Overview Registered nurses, or RNs, work in many capacities in the medical field. As a registered nurse, you might educate patients about healthy lifestyles. Some registered nurses are involved in direct patient care, and often work in medical practices or…
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According to womenshealth.gov, pregnant women need at least an additional 300 calories and 10 grams of protein daily. Nutrients of importance during pregnancy include essential fatty acids, calcium, vitamin D, magnesium, iron, folate and vitamin B12. If you’re pregnant, make…
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Overview Your child’s pulse rate, or heart rate, is a measurement of the number of times her heart beats in 60 seconds. The pulse rate is typically highest at birth, when the tiny chambers of the newborn’s heart beat rapidly…
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May 15, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview HIV, or human immunodeficiency virus, is the virus responsible for the disease AIDS. Scientists have studied HIV extensively in an attempt to find weaknesses in the virus or its mode of action that they can take advantage of to…
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Overview Losing your job can result in losing more than income—you may also lose employer-sponsored health coverage. To help unemployed, uninsured Americans at risk for financial ruin in the event of a medical emergency, Congress in 1985 enacted the Consolidated…
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Overview Family law statutes across the country provide for different proceedings designed to address a failing or failed marriage. These include divorce, annulment and legal separation, according to the American Bar Association Section of Family Law. Legal separation provides a…
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Overview Exercise balls, also known as physioballs or stability balls, are popular tools in gyms and rehab centers for developing your core strength, balance and full-body stability. Rehab specialists have used them since the 1960s and personal trainers started to…
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If you’ve been considering recycling, but are feeling overwhelmed about sorting out recyclable items, it’s time to relax. Recycling in the home is easier than ever, and many municipalities offer curbside pick up. By sorting out your glass, plastic, metal,…
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Overview If you are one of the 38 percent of Americans who use alternative medicine, you may decide to try wild yam treatment for a specific health condition such as menopause or painful menstruation. However, although over-the-counter wild yam treatments…
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May 15, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview If you suffer from heartburn, acid reflux, or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), you’re probably aware that what you eat has a big impact on how you feel. Specifically, there are a number of “trigger” foods that may cause or…
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Overview Flatulence is intestinal gas that is expelled through the rectum. Gas that comes through the digestive tract through the mouth is referred to as belching. According to the Mayo Clinic, it is normal for people to pass gas 12…
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There are a range of health effects from sauna usage. A sauna exposes your body to a dry heat at very hot temperatures. This can reap positive benefits for those in sound health, but a sauna should be used cautiously…
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May 15, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Shingles, or herpes zoster, is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the chickenpox virus. Once an individual comes down with chickenpox, the virus remains dormant in nerve tissues near the spinal cord and brain. MayoClinic.com points out that years later the…
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While some people aren’t looking to build their chest muscles, working out your chest will not only reduce chest fat, it will also burn calories throughout your entire body. This is because the muscle mass you build in your chest…
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Sore throats are caused from a variety of sources including viruses, bacterial infections or allergies. You can turn to home remedies to treat the symptoms of your sore throat and boost your recovery. Over-the-Counter Remedies Take an over-the-counter medication such…
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The term “premature” refers to a baby born between week 24 and 37 of pregnancy. Some premature infants have no problems after birth, while others spend months in neonatal intensive care units. The basic needs of premature infants, like the…
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Overview Selecting the right Medicare prescription drug plan is one of the most important and challenging decisions retirees have to make. This decision may come up annually, because drug plans change often. Making the wrong decision can end up costing…
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May 15, 2015 Weight Management
Overview Time is a precious commodity, and not having enough of it is the number one reason people give for failing to achieve their weight loss goals. Life is not going to slow down, so when it comes to creating…
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Overview Your pulse rate, also called your heart rate, represents the number of times your heart beats over a 60-second period. The Cleveland Clinic says your heart rate is lower at rest and increases with exercise as your heart supplies…
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May 15, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Bipolar disorder, commonly referred to as manic-depressive illness, is a brain disorder that causes changes in energy level, mood, activity levels, and the ability to accomplish goals and tasks in a timely fashion. According to the National Institute of Mental…
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Elderberry grows as a tall, umbrella-shaped plant crowned with flat-topped clusters of tiny white flowers and purple-black berries. At one time elderberries were very popular in the United States. Today, they are often overlooked and sometimes even considered a weed….
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May 15, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Overview Bicycle tire sizes are frequently cryptic. A 26-inch tire may not be 26 inches in diameter, a 27-inch-by-1.25-inch tire is a different size than a 27-inch by-1¼-inch tire, and tire measurements come in both millimeters and inches, depending on…
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Overview As you age, thin skin is a common problem caused by the loss of fat beneath the surface, states the Mayo Clinic. When you have thinning skin, you may find that it tears or bruises easily. Besides aging, sun…
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May 15, 2015 Weight Management
Overview Using a slow cooker, or crock pot, to cook your meals helps save on total meal preparation. After combining all the ingredients into the slow cooker, you can let your meal cook while you are at work or engaged…
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In alternative medicine, herbs are routinely and effectively used to treat irregularity. By the preparation of a tea, you can ingest cleansing herbs which produce powerful colon cleansing effects within six to 12 hours. Such herbs, which coax your intestines…
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If you are at home and you want to lose your stomach, the same rules apply that would if you belonged to a gym. You need to burn the fat in your stomach and tone all parts of your abdomen…
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May 15, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
The skin around your eyes is thin and does not contain as many oil glands as the rest of your scalp and face, which can cause you to develop dry skin on your eyelids and at your temples. This is…
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Red clover (Trifolium pratense), a perennial herb often used to feed grazing animals, may provide several health benefits for humans. The herb commonly grows wild in meadows and fields throughout Europe, Asia and North America. Herbalists dry the red flowers…
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Toning exercises work your muscle groups by using your body as resistance to move against. Correct body position and exercise technique are essential for exercise effectiveness. Benefits of workouts include improved muscle tone and the tightness of the muscle in…
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Overview The retinas of the eyes convert light into chemical signals that travel along the optic nerve and are interpreted by the brain, resulting in vision. Disturbances in vision can occur at the level of the eyes, the optic nerve,…
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