April 11, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview While dark circles under the eyes are primarily thought of as a symptom of fatigue—and they do have the effect of making a person look tired, ill or older—they are most often genetic in origin, as “The New York…
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Bupropion XR is a medication used for the treatment of depression, seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, and may be used to help people stop smoking. Bupropion XR is an extended release formula, which means the medication is released slowly over…
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April 11, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Skin can dry out for a number of reasons, from genetics to too much time in the sun without sunblock. Exposure to wind, not drinking enough water and using certain soaps also can dry skin. Red skin may be a…
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April 11, 2015 Weight Management
Overview People often fear that losing weight will involve difficult changes that will require giving up favorite foods and activities. The truth is that there are simple changes which are easy to incorporate into your daily life. These changes will…
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Heredity, facial expression habits, sun exposure, gravity and aging all can converge on a face to cause loose skin, wrinkles and sagging, report doctors at the Cleveland Clinic. While the skin on the face cannot be tightened through exercise, the…
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April 11, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Overview Royal jelly is a thick, milky mix of nutrients, which is produced from a combination of honey and pollen. All of the bees in a hive consume this substance, but larvae that consume it exclusively and in high doses…
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April 11, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Overview Whether you’ve decided to cycle inside to avoid inclement weather or because you want to catch up on the latest episode of your favorite show, there are two main options for indoor riding. Trainers affix to the axle of…
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April 11, 2015 Weight Management
Helping a child lose weight is never an easy task. Rather than thinking about ways to force your son’s weight loss, try to concentrate on how you can help him along the way. This make it easier on him, and…
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Hiccups are involuntary spasms of the diaphragm, the muscle at the base of the lungs. The quick closing of the vocal cords that follows creates the distinctive hiccup-sound. Food choices, eating behavior, temperature changes and emotional stress commonly cause hiccups…
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April 11, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Menopause is the time in a women’s life when her menstrual cycle ends. Some women going through menopause report feelings of sadness, depression or, simply put, feeling low. Having mood swings is another common description by women experiencing menopause….
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Overview Couples seek marriage counseling for a variety of reasons, according to the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. Marital problems include issues such as communication problems, substance abuse and extramarital affairs. A counselor can lead the way to…
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Overview Because abdominal and thigh muscle tone are common concerns among fitness enthusiasts, manufacturers create hundreds of exercise gadgets to work these muscle groups. Some provide an efficient workout, but others are flimsy, unsafe and ineffective. While equipment may enhance…
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Overview Sinusitis is an inflammation of the sinuses that can cause painful headaches and tenderness in the face. To help decongest the sinuses and relieve the inflammation, there are a number of aromatic herbs that you can use in an…
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April 11, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Overview Two molecules of orotic acid combine to form a single molecule of calcium orotate, in which a calcium atom takes the place of two hydrogen atoms (one H atom from each of the orotic acids). Calcium orotate is found…
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Many women find it impossible to firm up the muscles in the lower abs, especially after having a child. The traditional floor crunch that you may perform on a regular basis has no impact on the transverse abdominus or the…
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An infant’s sore throat is often caused by a cold or flu virus. Most viral infections are not treated with medication and go away on their own within seven to 10 days. Fortunately your infant’s discomfort doesn’t have to last…
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Overview The liver is the largest internal organ in your body. It is a very complex, vital organ that has many functions. Some include breaking down fats from the foods you consume and filtering out disease-causing toxins from your bloodstream….
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April 11, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Overview An ubiquitous herbal remedy, ginseng has been used for centuries. It has been touted as an energy enhancer, a sleep aid, and just about everything in between. Several different varieties of plants have been called “ginseng,” making it sometimes…
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April 11, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Although they appear solid, bone is a growing, living tissue that constantly breaks down or remodeled. Bones consist primarily of collagen and calcium phosphate. When this process goes awry due to a disease or disorder, fractures and abnormal growth can…
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Overview To some people, just the image of a warm glass of milk comforting one to sleep at night can create drowsiness.The drowsiness caused by that warm glass of milk may be caused by some factors that might surprise some…
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Overview If you’ve decided that the right time to become pregnant is during your 40s, there are several factors to take into consideration including risks to your health and the health of the baby. On the other hand, some women…
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Chiropractors often prescribe exercises to stabilize your spine and reduce your spine-related pain or discomfort. Your chiropractor will demonstrate your exercises for you while you’re in his clinic and have you perform them to evaluate your form and make any…
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Overview Ayurveda has a 5,000-year history and is considered to be the oldest healing science by many scholars. This holistic health-care approach is meant to help people live healthy and well-balanced lives. Ayurvedic theory is based on the belief that…
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Joseph Pilates developed his method in Germany in the early 20th century, but his technique did not become an international fitness trend until the early 1990s. The growing population of Pilates enthusiasts inspired exercise equipment manufacturers to develop their own…
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Muscular strength allows you to exert force against a given resistance for a least one full range of motion. In contrast, muscular endurance allows you to carry out the exertion over an extended period of time with increased repetitions. In…
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April 11, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview The polio virus is an extremely contagious microorganism known to cause paralysis and oftentimes death. Polio is an abbreviated term for the disease poliomyelitis. Three different strains of the polio virus exist, but not all forms of the virus…
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People with hip problems often have limited mobility and trouble exercising. While hip surgery can help, it sometimes makes it even more difficult to exercise during the immediate recovery period after surgery. Luckily, there are still mild and gentle exercises…
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Once you and your partner make the decision to have a baby, confusion often sets in on how to go about conceiving quickly. It may seem impossible with all of the elements involved. Knowledge is the key to increasing the…
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Overview Heart rate is the number of times the heart muscle contracts per minute, expelling blood through the arteries to vital tissue. It can be measured as simply as feeling the wrist or neck and feeling the pulse of blood,…
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April 11, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview The prostate is a gland at the base of the penis that makes the fluid portion of semen. Prostate cancer is the result of cells within the prostate developing genetic mutations that cause them to grow abnormally quickly. Because…
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