Overview As many can attest, the sound of a parent intoning, “Clean out your ears,” reverberates in the memory even as adults. But if you do a little snooping, you’ll find that you never needed those cotton swabs after all–surprisingly,…
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November 23, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Fiber, as you may know, is an important part of your diet for digestive health. What you may not know is how important fiber can be to heart health. The recommended daily value of fiber is 25 to 35 g…
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November 23, 2013 Senior Health
1. Know Your Type You’ll need to store your fresh vegetables based on their type. Vegetables that fall into the root category, like potatoes and turnips, are stored in a cool, dark place. Other fresh vegetables, like lettuce, tomatoes and…
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1. Do Detective Work Eating disorders escalate into extremes that threaten health and well-being. Pay attention to warning signs, because if you detect an eating disorder early, you may save lives. Seeing stick-thin models on TV and in magazines and…
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Ulcerative colitis refers to a chronic disease in which the digestive tract becomes inflamed. Specifically, this condition affects the lining of the large intestine and colon. The Mayo Clinic says that ulcerative colitis symptoms include abdominal cramping, bloody diarrhea, fatigue…
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November 23, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Large pores can easily lead to blackheads and whiteheads. And those can lead to acne. So it’s important to care for your pores to alleviate any skin-care complications. The bad news is that if you are born with large pores,…
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1. Measure Your Torso Fitting a backpack is one of the few situations in which your height doesn’t determine your size. Backpack fit depends on torso length. Find a friend to help measure your torso from your back. Using a…
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1. Warm Up Warm up, warm up, warm up! Did I mention that ballet dancers must warm up before they dance? The warm up and stretching prior to class or practice is probably the most important part of ballet dancing….
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The word “hamstrings” is used as a collective description of three muscles located posteriorly on the legs: the biceps femoris, semitendinosus and semimembranosus. These muscles are involved in flexing the leg at the knee joint and extending the thigh at…
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People take blue-green algae products, such as chlorella and spirulina, for their immune-boosting prowess. Blue-green algae is rich in protein and the antioxidants called cartenoids. Antioxidants protect cells from free radical damage. Blue-green algae contains B complex vitamins as well…
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A sinus infection is considered chronic if it lasts for more than an eight-week period, according to the Mayo Clinic. A sinus infection, or sinusitis, may be the result of severe allergies, the common cold or physical complications such as…
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Overview Strokes are medical emergencies that result from impaired blood flow to the brain. This causes rapid brain damage that can be permanently debilitating or fatal, the Mayo Clinic explains. Immediate medical attention is required after a stroke to restore…
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Anemia is a decrease in overall mass of circulating red blood cells from the normal limits. This coincides with a decrease in the amount of oxygen being transported to the tissues. Testing for anemia involves a complete blood count (CBC)…
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The muscles of the upper arm include the triceps and biceps. The triceps are three muscles that run along the back of the upper arm, while the biceps are two muscles that run along the front of the upper arm….
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November 23, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Tea tree oil comes from the leaves of Melaleuca alternifolia. While research has yet to definitively prove the safety and effectiveness of tea tree oil, it has been used for its antimicrobial and anti-fungal properties for the treatment of conditions…
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November 23, 2013 Find Balance
1. The Sooner, the Better Time is one of the most important aspects to remember regarding emergency contraception: the sooner you take it, the lower your chance of conception. Although you can take the morning after pill up to 72…
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November 23, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Yerba maté is an evergreen plant and member of the holly family. Used as a beverage for centuries by natives of Brazil and Paraguay, it’s now considered the national drink in several countries. Many people consume it as a health…
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Rosehips are the small, round seed pods that form directly beneath where the rose flower blooms. Once the petals fade and fall off, the rose bush knows that it is time to go to seed. Often roses are picked for…
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Beetroot juice is taken for many purposes, from aphrodisiac use to boosting exercise capacity to supporting liver and eye health. The supplement is rich in vitamin C, magnesium, manganese, potassium, bioflavonoids and beta-carotene. A concentrated beetroot extract, called betaine, is…
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November 23, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview A combination of a reduced calorie diet and exercise helps you lose weight by creating a calorie deficit–a situation in which you burn more calories than you intake. Biking and running are two popular ways to exercise that help…
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November 23, 2013 Mental Health
Mania most often occurs in Bipolar I Disorder, as its most elevated mood stage. Thus, mania is not diagnosed if the patient is affected by substances, or a medical condition. To be characterized as mania, the patient’s mood must be…
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Arthritis refers to a group of conditions causing inflammation of the joints. According to “The New York Times” health guide, over 37 million people in the United States suffer from some form of arthritis. When shock-absorbing cartilage in-between the bones…
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A lacrosse goalie is unlike any other player on the field. He must endure the punishing hits of solid-rubber lacrosse balls flying at speeds that can exceed 100 mph. He must be able to react quickly and with full range…
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November 23, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
The acai (pronounced ah-sigh-ee) berry (Euterpe oleracea Mart) is the fruit of the Amazonian palm berry tree. This fruit is rich in polyphenols, an antioxidant that the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition says may protect against cancers and heart conditions….
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports heart disease as the leading cause of death in the U.S. Many different disorders and diseases affect the heart; some are inherited, most are acquired throughout the course of life. Heart disorders…
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A treadmill is an effective workout tool. It is easy to use, is appropriate for most fitness levels and has the potential to help you burn a lot of calories. In order to lose weight, augment your treadmill training plan…
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1. The California Hustle One of the most popular ways of disco dancing is the California Hustle. Sometimes, this dance is referred to as the bus stop. The type of disco dancing uses 16 basic steps and some clapping. It…
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Overview The highest-end treadmills have many features in common: Electronics consoles that display basic information like distance traveled, current speed and calories burned; variable incline; built-in heart rate monitors and push-button electronic adjustments. Prices for quality treadmills typically range from…
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November 23, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Weigh Yourself and Then Forget About It At the beginning of Phase 1 on the Best Life Diet, weigh yourself. Then tuck the scale away for 4 weeks. Don’t hop on it midway through Phase 1 to see how…
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Overview According to Boot Camp Info, a boot camp is a structured environment in which discipline, structure and intense physical activity take place in a military-style environment. A boot camp is generally utilized by parents who are looking for a…
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