April 22, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Age spots, also called liver spots, are a type of skin discoloration. They have numerous causes, the two most common ones being prolonged sun exposure and the natural aging process. Age spots can appear anywhere on your body, but…
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April 22, 2015 Sports & Recreation
The blocked shot in basketball is one of the most effective defensive tools in the game. A player who can effectively block two or three shots in each outing becomes a credible defensive weapon and will command respect from the…
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April 22, 2015 Sports & Recreation
1. Turnover Situations An important rule in water polo is that players can only handle the ball with one hand. Since players receive penalties for breaking the rules, when the ball is handled by a player with both hands, the…
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April 22, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
The aloe vera plant grows in Africa, India and other arid climates and has been used for thousands of years treating burns, wounds and skin infections. Cave paintings in South Africa depict the medicinal use of aloe, and it has…
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Overview If you are ready to start saving for retirement but your employer doesn’t offer a retirement plan, an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) may be your answer. IRAs are qualified retirement plans, meaning they feature substantial tax incentives to help…
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Skin grafts cover injuries, which would fail to heal without medical intervention. The graft can be from the patient, a donor, or a synthetic substitute. Grafts from patients use an area of healthy uninjured skin (donor site), which is grafted…
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To get the best exercise equipment for your home, determine your available space, your exercise goals and your budget. Consider if other people in the family will use the equipment and their size and fitness needs as well. Before purchasing…
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Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) are investment accounts that offer tax advantages when you follow Internal Revenue Service regulations. In addition to restrictions on contributions, the IRS levies taxes on most distributions, and an additional penalty for premature withdrawals. If you…
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Circuit training is a series of exercises that train different movement patterns and skills, using various equipment. Rather than doing reps and sets, you do one exercise for a specific time length. When your time is up, you move immediately…
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April 22, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
The flu vaccine is recommended for protection against the seasonal influenza virus. The influenza virus is easily spread through person-to-person contact. The influenza shot is recommended during flu season, which begins in September and lasts until spring. Certain people are…
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April 22, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Acne is a skin disorder that affects millions of people–young, old, male and female. The website WomensHealth.gov says that acne often occurs when the glands of the skin produce too much oil, clogging the pores. Another cause is a…
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April 22, 2015 Weight Management
Body Mass Index is a calculation, using a weight and height formula, to determine the status of healthy weight for adult men and women. There are several ways to measure your body mass index. According to the National Heart, Lung,…
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April 22, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Overview Chocolate consists of solid and liquid components which a mechanical press separates during the manufacturing process. The solid portion is cocoa powder and the liquid component is cocoa butter. Pure cocoa powder is commercially available, and is an essential…
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April 22, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (AAAAI) reports that allergy symptoms affect an estimated 40 to 50 million U.S. residents each year. Some substances such as pollen and dust can cause an exaggerated response in extremely sensitive individuals,…
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April 22, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Overview Competitive riders hoping to shave minutes off their race times know the advantages of having a high-performance bike, but fitness enthusiasts may be surprised to learn they can benefit from increased bike performance as well. If you are not…
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Overview Supporters claim chelation therapy improves upon the natural detoxification processes of your body by helping it remove certain substances like plaque-producing calcium from arteries. However, chelation therapy was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in the early 1970s…
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April 22, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Duodenal ulcers are part of a group of conditions collectively known as peptic ulcer disease. They are diseased, damaged areas–also known as lesions–located in the beginning of the small intestine, which is called the duodenum. According to Dr. Andrew Soll,…
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April 22, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
An estimated 24.8 million men and 21.1 million women are smokers, putting them at risk for heart disease, emphysema, lung cancer and numerous other disorders and diseases, according to the American Heart Association. Quitting smoking can be a difficult process…
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Epidural anesthesia is a common choice for women in labor. This procedure works by injecting an anesthetic into the epidural space found near the spinal column. The drug is administered via catheter, a small tube, on a continuous basis. Medical…
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April 22, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Hirsutism is a condition in which a woman experiences abnormal hair growth. The Mayo Clinic describes it as male-pattern hair growth. Women may notice coarse hair that is darker than normal on places of the body such as the face,…
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Your major arm muscles are the biceps, brachialis and triceps. The biceps and brachialis, both located on the front of your upper arm, are responsible for pulling motions and any movement that bends your arm at the elbow. The triceps…
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Swiss or exercise balls are sturdy inflatable balls that were initially used for physical therapy and chiropractic treatments, according to SwissBall.com. With time, they began to be used for exercises building abdominal muscles, strength, flexibility and posture. Because they can…
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April 22, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Bronchitis refers to a medical condition in which the lungs become inflamed. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, some signs of bronchitis include a fever, fatigue, wheezing, yellow or green phlegm and a sore throat. Sometimes, bronchitis leads…
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The sinuses are air-filled cavities that help to intercept dust, dirt, pollen and bacteria that you breathe in. However, during allergy seasons, the sinuses may become filled with pollen and other matter, resulting in infection and painful symptoms such as…
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Overview A healthy diet is so important during the special nine months of pregnancy. In fact, it’s important to live a healthy lifestyle and eat a balanced diet even before you are pregnant. Eating the right diet that is rich…
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Whether you’re trying to stretch a single into a double at your company softball game, get full depth on your squat when you lift or just feel lose and healthy–you need to have full range of motion in your arms…
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Valerian, or Valeriana officinalis, is a perennial plant sold as a dietary supplement in the United States. The herb is available in tincture, extract, capsule, tablet and tea forms, with most supplements prepared from the roots, stolons or rhizomes of…
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Qigong is a low-impact fitness discipline that comes from traditional Chinese medicine. It has religious, fitness, medical and sport applications. All types involve focusing the mind, body and breathing to influence the flow of “qi,” which is a person’s life…
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April 22, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Overview In addition to being a serious irritant during your workout, creaking bicycle pedals can indicate a mechanical problem that could cost you money or cause injury if not fixed promptly. Depending on the actual source of the noise, ignoring…
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One of the rights you have as the owner of an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) is to name your beneficiaries, or who will inherit the account in the event of your death. Once you pass your IRA on to your…
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