Tinea pedis, most commonly called athlete’s foot, is a contagious fungal disease with recurrent flares located on the feet, states “Basic Nursing” by Patricia Potter and Anne Griffin Perry. Although this fungus is generally located on the feet, primary between…
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November 22, 2013 Mental Health
Overview Pregnancy is both a joyous and difficult time. On one hand, a woman gets to prepare for the arrival of her baby and the wonderful new life that comes with the child. On the other hand, pregnancy is physically…
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According to “Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine,” one quarter of the world’s population is infected with one of two hookworms (A. duodenale and N. americanus). Hookworms are common in regions with poor sanitation. It takes repeated exposure to infected soil…
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1. Know Your Helmet History Before you try on a helmet be sure to select the correct helmet for your position. Also, take into account any past experiences with helmets. If you have worn a helmet before, what was the…
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The retina is a thin, light-sensitive membrane covering the back of the eyeball and further attached to the optic nerve. As we perceive images, the retina converts these images into electrical impulses and sends them to the brain via the…
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November 22, 2013 Acupressure Points That Help to Start Labor Naturally
Once a woman has had a detailed conversation with her doctor or midwife about labor induction, she may consider acupressure, an ancient Chinese medicine that has been used for centuries as a more natural means of inducing labor. “There are…
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November 22, 2013 Mental Health
1. Get Help Fast Recovering from an eating disorder such as anorexia or bulimia is a life long process. The most important thing you can do to recover is visit a mental health professional that can help you to better…
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Overview A credit file is used by sources that need to know how you pay your bills, what kind of history you’ve racked up over the years and how reliable you are handling money. Potential employers as well as banks…
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Overview Sports can be a great activity for any youngster. A child can learn the importance of team work, how to compete in a hard but fair manner, and it can help a youngster get in good shape and gain…
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November 22, 2013 Children's Health
Overview Infants and babies are difficult to communicate with because they can’t tell us exactly what they want or what’s bothering them. By understanding baby and infant development, parents can better understand infants. Of course, each baby develops skills at…
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Overview Like any other athlete, a gymnast has to monitor her diet carefully to ensure she has the right fuel in her body to meet intense training demands. Where a gymnast’s diet differs from other athletes is the expectation of…
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1. Like an Animal Get down on your hands and knees. Plant your hands so that they are slightly in front of you, and then spread them out until they are a little more than shoulder distance apart. You should…
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Yoga is an ancient science and philosophy that has been practiced by adults for decades. However, the popularity of yoga programs for children has sky-rocketed in recent years. Yoga is an innovative approach to getting your child involved in some…
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Instead of merely decorating your water glass with a lemon slice, squeeze that lemon into your water. Many physical ailments can be remedied using natural vitamins, minerals and whole foods. Lemon water is one such natural remedy that has engendered…
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November 22, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Many medications deregulate appetite and contribute to over eating, which leads to obesity, a risk factor for diabetes and cardiovascular diseases such as high blood pressure, heart attack and stroke. Weight gain as a side effect of drugs may be…
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Peppermint essential oil is a versatile oil that has many beneficial properties for the mind and body. The peppermint plant is actually a cross between the water mint and spearmint plants, and has an uplifting, invigorating aroma. In her book…
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1. Wash Away the Problem Diarrhea can cause dehydration. When you are pregnant, dehydration can lead to a lot of problems during pregnancy including uterine irritability which can cause pre-term labor. It is very important to drink a lot of…
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November 22, 2013 Stationary Bike Vs. Elliptical
Overview The stationary bike and the elliptical trainer both help you improve heart health, enhance aerobic fitness and manage weight. The machine that is best for you is the one that helps you meet your particular fitness goals and needs….
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1. Take Immediate Action You should treat dog bites as soon as they happen. When you quickly treat the wound, you drastically reduce your chance of infection. You’ll want to first call for help and get safely away from the…
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November 22, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Morbid obesity is defined as a condition in which body weight is at least 100 pounds above a healthy weight, according to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. According to another definition, individuals are morbidly obese if they have…
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November 22, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Dieters and weightlifters who seek to gain muscle mass turn to the egg white as a lean protein source that can be used in an assortment of dishes. In fact, eggs often are dubbed a “perfect protein” and are…
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November 22, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Urine Production The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs located below the rib cage, one on each side of the spine. Kidneys play a major role in the body’s daily urinary elimination. The body produces one to two liters of urine…
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November 22, 2013 Senior Health
Overview Watching what you eat, along with being sure to get enough exercise, is one of the most important ways to take care of your heart. Diets high in fat and sodium can lead to heart disease or aggravate an…
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1. Tie one on Tie yourself on to a sailboat using the lanyards from the ends of the sails to prevent falling overboard. Especially when you are racing in heavy winds and the boat is keeling to one side, it…
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One out of every four deaths that occur in the United States each year is caused by heart disease, according to health officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Heart disease is a term that refers to…
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November 22, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Excessive, unwanted facial hair in women has its own medical term. Hirsuitism is used to describe a condition in which women experience male-pattern growth of coarse, dark hair, says the Mayo Clinic. Unwanted facial hair is a symptom of hirsutism,…
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Your upper middle back is very important for good posture and consists of two main muscles: the rhomboids and mid trapezius. These muscles attach your scapulae, or shoulder blades, to your spine and are responsible for pulling your shoulders back–a…
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1. Provide Minimal Treatment at Home Unless it’s a common occurrence for your child and her doctor has instructed you in reducing the injury, nursemaid’s elbow needs to be treated by a medical professional. In the meantime, however, you can…
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Tonsillitis refers to an inflammation of the tonsils, paired tissues located in the back of the throat. Tonsillitis symptoms include a sore throat, difficulty swallowing, a fever, chills and a loss of the voice, according to the Mayo Clinic. Sometimes,…
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Hepatitis is an inflammatory liver disease caused by one of three viruses: hepatitis A virus, hepatitis B virus or hepatitis C virus. Hepatitis A, which is also referred to as infectious hepatitis, is the most common form of this disease…
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