Overview Life insurance provides financial protection for your loved ones after you die. People often purchase life insurance for a variety of reasons, including to pay final expenses, to cover mortgage costs, to create an estate for their heirs or…
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May 19, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
According to botanists at the UCLA Botanical Gardens, willow has been used in Europe for over 2,500 years, safely and reliably relieving pain and fever, but it occasionally can cause side effects. One of willow’s active ingredients is salicin, a…
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May 19, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
There are plenty of acne medications that work by fighting off bacteria on the face, speeding up skin cell formation, and reducing oil production and acne inflammation. Many of these products are available through a doctor prescription or can be…
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Overview A perennial debate in the world of weight training involves selecting the optimal number of sets per workout for each exercise. A set is a group of repetitions with a rest period in between. Most beginning exercisers start with…
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May 19, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Polyphenols are a large family of structurally related natural compounds that are widely distributed in everyday plant foods. The most abundant antioxidants in the diet, polyphenols contribute to the beneficial health effects of fruits, vegetables and plant-derived beverages. Function…
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Overview When you take out a loan, you agree to an interest rate and repayment terms that reflect current market conditions. Over the course of repaying the loan, changing market conditions can result in lower consumer interest rates or your…
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Less than 1 percent of all water on the planet is suitable for use by humans, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Conserving water helps ensure future generations will have enough of this natural resource to survive. Saving water…
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Pilates is a popular form of exercise that was developed in the 1960s by a man named Joseph Pilates. The exercises in Pilates target the group of muscles that wrap around your midsection, which is called your powerhouse. Your powerhouse…
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Overview According to “Sivananda Yoga’s Teacher Training Manual,” positive thinking is an equal part of the five essential points of yoga. They are: asana, breathing, relaxation, positive thinking and meditation and proper diet. If you are considering yoga to improve…
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May 19, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Cognitive-behavioral therapy is recognized as one of the most effective treatments for anxiety disorders. As the name suggests, it focuses on cognitions and behaviors and how they are related. Anxiety is produced by a cycle of negative thoughts and…
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Overview Range of motion (ROM) measurements determine the amount of movement that you have within each joint. It can also indicate the extent of loss of movement and–depending on the type of measurement taken–can help to determine if the loss…
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May 19, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Chronic pulmonary disease, also known as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD, is a group of serious lung diseases that obstructs the intake of air. This results in severe disability since there is no cure. The American Lung Association, or…
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May 19, 2015 Weight Management
Artesmisia absinthiun is the botanical name for the wormwood plant. Wormwood is most commonly known for its use in making absinthe, as well as vermouth and white wine. However, the stalks and leaves of the wormwood plant can be used…
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May 19, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Your skin is very delicate and prone to injuries. When your skin becomes injured or irritated due to allergies, cosmetics, chemical application, abrasions or cuts, it becomes red or inflamed. This redness is a healing mechanism called inflammation, where…
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Most people in the United States are chronically sleep deprived, according to Charles Czeisler, M.D., chair of Harvard Medical School’s Division of Sleep Medicine, in Harvard Magazine. According to Czeisler, the 6.8 hours of sleep most people get each night…
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Overview According to the National Academy of Sciences, every person requires at least 20 to 50 liters of clean water a day just to fulfill basic needs, such as cooking, drinking and cleaning. In order to properly prepare water for…
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May 19, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Overview Soccer is a sport constantly growing in the United States. Millions of young players participate in soccer training at the recreational and competitive level. For both players and coaches soccer training is a subject that easy to begin and…
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May 19, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Parents and caregivers who lack access to soap and running water may need alternative ways to clean the hands of children. Hand sanitizers may kill germs more effectively than antimicrobial wipes or towelettes, according to the Mayo Clinic. However, hand…
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Overview Used for purifying water since the late 1800s, ozone is effective for both destroying microbes and removing contaminants. Ozone, an unstable, pure form of oxygen, reacts rapidly with other molecules and treats water within minutes. According to Wilkes University,…
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Cortisol is a hormone normally released during times of stress, to help regulate the body’s stress response. The signal for cortisol secretion begins in the pituitary gland, a gland at the base of the brain. The pituitary secretes a hormone…
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Stress has become increasingly common in the modern world, and it’s synonymous with a fast-paced lifestyle. Although a little stress is necessary to motivate yourself to accomplish goals, constant stress can lead to acute and chronic stress disorders and an…
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Overview According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about two-thirds of all Americans are overweight or obese. Additionally, an estimated one-third of all Americans suffer from hypertension. To reverse these preventable health problems, The American College of…
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People worldwide use between 500 billion and 1 trillion plastic shopping bags each year according to National Geographic News. Many of these bags end up in landfills or find their way into local waterways. While some people turn to paper…
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1. Test Your Child Early Some speech disorders develop because the parents don’t realize that there is a problem. A child may be deaf, for example, or have abnormalities in the mouth or nasal cavity which may not become apparent…
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Chronic renal disease can be caused by a variety of other illnesses or problems. Hypertension, kidney stones, infection and a buildup of toxins in the body can add to already high levels of stress placed on the kidneys. The kidneys…
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Overview The Bowflex stands as one of the most compact and complete machines that helps deliver a full-body workout from home. This machine delivers a form of cable resistance training by utilizing flexible rods attached to a pulley system. Because…
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Overview Instead of cutting sharp, thin incisors, toddlers cut molars during their second year of life. These large, flat teeth take longer than the previous teeth to break through the gums, often causing increased pain and irritability. Old wives’ tales…
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May 19, 2015 Exercises to Get Rid of Approach Anxiety
Approach anxiety is the fear to walk up to someone and begin a conversation. It creates feelings of insecurity and nervousness. Approach anxiety is a struggle that both men and women have whether they are trying to talk to a…
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According to the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) gallbladder disease includes inflammation of the gallbladder (cholecystitis) and gallstones (cholelithiasis). Gallstones result when bile, a digestive substance, creates hard deposits in the gallbladder. Inflammation can occur when gallstones block passages…
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Overview When you’re physically fit, you feel better. Chances are you’ll have more energy, get sick less often and sleep better. Cardiovascular exercise is an important part of physical fitness, and over the years, researchers have identified its many benefits….
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