Overview Push-ups and pull-ups are two of the basic upper-body exercises to build muscular endurance, strength and core stability. These exercises can be done almost anywhere, as long as there is ample space and a sturdy horizontal bar (2 to…
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April 12, 2015 Resistance Exercises for Seniors
The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recommends that older adults exercise regularly because it will provide physiological, psychological and cognitive benefits. If you are a senior, experts at ACSM suggest performing resistance exercises at least twice each week emphasizing…
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Targeting the obliques is key to getting rid of those pesky love handles, but simple crunches won’t always do the trick. Using a fitness ball can help you not only work out your obliques but also do it more effectively…
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April 12, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Androgenetic alopecia, also known as pattern baldness, usually begins with a receding hairline in men. Though it typically affects older adult males, a receding hairline can begin as early as the teen years. Symptoms A receding hairline is the…
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April 12, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Overview As we age, our bones become less dense and brittle–and more prone to breakage– so it helps to build bone mass to stay strong and healthy as long as possible. Three things can help you build bone mass: exercise,…
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April 12, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Overview Honey is the beekeeper’s main product, but there are several other useful substances produced by bees. Apitherapy is the practice of using bee products for therapeutic purposes. Propolis and royal jelly are two of apitherapy’s most widely used substances….
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Exercising in the water is an excellent alternative for people who have back pain. The Big Back Pain website says that when you submerge up to your neck, 90 percent of your body weight is supported by the water. If…
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April 12, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Overview Lubrication is important to many functions on a bicycle. It helps moving metal parts rub against one another without creating high-pitched noises or warped metal. Pedals don’t require grease or lubrication to the extent a bike chain or gears…
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If you’re like most people, you want your butt to be high and tight. You may be noticing however, that gravity can take its toll on your derriere. If your previously shapely butt has started to sag, don’t panic. Your…
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A strained knee is not only bothersome but painful. The first step to rehabilitating a strained knee is to consult a doctor to ensure your knee didn’t receive serious damage. Next you can begin strengthening the muscles that stabilize the…
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Discovering the best exercises for the waist and midriff requires understanding how the abdominal musculature works. While many believe that crunches and sit-ups are the best way to work the abs, the truth is that the abdominal musculature is primarily…
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April 12, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Eyebrows are the delicate hairs that grow on the brow ridge above the eyes. The purpose of eyebrows is to prevent sweat from getting into the eyes. They also help shield the eyes from sun and keep dandruff and…
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April 12, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Alzheimer’s disease is a condition which involves the slow deterioration of the brain and loss of memory. Though Alzheimer’s usually occurs as people get older, it can actually happen to anyone. There is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease. Once a…
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Explosive weight training consists of performing the lowering element of the exercise at normal speed, and then executing the lifting element as quickly as possible. It requires both strength and speed. According to Dr. Lee Brown and Steve Kelly of…
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Hepatitis C is a viral infection of the liver contracted by coming in contact with an infected individual’s blood. Effects of Hepatitis C result from an inflammation of the liver interfering with its normal function of waste product removal, according…
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You don’t need a gym full of equipment to get a firm buttocks. It’s useful to have some dumbbells, but they aren’t strictly necessary. In fact, all you need is your own body weight and determination. If you know the…
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The Merck Manual of Geriatrics suggests that those facing memory loss and their loved ones create a safe, comfortable, supportive, and sensory-filled environment that promotes independence. This may encompass providers of support services either in the home or in a…
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April 12, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Homeopathic medicines have been used to successfully treat colds and the flu for over 200 years. During the 1918 Spanish flu epidemic there was a 1 percent mortality rate among patients treated by homeopaths, while traditional physicians reported a 30…
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April 12, 2015 Weight Management
Many women are looking for a quick, effective workout routine that targets the abs, hips, butt and thighs. The best female workout routines are combination exercises that tone the muscles without bulking. According to Mike Stephano, fitness author and expert,…
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Endurance refers to the ability to prolong exercise in spite of fatigue. The more capable you are of maintaining your strength and energy throughout an exercise, the more endurance you have. Different exercises can facilitate the development of muscular endurance…
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April 12, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Overview There are many similarities between inline skating and ice skating. The surfaces are different, but the basic movements are very similar in both activities. If you are a hockey player, you may have a desire to convert your hockey…
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Overview Everyone experiences pain at some point in their life. Yet some people experience chronic pain, a long-lasting, complicated type of pain that can be absolutely debilitating. People suffer from chronic pain from a variety of reasons, such as nervous…
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April 12, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Under eye swelling is a normal part of the aging process that can be contributed to by several factors, such as heredity, sleep and fluid retention. The skin beneath the eyes is thin and fragile. As the body ages, the…
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April 12, 2015 Sports & Recreation
The backswing is the foundation to hitting a golf ball not only long and straight, but hitting it consistently. Without a proper backswing, you can’t have proper contact with the ball, which can lead to a slice, hook or even…
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Stomach pain is a distressing sensation in the abdomen that can be caused by a variety of conditions, such as heartburn, viral infection or ulcer. It is sometimes described as a burning, gnawing or stabbing sensation, and may be either…
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Overview If you are living with constant knee pain from arthritis or an injury, you may be considering knee replacement surgery, or you may have already had the procedure. While the surgery will remove the damaged areas and reduce your…
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April 12, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview It may not be approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to clear up your complexion, but milk of magnesia as an acne treatment has a widespread following. Some people with acne problems swear by the contents in…
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April 12, 2015 Weight Management
Overview BMI (Body Mass Index) is a gauge of how your body weight relates to your height. You’re most likely to have a discussion about your BMI with medical professionals, such as during a doctor’s visit, or when working with…
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A cough is a normal symptom of the common cold. While a cough can sound terrible, it is not usually a serious ailment. Coughing is a natural reaction of the body that protects the respiratory system from infections. Unless it…
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Overview Fructose occurs naturally in fruits and vegetables, but crystalline fructose is a processed food product derived from cornstarch. The end result is bright white crystals that look and flow much like regular table sugar but are about 1.2 times…
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