November 27, 2013 Rehabilitative Exercises for the Neck
Rehabilitative exercises for the neck will help improve your posture and re-train how your neck functions in your everyday life, states Necksolutions.com. The exercises will improve your neck and upper back fitness level, also. Do these exercises consistently. Use good…
Read more
November 27, 2013 Mental Health
Anxiety disorders refer to a range of psychiatric conditions, including phobias, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), 40 million adults in the United…
Read more
Women eventually need to use barbells and dumbbells in the gym to strengthen joint-stabilizing muscles. Paul Chek of the Corrective High-performance Exercise Kinesiology Institute advises says that the predominant use of machines by women has led to an increase in…
Read more
November 27, 2013 Mental Health
According to the Mayo Clinic, anxiety can be a sudden and intense fear that often makes a person feel as if he has no control. Other symptoms may include: a sense of impending doom, hyperventilation, trembling and chest pain. When…
Read more
November 27, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
If you imagine your body as a car, then food would be the fuel. To get optimal performance out of either a car or out of your body, you need to make sure that you are providing the highest quality…
Read more
Like most people, you want a flat and fit stomach. Unfortunately, you can’t attain one by simply exercising. Doing abdominal exercises without first shedding your midsection’s flabbiness will make your stomach gain muscle and enlarge. So, establish a healthy and…
Read more
Overview Drug addicts who are going through recovery must make many commitments before leaving drug rehabilitation if they expect to remain clean, report drug rehab counselors at Sober Recovery. In addition to deciding not to use drugs, they also must…
Read more
The brahmi herb is traditionally used in Indian Ayurvedic medicine. Brahmi, which is also known as bacopa, is often used as a treatment for an array of illnesses, including problems with the brain, nervous system, respiratory system, digestive tract and…
Read more
November 27, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview As people get older, skin begins to lose its elasticity and moisture. As a result, sagging and wrinkles appear. When collagen in the skin decreases, wrinkles start showing up on the face, neck and hands. The first wrinkles usually…
Read more
November 27, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Combining energy drinks with alcohol is gaining popularity. According to a report published by the Marin Institute in 2007, 34 percent of adults ages 18 to 24 report regular energy drink consumption. Beverage companies have monopolized upon this trend by…
Read more
1. You Don’t Need Sugar Avoiding hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar as it’s commonly called, does not mean that you need to eat more sugar. In fact, eating more simple sugars or sucrose (white sugar) found in your sugar bowl,…
Read more
If tapping the forehead just over the eyes, the cheekbones or the area around the bridge of the nose causes pain, the sinuses may be infected. Sinus infection, or sinusitis, can be either acute or chronic. Acute sinusitis may be…
Read more
November 27, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
A high level of fitness can be attained through various modes of physical activity. Treadmill walking or running, resistance training and group exercise classes have become traditional means by which you can improve your general fitness level. However, you also…
Read more
Having optimal mobility and stability in your hips allow you to perform many activities that require you to turn, flex and extend your hips. Also, it helps to prevent and alleviate pain and other problems associating with tight and stiff…
Read more
1. The Early Bird Gets the Nest Egg Start socking away money for retirement as early as possible. The earlier a person starts to invest for retirement, the more the assets will rise. For instance if you start saving at…
Read more
November 27, 2013 Mental Health
The importance of a healthy diet for bodily health, a strong immune system and physical energy is popularly known. In addition to these valuable benefits, healthy foods can enhance brain function. A diet rich in healthy fats, vitamins and antioxidants…
Read more
November 27, 2013 Above Ground Pool Safety for Children
Overview Above ground pools provide outdoor recreation to families who wish to import a bit of resort experience into their backyards. Above ground pools encourage children and families to engage in physical activity outdoors and hence serve to enhance health…
Read more
Platelets are very tiny blood cells that have a key role in blood clotting. Platelets come together to form plug-like structures that block the flow of bleeding upon injury. When circulating platelet levels become low, a condition known as thrombocytopenia,…
Read more
1. What is Lymphoma? Lymphoma is the most common type of blood cancer and involves lymphocytes. These are the white blood cells which are a part of the lymphatic system, as well as the blood system. The lymphatic system, also…
Read more
November 27, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
If you have been suffering from more headaches than usual, finding it difficult to keep your eyes open, or finding confusion to be a problem, you may have hypertension, also known as high blood pressure. Most often, however, hypertension is…
Read more
November 27, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Nature usually takes its course to bring on labor when it’s time for a baby to be born. Some women can go past their due date, however, and although their bodies and the baby are more than ready to get…
Read more
November 27, 2013 Standing or Seated Inner Thigh Exercises
The inner thighs muscles are called the adductors and they include the adductor brevis, adductor longus and adductor magnus. These muscles’ main jobs are to bring your legs closer to the midline of your body and sideways across the midline,…
Read more
Overview Acute promyelocytic leukemia, or APL, is a subtype of Acute Myelogenous Leukemia, which is also known as acute myeloid leukemia and AML. The American Cancer Society describes these leukemias as starting in the cells that go on to form…
Read more
November 27, 2013 Pole Dancing for Weight Loss
Overview If you’re looking for a way to spice up your workout routine and still lose weight, pole dancing offers a sexy solution. Pole dancing, no longer relegated to the realm of exotic dancers, has sprung up as a popular…
Read more
Overview A pedometer attaches to your body with a clip and counts how many steps you take per day. This gadget offers a useful motivation tool for dieters and people looking to increase their amount of daily exercise. Typically, it…
Read more
November 27, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Your belly and your bottom are two of the hardest places to lose weight and get rid of fat. The fat on your belly and your bottom is annoying, ugly and dangerous for your health. The fat on your…
Read more
The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) says medicine ball use dates back 3,000 years to ancient Greece. Today, medicine balls find popularity in the fitness world for core strength training exercises. In a 2008 issue of the “National Strength…
Read more
Cardio exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle, and a minimal level of endurance is essential for any prolonged activity. Cardio workouts consist of a warm-up session to prepare for exercise, a training session featuring low- to high-intensity…
Read more
1. Top Triggers Your child’s headache can be brought on the same way that yours are. Some of the more common triggers for headaches in children are changes in sleep patterns, hormone shifts, stress and dehydration. Certain smells, like car…
Read more
November 27, 2013 Neck Stability Exercises
When it comes to strengthening and stabilizing weak neck muscles, you can literally take the matter into your own hands. Using resistance with your hands placed on different areas of your head allows you to strengthen the front, back and…
Read more