Even though some people love to eat the crispy, dark pieces that result from cooking burgers, steaks or chicken on the barbecue, did you know that these bits and pieces can increase your risk of cancer? Cancer Causing Chemicals When…
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Loose skin on the thighs generally appears when you lose weight at a rapid speed. Although losing weight is beneficial to your health, the loose skin left behind is not beneficial to your self-esteem. To help make the skin more…
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November 18, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
In order to boost immune system efficiency in fighting certain harmful bacteria that may invade the body, people can turn towards any of the various antibacterial vitamin supplements available today. Taken alone or in vitamin mixtures, these supplements can be…
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November 18, 2013 Hamstring Partner Exercises
The semitendinosus, semimembranosus and biceps femoris muscles make up the hamstring muscle group. These muscles are located on the posterior (backside) of your body just below your buttock and above your knee. Hamstring injuries are not uncommon. As such, it…
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Overview According to The Weight-control Information Network (WIN), a service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), most people who quit smoking gain about 10 pounds. You are at a higher risk of weight gain…
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November 18, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
This somewhat under-appreciated area of the kitchen has the ability to rejuvenate not only your dinner repertoire but also your health. A well-organized and well-stocked kitchen pantry full of the right non-perishable items can turn weeknight dinner dilemmas into fast…
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Softball is one of the most popular sports played in North America. Mens’ softball leagues are both recreational and competitive, but both of those titles are somewhat of a misnomer. Many recreational leagues that are played by men who get…
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Overview Snowboarding and ski goggles primarily fog up for two reasons. One is the difference in temperature between the inside and the outside surface of the lens. The second is the presence of moisture inside the lens, either from perspiration…
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November 18, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Kegel exercisers are devices used to perform Kegel exercises, which strengthen the pelvic floor, prevent the prolapse of pelvic organs, help with urinary incontinence and can increase sexual pleasure. Kegel exercisers can vary and weight and size. As the muscles…
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November 18, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Having big muscles is a sign of dedicated hard work in the gym, but your hard work can be punctuated with a series of reddish colored lines called stretch marks. Known clinically as striae, stretch marks often affect pregnant…
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November 18, 2013 Abdominal Exercises for Bad Backs
Maintaining your back health requires that you have sufficient core strength. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, exercise may be the most effective way to speed recovery from low back pain and help strengthen back and…
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Resistance bands, or exercise tubes, provide a challenging, strength-building workout. Bands are often used for upper-body training, but they can also be highly effective for the lower body. You can incorporate resistance bands into your regular lower-body workout for exercises…
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The abdominal muscles are complex. The book “Strength Training Anatomy” describes them as a hammock of muscles, with some running up and down, some side to side and some at angles across. Building that muscle protects the spine during both…
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Treadmills can be a resource for staying in shape at home, but with prices ranging anywhere from $150 to $12,000, it can be confusing to know how to choose the right treadmill for you. According to Treadmill Doctor, the price…
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November 18, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Taking care of your health through regular exercise and nutrition is an investment worth making. You may have tried fad diets in the past and been unsuccessful. This is not because you lack willpower or the ability to follow a…
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November 18, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Even though people often think of vitamin D helping to build strong bones, did you know it was effective in preventing cancer? Believe it or not, vitamin D is a shining star in preventing cancer. Sunlight is a key source…
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November 18, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
1. Prime Your Body Childbirth is a physical activity. Staying fit and healthy are important ways to prepare for labor and delivery. Maintaining a healthy pregnancy weight, doing prenatal exercises, taking prenatal vitamins and following your practitioner’s advice are all…
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November 18, 2013 Women's Health
No herbal supplements have been scientifically endorsed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as being medically effective for treating low sex drive in women, according to the Discovery Channel. But many cultures and medical professionals have used herbal supplements…
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November 18, 2013 About How People Deal With Depression
Overview Depression, a serious mental health issue, makes it hard for someone to be successful at work, maintain healthy relationships and to function normally each day. Many people don’t understand the seriousness of the disorder and how difficult it is…
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Overview Collection accounts are considered negative aspects of a credit report. The Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO), the largest credit score compiler, uses your payment record to calculate 35 percent of your score. Collection accounts are a sign of an unreliable…
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Facial exercises can be useful for many reasons from firming sagging muscles to strengthening transplanted tissues and retaining expressiveness in lieu of Parkinson’s disease or partial facial paralysis. Facial exercises can also be helpful to enhance your smile and ability…
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Performing mid-back exercises can help reduce mid-back pain and decrease your likelihood of experiencing future mid-back pain flareups. Possible reasons for mid-back pain include direct trauma, muscle strains resulting from athletic activities, and poor posture. Mid-back exercises, according to Backzilla.com,…
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Homeopathy is a system of medicine invented by Samuel Hahnemann in the late 1700s. It uses minute doses from mineral, plant and animal sources to treat acute and chronic illness, including seasonal allergy symptoms. Hahnemann explained his theories in a…
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November 18, 2013 Abdominal Exercises to Protect the Neck
Old-fashioned abdominal crunches and sit-ups can literally be a pain in the neck. If you have weak neck muscles or issues with your cervical vertebrae, you need to find alternative methods of working your abdominal wall without comprising your neck….
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Those huge and heavy home gyms are fine for some people, but it’s amazing how many gym-style exercises can be replicated with a simple elastic band. Add a simple chair to the equation and the possibilities grow. Besides their low…
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Inner thigh muscles, also known as your adductor muscles, can be isolated and toned with isometric exercises while sitting at your desk, standing and cooking in your kitchen or even while watching television. If you want an extra challenge, you…
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November 18, 2013 Antidepressants for Anxiety
Antidepressant drugs are often the choice for people who suffer from anxiety disorders. Anti-anxiety drugs such as benzodiazepines are also used, but they can be habit-forming. Antidepressants work to alter the brain chemistry and take several weeks for anxiety symptoms…
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November 18, 2013 Abdominal Obesity & Insulin Resistance
Overview Insulin resistance is a metabolic disorder characterized by the body’s not properly using glucose, or blood sugar. A major feature of type-2 diabetes is insulin resistance. Abdominal obesity, or excess fat tissue in the abdomen, predisposes people to insulin…
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November 18, 2013 Calendula Care
Overview Calendula is a flowering plant with yellow petals better known as pot marigold. As far back as 1595, the Belgian physician, Dodoens, in his work “The New Herball,” praised it as useful for cooking as well as for herbal…
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November 18, 2013 Mental Health
1. Determine why the child’s tantrums are occurring It is important to remember that 23 to 83 percent of all 2-to-4-year-olds display occasional outbursts of anger associated with temper tantrums. Therefore, these aggressive flare-ups are a natural part of the…
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