May 10, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Anxiety is a problem that affects both the mind and the body. According to Patient UK, anxiety can cause fear or panic, stress and tension and make you feel on edge, detached or woozy. On the physical side, anxiety can…
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Health clubs use a variety of balls to assist with exercises. Many health care professionals also use balls for therapeutic purposes. Balls used for therapy range in size, weight, compressibility and purpose. Some balls are used by your health care…
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May 10, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Seborrheic dermatitis may be unsightly, but it isn’t a serious condition. People who develop it tend to have symptoms off and on for the rest of their lives. Because it looks unpleasant, sufferers may be embarrassed about having the…
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May 10, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
If your hair snaps off easily in your comb or your tresses have a texture like straw, then you may have dry hair. The causes of a dry hair problem range from hormonal activity to hair care practices. Although dry…
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Exercise ball and total workout exercises should focus on all of your major muscle groups. This includes your chest, shoulders, back, triceps, biceps, legs and abs. When doing exercises, you can use the ball by itself, free weights by themselves,…
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May 10, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Many factors contribute to the initial onset of depression; however, the National Institute of Mental Health indicates there is no specific cause for the disorder. When depression is recognized in your life, there is a higher likelihood of relapse after…
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May 10, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Football is the most popular sport played in North America. It is played by two teams with 11 players on each side. The idea in football is to advance the ball down the field and put the ball in the…
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Menstrual cycles differ from one woman to another. The National Institutes of Health points out that an average length of time between menstrual flow is 28 days, with most women falling between 24 and 34 days. A menstrual cycle that…
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The pelvic wall, better known as the pelvic floor in women, is comprised of several layers of muscles attached to the pelvic bone. The Mayo Clinic says these muscles on the front, back and sides of the pelvic bone work…
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Each year, doctors diagnose about 2,200 children and adolescents with a primary brain tumor, according to the Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford. Primary brain tumors originate in the brain, while secondary brain tumors start elsewhere in the body, such…
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An estimated 80 percent of people in Western cultures will suffer back pain in their lives, according to the Nicholas Institute of Sports Medicine and Athletic Trauma. This back pain can greatly reduce your quality of life, and can make…
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Remicade is the brand name for the biologic response modifier infliximab. Biologic response modifiers like Remicade boost certain functions of the immune system and suppress others. Because of these varying actions, Remicade has serious side effects in light of its…
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May 10, 2015 The Best Mid Level Road Bicycles
Bicycle technology has come a long way. Midlevel road bikes are great values for the money. A midlevel bicycle is one that will fit the needs of most everyone and typically share features with their higher-end race bikes cousins. These…
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May 10, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Salicylic acid is a relative of salicylic acid acetate, better known as aspirin. But instead of being ingested, salicylic acid is generally applied topically. Some people experience redness, itchiness and burning sensations when they use salicylic acid. Rarely, some individuals…
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Building self-esteem is an essential part of living a healthy life. In many cases, low self-esteem can keep you from achieving your goals when you are fully capable of succeeding in the tasks you take on, and it can affect…
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1. Symptoms of Hives Hives are a type of lumpy, itchy skin rash that can be caused by allergens or irritants. The rash remains dry and does not blister, with ability to appear on any area of your body. Usually…
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May 10, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview You have noticed your precious bundle of joy has a few small red bumps on his face, and you wonder if they could be pimples. Although you may not associate pimples with newborns, baby acne is a highly common…
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May 10, 2015 Weight Management
Overview Many people would love to get a six-pack of abdominal muscles. Unfortunately, many people try to achieve six-pack abs through incorrect measures. You first need to shed the existing flabbiness in your midsection. You can remove pudginess in your…
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May 10, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
In addition to causing health problems for smokers, cigarette smoke has become recognized as an indoor pollutant that threatens the nonsmoking public. Children and fetuses prove especially vulnerable to the toxic effects of tobacco smoke, which increases the risk for…
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The term fungus often conjures up images of mold and other harmful substances, yet fungus has been used, positively, in the food industry for many years. The Botany Department at the University of Hawaii states that using fungus in food…
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Green cleaning procedures make the home sparkle without adding more pollutants to the home. Consumers purchase the same chemical-filled cleaners because they are familiar with them. Changing to a green cleaning routine sounds like a difficult task, but many of…
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May 10, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Skipping–also called rope jumping–is one of the most important exercises for any boxer who is preparing for a fight. While this may be a child’s activity, it improves quickness, hand-eye coordination, endurance and movement ability. Fighters regularly skip rope prior…
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Hematopoietic stem cells are populations of slowly proliferating stem cells in the bone marrow, found in the center of bones, that give rise to blood cells. The cells are found in compartments called niches, and the interaction between the stem…
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Overview Yoga is a form of physical exercise that has been around for 3,000 years. Yoga postures, or asanas, promote both flexibility and a sense of well-being. The spine is made up of vertebrae that houses the spinal nerves. Using…
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People require fresh water to live, yet only three percent of the Earth’s water is fresh, and of that, 69 percent is trapped in glaciers and icecaps, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The rest has to serve the needs…
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With all the hype about reducing the consumption of trans fats, many food production companies in the United States are turning to palm oil as an alternative. Palm oil has long been used in cooking in West Africa and Southeast…
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May 10, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Cigarette smoke is a danger to smokers and nonsmokers. Approximately 430,000 people die annually in the United States because of smoking, according to the American Lung Association. This means more people die annually from smoke-related diseases than from car…
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You may already recycle glass bottles, aluminum cans and plastic jugs. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, Americans recycled 53.4 million tons of waste in 2000. Companies turn these items into new bottles and cans, and items as varied as…
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Woe to the woman who finds decisions difficult when she’s faced with the sanitary napkin aisle (or even aisles). What began as a thick wad of cotton often attached to underwear with safety pins has become one of the products…
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Overview For some athletes, gaining muscle mass (without increasing body fat) can be just as difficult as losing weight. Misconceptions about protein requirements and supplements are common. An athlete’s diet will vary depending on training and weight goals, but a…
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