Strong abdominal muscles look fantastic, protect your back muscles from injury and help you do everyday activities more efficiently. Exercise and a healthy diet are the key ingredients to achieving the flat tummy of your dreams. According to Tosca Reno,…
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Calendula (Calendula officinalis), more commonly known as pot marigold, grows natively in Mexico, Central America and the Mediterranean, though it is cultivated throughout the world. Despite its common name, the plant actually belongs to the aster family, which also includes…
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April 25, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Redline BMX Bicycles began in 1970 as a small fabricator of replaceable swingarms (the portion of an off-road motorcycle frame that holds the rear tire). As BMX began exploding in popularity, Redline merged with another fabricator and began producing BMX…
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April 25, 2015 Sports & Recreation
It may look like a moving mass of mayhem, but volleyball players are actually operating under strict rules and trying to achieve specific goals. The object of the game, after all, is quite simple: Hit the ball into your opponents’…
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April 25, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Arthritis, also called degenerative joint disease, causes pain in your affected joints due to cartilage breakdown, according to the Mayo Clinic. Arthritis can develop in any joint, but it most commonly occurs in the hands, hips, knees, lower back and…
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Overview Weight training offers a powerful tool to women seeking to lose weight. According to their e-book “X-Treme Lean” authors Jonathan Lawson and Steve Holman, weight training actually burns fat more effectively than cardiovascular training. In addition, it offers many…
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April 25, 2015 Weight Management
Overview The Weight Watchers program is popular in part due to its simplicity. Instead of counting calories, members count points, a number calculated through a formula of calories, fat and fiber grams in any given food. Members get a certain…
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Overview Horizon Fitness produces a line of treadmills for homes and commercial fitness centers. To keep these treadmills running as intended, and to reduce your risk of injury, it’s important to maintain these units according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. In…
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April 25, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview A vaporizer is a unit that lets off steam to keep the air moist. Similar to a humidifier, a vaporizer can help relieve symptoms of flu and the common cold. Store-bought vaporizers can cost hundreds of dollars, but you…
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April 25, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Rockfish are a large category of ocean fish that often go by other names. Striped bass and snapper are common variations of rockfish. The color of rockfish can range from bright copper to black, and their sizes also widely fluctuate,…
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Herbs to increase energy have become a popular alternative to caffeinated drinks. Some beverage manufacturers include herbs in their “energy drinks” but most likely they have a form of caffeine in them. Guarana and kola nut both contain caffeine and…
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April 25, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Lymphoma is cancer of the lymphatic system of the body. The lymphatic system produces the cells that fuel the human body’s immune system to help fight infections. According to LymphomaInfo.net, because these immune system cells travel through the lymphatic and…
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April 25, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Coronary heart disease, also called coronary artery disease, is the leading cause of death in developed countries, according to the online Merck Manual Home Edition for Patients and Caregivers. Also called CHD or CAD, the disease most commonly results from…
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A cleft lip and palate is a birth defect that occurs when the facial structures of the fetus do not close completely. This typically occurs between the sixth and tenth week of the pregnancy, according to KidsHealth.org. This birth defect…
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April 25, 2015 Weight Management
Herbs that help to improve the body’s metabolism and energy levels have been used by traditional cultures for thousands of years. Herbs can improve fat burning by effecting how the body uses and stores fats. Some herbs also have potent…
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April 25, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
A 2010 survey in the “Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine” indicated that 30 percent of people experience insomnia. This paper revealed that the presence of sleep disorders was associated with decreases in health quality. A 2009 study in the “Journal…
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Conservative treatments for arthritic or damaged knee may not be enough to return a patient to normal levels of physical activity. Therefore, a doctor may recommend a total knee arthroplasty, or a knee replacement. The Mayo Clinic states that this…
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Kawasaki disease is primarily a childhood disease that is also known as Kawasaki syndrome or mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome, according to the American Heart Association. Over four thousand Americans are affected each year, and 80 percent of all patients with…
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Kerlone (betaxolol) is a prescription medication indicated to lower high blood pressure in affected patients. This medication is part of a class of drugs called beta-blockers and works by relaxing blood vessels, which allows blood to flow more smoothly and…
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An IUD (intra-uterine device) is a small T-shaped device that is inserted directly into the uterus by a physician as a method of birth control. There are two brands available in the United States, one which contains hormones and one…
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April 25, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Ketoconazole cream is a topical prescription medication indicated to treat fungal or yeast infections, such as athlete’s foot or skin yeast infections. This topical cream is part of a class of medications called imidazoles and works by inhibiting the growth…
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April 25, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
A variety of medication options exist for the treatment of ADHD. The National Institute of Mental Health recognizes stimulants as the primary method of medication treatment, but off-label use of certain antidepressants medications has also been found beneficial in managing…
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Overview The knee is essentially a hinged joint and the anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, one of four ligaments that connects the femur to the tibia. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the anterior cruciate ligament remains one…
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April 25, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Overview All foods can be incorporated into a healthy diet in moderation according to the American Dietetic Association (ADA). Baked chicken is an excellent addition to any diet, because it uses a healthy cooking method and starts with a lean…
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Asbestos is a dangerous material that has long-term negative effects when a person is exposed to it. The mineral once was used in building materials to help prevent fires. It was used in insulation and even in tiles that covered…
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April 25, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
While some people try gluten-free diets in attempt to lose weight, other people have to live on a gluten-free diet because of a medical condition. Celiac disease is the most common medical reason for going on a gluten-free diet. The…
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April 25, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Gluten is the part of the wheat kernel that is rich in protein. Although gluten is considered healthful for most people, people with celiac disease cannot digest it properly. If you suffer from celiac disease and consume a food containing…
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April 25, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
As the name implies, a cervicogenic headache is a type of headache resulting from a problem originating in the neck. The precise problem in the neck may be one of a number of possibilities but it usually has a “mechanical”…
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Overview In athletics, the vertical jump can make the difference in grabbing a rebound, spiking a volleyball or making a catch. The vertical jump is used in just about every sport, and is trained for using a variety of exercises…
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April 25, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Overview Scuba equipment enables you to explore the underwater world and discover the incredible diversity of our planet’s ocean life. Before beginning an open water diver certification course, you’ll want to familiarize yourself with basic pieces of scuba equipment and…
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