Overview Mortgage rates can fluctuate on a daily basis due to demand, changes in the Federal Reserve discount rate and prevailing economic conditions. Track mortgage rates when you are looking for a new home loan, or want to refinance your…
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Overview Dr. Alan Carr, a Mayo Clinic prosthodontist, says that there can be a direct correlation between sinus congestion and tooth pain. He states that the upper teeth are the most affected by sinus issues due to their proximity to…
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If you see someone furiously pumping her arms while bobbing in the pool’s deep end, she’s not working on her dog-paddling skills, she’s deep-water running. While it may seem like a funny idea, deep-water running is a serious and effective…
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May 13, 2015 Sports & Recreation
There are many advantages to a recumbent bicycle over a standard one. This is not to say that a recumbent bike is the better option for all who choose to ride a bicycle, but it can be for many bicyclists….
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May 13, 2015 Sports & Recreation
I often shudder when I hear the word “consistent” mentioned in conjunction with athletic goals. I urge that you reject the notion of consistency when it comes to pursuing peak performance goals. Sure, we can be too analytical and debate…
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Overview At 16 months, your child is losing much of his baby-like qualities and is becoming a full-fledged toddler. He is learning new skills, including how to walk and talk, and he is making new discoveries about himself and his…
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The rotator cuff includes the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor and subscapularis muscles of your shoulder, according to Dr. Susan Hall, author of the textbook “Basic Biomechanics.” They are called the “rotator” cuff muscles because they function to rotate the humerus…
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To be at their physical peak, athletes need proper nutrients and vitamins. Proper vitamin intake is extremely important for endurance athletes because vitamins are essential in the body’s metabolizing of carbohydrates and fats, which supply energy to the body during…
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Old age dementia generally involves diminished mental capacity to perform daily tasks that involve memory, physical coordination and executive functioning. It is often gradual rather than immediate. The Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer’s Disease Center at Northwestern University states that in…
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Self esteem can be very volatile during adolescence. This can be a turbulent time where children develop physically at different rates. Much of a teenager’s self esteem can be influenced by performance in school and his relation to other children….
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Overview After the grounds for divorce are substantiated, the remainder of the divorce process is primarily resolving how to sever the marriage relationship before an official divorce decree is entered. The issue of child custody can be one of the…
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May 13, 2015 Weight Management
Body composition is the amount of body fat and lean body weight that makes up your body. Body composition is one of five fitness components that determine your fitness level. This component is assessed by measuring the percentage of your…
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If you’re flexible so that you can easily “lock out” your elbow and knee joints, you are at more risk for weakening the ligaments and tendons surrounding these joints. Over time, this can result in injury. If you have hyperextended…
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Oral thrush is caused by a fungus known as Candida albicans, which causes creamy white lesions along the lining of the mouth and tongue. Thrush can affect anyone, although babies, people who wear dentures, people who inhale corticosteroids and those…
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Menopause causes a sudden drop in the estrogen levels of women, which can cause uncomfortable symptoms like hot flashes, discomfort, and hair growth. Many women fear this experience, which can cause some to feel as though they are losing aspects…
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Although the support of professionals and a fitness community can be helpful and motivating for some women, those are certainly not essential to achieve weight loss. The effectiveness of videotaped group workout sessions, using the great outdoors and implementing incremental…
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Overview Divorce is never really “easy.” After all, it represents the failure of a marriage and the breakup of a family. But some divorces are easier than others. If the spouses can put aside their emotions and come to an…
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May 12, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
If you suffer from symptoms of anxiety or have been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, you’re not alone. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, anxiety disorders affect approximately 40 million American adults each year. Occasional anxiety is a…
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May 12, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
About 54 percent of the American population tests positive for an allergy, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. Multiple approaches may be taken to treating and preventing allergies such as home remedies, prescribed medications and over-the-counter…
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If you’re concerned about your impact on the environment, conserving water is one way to make a difference. Small changes to your daily routine can have a big environmental impact. When you choose to conserve water, you can reduce your…
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Overview In theory, the Hoodia gordonii weight loss supplements you can purchase online or over the counter sound like they should work, since there’s so many of them to choose from. With such widespread popularity, you may wonder how hoodia…
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Overview Defining “patchouli” requires more than simply consulting a dictionary, because the term means many things to many people. At its simplest, patchouli is a variety of plant. However, its fragrant leaves can be processed to produce an essential oil…
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Acai berries are a popular “superfood” and are found in the form of juice and supplements at many health food stores. The berry, harvested from Central and South America, is full of antioxidants that help stop or slow the oxidation…
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Overview Children with cancer have emotional needs that require just as much attention as their physical needs. Young cancer patients experience fear, anxiety, depression and other emotions associated with serious chronic illnesses. Some medical facilities offer art therapy programs for…
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Yoga straps are useful tools for yoga practitioners, especially beginners. The misconception that yoga is only for flexible people too often becomes an excuse for the very people who need exercise the most to avoid yoga. Yoga straps are nylon…
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May 12, 2015 Weight Management
Overview Drinking milk as part of a healthy, well-balanced diet may help shed pounds. Milk provides vitamins, minerals and protein and helps with hunger cues to prevent overeating. Adding a few cups of milk a day to your diet may…
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If you have a child that cannot see things at a distance but not near to his or her face, she is far-sighted. If your child cannot see signs on the road while sitting in the car, he or she…
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Renal disease,often referred as kidney disease, results in gradual loss of kidney function leading to high levels of fluid and waste in the body, according to the Mayo Clinic. Filtering toxins from the blood through small structures called nephrons is…
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May 12, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Budesonide nasal spray is a prescription medication classified as an inhaled corticosteroid. This medication is used for the management of the symptoms of seasonal allergies in children over the age of 6 and adults. Budesonide prevents the formation of chemicals…
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Busy moms often get much of their exercise on the go–chasing after fast-moving toddlers or hoisting a growing baby out of a baby car seat. As physically active as mothers are, they can benefit from basic ab exercises that will…
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