who is considered the father of medicine, used it to treat illness. The “mother” of apple cider vinegar is the layer…
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A treadmill can be a beneficial exercise tool if used properly. Treadmills afford you the convenience of a cardiovascular workout without having to leave your home or expose yourself to the elements. But there are several unofficial rules of treadmill…
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Aging men and women constantly seek out products, foods and vitamin supplements to decrease the physical effects of growing older. The result is a current influx of products on the market and popular dietary recommendations that provide both temporary and…
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December 2, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Overview Every pregnancy has a risk that the fetus carries a serious genetic defect. Doctors have developed ways to calculate the risk of a serious chromosomal abnormality fairly early in pregnancy. In the first trimester, nuchal translucency, or the degree…
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December 2, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview The kidney bean is a member of the legume family. Used in salads, soups and entrées, it provides a balance of carbohydrates, protein and fiber. At the same time, the kidney bean is low in fat and free of…
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A popular “cure-all” prior to the 1940s, the 1990s saw the beginning of a resurgent interest in colloidal silver. The proponents of colloidal silver claim that it can do everything from stop the cold to cure AIDS. These claims lack…
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Vaginitis refers to any type of infection or inflammation of the vagina, including a Candida infection, as indicated by the University of Virginia Health System. All women will experience vaginitis at least once in her lifetime. A Candida infection, or…
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December 2, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
You may have heard or read that low-intensity exercises like walking and casual cycling burns more calories from stored fat than more intense exercises like running and fast-paced aerobics, which burn more calories from carbohydrates in your system. But as…
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