If you are trying to lose weight, you are far from alone. Although you can learn from others’ mistakes, you also can learn from their successes. Suggestions from people who have learned how to lose weight and keep it off…
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Using illegal steroids involves many risk factors and negative side effects. The drugs impact your body both mentally and physically. Many steroid users don’t realize the negative changes in their bodies until after they have become severe, and by then…
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The generically named colestipol medication is sold in the United States by Pfizer as Colestid. It is a type of medication prescribed primarily to reduce the low-density lipoproteins, or bad cholesterol levels, in your bloodstream. It functions, the Mayo Clinic…
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Morphine sulfate, derived from opium, belongs to a class of drugs known as narcotic analgesics (narcotic pain-killers) that are used for treating moderate to severe pain. This medication is a strong narcotic that frequently is given following acute injuries or…
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Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the herpes simplex viruses type 1 (HSV-1) or type 2 (HSV-2). While many individuals have minimal symptoms or may not even be aware that the symptoms are cause for concern,…
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Overview Restless Legs Syndrome is primarily a sensory disorder. According to the RLS Foundation, approximately 12 million people in the U.S. are affected, women more than men. In approximately 80 percent of patients, RLS is associated with recurrent leg jerks…
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Hormone therapy is a systemic therapy used to treat breast cancer. The American Cancer Society estimates that two out of three breast cancers are estrogen-dependent, which means estrogen helps the cancer grow. Hormone therapy is used to block or reduce…
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Before you begin an exercise routine for your stomach area, you may find it helpful to understand the basic design of your abdominal muscles. The “washboard” effect we all admire comes from developing the rectus abdominis, which is the main…
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Yoga is a series of exercises that stem from ancient India. Though the practice is very physical, the ultimate aim of yoga is to transcend the body to attain higher states of consciousness, and ultimately liberation for the soul. When…
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Overview Sciatica is pain in the lower back and legs that can develop in people who have structural problems with the spine. While sciatica may make running painful, running is not the cause of the pain and may actually help…
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Overview Acne is a skin disorder that can be annoying or severely disfiguring. It affects both men and women, teenagers and adults. Most mild cases of acne can be controlled with proper care, gentle cleansing and over-the-counter medications. However, some…
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The National Institutes of Health recommend at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity, including stretching, at least five days per week, but you can accomplish this in short spurts throughout the day. Chair exercises can help meet that goal…
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Overview Allergies are a sign of immune system sensitivity to an array of irritants, from foods to airborne particles. Allergic symptoms include watery eyes, sinus congestion, headaches, gastrointestinal upset, respiratory distress, skin irritation and fatigue. Fortunately, documenting your symptoms and…
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A prostatectomy is a surgical procedure in which the prostate gland is removed. There are two types of prostatectomy procedures: simple, which is removal of the prostate, and radical, which is removal of the prostate and surrounding tissues. Potential prostatectomy…
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A radical prostatectomy is performed to handle prostate cancer. This surgery takes out the prostate gland, the seminal vesicles and some additional localized tissue. Lymph nodes located in the pelvis are typically also removed (pelvic lymph node dissection) to be…
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Oral antiseptics are used to stop or slow the growth of microorganisms such as bacteria, and some viruses and fungi. Many of these microorganisms can be responsible for causing disease, making oral antiseptics a common part of health treatments and…
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Overview An allergy occurs when the body’s immune system overreacts to any substance that is normally harmless. It is a hypersensitivity of the body that can produce reactions ranging from mild to life-threatening levels. Allergies can be caused by anything…
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According to the University of Michigan Health System, diarrhea is any attack of frequent, watery stools. These attacks can be mild and last for a short time or they can be severe and can last for days and weeks. In…
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The butt is made up of three muscles known as the glutes, or gluteals. The lower stomach muscles are made up of the lower portion of the rectus abdominis, which starts near the lower chest. Exercises for these regions can…
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Tiny red bumps known as baby acne can mar the otherwise porcelain-perfect skin of your newborn’s forehead, cheeks and chin. Baby acne is caused when hormones from the mother are transferred to her child while still in utero, resulting in…
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Vicodin is one brand of the commonly prescribed pain medication containing hydrocodone and acetaminophen. As hydrocodone is an opiate-type pain medication, it is potentially addictive and may induce physical dependence. When Vicodin is discontinued, it may cause a number of…
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The CDC reports that there were approximately 36,000 newly diagnosed cases of AIDS infection in the United States in 2008. Symptoms of HIV/AIDS may not appear for many years after exposure. There are five symptoms of AIDS that are vague…
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Overview Garlic is a vegetable that offers many healing properties and has medicinal value. It may be best known for its ability to reduce your risk of developing heart disease. Various compounds found in abundance in this vegetable hinder plaque…
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1. Wash Your Hands You might not realize just how much your hands have to do with contagious throat infections. In fact, many contagious diseases are spread through hand-to-hand contact or picked up by touching items used by many people,…
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Tylenol 3 is a brand name of one available combination pain reliever containing the medications codeine and acetaminophen. Each Tylenol 3 tablet contains 325mg acetaminophen and 30mg codeine and is often prescribed at two tablets per dose. Codeine is a…
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Butt and thigh muscles can be easily toned at home with or without weights, using a variety of different exercises. The best exercises work the butt and thighs together in one optimized movement. Whether male or female, one of the…
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The common cold sometimes turns into a sinus infection, or sinusitis. A sinus infection that becomes severe, or lasts for more than two weeks, needs a physician’s assessment. There are household remedies to treat a mild sinus infection, however. And…
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Overview Excessive armpit sweating, also known as hyperhidrosis, affects as many as 7.8 million Americans, reports Saint Louis University’s Dee Anna Glaser, M.D. In her presentation to the International Hyperhidrosis Society, Dr. Glaser states that statistics further show that those…
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Pilates places an emphasis on specific movements controlled by your core, which is also called your powerhouse. Doing Pilates regularly will strengthen the muscles of your abs and back, improve your posture, and increase your flexibility. Incorporate Pilates into your…
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Overview The Mayo Clinic defines menopause as the end of a woman’s fertility. Every woman eventually undergoes this phase in life. It may begin as early as your late 30s, becoming more pronounced in your 40s and ends on average…
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