November 15, 2013 Senior Health
Parkinson’s disease causes muscle tremors, slow movements, difficulty with moving and stiff muscles. Clumps of a normally harmless protein called synuclein form in the brains of people with Parkinson’s, damaging brain cells in areas that control muscles. The symptoms result…
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November 15, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Fish oil, also referred to as Omega-3 fatty acids or cod liver oil, has a number of proven health benefits. These benefits include reducing inflammation–especially inflammation associated with chronic conditions according to Ascenta. Anyone who suffers from a chronic or…
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Vertical jumping is an essential skill in a variety of sports, including baseball, basketball, football, racquetball, softball, tennis and volleyball. If you are an athlete in any of these sports, you should work to maximize your vertical jump height. To…
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Overview The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) observes that of all the infections caused by parasites in America, about 90 percent of those are due to protozoa. The World Health Organization estimates that protozoan parasites are responsible for…
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1. Work the Back, Beat the Ache Work your mid and upper back consistently to relieve tension. Straight arm pull downs are effective for isolating the lateral muscles in the back. Poor working and driving posture abuse the mid and…
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November 15, 2013 Mental Health
Stressful situations result in anxious feelings. Family problems, work difficulties, grief, depression or health conditions may result in anxiety. Anxiety is a natural response in coping with stress, but anxiety can magnify troubles when a person focuses too much attention…
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November 15, 2013 Diet & Nutrition
1. Know Your Proteins The Body for Life Diet is a high protein diet and exercise program that lasts twelve weeks. When you are doing this diet as a vegetarian, you have to know the vegetarian protein choices that are…
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November 15, 2013 Men's Health
Depression is a serious condition that affects all aspects of a person’s ability to function and live fully. Symptoms of depression can occur in both men and women; however, women are at greater risk than men of developing it. Prior…
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November 15, 2013 How to Ride a Bicycle With a Child Seat
Overview Riding with your child in a seat mounted to the bike can be lots of fun when properly and safely done. These seats can either be mounted to the frame over the rear wheel behind the rider or mounted…
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November 15, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview If you have red bumps that appear on the skin after shaving or tweezing, you likely have developed ingrown hairs. After you remove the hair, it can curl back and grow into the skin. This causes painful and irritated…
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Knees are a hinge-like joints that make jumping, crouching, walking, and running possible. All joints are comprised of tendons, cartilage, bone, ligaments, and muscle. Inflammation of or injuries to any of these components in the knee can ultimately cause knee…
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Overview Diabetes is a condition in which patients have chronically elevated blood sugar. Diabetes is caused by problems with insulin, which is a hormone produced by the pancreas in response to carbohydrates. Insulin causes the liver, muscle and fat cells…
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November 15, 2013 The Kegel Exercise
Overview Kegel exercises were originally developed as a way to make childbirth easier and to prevent incontinence. Over the past seven decades, women and men have discovered more reasons to use them. Kegel exercises not only help urinary dysfunction and…
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1. Utilize Weight Plates Weight plates are weighted metal discs that are used with free weight bars. They are easy to find in gyms, and are a convenient shape to use for neck flexions. To use them, lay down on…
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Overview High blood-glucose levels (hyperglycemia) can present with a wide variety of signs and symptoms and can affect the brain as significantly as low blood-glucose levels. When circulating blood glucose rises above a certain level, gradual changes that occur may…
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November 15, 2013 How to Increase Male Stamina
Overview Sexual potency is an important part of most men’s lives. The desire to fully satisfy a lover is a goal that generally requires endurance on the male partner’s part. Amorous lovers long to improve their stamina in the bedroom….
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Group B strep bacteria are a common cause of infections in newborn infants. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), group B strep bacteria live harmlessly in the genital or lower intestinal tract of approximately 10 to…
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Overview American football has been around for centuries. It is one of the most popular sports in America and as of 2010 is the most watched of the four major pro sports in the country. The game has evolved over…
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November 15, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
During a 38-week pregnancy, one fertilized egg cell develops into a fetus that is soon ready to become a newborn baby. The process of fetal development consists of a set of stages that unfold with consistent order and timing. Fetal…
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1. Back to Anatomy 101 The largest muscles of the upper body are the latisimus dorsi, triangular muscles that go from the shoulders down to the small of the back. They serve to move the shoulders forward and back. Massage…
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November 15, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
The human fetus develops in the mother’s womb over the course of approximately 38 weeks. The development is remarkably complex and follows a precisely-timed set of steps. The growth stages have been characterized in great detail, but several of the…
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Physical fitness provides health benefits for people of all ages, especially older adults. Physical activity can improve balance to prevent falls, decrease risk of heart disease and reduce arthritic pain in older adults. Many older adults are reluctant to exercise…
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November 15, 2013 Ways to Workout to Lose Weight and Fat
The best way to lose weight and fat is by doing aerobic exercise–any activity that works large muscle groups continuously for an extended period of time. Weight-bearing exercises include running, walking, jumping rope or dancing. Non-weight-bearing exercises includes rowing, cycling…
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November 15, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Vitamins that help slow hair loss will also help your overall hair health and hair growth. There are a variety of forms that you can choose from to get your vitamins in. All can be purchased in your local supermarket…
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1. Watch Your Back Back injuries are common in rowing. A good general fitness routine, in addition to your regular rowing training, goes a long way toward preventing back strain. It’s important to keep the back muscles strong, toned and…
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November 15, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview A number of varieties of ginseng are currently used in natural healing, each with varying degrees of effectiveness. Siberian ginseng, known by the Latin name Eleutherococcus senticosus, is widely used around the world by proponents of alternative healing techniques….
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Overview Acne sufferers have long endured the pain of skin irritation, inflammation and a less-than-desirable appearance. Though there are numerous products in the marketplace that purport to reduce or heal the problem, most work only on the skin’s surface, treating…
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Registration The first step in donating blood is registering at a blood bank or blood drive. In most cases, blood donors are asked to fill out a form requesting their name, address, phone number and other personal information. Donors must…
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November 15, 2013 Rules for Kickboxing
Kickboxing is a popular sport that is a derivative of Muay Thai boxing. In full-contact kickboxing competitions, all athletes wear specially approved gloves, foot protection and shin guards. There is no kicking allowed at knee level or below. Kickboxing rounds…
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Human parasites depend on a host for nourishment, often to the detriment of the person infected. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, annually there are 7.4 million cases of parasitic infection caused by the protozoa, trichomonas,…
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