Three main types of blood vessels make up the circulatory system that’s powered by the pumping action of the heart: arteries, veins and capillaries. When freshly oxygenated blood leaves the heart, the arteries carry the oxygen and nutrients towards the…
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May 1, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
A pinched nerve in the neck can be caused by damage and degeneration to the cervical (neck) vertebrae or due to stenosis (narrowing) of the spinal nerve canals, according to research published in “The Spine Journal.” A slipped or damaged…
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May 1, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Overview Lacing up your football boots is an important part of preparing for a game or practice. Not only can a properly laced boot affect your performance, it can also reduce your chances for injury. While a standard cross-laced pattern…
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Solar window screens block the sun’s heat and glare from entering your home. Solar screens attach like regular window screens and resemble such screens from the outside of the home. They’re made of fiberglass mesh that shades your home’s interior….
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Of all the cells in the human body, there are more bacterial cells than any other type. The normal flora of bacteria, that is, bacteria that are beneficial to people, reside in the mouth and intestines. This normal flora help…
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Overview When prenatal screening identifies features of a genetic syndrome or there is a family history of genetic disease, a woman’s health care provider may suggest prenatal genetic testing. Highly accurate, prenatal genetic testing can diagnose a baby’s syndrome, allowing…
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May 1, 2015 Irritability and Pregnancy
Overview Along with the food cravings, food aversions, and general aches and pains of pregnancy, you may find yourself struggling with irritability while pregnant as well. A sudden change from feeling happy and complete to feeling upset and angry can…
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Overview Polymyalgia rheumatica is a self-limiting disease of musculoskeletal pain and stiffness of the neck, shoulders and pelvis. The cause of the disorder is unknown, but there is evidence of inflammation in the body. The goal of treatment is to…
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Passion flower has been used as a traditional homeopathic remedy for several different conditions, mainly anxiety and insomnia. More recently, passion flower has displayed effectiveness in treating withdrawal symptoms related to chemical dependency. Passion flower teas are taken three times…
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Massage has many benefits for the body and mind. Massage therapy is generally available in spas, gyms and some chiropractic practices. Many therapists also have private practices of their own. Whether you choose to seek professional massage therapy or have…
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Aroma oils are usually rubbed gently into the skin. They give off an aroma throughout the day. According to the National Cancer Institute, these scents may improve mood while providing antibacterial and antiviral effects. However, aroma oils are not a…
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Overview In addition to following a muscle-building diet, a bodybuilder uses specific weightlifting techniques designed to isolate muscle groups and maximize hypertrophy, the building of muscle mass. Some bodybuilders also try to be as lean, or “cut,” as possible for…
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May 1, 2015 Sports & Recreation
The rules of basketball test players’ skills as well as give all participants an equal opportunity to participate in fair play. Coaches, players and officials must understand the basic ground rules of basketball to have an organized game. Officials are…
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Overview There is a direct link between smoking and lung cancer. This has been proven beyond any doubt and is a universally accepted fact within the medical community. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states unequivocally that cigarette…
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May 1, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
The liver is an organ responsible for filtering wastes, producing hormones, and aiding in the process of digestion. Liver cancer occurs when malignant cancer cells begin to grow and spread within the tissue of the liver. Liver cancer can be…
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The National Cancer Institute reports that in 2009 approximately 22,070 cases of brain tumors were diagnosed in the United States. Brain tumors may originate in the brain, or they may start somewhere else in the body, such as in the…
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Overview Many men will experience an inability to obtain or keep an erection at some point in their lives. But it is generally considered a problem only if it occurs more than 25 percent of the time, according to the…
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Overview Many dieters dream of one day having flat abdominal muscles–a goal that’s certainly no easy feat. A flat stomach can make a person not only look great but also be in better overall health. A healthy diet should include…
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Clay has a long history of use for healing internal and external illnesses. Bentonite is a clay made from a substance mined in Wyoming and Montana. According to Botanical.com, Bentonite contains a collection of metals–silica, aluminum, iron, sodium, titanium, magnesium–plus…
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Overview Paying for college can be challenging, even with the availability of student financial aid and scholarship programs. If you’re the parent of a child who plans to go to college someday, you may consider setting aside money in one…
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May 1, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Because walleyes can be difficult to find in rivers, many anglers stick to lakes instead, which sometimes have a higher walleye population. If a fisherman knows where to look, he stands a good chance of hooking a big river walleye….
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When it comes to adoption, there are many reasons that couples and, increasingly, single people choose that route to a family. Regardless of the choice that leads a family to adoption, the process is nearly the same for everyone. Getting…
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When you don’t have access to a gym and hitting the great outdoors isn’t an option, you can still get a heart-pumping workout at home. The trick is to have a plan of several exercises you’ll perform back to back…
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The National Institutes of Health explains that muscle pain is often a result of tension, overuse and injury. It’s typically isolated to a specific muscle or muscle group, felt either during or directly after an activity. Joint pain is usually…
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Breathing exercises are designed to get the body used to taking deep, cleansing breaths, filling the lungs and resetting the natural rhythm of bringing oxygen into the body. Stress and chaotic lifestyles have caused many people to get in the…
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May 1, 2015 Sports & Recreation
1. Stamp out Loud Stamping is using your weight and the snowshoes to pack down the snow to give you a better foothold. However, there is certain technique to use in order to stamp correctly. First step on the snow…
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Bags under your eyes appear after an allergic reaction or when fluid accumulates in your face, according to the National Institutes of Health. Such puffiness doesn’t endanger your health but it can detract from your appearance. Though surgery and expensive…
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Because your back is involved in most functional activity and movement, the risk of injury is high. All movement begins at the trunk, or core, of the body. Exercise may be the most effective way to speed up recovery from…
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Overview Altering body composition is a challenging and often confusing task that can be rewarding once accomplished. Reducing the amount of fat that rests over your midsection is particularly problematic. However this area, like all other areas of the body,…
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Overview The sensation of pain results from signals sent to the brain and the brain’s response by causing the release of chemicals to deal with the cause of pain. Each person experiences pain in an individual way, depending on the…
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