December 5, 2013 Senior Health
Lisinopril is an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor that is used to treat high blood pressure, or hypertension, states the Mayo Clinic. An ACE inhibitor works by reducing chemical substances that cause blood vessel constriction, and thus, an increase in…
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While summer nights can be lovely while camping out under the stars, the days can be brutal with heat and humidity. Nothing can ruin an outdoor camping trip faster than a heat wave you are unprepared to handle. Extreme heat…
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Smallmouth bass are easy to catch provided your bait and approach are appropriate for the weather and water conditions. These fish are strong hunters and fighters that provide an exciting challenge once they are hooked, but can be skittish and…
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December 5, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Echinacea, also referred to as purple coneflower, has been used for hundreds of years as an herbal remedy to treat conditions from wounds to snakebites. Echinacea is often used to treat colds and boost the immune system. According to Georgetown…
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Pain is a symptom that commonly sends people with shoulder and arm problems to the doctor. This pain can be due to a form of arthritis, injuries or inflammation. It can also be the result of repeated movements and overuse…
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1. Pain in the Neck The neck is comprised of multiple structures including seven vertebrae, nerves, discs and muscles. Any of these can be injured causing cervical neck pain. This pain may start out as a dull or intense shooting…
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December 5, 2013 Senior Health
Blood pressure is determined by two factors: the amount of blood circulating in the vessels and the force of pressure it exerts on the walls of the arteries. Blood pressure measurement devices may be manual or automatic and depend on…
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December 5, 2013 Information About Hiking Backpacks
Overview For hikers, a backpack carries all the necessities to make the hike more comfortable and manageable. Consultants at REI report that a backpack should fit the contours of the hikers body, as well as be able to hold all…
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Basketball coaches often divide their team into four groups of three for practice sessions. The head coach may be at one end of the court as two teams of three players compete against each other while the assistant coach will…
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December 4, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Massage therapy is a type of physical therapy that involves the use of manual techniques to manipulate the soft tissues of the body. The goal: normalizing those tissues and inducing a relaxation response. Deep tissue massage is a specific…
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December 4, 2013 Senior Health
Curcumin is a chemical compound found commonly in turmeric, a popular Asian spice. Asian cultures have used the entire spice as a remedy for multiple ailments for thousands of years. More recently, curcumin extracts obtained from turmeric have been sold…
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Overview When your minor child earns interest on a certificate of deposit, you can report the interest income on your own tax return, as long as the interest earned is less than the maximum amount allowed by the Internal Revenue…
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Overview It’s easy to see that your waist measurement is an indicator of whether you’re overweight or not, but it’s also a good indicator of your overall health. According to the Arizona Medical and Natural Health Clinic, the size of…
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December 4, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview In order to lose weight while still keeping your body shape, you must optimize fat burning and minimize muscle loss. Over-dieting can cause wasting of metabolically active muscle, which slows down metabolic rate in the long-term and may cause…
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1. The Basics About Sailing Rigs A sailing rig is the equipment used to arrange the sails, spars and masts on a sailboat. There are many different types of sailing rigs but they can all be divided into two categories:…
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The floor to ceiling ball is a piece of boxing apparatus that fighters use to increase their speed, timing and punching accuracy. It is a difficult piece of equipment for inexperienced fighters to use because the bag does not move…
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December 4, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview If you are looking for a quick way to expel toxins from your body and possibly lose a few pounds during the process, you may want to book a body detoxifying wrap treatment at a spa. Body detoxifying wraps…
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Meningitis is an inflammation of the connective tissues surrounding the brain and the spinal cord. The Merck Manual explains that these membranes, called the meninges, are made up of three layers of tissue, and inflammation from meningitis occurs in the…
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Overview The first type of flip a skateboarder should learn is a kick flip. Providing that you have mastered the ollie, getting your board airborne by flicking it off the ground, you should be able to master the kick flip….
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1. Feel the Sensation In order to ski carve correctly, you must learn where you are making your slip-ups. Most often, when a person thinks he is carving correctly, he is actually skidding. If you slow down when carving, you…
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December 4, 2013 Acidophilus Supplements During Pregnancy
Overview Acidophilus supplements, commonly called probiotics, are central to a healthy immune system, particularly during pregnancy when immunity is compromised. Acidophilus supplements work by increasing the amount of good bacteria in the gut. Naturally the good bacteria trump the bad…
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Overview Healthy lung tissue provides the exchange surface for blood and the gases in alveoli. The alveoli are the final structures enabling the transfer of gases between lung tissue and blood. When lung tissue is damaged from chronic obstructive pulmonary…
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1. Back and Forth Balls While tennis is a really good aerobic sport that requires great skill to win tournaments and turn pro, the game can get pretty boring for the players and fans if all the players do it…
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December 4, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Overview The placenta provides the vital physical connection between a pregnant woman and the fetus. It delivers nutrients and oxygen from the mother’s circulation and allows removal of waste products from the fetus. Placenta previa is a rare but potentially…
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Plavix, also known by the generic name clopidogrel, is a prescription drug used to reduce the incidence of heart attack and stroke. Plavix functions to prevent the formation of harmful blood clots that cause adverse cardiovascular events. The complications from…
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Assistive technology devices help children with learning or physical disabilities function and participate in education despite their respective limitations. Assistive devices can help students improve reading, hearing or general communication skills. Some devices may require more training or knowledge in…
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December 4, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Losing weight is something most Americans should look into, considering 68 percent of the adult population is considered to be overweight or obese, according to the Journal of the American Medical Association. Obesity is linked to several potentially deadly…
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1. Magnets and Pain Most people are unbelievers when embarking on a new technique that promises relief from pain. After all, they have lived with their pain for quite some time and tried numerous types of interventions including physician therapy,…
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December 4, 2013 Mental Health
Getting a good night’s sleep is important to life quality and public safety. According to a 2010 review in the “Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine,” sleep disturbances are associated with poor health. A 2010 survey in the same publication showed…
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December 4, 2013 Senior Health
Parkinson’s disease refers to a neurological disorder in which the brain lacks a certain brain chemical called dopamine. The Mayo Clinic states that symptoms of Parkinson’s disease include a tremor, rigid muscles, slowed motion (bradykinesia), an expressionless face and dementia….
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