If you have a gym membership, the weight exercises you can perform are limited by the equipment available at the gym. However, most gyms have adequate basic equipment: barbells, benches, dumbbells, squat racks, weight machines and weighted plates. With this…
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According to the Mayo Clinic, an effective weight-loss program requires the combination of a healthy diet and regular exercise. In simple terms, you lose weight only when you burn more calories than you consume. You burn the most calories through…
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Overview The comfrey plant was once used both internally and externally as a medicinal herb until cases of liver failure began to emerge. One case lead to the death of a 23-year old that consumed young comfrey leaves, according to…
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Overview The physical fitness of a boxer will determine his ability. Tactical knowledge and technique are of limited value unless a boxer possesses the stamina, speed and strength to use them effectively during a boxing match. Boxers are notoriously diligent…
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The muscles of the stomach are important for balance, posture and daily activities. Although a six-pack may be your motivation for doing abdominal exercises, you’ll likely experience benefits such as improved balance before you see the results on your stomach….
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The adrenal glands are located above each kidney. They are responsible for releasing cortisol and adrenaline, as well as maintaining blood sugar levels and regulating fat and protein metabolism. Unfortunately, modern lifestyles often deplete the adrenal glands’ stores of cortisol….
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December 9, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Studies have shown that exercise not only improves our quality of life as we get older but it also helps us live longer lives. According to the University of Florida Health Science Center, senior citizens who did “dynamic activities”…
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1. Pad With a Pillow The design of Pilates is to strengthen your muscles. People with weak muscles benefit from Pilates training, especially when they make modifications to the basic moves and positions. You can support Pilates moves performed lying…
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Overview One of the most popular race distances is the 10K, or 6.2 miles. Striving to finish or reach a personal record in a race helps you adhere to a workout plan and give your runs purpose and structure. Treadmills…
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1. Practice Endlessly Harbor racing in the world of sailing is one of the most common forms of competition. Racing in a local harbor is something that most people can get involved with and not have to take on the…
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1. When Night Falls, so Does Vision If you’re one of the millions of people who have noticed that the stars in the sky seem dim, you might be a victim of night blindness. Night blindness takes a lot of…
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December 9, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview The body produces the hormone cortisol in response to stress, both physical and mental. For example, when your immune system acts up, cortisol works to reduce inflammation and calm it down. Also, when you work out at a high…
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Flatulence, or excess gas in the intestinal tract, can cause belching, abdominal bloating and abdominal pain due to distention. Although it is natural to release excess gas from the body, it can be uncomfortable, embarrassing and annoying. According to the…
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L-lysine, or lysine, is an essential amino acid that cannot be produced by the human body and is typically found in foods like dairy, fish, meat, legumes and brewer’s yeast. Only certain people with specific dietary deficiencies or conditions require…
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December 9, 2013 Mental Health
Anxiety disorders include generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder and phobias. Benzodiazepines and antidepressants are often used to treat anxiety disorders. RxList.com explains that benzodiazepines reduce the activity of nerves in the brain by increasing the effects of the…
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If you want to meet new women, you need to go to the places where women go. You might meet your future wife at a bar, but the chances of making a solid connection decrease when drunkenness and grinding on…
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December 9, 2013 Diet & Nutrition
1. Protein–Essential for Life Protein is the building block of all cells. Protein helps our cells regenerate and rebuild constantly and is essential for healing injuries and burns. Protein is important in building muscles, which help your body burn more…
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December 9, 2013 Mental Health
Overview Being a teenager is difficult. Figuring out how to become independent, trying to fit in with their peers, dating, dealing with raging hormones and often juggling academic work with jobs or sports can make any teenager feel moody at…
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1. Eat Right Rib stress fractures are inevitable for many competitive rowers. This type of fracture is more common in elite rowers than recreational rowers. Eating a well-balanced diet can help rowers avoid rib stress fractures. Rowers need to be…
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Essential oils can do more than give your soap a pleasant scent–choosing the right essential oil can also have beneficial effects on your health. Because the fragrance and intensity of essential oils are diluted in soap, soap provides a less…
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1. Jazz up toe Touches Start with both feet on the exercise step and your arms down at your side. Step back with the right foot and touch your toe to the ground. Bring your right foot back to the…
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Candida (Candida albicans) is a yeast-like fungus that causes candidiasis, an infection of the skin, stomach, mouth, vagina or urinary tract, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC). Most women will experience a vaginal yeast infection during their…
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Overview Reverse mortgages are available in Anchorage, Alaska through private lenders, credit unions and the state Housing Financing Agency. The requirements for these mortgages are standard throughout the United States, and the loans provide one way for homeowners aged 62…
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December 9, 2013 What Are the Benefits of Papaya Extract?
The taste of a sweet, ripe papaya can make you long for sun-filled days on a tropical island. Until your escape to paradise materializes, consider the health benefits that papaya and papaya leaf extract can provide. This fruit, along with…
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Overview Mountain bike enthusiasts who want to build their own bikes or make extensive repairs on their own must eventually learn to build bike wheels. Building a mountain bike wheel entails lacing spokes through corresponding holes in the wheel’s rim…
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As much as you may want to take a camping trip and “rough it,” there are many vital uses for electricity such as heating, lighting and even to power electronic devices should the need arise. All electrical generators serve the…
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December 9, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Turmeric is well-known as a spice and a main component of curry dishes, but it has also been used medicinally for centuries. Despite its use through the years to treat a variety of maladies and medical conditions, limited research has…
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Dehydration in children can be a very serious side effect of numerous illnesses, including diarrhea and vomiting. This side effect occurs when fluids are lost from the body and are not replenished. Severe dehydration is a life-threatening emergency. At the…
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Leg amputation is a last-resort treatment for a leg that causes you extreme pain and threatens your health because of infection, according to VascularWeb.org. Amputation usually results from peripheral artery disease, although there are other reasons. Without proper blood circulation,…
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December 9, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. It’s all About the Glycemic Index The glycemic index is a way of determining how certain foods high in sugar or carbohydrates affect your body. Foods with a high glycemic index will raise blood sugar quickly, causing a sudden…
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