Overview Making sure you have a way to pay for health care for yourself and your family can be a complicated proposition in the United States. Because there is no universal health care system, your doctor’s payment for seeing you…
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Infection The herpes simplex virus is transmitted from an infected person to a non-infected person. Herpes simplex virus-1 commonly causes cold sores, which are blisters around the mouth. Herpes simplex virus-2 is noted for sores or blisters around and on…
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Overview A sprint triathlon is the shortest triathlon distance, lasting one to two hours. The swim might be in a pool or open water and is usually under 500m. The bike portion takes place on about 9 miles of paved…
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1. Pass Along Some Stronger Abs Pass the ball is an abdominal exercise that works all of your abdominal muscles at once. It has a high level of difficulty but offers amazing results. Lay on the floor, with your legs…
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November 21, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Massage is one of the oldest forms of medicine and has been used by sportsmen since before the days of the ancient Greek Olympics. There are a variety of styles of massage but, according to massage expert Mel Cash, author…
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A deviated septum can occur when the nasal symptom, the thin wall inside the nose, moves off to one side. The Mayo Clinic explains that the septum keeps the right and left nasal cavities apart. When the septum moves off…
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1. Jazz Shoes Need to Keep Up the Pace Jazz dancing requires dance shoes that can keep up the pace. Jazz is a dance form with high energy and lots of action. Beginning students usually wear the standard jazz shoe….
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Free-weight training builds muscle strength, speed, tone and endurance and conditions the heart, lungs and musculo-skeletal system. These benefits improve health and athletic performance. Start slowly, train consistently with proper form, eat healthy foods, get adequate rest between workouts, use…
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November 21, 2013 Best Way to Build Muscle Fast
Overview Muscle tissue takes time to grow in size, but there are ways to make the physiological process of building muscle more efficient. Muscles need amino acids (protein) in order to grow in size, so it’s important to consume enough…
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November 21, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Overview Proper health and nutrition is very vital to pregnant women. Including all of the nutrients needed to maintain the best health for mother and child may seem daunting at first, but is easily attainable by eating a balanced diet….
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If you suffer from diabetes, you are constantly planning meals ahead. Instead of making the same group of meals over and over again, shake things up. To maintain a healthy diet, a diabetic should consume approximately 40 to 65 percent…
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Overview Moody’s Investors Service’s credit ratings are so important that Japan’s financial markets tumbled when Moody’s downgraded the Asian nation’s credit rating. Moody’s has nine credit ratings for long-term financial instruments. You can ascertain the financial creditworthiness of countries and…
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November 21, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
When choosing a fitness program geared toward weight loss, let safety and effectiveness be your guide. To prevent injury and stick with your routine until you reach your goals, the AARP and the U.S. Surgeon General suggest choosing a form…
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1. Cooking With a Thermometer The best way to check if meat is cooked thoroughly is to use a cooking thermometer. Since bacteria such as E. Coli, Toxoplasmosis and Salmonella tends to multiply at medium temperatures, but die at high…
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Strength training exercises build muscle mass and decrease muscle loss in older adults, according to the National Institutes of Health. The health benefits of staying active for seniors include increased muscle strength, decreased blood pressure, and improved balance. Before engaging…
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November 21, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Nutrition products are big business in America. According to a 2009 article in the “New England Journal of Medicine,” 17 million U.S. adults take weight loss supplements. A Harris Poll showed that the majority of them believe that they’re safe…
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According to the International Scientific Forum on Home Hygiene (IFH), more than 13 million deaths occur annually because of infectious diseases. As your hands exchange contact from an infected surface to your nose, eyes or mouth, germs can infiltrate the…
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1. Autoimmune Disorders Number Over 80 An autoimmune disorder is one that occurs when the immune system attacks the body. There are over 80 immune disorders, including rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s disease, myasthenia gravis and type 1 diabetes. Many of these…
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Viral infections can take hold in the body and lead to a cold, which is often accompanied by a cough. Nasal drainage, watery eyes and sneezing are also typical symptoms. You may also have a fever or a sore throat….
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1. Aloe Vera is a Lily Aloe vera is a plant that has the appearance of a cactus but is actually a member of the lily family. It grows best in warm climates and was used to treat a number…
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Overview The Omron Active Steps pedometer measures steps taken, distance walked and calories burned. In order to use any pedometer you must first calculate and input your stride length and, since this pedometer also has a calorie counter, you must…
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Behavior management strategies encourage positive behavior and discourage negative behavior. Parents implement these strategies when they teach their children proper table manners. Teachers create a classroom of respectful children when they use strategies that include complimenting their students for listening…
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There are many foods that reduce blood sugar. Foods that lower blood sugar are known as low gylcemic, which means they are digested more slowly and stabilize insulin levels. Including these foods in your regular diet can help regulate blood…
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November 20, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Diagnosing Through Blood Analysis One of the easiest and most convenient ways for a doctor to diagnose hyperparathyroidism is to measure the levels of hormone production in the body. The human body should produce a certain amount of hormones…
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November 20, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
The toddler years (between ages 1 and 3) are important in a child’s development, not only mentally, but physically. However, those years can also be challenging, especially when it comes to eating. Meeting daily dietary requirements is difficult when toddlers…
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November 20, 2013 Mental Health
Overview Depression is generally treated with medication, therapy or a combination of the two. There is growing evidence that exercise may also be an effective preventative and treatment for this disorder. Harvard Health Publications cites multiple studies proving physical activity…
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Beta alanine is a nutritional supplement widely used by athletes and bodybuilders to improve performance. This nonessential amino acid occurs naturally in the body and is found in foods such as chicken, beef, pork and fish. Amino acids are the…
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1. Oh, it Stings! Most flying insects like bees, hornets, wasp and yellow jackets sting as a defensive movement. The barbed stinger will appear as a tiny black dot in your skin. This stinger is injecting venom into the sting…
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Tony Horton is the name behind several popular workout DVDs. According to his Facebook profile, he has expertise in weight training, interval training and stretching. He used his experience and knowledge to create several workout programs using common exercises. He…
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Overview Diabetes is a condition that is marked by high blood sugar. This is the result of insufficient levels of a hormone called insulin, which signals to tissues within the body to pull sugar out of the blood. Diabetes is…
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