The skin is the largest organ on our bodies, and as we age our skin changes. Our skin becomes drier and loses moisture. It can also become increasingly thin and lose elasticity, causing it to look wrinkled and hang away…
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An especially enjoyable part of camping is watching your food cook over an open flame and dining on a tasty meal in the outdoors. Although you are far away from a kitchen or restaurant, camping meals do not have to…
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Overview Chef Boyardee is a brand founded by Hector Boiardi in the 1920s and owned by ConAgra foods since 2000. This brand includes a variety of pasta products in cans, boxes and microwavable containers. Chef Boyardee Spaghetti and Meatballs is…
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It is every camper’s nightmare: getting all the way out into the wilderness and realizing you have forgotten that one essential piece of equipment you will need to have a great time camping. Next time you are headed for the…
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1. Get on Your Feet and Feel the Conga Beat Oh, the conga. It’s a fun, festive style of samba dancing. It has roots stemming from African slaves going to Cuba and on to the West Indies to work the…
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Your gluteus maximus and hamstrings muscles are responsible for extending, also known as straightening, your hip. You can work these muscles with any motion that straightens your hip from a bent-over position or brings your straight leg back behind your…
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Flex Bands are essentially giant rubber bands. Originally conceived by Dick Hartzell, a.k.a. “Rubberband Man,” as a stretching tool, Flex Bands can also be adapted for use in almost any elastic resistance exercise. Flex Bands offer varying resistance, from as…
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The trapezius, rhomboids and teres major are three of the primary muscles of the upper back. These muscles assist you in shrugging, squeezing the shoulder blades together and in pulling the shoulder blades down, according to FitStep.com. Exercises focused on…
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Just because something is sold over the counter or defined as a dietary supplement doesn’t mean it’s safe for everyone. The Food and Drug Administration warns that even though many people try supplements as a way to improve their sleep,…
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December 5, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
1. Light and Easy Rehabilitation sports massage helps stimulate blood flow and loosen muscles in the injured area. Increased blood flow and flexibility means faster healing for most athletes. Along with physical therapy, rehabilitation sports massage gets athletes back on…
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1. Say a Cheer for the Sun A sun salutation is one of the key yoga postures in Hatha yoga. It improves circulation, stretches all the major muscle groups and encourages calm, focused breathing. To start, stand with your feet…
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Overview The terms impotence and erectile dysfunction mean the same thing and indicate the involvement of biochemical processes in the body involved in achieving and sustaining an erection. While the causes of impotence vary, a survey of men in Pakistan,…
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Treadmills allow you to get a cardiovascular workout any time of year. Treadmill exercises improve your aerobic capacity while burning significant calories. When stepping onto this machine, you can choose from multiple workout plans. Long Duration According to the American…
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Muira puama is a tree that grows naturally in the Amazon rain forest, where it produces orange fruit, displays white flowers and reaches heights of up to 50 feet. The root of the Muira puama has long been used by…
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December 5, 2013 Senior Health
Overview Diagnoses of mental illness in the United States are based on criteria set forth by the American Psychiatric Association in the “Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.” According to the National Institute of Mental Health, approximately one in…
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December 5, 2013 Senior Health
Moisturizing your skin is a crucial step to having healthy skin. It’s important to find a formula that works with your skin’s composition to keep it hydrated. Maintaining your skin with a moisturizer not only prevents dry skin, but can…
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Nicotine is found in tobacco products that may be smoked or chewed. When a person is trying to quit smoking or chewing tobacco-containing products, he may be able to lessen cravings for the drug by chewing gum that contains nicotine….
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December 5, 2013 Children's Health
When you bring your new baby home from the hospital, you begin looking forward to the day when he, and you, will be able to sleep through the night. The American Academy of Pediatrics states that newborn babies need to…
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December 5, 2013 Ideal Weight for Men
Overview Determining your ideal body weight is more complicated than it may seem. Height and weight tables have traditionally been used, but now body mass index (BMI) is the gold standard for determining whether your weight is too high, too…
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Joseph Pilates, born in Germany, developed his exercise method to overcome his physical limitations. He lived in England during World War I and spent time in an internment camp, where he rigged the hospital bedsprings to create a therapeutic resistance-training…
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December 5, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Horsetail (Equisetum arvense) is an herb that is native throughout parts of Europe, Asia and North America. It has been used traditionally since Ancient Greece as a herbal remedy for an array of disorders. Research shows that Horsetail is effective…
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Overview The National Institutes of Health characterize niacin as a B vitamin. It’s essential to digestion as well as to the health of your nerves and skin. However, it’s also said to help detoxify the body. Scientific evidence is lacking…
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Jumping higher requires a combination of technique and different types of strength.To jump your highest, you’ll need to work a variety of muscles, and train them in different ways. Understanding the different types of strength used in jumping and examples…
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Advanced technical, cave and wreck diving often requires advanced gear beyond the basic open water diving gear. The increased length, depth and danger of advanced diving calls for additional tanks of air, additional back-up regulators and other safety gear. Familiarize…
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Turkey rhubarb is a plant that originated in China and has been used in Chinese medicine for more than 2,000 years. It takes its name from the trade route through Turkey that allowed Chinese merchants to spread the plant to…
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1. Keeps the Brain Sharp Interactive puzzles and games keep the connections you have working and continue to make new and better connections, even into your golden years. Something as simple as putting together a jigsaw puzzle or working through…
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December 5, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Vinegar is manufactured from sorghum, fruits, grains, wine and molasses through two processes. The first of these, alcoholic fermentation, is a natural process that turns sugars into alcohol through the use of yeasts. The second process, acid fermentation, uses a…
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December 5, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Acne is common, not just in teenagers but also among adults. It arises when your skin’s pores get clogged with oil, dirt or dead skin cells and become inflamed and infected with bacteria, according to the University of Virginia….
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Overview If you need to decrease stress, eliminate anxiety, boost your performance, increase your energy, upgrade your learning or promote healing, then discovering the skills of meditation and guided relaxation will help. More than 3,000 studies prove the benefits of…
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Cardio boot camp workouts incorporate a fast-paced military-style interval training approach. They focus on strength moves, like push-ups, alternating with bursts of aerobic cardio moves, such as running stairs or jumping rope. The theory behind the boot camp-style workout is…
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