December 4, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Overview When a woman believes she’s pregnant, it is important to her to be able to trust the results of a pregnancy test. Unfortunately, many women see misleading advertisements that pregnancy tests are over 99 percent effective, which may make…
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1. Fench Connection Red wine is not only a tasty beverage to have with a meal, but there can also be some health benefits to consuming red wine in moderation. Researchers studied the population of France, where red wine is…
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December 4, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview If you have red bumps on the legs and shave the area, the irritation is likely caused by razor bumps. After shaving, it is possible for the removed hair to grow back into the follicle. The follicle becomes inflamed…
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December 4, 2013 Women's Health
Hot flashes are sudden bouts of sweating, facial flushing and uncomfortable sensations of extreme body heat. While they can be caused by a few different hormone-related conditions, they are most frequently associated with menopause. Hot flashes often occur at night…
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December 4, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Lemon water is water with lemon juice. Honey, maple syrup and chili or paprika may be added, depending upon your needs and preferences. It can be made simply by squeezing a wedge of lemon into a water glass. Lemon…
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Basketball is a dynamic and fast-paced sport that requires a wide range of fitness attributes from its players. The start/stop style of play seen in basketball uses predominately the anaerobic energy systems and players must be fast and powerful to…
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Overview A triathlon most often consists of three segments of an endurance race: running, cycling and swimming. Because all three events use the body’s aerobic energy systems, a training program that emphasizes cardiovascular stamina and muscular endurance is the best…
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December 4, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
At least half the people who have psoriasis have it on the scalp, according to the National Psoriasis Foundation. Psoriasis is a skin disease that can be treated in a variety of ways. All treatments should involve reducing and managing…
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December 4, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Back pain is a symptom that can result from a variety of problems. The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke states that “back pain is the second most common neurological ailment in the United States.” Your pain can…
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December 4, 2013 The Side Effects of Aleve Pain Relief
Aleve Pain Relief (naproxen sodium) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is used to relieve pain and inflammation, states the Mayo Clinic. Aleve reduces chemical signals that cause pain and inflammation in the body. This medication is used to…
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The pancreas releases the hormone insulin. The job of insulin inside the body is to lower blood sugar levels. When the body becomes resistant to the effects of insulin, an individual’s health is in serious jeopardy. According the Mayo Clinic,…
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Despite the name, the baseball ball pass is a type of pass you employ when playing basketball. The name comes from the style of throw you use. You will find the baseball pass is effective in long-passing situations. This is…
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Overview An ab roller is a low-cost, effective exercise tool for improving muscular strength and stability in the core area. Using a simple wheel-on-a-stick design, an ab roller uses your body’s weight as the resistance to help create targeted abdominal…
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Overview The piriformis muscle is on the outside of your buttock region in the hip area. When the piriformis spasms or becomes too tight, it can create a number of issues, including piriformis syndrome. This syndrome is an irritation of…
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Overview Resistance bands are a convenient, portable and effective way to strength train almost every muscle in the body, according to experts at the Mayo Clinic. Originally utilized by physical therapists for use with people recovering from injury, they are…
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Recurring sinus infections, also termed “chronic sinusitis”, affects more than 31 million people in America, according to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease. The Mayo Clinic defines chronic sinus infections as any sinus infection that either lasts for…
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Herbs have been used for thousands of years in China as a means to help cure common conditions, and today the use of alternative herbal medicine is on the rise. Altmedicinezone.com suggests that ingredients found in Chinese herbal medicine can…
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December 4, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview The Atkins Diet has been on the dieting scene since the late Dr. Robert Atkins first published “The New Diet Revolution” in the 1970s. The diet became the center of the the “low-carb” diet rage of the 1990s and…
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September bass fishing can be tricky, but if you find the combination of a perfect spot and a lure you may catch an award-winning largemouth bass. Largemouth bass can be found in almost every state, Mexico and Central America, according…
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The butt, hips and thighs are three major areas involved with curves on the body. Even though the desire to emphasize these areas is often associated with women, man can benefit from exercises that concentrate on them as well. To…
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Cheerleaders need strength to execute high-level athletic skills. What used to be an activity involving dancing and yelling has evolved into a sport with high-risk maneuvers. Upper-body strength is needed for such stunts. Abdominal strength and lower-body strength and flexibility…
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BMX bikes are a specially designed form of bike used in the racing, freestyle and dirt jumping associated with this extreme sport. Although the BMX bike shares many of its parts with the standard cycle, the specific characteristics of individual…
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December 4, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Metabolic Syndrome is a disease that is growing in prevalence across the United States. Abdominal obesity, high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels are just some of the individual conditions that contribute to diagnosis of this disease. While there are…
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Flatulence, gas or flatus is air in the intestine that passes through the rectum. Though not considered a serious medical disorder, passing gas is often socially embarrassing. According to the Mayo Clinic, everyone passes gas–with the average person passing it…
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1. The Silent Killer High blood pressure, referred to as “the silent killer,” usually doesn’t have symptoms and may go unnoticed for years. High blood pressure occurs in both children and adults; however, it’s more common in people over 35…
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December 4, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
A variety of parasites attack human beings, including those that infect your gastro-intestinal system. Tapeworms and hookworms are examples of these types of parasites. Parasites enter your system through your mouth by eating contaminated, unwashed and uncooked food items as…
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1. Skate on Ice or Land Many skaters like to cross over from inline wheels in the warmer weather to blades on ice in the winter. While both sports involve a lot of the same basic skills, some fundamental differences…
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December 4, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Sweeteners such as fructose and aspartame can help control blood glucose levels and reduce calorie consumption. Diabetics use either fructose or aspartame to provide better control of blood glucose levels, and dieters often choose beverages made with zero-calorie aspartame…
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Bloating and flatulence are often unavoidable bodily functions–with adults producing about one to three pints of gas daily, and actually passing the gas up to 23 times per day. What and how a person eats may reduce symptoms. When gas…
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According to the American Dietetic Association, in order to maintain a healthy weight, your energy intake must be balanced. The best way to fuel the body is by choosing a variety of nutrient dense foods that are loaded with energy,…
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