Muscular endurance describes the ability of a muscle of muscle group to continue working without fatigue. Muscular endurance is affected by the blood supply to your muscles, the amount of carbohydrate stored within your muscles–called muscle glycogen–your tolerance to lactic…
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April 19, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Boxing requires a high degree of aerobic and anaerobic fitness as well as muscular strength, endurance and power. To effectively use these attributes to attack, counter attack and defend during a bout, you will also need good footwork. Boxing footwork…
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Pregnancy and childbirth can result in weak and stretched abdominal muscles. Some new mothers also find that they have more fat stored in the abdominal area than before pregnancy. A consistent regimen of healthful eating and yoga exercises that target…
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A chest expander is a strength training tool that consists of two handles and either springs or rubber bands that can be added or removed to adjust exercise intensity. Chest expanders are light, portable and cheap, making them ideal if…
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For an exercise to be considered hardcore, it has to be really challenging and suitable for advanced exercisers only. Hardcore exercises can make up a small part of your regular workout, be the only exercise you perform in that day’s…
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April 19, 2015 Weight Management
Overview Body Mass Index, or BMI, is a calculation used by medical practitioners to determine whether a person is within a healthy weight range. However, the results and determining factors are not so clear-cut for teenagers, as they are still…
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Overview If you have been trying to get pregnant for over a year with no success, or you are over 35 and haven’t conceived in at least six months, you may be infertile. The Chinese have been using acupuncture as…
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April 19, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Wrinkles, cataracts and cancer all are damages that accompany tanning the face, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The Vitamin D Council outlines the importance of at least 20 minutes of sun exposure each day to trigger production…
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Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive and ultimately fatal brain disorder characterized by the destruction of brain cells. More than 5 million Americans are living with the disease that negatively affects memory, thinking, behavior and the ability to perform daily functions,…
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Overview Weakened urethral muscles, coughing and excessive urine production all contribute to urinary incontinence in men and women. Women are more susceptible to this condition because of childbirth and menopause. Herbal remedies may help rebuild the urethral muscle walls and…
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Your lower back consists of five lumbar vertebrae that are connected by ligaments and separated by intervertebral discs. The health and wellbeing of your spine is, in large part, affected by the strength of your back muscles–specifically the erector spinea….
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April 18, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
TB–or tuberculosis–is a bacterial infection within the human body caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. In 2006, over nine million new cases of TB were diagnosed throughout the world, reports the Merck Manual, an online medical encyclopedia for patients and…
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The heart pumps blood filled with oxygen and nutrients around the body. This supply is important for the functioning of other body organs. When the heart is unable to meet this purpose, it is known as heart failure. Several conditions…
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Overview The prostate, which is located at the base of the penis, is a small gland that is approximately the size of a walnut. The prostate makes the liquid portion of semen. There are a variety of conditions that can…
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At 4.5 weeks pregnant, you may have already missed your menstrual period. Because of the rising hormones, many women will experience pregnancy symptoms during this time. It is important to remember that not all women will experience the same symptoms…
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April 18, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
HIV infection, the infection of white blood cells by the human immunodeficiency virus, causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, or AIDS. The HIV virus enters white blood cells and forces the cells to generate several new copies of the virus, then causes…
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April 18, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Dry hair is often damaged hair. It develops when hair loses moisture and nutrients that are key to hair’s health. This can cause hair to get bent and unruly and make it more likely for hairs to break. Dry hair…
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April 18, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Overview Classico brand makes a variety of pasta sauces. One of their red sauces, Cabernet Marinara with Herbs, is made with deep red wine, giving it a special flavor. This sauce is delicious as well as healthy when served over…
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Overview The National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy defines aromatherapy as the art and science of utilizing naturally extracted aromatic essences from plants to balance, harmonize and promote the health of body, mind and spirit. It can be used as a…
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April 18, 2015 Weight Management
Overview Many people look at professional athletes, famous celebrities, models in magazines, even their fit next door neighbor who looks great in his swimsuit and wonder how they manage to get into such good shape. They wonder what the big…
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Emsam (selegiline) is a transdermal antidepressant medication indicated to alleviate symptoms associated with a mental disorder called depression in adult patients. This medication is part of a class of drugs called monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) and works by regulating the…
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Overview Gastric acid reflux, also known as heartburn or GERD, occurs when the esophagus sphincter muscle relaxes prematurely, allowing stomach acid to rise and enter the esophagus. Symptoms include chest pain, burning and in some cases nausea and vomiting. This…
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Emodin is a natural chemical supplement–called an anthraquinone–that is extracted from the root of the Turkish rhubarb plant (Rheum palmatum). The safety and effectiveness of this naturopathic treatment has not been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Emodin…
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April 18, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Suffering from a wound can be frustrating, especially when medications and topical cremes fail to heal the imperfection fast enough. However, certain everyday foods promote faster wound healing as well as prevent future ailments by improving your overall immune system….
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According to Dr. Peter F. Ullrich Jr., an Appleton, Wisconsin-based orthopedic surgeon, spine surgery can accomplish three tasks: it can decompress your nerve root or your spinal cord, it can stabilize an unstable or painful spinal segment using spinal fusion…
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April 18, 2015 Clonazepam Side Effects in Children
Clonazepam is a benzodiazepine medication used as a supplement to other antiepileptic drugs to treat a variety of seizure types in children. It is taken by mouth, usually two or three times daily. A variety of side effects may occur…
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Overview Everyone has ear wax. The Mayo Clinic explains that it is part of the body’s natural defenses. Ear wax is medically known as cerumen, and its stickiness traps dirt before it goes deep into the ear. It also slows…
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Women can do many different exercises at the gym to train upper body, lower body and abdominal muscles. Depending on individual fitness levels and goals, women can choose to use gym machines, free weights or a combination of both. Women…
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To increase your buttocks and hip size, you must give your body a stimulus to grow through resistance training, recovery time to repair muscle tissues and replenish nutrients to cells and the proper nutrition to optimize muscular growth. When training…
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Athletic Works is brand of stretch bands, also known as resistance bands, exercise bands and resistance tubing. These tools are most often used for core and resistance workouts. They work by providing resistance when they are stretched, much like rubber…
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