The thighs contain large muscles on the front and back sides. In the front, you have a four-part muscle called the quadriceps and on the back of the thighs you have a three-part muscle called the hamstrings. Gym exercises to…
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Strength provides athletes with the power to exert force against a resistance. With strength, athletes can lift heavier objects and jump higher. Yet endurance determines how often an athlete can do so. For example, a strong athlete with little endurance…
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Overview Swimming is an activity that can be enjoyed by people of all ages, physical fitness levels and body types. Swimming can be done for fitness, recreation and fun. Most people have access to a pool through a YMCA, parks…
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Lack of sleep interferes with everything in your life–from weight management to making sound decisions. A combination of factors, including illness, financial concerns, job layoffs or cutbacks and other worrisome responsibilities, may be causing insomnia or poor quality sleep, according…
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November 25, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
The spice turmeric has been used for flavoring, coloring and beauty regimens in India for thousands of years. Asian medical practitioners have used turmeric to treat various illnesses, including arthritis and heartburn, according to Timothy Moynihan, M.D. Fresh turmeric has…
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November 25, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
1. Know What You’re Getting Into Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) are commonly transmitted through sexual contact. Approximately 25 percent of those living with HIV are unaware they have it. One of the best ways to…
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November 25, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Naturopathy is an alternative and non-invasive form of treatment for healing various physical or mental health concerns, such as anxiety. Naturopathy is considered a holistic approach that utilizes one or a combination of healing techniques such as nutrition, herbal medicine,…
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Qigong exercises can be used to create a benevolent environment for yourself. Qi, or the experience of your energy field, can produce, with practice, warmth, coolness, tingling sensations or even shaking. Consistent practice will reap the biggest benefits. Flowing Qi…
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November 25, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Overview HIV is transmitted by contaminated bodily fluids such as blood, semen and vaginal secretions. The virus attacks the immune system and causes it to gradually weaken until the patient develops AIDS. Viruses HIV belongs to a class of viruses…
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November 25, 2013 Mental Health
If a person experiences significant and extended anxiety, several diagnoses are possible–including generalized anxiety disorder (commonly known as GAD), social phobia, panic disorder, agoraphobia, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to the American Psychiatric Association. Common…
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November 25, 2013 Treatment for a Stress Fracture in Your Foot
Overview According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), a stress fracture is a small crack in a bone that often develops from overuse. In addition, studies show that athletes who participate in tennis, track and field, gymnastics, dance,…
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The human body is able to fight off most infections using its natural immune system. White blood cells, also called leukocytes, play an important role in the body’s defense system, according to the Merck Manual. The cells move to where…
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November 25, 2013 Mental Health
Decadron IV is a brand name prescription medication containing dexamethasone. It is given intravenously (into a blood vein) for a wide variety of conditions, including colitis, cancer, blood disorders, lupus, allergic disorders, trichinosis, multiple sclerosis, head injury and other indications….
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November 25, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Caffeine is a stimulant that is found in various foods and health care products. Medline Plus states that one or two cups of caffeinated coffee per day isn’t harmful to your health but if drank in excess it can have…
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Tiredness (fatigue) can be experienced as a feeling of weariness or lack of energy and usually results from normal lifestyle habits. However, sometimes it becomes chronic, resulting from a more serious psychological or physical disorder. A doctor determines the cause…
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1. An X-ray Exam Radiographs, or x-rays, are the most common way to identify sternal fractures. To obtain a radiograph of the sternum and ribs, a patient stands in front of an x-ray machine that takes pictures of the area….
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November 25, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Get ready to lose weight by working out only four days a week. With this workout plan you will not only shed pounds, but your body will start to look tight and toned. Pick whatever days you like to…
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November 25, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Heat from the environment, when combined with the human body’s own heat, results in what’s called the core temperature, which is the body’s internal temperature. Improper heat regulation of the body, occurring from either internal or external sources, affects the…
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November 25, 2013 Senior Health
1. Contain the Contagion If a family member is dealing with a contagious illness, such as a cold or the stomach flu, the healthy members of the family must take steps to prevent the illness from spreading. Practice excellent hand…
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Effexor (venlafaxine hydrochloride) is a medication in a classification of drugs known as selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SSNRIs). Effexor works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances in the brain, which helps to improve certain mood problems….
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November 25, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Pepsi developed Diet Pepsi in 1964 as an alternative to Pepsi-Cola with no sugar and no calories. Artificial sweeteners create the same flavor as the original Pepsi-Cola. While Diet Pepsi contains little nutritional value, people drink it for the…
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Overview The condition known as hypoglycemia occurs when blood sugar, or glucose, levels drop too low. The condition is treatable, but causes serious complications when left untreated. Low blood sugar is a common reaction for diabetics from medicine, irregular diet…
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November 25, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Losing 1 pound of weight requires you to use 3,500 more calories than you consume, according to Help Guide. Combining exercise with diet will allow you to lose weight faster, while staying healthy. However, you should avoid losing more than…
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November 25, 2013 Diet & Nutrition
1. Lose It and Use It After going through all the hassle and discipline to lose weight and get into shape, the goal should be to maintain that weight. Part of that process includes sticking to the healthy practices you…
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November 25, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Acne is more than a nuisance–it can interfere with your life. But just because you have a few spots, doesn’t mean you have to hide until they go away. You can implement several tricks to clear your acne for good,…
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Breast cancer is the second most diagnosed type of cancer in women, after skin cancer. Men also get breast cancer, but in much smaller numbers. A number of options are taken into consideration before a doctor determines the right breast…
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November 25, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
The perfectly sculpted stomach is the type of thing men and women across the United States and the world dream of. There is something to be said for a person with a flat, ripped belly. It indicates a person’s quality…
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Overview A soy allergy is much like any other allergy. It’s the body’s immune response to a foreign substance. With a soy allergy, the immune system creates antibodies that recognize soy as an allergen. When any product containing soy is…
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November 25, 2013 Diet & Nutrition
1. Learn to Swim Both adults and children without swimming experience should participate in a swimming class to learn basic water-survival skills. Drowning can occur in shallow water, and inexperienced swimmers can fall into a false sense of security if…
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Overview Dialysis is necessary when people develop end-stage kidney failure, in which 85 to 90 percent of kidney function is lost. Kidney failure occurs gradually because if one kidney is still working or both are functioning partially, normal kidney function…
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