November 24, 2013 Children's Health
A concussion is a brain injury that can be caused by any accident which causes a direct blow to the head. When the head sustains trauma, the brain may wobble inside the skull, causing swelling and bruising of the brain…
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If you want to improve your running speed, stride length or gait, you’ll need to develop power and speed in the leg and gluteal structure while also developing core muscle stabilization. To increase leg strength and endurance, you can use…
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November 24, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Additional Calories on Your Veggies We fool ourselves into believing that as long as we’re eating a vegetable, it’s good for us, right? To avoid the high-calorie vegetables, we have to avoid any vegetable that’s breaded and fried. For…
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The upper back muscles range from the traps below your neck to the lats just below your shoulders and rhomboids in the center. To target these muscles, you can utilize several exercises that engage them while working their supporting structures…
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Prolonged use of high-dosage anabolic steroids to improve sports performance and athletic abilities can lead to serious side effects. Steroids can impact the testes and mammary glands in males. For females, steroid use affects the menstrual cycle and facial hair….
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November 24, 2013 Diet & Nutrition
1. Eat Breakfast Breakfast is the meal of champions. It is also the meal of choice for keeping your weight under control. People who eat breakfast have more energy and tend to snack less throughout the rest of the day….
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November 24, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview With American obesity rates soaring, more and more people are attempting to change their eating habits to slim down and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Though dietary changes can make a difference, including an exercise regimen in your…
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The breasts undergo periods of tightly regulated growth and development throughout puberty and pregnancy. When cells within the breast become mutated, leading to dysregulation of cell growth, this causes uncontrolled cell proliferation, and breast cancer can develop. There are a…
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Overview Fibromyalgia is an illness that causes chronic pain and fatigue. The pain occurs in the muscles and fibers in any area of the body and causes other symptoms as well. According to Dr. James Balch, a physician and surgeon…
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1. Harness the Power of Potassium If you are one of the millions of Americans who struggle with high blood pressure (hypertension), you may find help in the vegetable garden. When Grandma said, “Eat your veggies,” she was right. All…
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November 24, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Fiber is found in all plant-based foods. It is an important part of any nutritional diet, and including high-fiber fruits and vegetables in your meals is one of the best ways to make sure you get enough each day….
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The plantar fascia is a tendon-like structure that runs along the bottom of the feet. The plantar fascia act as a shock absorber and cushion the feet with every step we take. When they become damaged or inflamed, this condition…
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November 24, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Age spots, flat light to dark brown lesions that form on skin chronically exposed to sunlight, go by many names, including liver spots, sun spots, lentigines and lentigos. Particularly common on hands, arms, shoulders, and the neck and face,…
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November 24, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Skin tags won’t hurt you, although you probably don’t find these tiny growths welcome appendages to your person. These benign (noncanceous) growths are sometimes treated at home, with undesirable or ineffective results, says dermatologist Katherine Lim of the Mayo…
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Many years ago, the consensus was that every baseball player looked like Babe Ruth: big, fat and with a giant beer belly. However, as seasons came and went, the times changed. Baseball players now are fit and athletic. They need…
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The principle function of your lungs is to transport oxygen into your bloodstream and rid your body of carbon dioxide. The process of gas exchange is carried out in tiny, thin-walled air sacs called alveoli. Although your lungs are extremely…
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If you are married, regardless of your age, it’s never too early to begin making retirement plans for you and for your spouse. Financial planners and counselors often advise couples to build up a “nest egg,” in addition to their…
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Canes, crutches and walkers are assistive devices for patients who have an unsteady gait or weak muscles, and they reduce the burden on their physical frame, owing to age, disability or disease. The cane is the simplest of all the…
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1. Avoiding Common Cheerleading Injuries is Quite a Stretch When it comes to many sports, flexibility is key, and this is certainly no different when it comes to cheerleading. Cheerleaders do many stunts such as cartwheels, splits, somersaults and other…
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November 24, 2013 Find Balance
1. It’s Not Your Fault A key to maintaining emotional health for children and teens in a divorce situation is making sure they understand that they had nothing to do with the separation of their parents. When something traumatic like…
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November 24, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Pistachios weren’t grown in the United States until the 1970s, but now about 98 percent of the domestic crop is produced in California. Pistachios make an extraordinarily healthy snack, providing antioxidants, fiber, healthy fats, vitamin B6, thiamin and many…
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Hawthorn berry, known scientifically as Crataegus oxyacantha, is related to the rose bush. Hawthorn is a shrub-type tree that grows in Asia, North America and Europe, and has been used for centuries as a treatment for many ailments. Hawthorn is…
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Getting rid of excess fat in the waist and love handles is a request many health professionals and fitness trainers hear on a growing basis. While it is not possible to reduce fat in a targeted area of the body…
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Catuaba is an herbal supplement derived from a small tree native to the Brazilian landscape, according to HerbalExtracts.com. This plant has long been used as a mild aphrodisiac and immune system booster due to its natural effects on the central…
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November 24, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
When you have dry and damaged hair, it is typically caused by exposure to the sun, chemical processing or overuse of thermal-based styling products. To start repairing your hair, you should avoid these things. To restore moisture in the hair,…
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A healthy stomach and back begins with strengthening the muscles surrounding the core. The lower back consists of the lats, which are the largest muscles in the back and work with the muscles of the core for posture and stabilizing…
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For centuries, numerous health benefits have accompanied the use of peppermint oil as a supplement. MedlinePlus gives peppermint oil a grade that indicates good scientific evidence for uses as an antispasmodic after endoscopic procedures, management of cough, improvement of irritable…
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November 24, 2013 Mental Health
Overview Everyone has trouble falling asleep now and again. However, if this occurs on a regular basis, you may have insomnia. Not getting a good night’s sleep over a period of time can lead to health problems. There are many…
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November 24, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Stop Free Radical Damage Antioxidants are substances such as vitamins that protect the body against free radical damage. A free radical occurs when a molecule splits in a process known as oxidation. Free radicals lack an electron, and they…
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Pilates has quickly become one of the most popular types of exercise. The American Council on Exercise states that pilates benefits include improved body mechanics, balance, coordination, strength and flexibility. Pilates mat work offers convenience because all that is required…
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