May 9, 2015 Sports & Recreation
A fishing boat is an essential piece of equipment for saltwater anglers who don’t want to confine their fishing area to piers or shorelines. Although saltwater fishing boats share the same basic function–namely to carry anglers and their fishing gear…
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Tendons are structures made of tissue that connect muscle to bones. Tendons can become irritated or inflamed causing a condition called tendinitis. Bicep tendinitis can occur in either one of the tendons that attach the biceps muscle to the shoulder…
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Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects how your body handles sugar, or glucose. Type 1 diabetes often presents in childhood as a result of the pancreas producing no or little insulin. Type 2 diabetes presents when your body becomes…
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Hundreds of products claim to help you either lose weight or gain muscle — but only a few can help with both. This is because muscle-building supplements are often found in products high in calories, whereas fat burners sometimes cause…
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Overview According to Anthony Carey of Function First, having good posture not only helps you minimize chronic joint and muscle pain, but it also helps you maintain your balance, which prevents falls and improves athletic performance. Good posture is simply…
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Kona kava is a South Pacific drink that’s prepared using kava powder. It’s used in religious ceremonies and as a relaxation aid. You may also hear kava referred to as kava kava, ava, kew or kava pepper. Hawaiian kava, known…
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Regular exercise is important for fitness and vitality, but some people do not include it in their daily schedule because they do not understand how to begin exercising. Aerobic or cardiovascular exercise, which includes calorie-burning activities like bicycling or jogging,…
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May 9, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Researchers have been studying the health effects of smoking for decades. Tobacco smoke puts a smoker at risk for heart disease and lung cancer and exposes others to these same risks. The carcinogens in cigarette smoke are known for their…
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Herbal weight loss methods may have short-term or long-term benefits, but they may also impact your current health and well being. Temper your expectations with careful research before attempting to lose weight via herbal methods. Combine any weight loss regime…
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Overview The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke estimates that as many as 20,000 Americans have amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. A progressive and rapidly fatal disease, ALS attacks the motor neurons, nerve cells…
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Native to Central and South America as well as Mexico, the herb damina is scientifically known as Turnera diffusa. It is considered an aphrodisiac and folk medicine remedies use the leaves to treat a variety of health issues, from coughs…
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For women who plan to get pregnant, knowing when ovulation will occur is critical. According to “Comprehensive Gynecology,” the chance of getting pregnant peaks when intercourse occurs on the day of ovulation or up to 2 days before ovulation. Several…
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May 9, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Overview Basketball is a game that has evolved greatly since the 1970s. For many years, teams were comprised of a center, two forwards and two guards. The guards were usually interchangeable and so were the forwards. However, the game has…
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Overview According to the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, or ACOG, exercise during pregnancy can be beneficial in many ways. It can prevent development of diabetes, reduce back pain, promote better sleep, help the labor process run more smoothly…
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Sinusitis can occur due to bacterial, fungal or viral infections. They usually cause violent allergies such as sneezing, coughing, fatigue, sore throat and headaches. It is common to seek antibiotic treatment for such an illness, but there are many home…
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Insomnia is the inability to sleep or sleep well according to the University of Maryland Medical Center’s Sleep Disorder Center. Up to 12 percent of Americans report chronic insomnia, or insomnia that lasts for more than one month. Although medication…
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May 9, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
1. The Procedure Fits the Problem Because there are several problems that can occur in the neck area, once identified and the need for surgery is established, the surgical procedure is chosen in specific relationship to the pathology needing correction….
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The best workouts to lose belly fat include a combination of cardio and strength training. A layer of fat exists deep within the abdomen and cannot be lost with crunches alone. The Mayo Clinic states that this fat responds well…
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The cornea, the clear covering over the front of the eye, normally has a dome shape. When keratoconus develops, the dome-shaped part of the cornea thins, causing it to become cone shaped. Because the cornea refracts light, any change in…
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You may have experienced it–standing on a podium, you forget what you are about to say. Your heart races, your palms sweat and you might even blush. These are common signs of a type of social anxiety that involves fear…
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May 9, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Bone cancer affects children each year, with osteogenic sarcoma, also called osteosarcoma, being the most common type, comprising 75 percent of primary cases, according to Stanford Medicine Cancer Center. Osteosarcoma accounts for around 5 percent of all new childhood cancers…
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“Green” building products are made with sustainable or recycled materials that may be created and transported with minimal impact on the environment. Building with recycled materials can include incorporating waste into a composite building material or repurposing salvaged products from…
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May 9, 2015 Carpal Tunnel Treatment Exercises
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a hand and wrist condition that occurs due to overuse. Flexing the wrists excessively when typing or writing can cause the syndrome, as can using the hands in playing a musical instrument, or health conditions like…
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Liposuction, or lipo, is a body contouring, cosmetic procedure. A suction technique removes fat deposits in localized areas such as the stomach, hips, neck and buttocks. According to the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, the ideal patient has excess fat…
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Overview The 100-meter hurdle race requires athletes to sprint and negotiate a series of barriers at full speed. Hurdling is an event competed in throughout the United States, from youth and high school level all the way up the Olympic…
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May 9, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Hypomania is a type of mood episode often found in bipolar I and bipolar II disorders. A hypomanic episode occurs within a distinct period of time and lasts for at least four days. If a hypomanic episode happens in the…
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The strength and toning benefits of pilates make it a popular choice; however, you may not have the time, access or money to make it to a gym or a pilates studio for classes. Fortunately, there are good pilates mat…
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May 9, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
The bladder is a storage tank for urine, bounded by the urinary sphincter, a band of tissue that contracts to hold urine in the bladder and relaxes to release urine. Loss of muscle tone in the sphincter or a defect…
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Overview You may have memories of your mother or grandmother using aloe vera–possibly from her own garden–on your sunburn or bee sting. In fact, the healing and soothing properties of the aloe plant have been firmly rooted in conventional wisdom…
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Chronic kidney disease, or CKD, refers to progressively failing kidneys. There are five stages, and the fifth stage is kidney failure, requiring dialysis or kidney transplantation. Diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular disease are leading causes of chronic kidney disease. Nephrotoxic medications,…
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