April 10, 2015 What Workouts Can Make You Run Faster?
After every workout in which you run very fast, take the next day off or run at a much slower pace. Most top athletes plan their workouts so they run very fast only two days a week. The same principles…
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April 10, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Using razors to shave hair from your skin isn’t without side effects. Shaving removes the top-most layer of your skin. While this normally results in redness on your skin, it can also open your skin up for infection. Shaving can…
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April 10, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Dull, dry skin, wrinkles around your eyes and mouth and brown spots on your skin are among the first signs of aging to show up on your face. Though age eventually leaves its mark on everyone, several things can slow…
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April 10, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Men’s lacrosse is a popular game that is played throughout the United States at the college and pro level. Teams usually play on a football field, though the lacrosse field is 110 yards long vs. a football’s 120 yards. In…
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April 10, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Mineral deposits find their way into your hair through hard water, chlorinated water, and hair styling products. Mixing with sebum and dead skin cells, mineral deposits coat the hair shaft causing your hair to look dull and weighed down….
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April 10, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Cocaine is a widely abused stimulant drug that can be addictive. As a stimulant, it can affect the brain by speeding up its activity. It can be injected straight into the blood stream, snorted through the nose and smoked through…
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April 10, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Hitting in fastpitch softball can be a difficult skill to master. Unlike baseball, where the ball is thrown overhand, giving the player more time to see the ball come out of the hand, fastpitch is delivered underhand, with less time…
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Common spine surgeries include discectomies, laminectomies and spinal fusion, according to Dr. James S. Harrop, an assistant professor at Jefferson Medical College. How quickly you’re able to return to your pre-operative routine after back surgery largely depends on the procedure….
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April 10, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview According to the National Institute of Mental Health, in the United States, bipolar disorders affect approximately 5.7 million adults per year. Bipolar II is a mood disorder with cycles of depressed and hypomanic states. In bipolar II, the person’s…
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Two things athletes and exercisers both care about are avoiding injury and performing your best. Your hips help to keep proper biomechanics and generate power. If you want to decrease your chance for injury and increase your sporting or exercise…
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April 10, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Chapped lips, typically caused by lack of moisture on the mouth, aren’t merely a cosmetic issue. When you can’t smile or eat without feeling stinging and burning, you might begin to look for a soothing fix and some possible…
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April 10, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
According to the Encyclopedia Britannica website, paraffin wax is a colorless or white, somewhat translucent, hard wax. It consists of a combination of solid straight-chain hydrocarbons which vary in melting point from about 48 to 66 degrees C (120 to…
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April 10, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Acne is a common skin problem among adolescents, teenagers and many adults. Home remedies provide a safe alternative to commercial acne remedies that are often expensive, unreliable and can cause harmful side effects. Most people want a treatment that works…
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The resistance band, which can be thought of as a large rubber band, is used in athletic workout programs. Resistance bands can provide a way for you to work on speed by doing a few simple exercises. Keep in mind…
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April 10, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition in which the immune system attacks the joints. Symptoms often come on slowly and include fever, fatigue, joint pain and morning stiffness. Left untreated, rheumatoid arthritis can potentially cause severe joint destruction, leading to…
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Colonix is a type of colon cleansing system produced by Dr. Natura. The manufacturer claims that the product has the ability to remove toxins from the body and improve the digestive system. The system includes a fiber supplement, detox herbal…
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April 10, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Dark circles under the eyes and even dark shadows around the eyelids are fairly common for women and men, especially those who are fatigued or stressed. Though they are not usually dangerous, darkness around the eyes is not attractive. In…
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Overview The twist board, also referred to as a balance disc, is an inflatable piece of rubber exercise equipment. According to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), twist boards challenge coordination and balance during exercise. The ACSM reports that…
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April 10, 2015 Weight Management
For years, physicians have charted children’s height and weight to determine if they are growing normally. Physicians can also use a body mass index (BMI) as an additional tool, which may aid them in determining if the amount of body…
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Overview Credit cards can be used for a variety of purposes. For example, some consumers use them for cash advances, while others provide the account number to sign up for trial memberships or other services. The most common use is…
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April 10, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Acne occurs when excess oil, environmental pollutants and dead skin cells clog the hair follicles in the skin. Bacteria build up in the follicles and cause inflammation, which leads to cysts, whiteheads, pimples and blackheads. Although several prescription medications…
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Overview A plethora of unseen toxins surrounds us each day. Rachel Carson, biologist and author of “Silent Spring”, warned us in 1962 of many of the toxins that can mimic hormones and cause problems in our bodies. DDT, a chemical…
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Herbs are natural, plant-based substances valued for their culinary and medicinal uses. The list of medicinal herbs is virtually endless, with herbal supplements to treat conditions ranging from headache to heart disease and many others. Like other medicinal substances, herbs…
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April 10, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Overview A common ingredient in Indian curry recipes is quickly becoming known for its protective effects on the liver. Curcumin is the active ingredient found in turmeric spice. Turmeric is a rhizome, and is a member of the ginger family….
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Incorporating free weights like dumbbells, medicine balls and barbells in your ab workouts will increase the amount of resistance that your abdominal muscles must lift during ab exercises. A classic exercise like the sit-up is more challenging when you add…
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White blood cells are the defenders and protectors of the human body. When there is an infection or a sickness, white blood cells go to work healing the body and fighting viruses and bacteria. Though white blood cells are so…
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The shoulders are responsible for many of the movements of the arms and are secondary movers when the upper body is involved in any pushing action. The shoulders’ significance in movement underscores the importance of properly training this muscle group….
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Most sports require leg movements, with attributes like strength, speed, quickness, endurance and power required to perform at your best. Creating exercise programs to address three critical areas of leg fitness—strength, endurance and speed—is key to maximizing your success in…
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April 10, 2015 Weight Management
Overview In order to lose 45 pounds, you must be committed to revamping your eating habits and increasing physical activity. Regardless of how much weight you have to lose, organizations such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the…
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April 10, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Badminton offers players an opportunity for competition, exercise and camaraderie. In regulation tournaments, designated officiators enforce the rules and keep track of scoring. In an unofficiated game, the players own this responsibility. Avoid conflict in your friendly game of badminton…
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