Millions of women have urinary incontinence, or involuntary loss of urine. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, compared to men, women have double the likelihood of urinary incontinence, and women become more vulnerable with…
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Overview Those who pitch in softball carry a big responsibility. Pitching dominates competitive softball because the best pitchers can throw fastballs, risers, drops, curves and changeups and do it with control. The games tend to be low scoring and one…
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1. Paddleboarding–An Original Watersport Paddleboarding has its roots in the paddling techniques of the Hawaiian “watermen” who used larger, thicker boards to get around the water under their own power. As a sport, paddleboarding emerged alongside surfing as a way…
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November 30, 2013 Senior Health
Curcumin is the principal antioxidant phytochemical compound found in turmeric (Curcuma longa), a staple dietary spice commonly used in Indian and Southeast Asian cuisine. Based on historical anecdotes and contemporary scientific research, as reported by MedlinePlus, curcumin may offer beneficial…
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November 30, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Overview Yohimbe is a type of tree that primarily grows in Africa. The dried bark of the tree is used in herbal remedies, as an ingredient in some over-the-counter supplements and a prescription medication called yohimbine hydrochloride, according to the…
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Overview The martial arts have a large family tree with many styles branching off into other styles throughout the fighting arts’ history. One of the original and most well-known martial arts is the Japanese art of karate. Many people incorrectly…
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November 30, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Since pigs were first domesticated about 9,000 years ago, pork has shed it’s high-fat image to become one of the most widely consumed meats in the world. Pork tenderloin is a versatile meat that’s low in sodium, an excellent…
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Companies that manufacture colon detox supplements claim that the colon traps toxins that can worsen symptoms of conditions as varied as arthritis, allergies and asthma. Whether these supplements are helpful or hurtful has yet to be determined, according to the…
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The striped bass, larger cousin of the white bass, is a temperate or true bass. These greenish gray fish live in lakes and rivers throughout North America. They are identified by about eight horizontal, black stripes along their back. They…
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Brain tumors are abnormal growths or masses in the brain. Primary brain cancers arise directly from the cells of the brain. They can be noncancerous or cancerous. The Central Brain Tumor Registry of the United States estimates the occurrence of…
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1. Baseball and Softball Differences The most obvious differences between baseball and softball have to do with the equipment. If asked most people look at the size of the balls used in both sports. In baseball, the ball is 9…
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November 30, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Losing weight can boost energy, health and quality of life if you are overweight. If you do not need to lose weight, however, dropping pounds can be detrimental to your health. Before attempting to lose weight, check with a…
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November 30, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
In order to prevent pregnancy, many couples turn to contraceptive pills, creams and barriers. These methods vary in the mechanism by which they prevent pregnancy—some involve killing sperm, while others prevent the sperm from reaching the egg. Still others preclude…
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November 30, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Red yeast rice is a dietary supplement made from the mold of fermented rice. It contains monacolins, which act similarly in the body to statins. Statins are prescription medications that help lower low-density lipoproteins, or LDL, linked to high…
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In their textbook “Exercise Physiology: Energy, Nutrition and Human Performance,” William D. McArdle and professors Frank I. Katch and Victor L. Katch write plyometrics is a type of exercise focusing on increasing the speed or muscular contractions, improving the reaction…
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November 30, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Kidneys are responsible for filtering your body’s blood and controlling your fluid levels. Although you have two of them, you really need only one to function. However, your kidneys are extremely important to your overall health. Knowing the differences…
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November 30, 2013 Exercises With Strength Training Shoes
Strength training shoes are designed to help improve speed in short sprints and increase vertical jump height. The strength shoe is much like a basketball shoe but with the addition of a flat platform added to the bottom front half…
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November 30, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Pregnancy is a time when nutrition is more important than ever because it is needed to help the baby grow big and healthy and to preserve the mother’s health as well. Pregnant women need to eat a variety of foods…
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Kayak orienteering, or Kayak O, is the sport of navigating and maneuvering a kayak through a set course of checkpoints as quickly as possible. Practicing kayak navigation in a competitive atmosphere improves your map-reading and compass skills, in turn building…
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November 30, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Protein is an essential nutrient which humans need to eat in large amounts every day. It is found in a variety of different foods, especially in meats. Columbia University’s Go Ask Alice health information service states that adults need to…
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Alcoholism is a disease characterized by compulsive and uncontrolled drinking despite consequences to an individual’s health, obligations and relationships. During early stages, an individual may only lose control occasionally; however, advanced stages are marked by more frequent and prolonged episodes…
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Overview Relaxing in a sauna offers several health benefits, such as stress relief, skin enhancement and even weight loss. Saunas which utilize infrared heat have several advantages over traditional saunas. According to TheInfraredSaunaEffect.com, the heat produced by infrared-heated saunas penetrates…
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November 30, 2013 Mental Health
Bipolar disorder affects more than 2 million Americans, according to Psychology Information Online (PIO). Not only does it cause problems for the sufferer, but it affects friends and family members closest to them as well. Bipolar is an illness that…
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1. Places to Find Black Mold Black mold develops in places that water leaks. Leaky pipes and plumbing, flooding, high humidity and leaky roofs tend to be purveyors of black mold. Damp basements and over zealous humidifying allow black mold…
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November 30, 2013 Five-Year-Old Baseball Drills
Baseball is a difficult game that requires quite a bit of skill, hand-eye coordination, strength and manual dexterity, but these characteristics are difficult for 5-year-olds. When introducing young people to the game of baseball, it is best to keep things…
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Fitness was once taken for granted when it came to teenage guys. As lifestyles have changed, however, paying attention to fitness has become as important for teen guys as it is for everyone else. There’s no better time to pick…
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1. Check Your Pressure Pregnancy brings with it the promise of a new life and the notion of eating what ever you want for the next nine months, but it can also cause toxemia. Toxemia is high blood pressure due…
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The common cold can affect everyone, including babies. Symptoms often include a cough, runny nose, sneezing, congestion and sometimes a fever. The common cold is caused by a virus that infects the upper respiratory tract, which includes the nose and…
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November 30, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Campbell’s soup has been a mainstay of classic American food since it was introduced in the 1960s. Campbell’s 98% fat free cream of mushroom soup provides 30 less calories, 1 more gram of protein and 200 milligrams less sodium…
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Overview A sinus infection, called sinusitis, occurs when the sinuses and nasal passages become inflamed or irritated. Sinus infections can be mild or severe and can cause a wide range of symptoms. Diagnosing the exact cause of the sinus infection…
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