1. Close Range Kneeing in Karate The knee is a powerful weapon, but it is also a vulnerable and complex joint subject to injury. A practitioner, or karateka, may use kneeing in karate when fighting in close because a bent…
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December 1, 2013 Children's Health
According to Discovery Health, dating has changed over the last hundred years. It may seem as though it’s not as easy to find true love and commitment, but while approaches and methods may change over time, some rules for dating…
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December 1, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Chai tea is a beverage based on tea that also contains spices, especially cardamom. It’s popular in tea and coffee houses, and chai mixes are also commercially available. The nutrition in chai tea comes primarily from the sweetener and…
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December 1, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Flaxseed oil is a rich source of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, two essential fatty acids, leading researchers to speculate that flaxseed oil might have significant health benefits. It’s not clear, though, because the research on omega-3 fatty acid benefits…
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December 1, 2013 Safety Rules in Gymnastics
Research by Ohio State University reports that nearly 27,000 gymnasts are hospitalized each year, making it one of the most dangerous sports. To reduce the risk of injury and increase enjoyment, follow safety rules to protect gymnasts and coaches. The…
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Metal softball cleats can give a player excellent traction when playing the sport, particularly under inclement weather conditions. When it has been cold and the ground is hard, metal cleats can help a player gain a toehold and keep from…
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A dangerous addiction, smoking causes about one in five deaths, according to the American Cancer Society. The nicotine in the cigarettes damages the lungs, which causes smokers to have shortness of breath or frequent coughs. The Cleveland Clinic notes that…
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Overview Dark brown moles first appear on the skin during childhood and early adulthood. People with lighter skin tend to have more moles, with the average ranging from 10 to 40, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). While…
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Brachytherapy, also known as seed implantation or sealed source radiotherapy, is a type of radiation treatment for certain kinds of cancer. This type of therapy can be used to treat endometrial cancer and cervical cancer but is most commonly used…
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Overview A good credit score is an important part of being financially healthy. Having late payments on your credit report can negatively affect your credit score. According to the Federal Trade Commission, you can check your credit report free at…
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December 1, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Overview Grainy images from a prenatal sonogram are often baby’s first picture for the baby book. This procedure has become commonplace in modern obstetrical care, with many low risk mothers receiving two or more ultrasounds during pregnancy and high-risk mothers…
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December 1, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Nails can be a difficult thing to grow. Not everyone has beautiful nails, and it may be in part to do with your diet–or the vitamins you may be lacking in your diet. If you want beautiful nails, there is…
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December 1, 2013 Children's Health
The viral infection known as rabies or hydrophobia affects the brain and the spinal cord. Rabies kills over 50,000 people around the world each year. The virus comes from the rhabdovirus group, a family of bullet-shaped viruses. Transmission occurs mainly…
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December 1, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Carvel is a franchise of stores that sells ice cream and similar products, including ice cream cakes. An ice cream cake is a normal cake that also has at least one layer of ice cream. The nutritional information depends…
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December 1, 2013 Brown Sugar and Cinnamon Instant Oatmeal Nutritional Facts
Overview Oatmeal comes from the hulled grain of the oat plant and originates from Scotland. The traditional cooking process of oatmeal is a lengthy process, and instant oatmeal is more familiar to most Americans. Instant oatmeal frequently contains other ingredients…
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December 1, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Overview When the mother’s egg is fertilized by sperm, it forms a single cell called a zygote. The zygote grows into a ball of cells called a blastocyst and embeds itself into the wall of the mother’s uterus. Over the…
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Overview A foreclosure can drop your credit score by 85 to160 points, CNN Money staff writer Les Christie warns. This can mean the difference between getting credit and being rejected. You might even have trouble renting a home because many…
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According to the National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse, roughly 23.6 million, or 7.8 percent of Americans, had some type of diabetes in 2007. Of that population, 17.9 million were confirmed cases while the remaining 5.7 million went undiagnosed or untreated. Of…
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December 1, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Overview Premature births, also known as preterm births, are a significant health concern, occurring in over 12 percent of all pregnancies in the United States, according to the March of Dimes. A birth is considered premature when it occurs before…
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Overview Sinusitis is the inflammation and infection of the sinus cavity. It causes the sinuses to swell and become congested and may cause a slight fever in a child who has the infection for more than three days. Pediatrician Dr….
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December 1, 2013 Children's Health
Autism is a disorder affecting the neural development of the brain and impacts how information is processed. Autism is considered a spectrum disorder because it can range from mild to severe in impairment. The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and…
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Overview There’s no clear verdict on whether free weights or cable machines are better training aids; both have their pros and cons. In fact, cable machines are a comfortable medium between free weights and selectorized strength-training equipment. Cable machines come…
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Genital herpes is a common sexually transmitted infection that affects approximately 20 percent of females between the ages of 14 and 49, reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This viral infection is caused by the herpes simplex…
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1. Long Held Traditions Judo, which translated means gentle ways, was patterned after the ancient Japanese fighting form called Jui Jitsu. While employing the throws and moves of the fighting martial arts program, Judo also incorporates mental and spiritual components….
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December 1, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Canola is a cultivar of the rapeseed plant (Brassica campestris) that agriculturalists developed from wild rapeseed in Canada. The term “canola” is a contraction of the phrase “Canadian oil, low acid” to reflect the low acid content of the…
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1. Passing Fancy A passing shot is when the opposing tennis player approaches the net and you try to make a shot that passes them and scores a point. The difficulty level of the passing depends on the size and…
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November 30, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Recipes often call for cream of mushroom soup, and it is also eaten as its own dish. The nutrition profile of cream of mushroom soup is similar to that of other cream-based soups. Cream soups contain a butter and…
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1. Personalize Your Style Most boxers believe it is better to hit than be hit. To that end, they use “guards” or “styles” to block or intercept their opponent’s punches. Which particular guard or style a fighter employs depends on…
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November 30, 2013 Women's Health
Vagina itching can be irritating, frustrating and embarrassing. Determining the precise cause guides physicians to the correct treatment. The signs and symptoms of the underlying disorder are often similar, but there are sometimes visual differences that will help diagnosis the…
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November 30, 2013 Men's Health
Overview Though most people are aware that a healthy diet is important during pregnancy, it can also help a couple conceive. Certain nutrients help to balance hormone production, detoxify the body and promote organ health for improved fertility. In some…
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