April 13, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview HSV-1, herpes simplex virus type 1, is the most common herpes simplex virus, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine. HSV-1 typically infects the mouth area and is sometimes referred to as oral herpes, although it can also…
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April 13, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Potassium chloride is a metal halide salt that is odorless in its pure state. It is a colorless or white crystal that is made up of chlorine and potassium, and has a wide variety of uses both in industrial settings…
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April 13, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Hepatitis A is an infectious, highly contagious liver disease caused by a virus called hepatitis A. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that all children receive the hepatitis A vaccine between 12 and 23 months of age…
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1. Location, Location, Location When you identify fungal infections, it is important to note where on your body the symptoms are located. You must take the location of the symptoms in consideration when identifying a fungal infection because the symptoms…
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April 13, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
According to the National Cancer Institute, breast cancer is a disease in which malignant cells grow in certain tissues of the breast. Inside the breasts are lobes and ducts. Milk is produced in the lobes, and the ducts are small…
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April 13, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Overview Chainrings on a crankset and cogs on a rear cassette are designated by the number of teeth on each. The larger the chainring on the crankset, the further the bike will travel per pedal stroke, which will require more…
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April 13, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Perspiration is a normal human function that helps the body remain cool in high ambient heat and during exercise. Perspiration involved in thermoregulation is mostly carried out by the eccrine sweat glands, glands that cover the body and that are…
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Overview Dark circles under the eyes may not mean your child isn’t sleeping enough. Commonly, dark circles under the eyes in children may be due to sinus congestion, allergies or heredity. In most cases, dark circles are not serious and…
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A strong back and legs are useful for everyday activities such as lifting objects and walking stairs as well as engaging in sports and other physical activities. Strengthening the muscles of the lower back and core will also reduce the…
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April 13, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Overview Guarana is an herbal supplement that contains caffeine. Due to its stimulating effects, it is a popular ingredient in energy drinks, weight-loss supplements and other products. Guarana is used in place of regular caffeine in many Brazilian sodas, and…
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Swimming is a great exercise that develops a lot of the major muscle groups in the body, but it can place a lot of strain on your shoulders. The rotator cuff provides a stable platform for a full range of…
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An ostomy is a surgically created opening in the body for discharge of waste. It can be placed in the large intestines (colostomy), the small intestines (ileostomy) or the bladder (urostomy). After surgery, you must understand how foods will affect…
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April 13, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Herpes, a disease caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV), comes in a few different forms. Herpes 2, also known as HSV-2, most often infects the genital area, although it can infect other areas of the body, and other…
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April 13, 2015 What Foods Have Clostridium Botulinum?
Botulism is a rare disease caused by the bacteria Clostridium Botulinum. The bacteria produce a toxin that affects the nervous system that can be fatal without immediate medical attention. Food intoxication, or ingestion of toxin, is the most common method…
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April 13, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Fighting depression often involves both psychotherapy and various medications to control or alleviate symptoms. Such medications have been available to the general public since the late 1950s and early 1960s. In the decades that have followed, new forms of medicines…
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The muscles of your stomach consist of the obliques, rectus abdominis and transverse abdominis. The muscles are positioned with the rectus abdominis nearest the skin, then the obliques and finally the transverse abdominis, which lies closest to the spine. All…
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April 13, 2015 Weight Management
Overview Fat ankles–sometimes identified by the slang term “cankles”–often have nothing to do with the rest of your body shape or weight. Some people have naturally slim ankles, and other people’s lower legs have no curves at all. Getting rid…
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Overview Qigong is the practice of mindful meditation that can be initiated at any time during the day to relax the mind and body. There are thousands of qigong poses and movements, but the main adjustments include posture, breathing and…
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A flat tummy gives you more than a nice waistline. Strong stomach muscles reduce the likelihood of lower-back pain, are necessary for good posture and help you stay balanced. For a truly toned stomach, do exercises that target the muscles…
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Overview Floating atop your cup of coffee, flavoring your cookies or spicing a morning bowl of oatmeal, cinnamon is common culinary accoutrement. While cinnamon certainly provides pleasant flavoring, you might find it surprising to know that it also has a…
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Ab exercises alone won’t spot-reduce a large belly, but they will tighten and firm a stomach not covered by body fat. According to “Ace Fitness Matters,” any form of exercise will lower body fat equally. Ab exercises do, however, burn…
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April 13, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
The brain disorder termed bipolar affects about 5.7 million adults in the United States, with about 2.6 percent of those 18 years of age and older. Most bipolar patients show symptoms of cycling depression and euphoria at about age 25…
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1. Packing for Hiking With Kids Make sure the gear for your kids is light enough for them to carry otherwise you’re going to be carrying it. Most kids can only carry about 10 to 15 pounds for hikes. If…
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April 13, 2015 Weight Management
Your child’s doctor weighs and measures your child at each well visit. The pediatrician enters these measurements onto a graph to determine what percentile of height and weight your child is in. According to FamilyDoctor.org, children whose weights are in…
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April 13, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Rabies is a viral infection of the brain. It is typically contracted from the bite of an infected animal. In the U.S., the illness is exceedingly rare but often deadly. In an April 2010 article published by the Centers for…
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April 13, 2015 Weight Management
You can use some of the most effective fitness exercises, such as running, jumping rope and water workouts, to lose weight while having the feeling that you are simply playing around. After all, when you think of fun, you’re likely…
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Over the course of a normal pregnancy, a single fertilized egg cell develops into a full-term fetus. The process usually lasts between 38 and 42 weeks and consists of a large number of stages that occur in a particular order…
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Overview Bones slowly get weaker as people age after hitting a peak bone density some time in a person’s 30s. As bone strength decreases, the risk of broken bones rises. For some, the loss of bone density is enough to…
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April 13, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Rugby requires the mastery of many key skills and movements. Teaching these solely through the use of drills can easily lead to boredom and decreased motivation among players, so using different games to work on these skills can inject some…
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Baby rashes are mild allergic reactions or skin conditions that develop immediately after birth or while your baby is still under the age of one. These skin disorders or allergies cannot be treated with regular medications that are designed for…
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