May 9, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Congenital heart disease is a group of heart problems caused by a malformation of the heart that is present at birth. These are structural defects that affect the interior walls of the heart, the valves of the heart or the…
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If tension and stress have your neck muscles burning, you may want to take matters into your own hands. You can strengthen and stretch your neck muscles with a few basic therapeutic exercises. Hand-resistance neck exercises are effective for relieving…
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May 9, 2015 Ten Ways to Stay Healthy
It seems the human body is in a constant fight to ward off disease, rid itself of toxins, germs and bacteria, and basically stay healthy. There are conscious choices you can make to help your body in this fight. While…
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If you want to do home exercises to tone up, focus on recruiting as much muscle as possible. Not having the comforts of a gym is only a minor setback. You may not have access to dumbbells, barbells and weight…
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Bach flower remedies were developed by Dr. Edward Bach in the early 1900s. He researched thousands of flowers and settled on 38 that he believed were essential in supporting emotional well-being. Case studies from the Bach Centre website and Barbara…
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Contrary to popular belief, all abdominal exercises are not created equal. While the standard crunch is the most popular abdominal exercise, it is also the least effective crunch workout, according to a study detailed in the May/June 2001 issue of…
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Dry eyes can occur for a number of reasons, ranging from heat, wind and humidity to chronic dry eye ailments and complications from plastic surgery. Dry eyes can be uncomfortable when blinking, but their dryness can also increase the rate…
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May 9, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
1. Vaccinate Your Child There is often criticism of childhood vaccinations and their use to prevent serious illnesses. People often wonder why they need to continue to vaccinate their children against polio–no one gets polio anymore! The reason that there…
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A young person’s self-esteem can be a fragile thing, but success in school, interpersonal relationships, work and life is dependent on an individual feeling good about himself. Thankfully, there are activities for all personality types that can help boost self-esteem…
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Overview The BMI, or body mass index, is important because your chances of having a longer and healthier life are better if you have a healthy BMI, according to “Essentials for Health and Wellness.” You have a higher risk of…
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May 9, 2015 The Effects of Positive Attitude on Health
The type of personality you have can impact your health and well being, according to the Mayo Clinic. People who think positively may reap a number of health benefits. While the precise reasons for this remain unclear, it may be…
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Overview The body mass index, which is known as BMI, measures body fat and assesses your risk of getting obesity-related diseases. The index is a simple equation–weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared. It was created under a…
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The national divorce has declined slightly in recent years, yet still rests firmly around the 50 percent mark, estimates the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While typically, the five stages of grief are used for coping with a loss…
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A fever is usually defined as oral temperature higher than 99.5 or a rectal temperature exceeding 100.4, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). Fevers in children are primarily caused by bacteria and infections from cold and flu…
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Overview Benzoyl peroxide and glycolic acid are common treatments for acne. Benzyol peroxide oxygenates the skin and kills bacteria that live in pores and cause acne. Glycolic acid exfoliates skin, causing dead layers to slough off and revealing newer layers….
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May 9, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Finding appropriate activities for Alzheimer’s sufferers is extremely important for their mental health, happiness and overall well-being. Determine what kind of activities they used to do and what they might enjoy doing on a regular basis, but most importantly, remember…
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Overview Some of the first vehicles were powered by electricity, but the gas-powered car’s affordability and advantages made it more popular for consumers, driving the electric car into obscurity. It was never completely forgotten, however, and in the 1960s electric…
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Pregnant women and those in labor often find a birth ball indispensable throughout the process. The positioning allowed by the ball helps alleviate much of the pain and discomfort present throughout the last trimester and during birth. In addition to…
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Colon cleansing is a process by which one induces diarrhea by ingesting some substance. This is done routinely in hospitals to prepare patients for bowel surgery or colonoscopy. A study by the Department of Surgical Gastroenterology at Hvidovre University Hospital…
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Resistance bands are made out of durable rubber tubing, and they come in various strengths that are color coordinated. These tools have plastic handles and door attachments to make many variations of exercises possible. Bands make it possible to get…
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Congestive heart failure, or CHF, affects 5 million Americans and is responsible for 300,000 deaths a year. The condition occurs when the heart can no longer pump blood efficiently through the body. Causes of the condition include damage to the…
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May 9, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Aerobic bacteria require oxygen for respiration purposes. Without oxygen, there’s no adenosine triphosphate (ATP) production; ATP provides energy to the cellular processes in the bacteria. Bacteria vary in the amount of oxygen needed to carry out chemical reactions. Some bacteria…
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Overview The fruit of the oil palm, also known as Elaeis guineensis, contains oil that’s edible to humans. Palm oil is a standard cooking oil in tropical parts of the world, such as Central Africa and Southeast Asia. You can…
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Reach no further than your refrigerator for a natural remedy to treat acne. Lime juice provides vitamin C and flavenoids, both containing antioxidant, antibiotic and disinfectant agents beneficial for clear skin, says OrganicFacts.com. Topical application works to slough off dead…
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According to the Environmental Protection Agency, one in 15 homes in the U.S. has radon at levels high enough to be a health concern. Exposure to radon over long periods of time causes lung cancer. Over 21,000 deaths are attributed…
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May 9, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Heart conditions affect children, adolescents, young adults and seniors. Congenital heart defects may show up at birth, or they may manifest later in life. Heart disease is any condition that affects the normal function of the heart’s rhythm and its…
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The medicinal use of herbs to stabilize your mood is common practice in alternative and complementary medicine. Such uses are derived from folklore where herbs such as Saint John’s wort were used for their antidepressant capabilities and often to calm…
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May 9, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Ibuprofen is an effective pain relief medication used for a number of conditions. According to the Mayo Clinic, Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, or NSAID, available over-the-counter as a suspension and in tablet, capsule, chewable tablet, and liquid…
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May 9, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Asthma is a disease that involves inflammation of the airways. It leads to symptoms like difficulty breathing, coughing and wheezing. Pulmonary function tests are used in the diagnosis and monitoring of asthma. Some of these tests involve breath tests. “Positive…
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Overview Kava has been used historically in the Pacific Islands as a ceremonial beverage because it was believed to have an effect comparable to alcohol, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC). While kava may be best known…
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