Basketball is a fast-paced sport that requires agility, strength and superior conditioning. To help players receive the kind of strength and conditioning training they need to excel on the floor, many coaches use drills during practice that focus on pushing…
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November 29, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Calcium-channel blockers (CCBs) are drugs used to treat high blood pressure, angina, and an irregular heartbeat, according to the Mayo Clinic. This class of drugs works by preventing calcium from entering cells. Through various complex biochemical reactions, this calcium block…
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Salvia divinorum is an herb that comes from a leafy plant found in the Mazateca area of Mexico. The plant, sometimes referred to as “Diviner’s Sage,” has a psychedelic effect when its dried leaves are chewed or smoked due to…
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1. Run the Distance Stretching before running helps you warm up and loosens and lengthens your muscles. Stretching should be done after the muscles have warmed up to avoid injury. Walk or lightly jog for about five minutes, then stretch….
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Overview Running burns calories, making it an excellent weight-loss tool. A daily 30-minute jog is excellent for your heart, lungs, legs and waistline, but running sprints increases the intensity of your workout, boosting fitness and burning additional calories. You can…
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Overview Dust mites are relatives of the spider and tick. They are not parasitic, do not bite and do not burrow under the skin. They are too small to see with the naked eye. They eat the skin cells that…
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1. Running High on Altitude Skyrunning isn’t that different from any other form of trail running, except it’s done several thousand feet above sea level. Skyrunners are long-distance runners and sprinters who practice their sport on some of the highest…
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The effects of having X-rays while pregnant are well known. The fetus may experience severe defects when exposed to radiation. What many women don’t know is that the damage done by radiation is a cumulative one. Therefore, it is vital…
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Maintaining and increasing hip and leg flexibility and strength helps to prevent injuries during athletic and non-athletic movement. Cherri Brightridge, a Triathlon Academy Coach, with Lifetime Fitness, follows the advice of the American College of Sports Medicine, and encourages her…
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Overview Heart rate increases during exercise as a response to stimulation from your nervous system in anticipation of exercise. Such stimulation generates a release of hormones or chemical “messengers” into your blood. The blood transports the hormones to the heart…
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1. Reflux Occurs During First Months of Life Infant acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux, occurs when stomach contents flow from the esophagus to the baby’s mouth. Some healthy infants experience this acid reflux because the lower esophageal sphincter,…
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1. Wind Required Sailboats can be enjoyed leisurely on quiet lakes as well as on the ocean for exciting trips. The only requirements for a sailboat are movements in the wind and a bottom deep enough for the keel to…
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November 29, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Substituting satisfying high-density foods for less healthy lower-density foods can help you lose weight without feeling like you’re on a diet. In fact, a study from the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests that dieters who ate high-density foods, such…
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Overview Ovarian cancer starts in the ovaries, which are the glands in women that produce eggs. Upon diagnosis of ovarian cancer, it is surgically staged, which means that the extent and spread of the cancer is determined during surgery. This…
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Overview The elliptical trainer is a stationary exercise machine that allows a person to simulate the movement of running or climbing with little impact. The elliptical trainer offers regular activity and is one of the most popular exercise machines in…
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Unless you specifically focus on developing your lower abdominal muscles, their development will lag, whether you’re a gym rat or a couch potato. The abdominal muscles tilt the chest and pelvis toward each other, and most exercises work in exactly…
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November 29, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview An egg yolk is the part of a fertilized egg that supports the developing embryo. It has a very different nutritional content from the white of an egg. It contains all of the fat and cholesterol in the egg,…
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November 29, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Definition of Organic Food Diet As the name implies, an organic food diet is one in which all of the foods that a person eats are organic. In order to qualify as organic, food must be produced without the…
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Over 8 billion colds occur each year in the United States, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Symptoms include runny nose, sneezing, sore throat, cough and headache. The NIH states that over 200 viruses can cause a cold….
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November 29, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Along with getting regular exercise and being physically active, eating a healthy and varied diet is one of the most important steps you can take to improve and maintain your health. Seeking variety in the foods you choose and…
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November 29, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
1. Every Other TV ad It seems like everywhere you turn these days, there is a newspaper, Internet or television ad for some form of sexual enhancement. These advertisements are generally directed at men and promote some sort of pill…
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There are many reason people want to lose leg and butt fat: You live a sedentary lifestyle; you’re fighting genetics passed down from your parents; or you simply don’t have good eating habits. No matter what the reason, if you…
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November 29, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Subway is a fast-food restaurant that allowing patrons to choose items for their own subs. According to the Subway website, patrons who eat a balanced and reduced calorie diet that includes subway sandwiches offering 6 g or less of…
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Medicine balls are constructed out of durable rubber, leather or vinyl and can be used to work multiple muscle groups. Doing exercises on your knees is a good way to get familiar with medicine ball training. From this position, the…
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November 29, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Yeast infections are caused by yeast of the Candida family. Candida albicans is the main culprit. To combat a candida infection, two avenues must be used–medicinal and diet. Adhering to a proper anti-candida diet raises the effectiveness of the…
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November 29, 2013 Children's Health
Overview Parenting in general can be frustrating at times, but when you have a child who forgets his backpack at school, can’t pay attention for more than a few minutes when he’s working on homework and can’t sit still at…
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November 29, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Age spots, or liver spots, are flat, brown, tan or black areas of discoloration that primarily occur on the hands, shoulders and face. According to the Mayo Clinic, they develop in response to increased melanin production in the skin,…
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November 29, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Derived and extracted from a plant native to North America, primrose oil has long been used by many alternative medicine doctors and their patients for the treatment of minor diseases and disorders, according to the National Center of Complimentary and…
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Herbs have been used for years for their numerous health benefits and medicinal properties. Cardiovascular disease affects men and women worldwide and is the number one cause of death in the United States. Along with an overall healthy diet and…
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Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease that causes painful swelling of the colon (large intestine). According to the American College of Gastroenterology, approximately two to 10 new cases of ulcerative colitis are discovered among every 100,000 people annually. Though…
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