The lining of the nose contains many tiny blood vessels that lie close to the surface and damage easily. Consequently, many injuries, drugs and diseases can cause a bloody nose, also called epistaxis. Dr. D.J. Pallin, in “Annals of Emergency…
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May 17, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
A bladder infection–or urinary tract infection as it is also known–begins in the urinary system, which includes the ureters, urethra. kidneys and bladder. As MayoClinic.com explains, women are more likely than men to develop these infections, primarily because of their…
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May 17, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Overview Snowboarding and skiing are both considered high-velocity sports and vary in skill requirements for kids. Snowboarding incorporates a stance similar to skateboarding with a rider’s feet strapped to the snowboard sideways and centered across the width of the board….
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Overview Rescue Remedy is a cornerstone of the Bach Flower Essences developed by Dr. Edward Bach in the early 1900s. Its unique blend of five flower essences is designed to provide emotional support during periods of stress or crisis. The…
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May 17, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Bipolar depressive describes one mood cycle of bipolar disorder. Referred to as bipolar depression, this change in mood and behavior alternates with a manic phase. As explained on BipolarDepressionInfo.com, the diagnosis of bipolar disorder is made if at least…
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Overview Every state has different laws regarding child abandonment. Some states define abandonment as a specific crime, covered by dedicated legislation. Others include abandonment in broader child abuse or child endangerment laws. In many states, you can abandon a newborn…
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May 17, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
1. Get Plenty of Sleep Symptoms of narcolepsy can occur even if the sufferer has received ample sleep during the night. Nevertheless, with sleep the disorder is often far less acute. Most sufferers of sleep disorders are told to get…
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May 17, 2015 Weight Management
Overview Cholesterol is necessary to a developing fetus. Cholesterol levels tend to naturally rise during pregnancy and fall during the postpartum period. During this time, physicians do not usually screen pregnant women for high cholesterol levels, so it is important…
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May 17, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Overview Obesity is an increasing epidemic in the United States, and throughout the world. In 2010 the Centers for Disease and Prevention said that childhood obesity in the United States had more than tripled in the previous 30 years. A…
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Learning relaxation techniques can help you manage your stress and have a better quality of life. Once you become more aware of how stress affects your body, you can counter it immediately. Some of the ways relaxation techniques can reduce…
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May 17, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Rheumatoid arthritis, or RA, is an autoimmune disorder that occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys the body’s joint tissues. The white blood cells of a patient’s immune system engage with an unidentified antigen present in the joints…
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May 17, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Overview Youth sports play an important role in child development. Many lessons are learned during practice and games that can help children in sports, and also in all aspects of life. Discipline, focus and motivation are all skills developed through…
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Allergies to plants are sometimes the cause of itchy skin, but in the hands of a holistic health practitioner, herbs are often used to alleviate the same symptom. Topical holistic remedies for dermatitis, an inflamed, itchy skin condition, often feature…
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May 17, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
While occasional constipation is normal, chronic constipation is not and may warrant a visit to a physician. A person should examine his diet first. Eating a high-fiber diet, or consuming 25 g daily for women and 38 g daily for…
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Overview Navigating dating relationships is a challenge, particularly in the early days and as your relationship moves to the next phase. Initially, you were casually dating, and may have been seeing other people, maintaining online dating profiles or still looking….
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Pregnancy often adds a new level of stress to your environment, and it frequently comes with some unpleasant side effects, such as nausea and fatigue. Breathing exercises can help women manage pregnancy-related stress, as well as prepare for labor. Dedicate…
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May 17, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Salmonella typhi bacterium, normally found in contaminated food and water sources in underdeveloped countries, produces an acute infection known as typhoid fever disease. Individuals traveling from the United States to typhoid-endemic areas should receive a typhoid vaccination, as recommended by…
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May 17, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
When you have dry facial skin, the wrinkles around your eyes may look more pronounced. Dryness results from a lack of moisture in the skin, typically caused from environmental factors and improper skin care. Wrinkles and facial dryness can be…
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Protein contributes to lean tissue development, tissue repair, mental function and blood sugar balance. According to the Mayo Clinic, protein-rich snacks can help manage hunger and energy between meals and serve as nutrient-rich alternatives to commercially prepared snack foods, such…
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The wrist is an amalgamation of many bones, joints, nerves, tendons, ligaments and blood vessels, all of which can be injured and produce pain. Pain is subjective, however, and is felt differently from person to person. Severe pain is generally…
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Noni, also known as Morinda citrifolia, is an evergreen type shrub that can grow to a height of 10 feet. It produces a small fruit that is packed with several health benefits. Noni fruit has an unpleasant taste and odor,…
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Overview Kava, the best studied herb for treating anxiety, is unique in that it keeps the mind alert while the body relaxes. Kava holds the title for the most relaxing botanical, with the exception of the opium poppy. It is…
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Strengthening or rehabilitating knees and legs requires both open- and closed-chain exercises. A closed-chain exercise requires that the body part at the end of the chain stays fixed on the ground or other solid object. These exercises tend to mimic…
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Halitosis, commonly known as bad breath, can negatively affect many factors of a person’s life. Properly identifying the cause of a person’s bad breath is essential in figuring out how to treat it. Bacteria in the mouth that produce sulfur…
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May 17, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
1. Assessing Risk Factors There are no known prevention strategies for neuroblastoma, since risk factors are genetic in nature and cannot be avoided. Your best bet is to assess your child’s risk in cooperation with your pediatrician, especially if you…
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Physicians use liver function tests to measure how well the liver is functioning as well as to indicate the presence of a disease and manage liver diseases. MayoClinic.com notes that some of the things liver function tests look at include…
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May 17, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Esophageal cancer–cancer of the esophagus, a tube connecting the throat to the stomach–is three to four more times likely to occur in men than women, as the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance explains. Its symptoms include indigestion, pressure or burning in…
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Stress and anxiety have the ability to cause many physical health effects because the body responds to the way people feel and act, according to FamilyDoctor.org, the website for the American Academy of Family Physicians. Certain illnesses or conditions may…
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May 17, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Spider veins, which are similar to but smaller than varicose veins, are commonly thought of as a women’s health concern. But men suffer this side effect of poor circulation as well. Spider veins may cause pain, swelling and discoloration…
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Renova is a topical retinoid used to reduce the appearance of fine wrinkles, splotchy pigmentation and skin roughness, explains the Mayo Clinic. This drug is not available without a prescription. Renova must be used with sunscreen because it increases the…
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