April 14, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Male-pattern baldness, or androgenetic alopecia, is characterized by a gradual loss of hair. It often begins with a receding hairline just above the temples and thinning of the hair around the crown. Eventually, this hair loss progresses to baldness…
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Men suffering from nocturia have a bladder dysfunction that causes them to frequently wake during the night to empty their bladder, according to the Queens Cancer Center of Queens Hospital. Kegel exercises help strengthen the muscles of the pelvis and…
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Heparin is a prescription anticoagulant. The Mayo Clinic explains that it is commonly known as a “blood thinner,” but it does not actually make the blood thinner. It is indicated for conditions in which the development of a blood clot…
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April 13, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
All herpes viruses cause painful blisters that lead to open sores. Depending on the type of herpes virus, these lesions can occur on different areas of the body. Two types of herpes, herpes simplex virus type1 (HSV-1) and herpes simplex…
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Overview Balance boards, which are also referred to as wobble boards, can help to improve your balance and strengthen your leg muscles at the same time. Your body has sensors called proprioceptors, which aid in preventing injuries caused by the…
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April 13, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
The symptoms associated with restless leg syndrome (RLS) are due to problems within the nervous system. The exact cause of RLS is still not known. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, this condition creates a need…
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April 13, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
The herpes simplex virus is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that causes painful blisters and sores. The contagious virus spreads via direct contact between people. The transmission occurs either through skin-to-skin contact or with the exchange of infected bodily fluids….
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April 13, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Pharmaceutical companies have developed several classes of antidepressant medications over the years. The earliest antidepressants suffered from many side effects, some potentially harmful. Newer medications are more sophisticated, can target multiple neurotransmitters in the brain, but have their own, unique…
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1. Get a Walking Partner Ask a friend or neighbor to join you on your walk. Having company helps the time go by quicker, keeps you motivated to move along and prevents you from changing your mind about getting out…
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April 13, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Goalie pads are arguably the most important piece of a hockey goaltender’s equipment. They protect the goalie from being injured from pucks, sticks, skates and other players. They also help stop the puck. Goalie pads can easily rip, however, since…
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Practicing yoga poses benefits the muscular and skeletal body, as well as the nervous system, through strength and flexibility gains. Many poses require an extended or locked knee position. This is difficult to maintain without adequate strength and flexibility of…
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Thyme oil is extracted from the thyme plant, a green herb best-known for its use as a culinary seasoning. While the thyme herb is both healthy and tasty to consume, thyme oil is toxic to the body–due to its high…
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Overview Ginger is a spice used in cooking and herbal medicine. Ginger tea as well as ginger in powder and capsule forms can be used to soothe the stomach, fight nausea, combat diarrhea, reduce inflammation related to osteoarthritis and rheumatoid…
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April 13, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
A chest congestion is caused by an infection (viral, bacterial or fungal) in the respiratory region. The common cold is often the cause of chest congestion, although infants are also susceptible to a number of allergies. While over-the-counter medications should…
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Toned abs certainly add to a buff silhouette and allow you to wear stomach-revealing fashions with ease. Toned abdominal muscles also are important for overall health and wellness, report doctors at the Mayo Clinic. The body’s core consists of the…
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Beginners can get great results from training three days a week with full-body free-weight workouts. If you want, you can vary your training: for example, you could do squats, chest and back on Monday, deadlifts, arms and shoulders on Wednesday…
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Overview According to physical therapist Gray Cook, founder of Functional Movement Systems in Danville, Va., muscular strength is your ability to do work with the least amount of effort. The source of strength comes from your nervous system, where it…
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The shoulder consists of a number of joints, muscles and tendons that often become painful due to overuse, report doctors at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. The most common causes of shoulder pain include tendonitis, arthritis and injuries. A…
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The kidneys are vital organs that filter the blood and help remove waste and excess water from the body through the urine. If the kidneys become damaged and are unable to filter and reprocess blood, waste may build up in…
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April 13, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Overview A football target can help a rising quarterback drastically improve his throwing skills and accuracy. Targets are very simple to build, but make sure that it is durable and able to withstand a football hitting it repeatedly. If not,…
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April 13, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
According to the National Institutes of Health, approximately 80 percent of people ages 11 to 30 have acne at some point. Factors that are believed to be related to acne include an increase of sex hormones in both genders during…
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1. Understanding Different Pregnancy Complications Many different pregnancy complications could occur during a pregnancy. These complications can range from minor things such as a yeast infection, to severe, life threatening conditions such as toxoplasmosis. Some common complications include miscarriage, ectopic…
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Relying on a gym for regular exercise isn’t always ideal. It’s time-consuming to go back and forth, it can be expensive to get a membership and it’s easy to make excuses not to go. If you’re looking for a simpler…
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Overview Smooth muscles of the human body are activated by your autonomic nervous system, or the part of your nervous system creating involuntary movement within your body. You cannot consciously control these muscles. These muscles contract to perform vital movements…
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April 13, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
According to dermatologist Lawrence E. Gibson, M.D., birth control may be considered as an acne treatment for women when topical prescription treatments have not responded to her skin. The Food and Drug Administration has recognized a few contraceptives approved for…
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Prilosec OTC is a proton pump inhibitor in a non-prescription dose. It’s a 20mg pill taken by mouth each morning before breakfast. It can be taken for two weeks and repeated four months later. Prilosec OTC is indicated for frequent…
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Overview Many studies have confirmed that elimination diets can help people who suffer from arthritis, food allergy, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and many other conditions. Elimination diets help to determine which foods may be causing or exacerbating some of the…
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Hot water mixed with lemon juice and honey may provide temporary relief from some cold and flu symptoms, according to the Mayo Clinic. Hot water, lemon juice and honey may be taken as often as necessary to reduce symptoms. If…
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April 13, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Atypical depression constitutes a specific variant of major depressive disorder; it is not a separate diagnosis. In addition to the symptoms required for the diagnosis of major depressive disorder, “atypical” symptoms include mood reactivity, excessive sleeping, excessive eating, a…
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April 13, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
A hemangioma, which is also referred to as infantile hemangioma or a strawberry hemangioma, is a type of birthmark that most frequently develops on the facial skin of young infants and children. Approximately 30 percent of patients exhibit hemangioma symptoms…
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