November 19, 2013 Types of Bowel Disease
There are several types of bowel diseases. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one bowel disease, colorectal cancer, is the second highest cause of all cancer deaths. In 2006, over 53,000 Americans died from colorectal cancer, while…
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November 19, 2013 About Caffeine Effects
Consumers can find caffeine in coffee, tea, colas and chocolate as well as over-the-counter diet pills and stimulants. This mild stimulant can be found naturally in more than 60 plants. The effects of caffeine are dependent on body weight, metabolism…
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November 19, 2013 ADHD Teen Symptoms
According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), up to 5 percent of American teens are ADHD diagnosable, with this being the most common mental health disorder affecting youth. According to Teenhelp.com, ADHD often accompanies behavioral problems, juvenile delinquency…
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November 19, 2013 Acne Blemish Care, Medications & Skin Treatments
Overview Acne, which affects approximately 40 to 50 million Americans, is the most common dermatological condition in the United States, according to the American Association of Dermatology. Acne blemish care, medications and skin treatments are all part of a comprehensive…
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If you have chronic lower back or neck pain from sitting at a computer to work for hours or driving, you might benefit from doing pull-in waist exercises. These are to help prevent lower back or neck compression that can…
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Multiple sclerosis, or MS, affects the nervous system, specifically the brain and spinal cord, according to MedlinePlus.com. MS damages the myelin sheath of the nerve that helps conduct nerve impulses. When the myelin sheath develops scar tissue and hardens (sclerosis),…
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November 19, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Losing weight through exercise is recommended for people who are obese. Although exercise is important, not everyone knows where to begin or what to do. It is important for an obese person to decide which exercises to do, how often,…
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November 19, 2013 Neck Tension Exercises
Neck pain is common and is usually caused by muscular tension or strain, according to MedlinePlus, a National Institutes of Health resource. Poor posture, stress, bending over a computer desk and sleeping position all contribute to neck pain. MedlinePlus recommends…
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November 19, 2013 Abdominal Pain After Birth
Overview After a baby arrives, the mother’s body must recover from pregnancy and childbirth. Abdominal muscles, including the uterus, need time to get back to a normal, non-pregnant size. These changes can cause intense abdominal pain for the first few…
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November 19, 2013 Alternative Medicine for Chronic Fatigue Symptoms
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a condition characterized by extreme fatigue that worsens with physical or mental activity and doesn’t improve with rest. Generally, the cause of chronic fatigue syndrome is unknown but some medical professionals believe that it may…
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November 19, 2013 Senior Health
Pregnancy has many affects on a woman’s body. Several skin changes–like blemishes, dryness and discoloration–may occur. Although common, these conditions vary from woman to woman in severity and length. As a result, you’ll probably need to adjust your skin care…
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November 19, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Pattern baldness, also called androgenetic alopecia, is the most common type of hair loss. It is most often seen in men, though it occurs in women as well. In men, it typically begins with a receding hairline. According to…
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November 19, 2013 About Hydroxy Cut
Overview If you are struggling to lose weight, you may be interested in boosting your diet and exercise regimen with a weight loss supplement. One popular and widely available supplement option is Hydroxycut, which is manufactured and marketed by Iovate…
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November 19, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Wrinkles are caused by different factors. They are often associated with the process of aging but can also be induced by other things such as the environment and lifestyle choices. Prolonged sunlight exposure along with smoking tobacco also cause…
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November 19, 2013 Atkins Type Exercises
Robert Atkins, the late best-selling author of diet books, wrote that exercise is an essential part of his diet plan. “Dr. Atkins’ New Diet Revolution” includes three exercise plans. The book emphasizes that you can exercise more if you’re on…
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1. Learn from the Pros Dance lessons are the most popular and conventional way to learn basic tap steps. A qualified dance instructor is the ideal way to facilitate learning tap steps. It’s also never too late to learn. Dance…
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Exercises that engage both the frontal abdominal muscles and the side obliques are the best workouts to achieve a flat stomach, report researchers at the American Council on Exercise. Moves that are incorporated in the most effective stomach exercises include…
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1. Pack the Right Food Keeping food fresh while you are camping is hard because there isn’t usually electricity when you are camping in a tent. Picking the right food to take with you when you go camping will help…
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Smoking is a habit that affects nearly every organ in the body in a detrimental way and is the leading cause of lung cancer, says the National Cancer Institute. If you are a smoker and hoping to quit, try natural…
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November 19, 2013 Abnormal Increase in Heart Rate
Overview An abnormal increase in heart rate is referred to as tachycardia within the medical community. According to Mayo Clinic, tachycardia occurs when the heart rate increases above a normal resting rate of 60 to 100 beats per minute in…
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Basal cell carcinomas are considered the most common type of skin cancer and are slow-growing. Basal cell carcinomas typically occur on sun-exposed parts of the body such as the head and neck, but can also develop on the trunk and…
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November 19, 2013 About the Symptoms of a Narcissistic Personality
Overview Narcissistic personality disorder has traits rather than symptoms. Because personality disorders are enduring patterns and concepts of the self–over all domains of functioning–they are identified by characteristics that are stable over time. Everyone has healthy narcissisism; otherwise it would…
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1. Get Proactive When a member of your family is terminally ill, it is easy to lay blame for the illness on yourself and others. This is counterproductive. Understanding that no one person could cause the disease that your family…
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You may discover you have diabetes mellitus from some early symptoms of the disease if you recognize the symptoms. The Mayo Clinic reports diabetes mellitus is a term for several conditions in which your body has problems using glucose. Type…
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The thyroid gland is situated in the front of your neck. It produces thyroid hormones, which are responsible for your body’s metabolism. Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland does not make enough thyroid hormones. Hypothyroid patients have…
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November 19, 2013 Women's Health
A hysterectomy is surgery to remove all or a portion of the uterus, and may include removal of the ovaries and fallopian tubes, as well. Undergoing a hysterectomy will limit your activity for a while, but some exercises can help…
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Overview Upper body weight training has many benefits for women, according to the “The Personal Trainer’s Handbook.” Strength training helps to increase metabolism—the rate at which people burn calories—so it is essential for weight loss and weight maintenance. Strength training…
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November 19, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Golf irons are clubs in a golfer’s bag used for a variety of shots from the tee to just around the green. Golf club manufacturers use lighter and stronger materials such as titanium to make irons, just as they no…
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The word “best,” when comparing exercise equipment, is a relative concept. The best exercise workout machines are those that suit your individual fitness goals and your fitness needs. The Federal Trade Commission recommends critical evaluation of the manufacturer’s claims when…
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November 19, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
If you’re looking for a makeover for your diet and fitness program, customize your new plan so that you’ll stick with it for life. Enthusiasm and expectations can dim when restrictive menus or exercise injuries throw you off track. Avoid…
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