November 28, 2013 Calories Burned Doing Sit-ups
Overview Sit-ups are a common exercise performed for the abdominal muscles. Its an old-school exercise favoured by gym teachers and drill instructors, and though it has fallen out of favor with some exercise experts, many people, including fitness professionals, still…
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Heavy-ball core plyometric strengthening exercises are effective at improving your abdominal and low-back muscles. This type of training uses your muscles’ stretch-then-shorten characteristic, commonly known as plyometric training. The American College of Sports Medicine says that plyometrics is not only…
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Prolonged or repeated exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation—from either the sun or tanning bed lights—can increase the risk of developing skin cancer. There are three major types of skin cancer: basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma. Over 1…
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1. Red Line Rules Icing occurs when a hockey player dumps the puck from the defensive side of the blue line and into the opponent’s zone. The puck must pass at least two red lines on the ice to qualify…
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November 28, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Swimming provides a workout that is both cardiovascular and strengthening in nature. There are varying theories as to how swimming affects weight loss. How swimming affects you depends on you, your body and how you swim. Swimming workouts are similar…
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November 28, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Facial hair is never enviable among women. But while men are the gender with whom facial hair is associated, women sometimes develop visible facial hair, and this can develop in adolescence. Different factors can contribute to this, including genetics and…
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To lose fat you have to use more calories than you consume and exercise will help you do that by burning extra calories. Weight training will allow you to burn calories, add valuable muscle that fuels your metabolism and create…
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1. Beat Those Eggs Water polo training requires excellent swimming skills, as the entire game is in the deep end of a swimming pool. Players use the eggbeater stroke to keep their bodies upright in the water. The stroke involves…
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Stress, anxiety and obsessive thinking are all common causes of mental and bodily stress. As technological advances continue to speed up our world, more and more Americans are searching for ways to slow down and realign themselves to inner calm…
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November 28, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Fish oil contains omega-3 fatty acids, which benefit the body in many ways. It is used to improve heart health and lower cholesterol, and its hydrating properties also make it beneficial for hair and skin. Fish oil can be found…
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Evening primrose grows throughout the United States and Canada, and it is a traditional herbal memory for upset stomach and respiratory tract infections. Oil in the seeds is high in the essential omega-6 fatty acid gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), a substance…
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November 28, 2013 What Are the Dangers of Kava Kava?
Kava kava is an herb used for its sedating and muscle-relaxing properties. It is often marketed as a natural remedy for insomnia, anxiety and some types of muscle pain and has been used in the Pacific Islands as an alcohol-like…
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November 28, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Blueberries, a staple of summer since they are in peak form from May through October, have the two-fold benefit of being nutritious and relatively low calorie. One cup has about 80 calories. As the many health benefits of blueberries become…
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The triceps muscle runs along the back of each upper arm and usually sags and weakens as a result of aging. Strengthening the triceps helps tone the area, and this muscle also assists in activities that require pushing objects away…
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Overview The stationary bike and the elliptical trainer both offer ways to fit in the American College of Sports Medicine’s recommended 30 minutes of cardiovascular exercise five days a week. Choosing which one is better for you depends on your…
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If you have been to a gym or fitness center lately, you have probably noticed that not only do exercise machines often outnumber the free weights, but that these machines target very specific muscle groups and exercises. If you are…
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Flat rubber bands are used to do resistance exercises for performance and for rehabilitation. The bands may be completely closed to form a loop or may have two open ends for you to hold. The American College of Sports Medicine…
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November 28, 2013 Children's Health
Overview ADHD is characterized by an inability to focus, over-activity and difficulty controlling behavior. There is no cure for ADHD and traditional treatments involve medication, psychotherapy and education to minimize symptoms. The “Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine” published a…
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November 28, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
While massage therapy feels physically good, the effects on the psyche are even more beneficial. The mind and body are inextricably interconnected, meaning that what impacts people physically can also impact them psychologically. A good massage session can even help…
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November 28, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Whether your are a gym rat or a homebody, there are so many different workouts to help you lose weight, there’s no excuse not to try. You can work out in your home, outdoors, at the gym, with or without…
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November 28, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Pregnancy causes numerous changes to a woman’s body and bodily functions, including an increase in vaginal discharge. In many cases, the discharge is perfectly normal, but there are times when it may be a sign of an infection or other…
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Learning to dribble properly is one of the first steps in basketball for children. At the adult level, referees are known to let some dribbling violations go and let players get away with traveling violations and double dribbles. However, at…
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Overview When psychologist James Beard coined the term hypnosis, he believed the hypnotic trance was a form of induced sleep brought on by direct intervention of the hypnotist. One hundred years later, psychiatrist and hypnotist Milton H. Erickson used conversation…
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Collagen is a natural protein found in tissues of the human body, most commonly in the skin. Derived from human protein or highly purified cow (bovine), collagen is used as a wrinkle filler. These fillers are injected by a physician…
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November 28, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
DHEA is an abbreviation for dehydroepiandrosterone, a sex hormone produced by women. According to the “Human Reproduction Update” by Dr. M. Panjari and Dr. Susan Davis, DHEA provides “a large precursor reservoir for the intracellular production of androgens and [estrogen…
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Aromatherapy remedies use essential oil mixtures and aromas to change moods, excite the emotions and relax the body. Aromatherapy, regarded as a new age modality, dates back centuries and has been passed from healer to healer. For years aromatherapy remedies…
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The lats, or latissimus dorsi, are located in the middle or your back and run along your sides. The lats are involved in arm extension, rotation and adduction. Using your body weight, free weights and a chin-up bar you can…
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November 28, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
During the 38 to 42 weeks of a typical pregnancy, a fetus develops in the mother’s womb. The mother’s egg is fertilized by the father’s sperm to produce a single cell called the zygote. This develops into a ball of…
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Bowel, or colon cancer, is cancer that develops in the large intestine or the rectum, according to MedlinePlus. Bowel cancer refers to all tumors that originate in the colon. Cancer that spreads to the colon from other organs, like the…
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The National Library of Medicine estimates that 40 million injuries and sicknesses are due to drug abuse each year. Addiction is a complicated disorder and according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, only ten percent of people…
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