October 19, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Hair becomes damaged when it is processed, colored, burned and otherwise abused through the course of each day. Straightening, relaxing and overall misuse of your hair can render it dry, split and messy. If you long for the nourished locks…
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Overview The American Dietetic Association’s goals for a healthy diet in managing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are to control blood sugar, achieve normal lipid levels, promote a healthy weight, avoid complications and support general health. All foods can fit…
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A mini stepper provides the benefits of a large stair-stepping machine, without the expense and bulk. While it may seem awkward and unsteady at first, your mini stepper can become an integral part of both your cardio and strength training…
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Backpacks are not only essential, but a good, well-fitted backpack will make a day or multiple days out climbing a much more pleasurable experience. Various styles of climbing backpacks are available, from large-volume mountaineering packs to ice climbing packs to…
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October 19, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
A chemical peel is a procedure during which a chemical such as trichloroacetic acid is applied to your skin. The chemical is left on your skin for a certain amount of time before it is removed. The chemical peel causes…
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1. Inheritance Pattern The majority of ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) cases show no genetic link, but a small percentage–5 to 10 percent–show a distinct inheritance pattern. In this form, one of your parents, or others in your immediate family, has…
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October 19, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
As many as 66 percent of American adults are overweight or obese, according to the National Institute of Health. Being overweight increases your risk of developing heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, some cancers, gallbladder disease, stroke and high blood pressure. Losing…
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October 19, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
The best way for a teen guy to lose weight is exercise and proper diet. During a guy’s teenage years his body is still developing and going through a multitude of changes. A guy’s teen years are perfectly suited to…
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The glutes, that area we sit on, are actually made up of three muscles: the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, and gluteus minimus. Each of these muscles helps contribute to the roundness and lift of your butt. If you train each…
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When you are at home and you want to exercise, you need to be creative. Muscles need resistance with proper form to be built. If you want to lift your butt at home, you can do this with some household…
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October 19, 2013 Senior Health
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease in which your own antibodies produced by your immune systems attacks your joints. According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, this causes inflammation and pain in your joints, most often in your…
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October 19, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
The amount of semen a man produces may affect the amount of ejaculate produced during ejaculation. Dr. Anthony John Arciola, MD, a urologist at Clarkston Urology in Scarsdale, New York, states that low ejaculate may also result from various health…
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Technical climbing pants are important primarily for alpine, big wall and multipitch climbers. As with non-technical pants, technical pants might have: knee darts for articulation and a gusseted crotch; reinforced knee and seat; flexible material; a good, comfortable fit; a…
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Ventricular Fibrillation (V-Fib) occurs when the lower chambers of the heart do not fill with blood, but do not empty. The National Institute of Health (NIH) describes V-fib as twitching or quivering of heart muscle fibers, which renders the heart…
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October 19, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Losing weight in the arms takes hard work, discipline and a sensible game plan that you can factor into your daily life. The best way to go about this is to do multiple exercises that target as much muscle…
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October 19, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Diuretics promote the excretion of excess fluid from the body. This reduces swelling of the limbs and prevents high blood pressure caused by increased blood volume. Because diuretic drugs have several side effects, consider using foods as diuretics. Diuretic foods…
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October 19, 2013 Senior Health
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disorder that commonly affects the small joints in your hands and feet, according to the Mayo Clinic. Specifically, your immune system attacks the lining of your joints and causes pain, inflammation and eventually,…
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In his classic bodybuilding bible “The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding,” Arnold Schwarzenegger explains why the calves are so difficult to build. He asks you to think of what happens when you run. With every step, one calf springs your…
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You are 20 minutes into your cycling workout and you’ve already elevated your heart rate, the display shows you’re burning some calories and you’ve got a good sweat going. All these feelings confirm what you already know–stationary biking provides a…
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October 19, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
The Office of Rare Diseases Research (a branch of the National Institutes of Health) classifies rare diseases as those that affect fewer than 200,000 Americans. Most rare diseases are hereditary, which means they can be passed down from a person’s…
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October 19, 2013 Senior Health
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is one of the many types of arthritis that causes pain, swelling, stiffness and deformity in your joints. According to Medline Plus, RA is an autoimmune disease in which arthritis results from your immune system attacking your…
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October 19, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Overview The pains of labor are typically associated with the belly and perineal area. However, some women do experience pain in the lower back as part of their labor process. Most often, back labor pain is contributed to the baby…
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Softball pitchers are the dominant players in their sport. At the elite level, softball pitchers can throw 70-mile-per-hour fastballs along with drops, risers, curves and changeups. Runs are often at a premium, and the best pitchers throw shutouts or allow…
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Atgam is the brand name of lymphocyte immune globulin, which is an immunosuppressive agent used in the treatment of rejection possibilities following the transplant of a kidney. This is called a renal transplant. The drug may be used both to…
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Working out with an exercise ball can benefit your body in many ways. Besides toning muscles, exercise balls can be used for improving posture, balance and cardiovascular benefits. Exercise balls are sometimes referred to as therapy balls, Swiss balls, fitness…
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Overview Although the vast majority of teenagers get at least a handful of pimples, not everyone develops acne scars as a result, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). Unfortunately for those who do, acne scars can be difficult…
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Many people lack the motivation, the tools, or the knowledge for how to reach their fitness goals alone, but there is no need to do it all by yourself. At-home workout programs are tailored to every goal, fitness level, and…
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Cardio machines such as treadmills, stair climbers and elliptical machines provide an effective workout because they not only burn calories, but they strengthen the heart and lungs, resulting in improved cardiovascular health. Cardio machines also provide a different option for…
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Many golfers dream about walking up to the first tee, taking out their driver and busting the ball 300 yards down the middle. For the few golfers who can actually hit the ball with that kind of length, fewer than…
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Overview A bladder infection or urinary tract infection (UTI) is a bacterial infection that affects any part of the urinary tract. When bacteria get into the bladder and multiply in the urine, it causes a UTI. The most common type…
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