According to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, blood pressure is the force of blood acting on the walls of your arteries as the pumping action of your heart circulates blood throughout your body. A blood pressure reading is…
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April 11, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Overview Skateboarding is a much a sense of style as it is a sport and skateboard decks feature graphic art that is expressive and creative. Many skateboarders choose decks with artwork that allow them to express their individuality. These skateboard…
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The American Pregnancy Association states that the majority of women who give birth in hospitals have epidural analgesia (also known as an epidural block) to relieve pain during labor and delivery. An anesthesiologist injects the medication into the epidural space…
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Nerve pain—also known as neuralgia—is a distressing sensation in the body’s nerves. It may be caused by a number of factors, including diabetes, shingles and tissue inflammation. There are a variety of medications for treating chronic nerve pain, though some…
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April 11, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview If you want to clean up your bikini line or remove all of your pubic hair, you can do so without spending a lot of money on hair removal products. Shaving is the most common removal method for pubic…
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April 11, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Teens suffer from mood swings. They have days where they’re angry, sad, irritable or stressed out, but many teens learn how to cope with stress in a healthy manner. Being blue on occasion is normal for an adolescent, but…
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April 11, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Overview Several herbal drinks contain acai berries and pomegranate, and are being touted as the greatest breakthrough in antioxidant history. Besides the marketing hype, the acai berry actually is very high in antioxidants, reports the Herb Research Foundation, although the…
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April 11, 2015 Sports & Recreation
The game of basketball for young children is not much different in terms of the rules of the game than it is for adults. However, the game for young people is about skill development and improvement. Therefore, referees call the…
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April 11, 2015 Weight Management
Many exercises can help you burn fat in the next five weeks. By combining resistance-training exercise with cardiovascular workouts, you build lean muscle and burn fat fast. Use a few targeted fat burning exercises to help melt the body fat…
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April 11, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Normal hair loss occurs at a rate of almost 100 hairs a day, according to the Medline Plus Medical Encyclopedia. You may notice the occasional hair shedding while showering, combing your hair or waking in the morning. Not until…
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A flatter stomach and leaner midsection aren’t the only good motivations to exercise your core. According to the Mayo Clinic, exercises that target core muscles improve your balance, stability and posture, and make a wide variety of other movements easier…
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April 11, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Overview Salsa, a Latin style of lively dancing, involves six steps spread over eight counts of music. Popular among Latinos, its emphasis on cardiovascular activity and the hip- and ab-strengthening movements make it an ideal addition to your workout. Even…
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Men’s sex drive naturally declines with age, but there can often be other physical or psychological causes for this rapid loss of libido. Abuse of alcohol or drugs, obesity, prescription drugs and anemia can cause a hormonal imbalance leading to…
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Crunches after crunches will not make your waistline trimmer. They may form muscles, but until the unwanted fat covering those rock-hard abdominals disappears, the six-pack will never appear. Incorporating various cardio training is required to send you on your way…
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The 5X5 workout program concept has been around for decades. Arnold Schwarzenegger describes using them to develop his legendary physique in his book, “The Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding.” According to Arnold, he learned of them from his bodybuilding idol, Reg…
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April 11, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Lymphoma is divided into two main groups: Hodgkin’s lymphoma or Hodgkin’s Disease (HD) and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Lymphoma is a cancer that originates in the cells of the immune system, according to the National Cancer Institute. The lymphatic system is part…
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April 11, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Brittle nails that peel and crack can have you reaching for the acrylics, but your own natural nails can be beautiful with the right care and treatment. Dry nails that suffer exposure to chemicals or less-than-adequate nutrition become weak and…
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Overview Increased strength is just one of the many health benefits associated with building muscle mass. Participation in a consistent resistance training program improves body composition, increases metabolic rate, enhances athletic performance and reduces risk of injury and disease. Greater…
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April 11, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression, is characterized by intense mood swings identified as manic and depressive episodes. People with this disorder experience major issues at work and with friends and family members due to the symptoms. Effective…
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Advanced exercisers may attempt abdominal exercises performed on an incline bench. When executing any abdominal exercise, keep your neck aligned with your spine at all times and draw the belly button toward the spine to maximize activation of the muscles….
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One of the greatest risks to your child is injury–serious or fatal–during a car crash. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), injuries from motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for American children. When…
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April 11, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Neem oil has been used for centuries as a natural pesticide. It is beneficial to agriculture because the oil poses no threat to humans while effectively repelling bugs that can consume and harm plants. Neem oil was also later…
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April 11, 2015 Weight Management
1. Vary Your Meat Eating six servings of protein a day means that you have ample opportunity to balance your protein on the Body for Life Diet. The types of protein on the approved list for this diet are varied….
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April 11, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Overview Your score at the end of 18 holes of golf usually ends up in triple-digits. Your brother, however, normally shoots somewhere much closer to par. Fear not. Thanks to the United States Golf Association’s Handicap System, you can enjoy…
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April 11, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Scars are unfortunate reminders of old wounds and injuries. Ugly, red scars mar the surface of your skin and can make you feel self-conscious about your appearance long after your injury heals. While it may not be possible to…
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Abdominal exercises help you strengthen your core area, roughly from above the hips to below the chest, including the muscles to the side of the torso. These exercises help define this frontal area and help decrease lower back pain by…
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April 11, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Herpes zoster–more commonly known as shingles–is the reactivation of a previous infection with the Varicella-zoster virus (VZV). When you first contract VZV, it causes chickenpox. During recovery from chickenpox, VZV does not leave the body but rather becomes dormant in…
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Overview Few parts of the female anatomy attract as much attention as the breasts. The centuries have seen the ideal female body undergo a myriad of transformations, but the breasts remain the focal point. Many women who find themselves uncomfortable…
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1. Watch What You Eat Using food as medicine is a common practice in many complementary and alternative medicine medical systems. A diet lacking in proper nutrition is particularly dangerous for a person living with AIDS as it can weaken…
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Kids have fun doing yoga poses that imitate the elements of life they find most interesting. There aren’t many environments where most children are allowed to do these things freely. Not limited to kid’s yoga practice, everyone is free to…
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