Overview Life insurance is one means of ensuring loved ones do not suffer undo financial hardships and are able to continue living with some degree of normalcy, at least in a financial sense, when you pass away. On-time payment of…
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According to the textbook “Exercise Physiology: Energy, Nutrition and Human Performance,” men, carrying excess belly fat are at a higher risk for larger health problems including heart disease, sleep apnea, high cholesterol, diabetes and strokes. With higher levels of testosterone…
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1. Your First Choice for Second Serves The top spin or “kick” serve is by far the most reliable and consistent way of serving the ball. A well-struck top spin serve dips into the court, allowing you to aim higher…
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1. How to Compete The Paralympic games is an international event organized very much like the Olympics. All athletes who complete must have a certified disability that affects mobility. Amputees, cerebral palsy, those with visual disabilities and people with mobility…
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1. Get Some Rest A muscle rupture in the back is also called a muscle strain or tear. It is usually caused by a sudden movement or by trying to lift a heavy object. If you get a ruptured back…
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The use of medicinal plants for healing is nothing new. People discovered nature’s garden of medicine a long time ago, and to this day, medicinal plants are used to treat illness and other health problems. You can obtain the health…
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Overview Many toddlers make the transition from a crib to a bed somewhere between 18 and 42 months, according to the Babycenter Medical Advisory board. While there is no set time for the switch, parents often move a child to…
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“Shin splints” is the common term for a painful lower leg condition that is frequently encountered by running athletes. This is probably one of the most prevalent over-use injuries to runners. A 2007 study of a group of collegiate cross-country…
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Weighted fitness balls are also known as medicine balls. They come in sizes that range from 1 to 30 lbs and they are made of durable rubber, vinyl or leather. These tools can be used to build core strength, muscle…
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1. Work Your Lower Back To work the lower back, grab your exercise ball and sit with it in front of you. Lie across the ball and roll forward until the ball is underneath your body. Place your hands across…
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Though most anyone can experience high blood sugar (hyperglycemia), it is most common among people with blood sugar-related medical conditions, such as diabetes. According to the American Diabetic Association, lifestyle alterations, such as regular exercise and a diet aimed toward…
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December 5, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview All foods can be part of a healthy diet when they fit into a nutritious lifestyle designed around variety, moderation, sensible portions and balancing food with physical activity. Follow federal guidelines when ordering at fast food restaurants. Choose lean…
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Painful kidney stones have been problematic for millenia. The National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse mentions the case of a 7000-year-old Egyptian mummy who was discovered to have kidney stones. This common urinary tract disorder causes some 3 million…
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Overview Early detection remains essential for melanoma treatment because the malignant tumor can spread rapidly. Doctors have a better chance at success with thin, localized melanomas, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation. Surgical removal is necessary. Advanced cases of the…
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December 5, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview A nipple piercing is located at the base of the nipple, where the nipple meets the areola on the breast. A professional piercer centers the mark for the piercing between the top and bottom of the nipple. The piercee’s…
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Snacks are an important supplement to a child’s daily diet. Kids need snacks to regulate their blood sugars and provide energy in school, while playing with friends and engaging in sports. The Mayo Clinic says “Snacking can help your child…
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December 5, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
AIDS is the acronym used for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. This disease is contracted through the exchange of infected bodily fluids such as semen, pre-seminal fluid, breast milk, blood and rectal (anal) mucous. In advanced stages of its underlying disease–Human…
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Traditional Chinese medicine has been using herbs and various other Eastern medical strategies to treat health problems for over two millennium, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. Though the herbs often do have health effects, the center says…
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To effectively work your abs, arms and bum, you need to target the muscles in these areas with specific weight training exercises. The ab muscles consist of the rectus abdominis and obliques which are found on the sides of the…
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December 5, 2013 Ear Tube Surgery Complications
Middle ear infections are common in young children. They also occur in adults, although less commonly. Most ear middle ear infections occur sporadically and clear quickly. However, some children and adults have recurrent middle ear infections. Others develop persistent fluid…
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For millions of men and women, yoga has become a popular form of exercise, one that conditions the body and focuses the mind. Yoga, however, is about much more than the asanas taught at your local gym or community center….
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Fibrotic lung disease is also known as pulmonary fibrosis, interstitial pulmonary fibrosis or interstitial lung disease. These terms describe a group of chronic lung disorders that ultimately result in damage to the alveoli, the tiny air sacs in the lungs…
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1. Know Your Fouls Originally played in rivers and lakes, water polo started with very few rules and regulations. Once water polo caught on and became a more organized sport in the early 1900s, penalties and rules were defined. A…
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Free-weight exercises utilize barbells and dumbbells that are not attached to a weight machine. They are more difficult to use than weight machines because they require more balance and coordination, according to strength and conditioning specialists Thomas Baechle and Roger…
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December 5, 2013 Senior Health
Overview Tea-drinking has been an important part of Chinese culture for centuries. When you drink a Chinese tea, you value the color, smell and taste of the tea as it brews and as you drink it. Chinese teas can have…
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Overview While purists tout the benefits of wood bats, many players still prefer aluminum bats for their improved durability and performance. Not only do aluminum bats generate more power due to their faster swing, but they also allow players to…
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Overview Problems with ear wax, or cerumen, cause many people to seek medical treatment. According to the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), ear wax removal is more common in the offices of primary care doctors than any other ear,…
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December 5, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Gaining muscle has become easier, thanks to the continuing advances in science and technology. As we gain a better understanding of the human body and how it works, the supplement industry will take advantage of that understanding to create products…
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Overview Strength training requires your muscles to exert a force against some form of resistance, such as free weights, your own body weight, water or any other object that forces your body to contract its muscles. Women who incorporate resistance…
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December 5, 2013 The Definition Of Arnica
Overview Arnica (Arnica montana), a perennial herb also known as mountain tobacco or leopard’s bane, has been used medicinally for hundreds of years in both Europe and North America. European herbalists concocted remedies from the plant’s flowers, and Native Americans…
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