November 15, 2013 Life Cycle of Hair Growth
Overview According to the medical text, “Fitzpatrick’s Dermatology,” there are approximately five million hair follicles on the body. One hundred thousand of these hair follicles are on the scalp. Though we do not acquire new hair follicles after birth, the…
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November 15, 2013 Disease of the Thyroid
Overview The thyroid is a small gland in the neck, shaped like a butterfly, located in front of the trachea or windpipe. Even though it is small, weighing less than one ounce, this gland is very important. The Hormone Foundation…
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Radiation is a form of energy that can exist as rays, waves or particles. Radiation causes changes in living cells resulting in biological effects. Humans are constantly exposed to radiation in the environment that comes from space and the ground….
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November 15, 2013 Children's Health
Teething can be a trying time for both babies and their parents. Teeth cutting through the gums can cause pain, discomfort, trouble sleeping and excess drooling, which can lead to rashes. If your 4-month-old has started teething, you can help…
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1. Understanding the Kundalini. Kundalini is dormant energy within the body that can be awakened through physical and spiritual practices. Awakening this energy is often a profound and meaningful experience, but should be done with care and proper instruction. Understanding…
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November 14, 2013 Baby Sleep Methods
Getting your baby to sleep can be a challenge, one that can cause lost sleep for you as well. Babies in the womb are used to sleeping whenever and wherever they want, so settling into a nighttime routine can sometimes…
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November 14, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Wrinkles are a common dermatological complaint. They are folds or creases that appear on your skin due to the natural aging process or from lifestyle, diet or prolonged sun exposure. Wrinkles are more commonly seen on the face as…
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November 14, 2013 Diet & Nutrition
1. Shake It Up When you are doing the HMR At Home Healthy Shakes diet program, you will drink three HMR shakes per day. The shakes are available in chocolate or vanilla flavors. According to the HMR diet program, you…
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November 14, 2013 Exercises to Get Rid of Arm Fat With Weights
Weights are a good way to strengthen and tone muscles, giving them that lean look. But in order to really burn fat off of the arms, or any part of the body, it takes a combination of a balanced diet,…
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1. Seek Help at the First Signs of Pain Too many bowlers wait to treat bowler’s tendonitis. This only prolongs treatment and recovery periods. Take action at the first sign of pain. See your doctor or orthopedic specialist whenever you…
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November 14, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Blackheads occur when your pores become clogged with oil, dirt and dead skin cells. These pesky black dots can take weeks to disappear on their own and can be very difficult to remove. However, you can create some treatments…
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Basketball players rely on size, strength and athleticism to become great players. Those are wonderful physical assets to have, but a player won’t start to improve if he doesn’t concentrate on the skills to make him better. Players need to…
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Core strength and stabilization are the backbone to any fitness routine. Exercise balls increase your abdominal and lower back strength and may increase your metabolism. Exercise balls are still an inexpensive, versatile and effective core strengthening piece of equipment that…
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Lung diseases and disorders are among the most common illnesses in the United States with millions affected, according to MedlinePlus, a website of the National Institutes of Health. There are many types of lung problems with a multitude of causes….
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Childhood illnesses are an unavoidable part of childhood, but most kids with flu recover without medical attention. However, there are exceptions, notes the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Kids younger than 5 and children with certain kinds of…
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November 14, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention writes that much has been discovered about the nature of HIV and AIDS since the 1980s when it was first identified. However, there remain a great many misconceptions about the basic facts regarding…
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November 14, 2013 Senior Health
Alzheimer’s disease causes severe disruption in critical thinking, memory, judgment and social skills. The dementia of Alzheimer’s occurs along with distinctive changes in the brain, including abnormal protein deposits of plaques and tangles. The risk of developing Alzheimer’s increases in…
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November 14, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Excess weight loss has many health risks to the individual and has many reasons. Poor diet, anxiety, eating disorders, and high metabolism are just a few causes of weight loss in adults and children. Stopping this weight loss requires…
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The Medline Plus website, a service of the U.S. Library of Medicine, reports ear infections are the most frequently diagnosed medical conditions in young children. Ear infections may be located in the outer ear canal, referred to as otitis externa,…
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November 14, 2013 Women's Health
1. Get Your Pap ASAP A Pap smear offers women the only way to detect early cervical cancer, which is the most preventable of the female malignancies and curable when caught early. You should have a Pap smear within three…
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1. Going Downhill Traveling downhill on snowshoes can be tricky, but poles can make it easier and safer. First you need to shift your body weight to the back of the snowshoe tails and bend your knees slightly. That said,…
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Overview Prescription drug abuse is a serious problem among teenagers. According to the Office of National Drug Control Policy, prescription pills are the second most abused drug, with marijuana being the first, among people between ages 12 and 17. The…
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The knee joint is a common site for injuries. This joint is able to move in many directions and is prone to over bending, twisting and excessive force during high impact activities. If you injure your knee, you may experience…
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Aerobic steps, or movements, use major muscles and are continuous placing increased demands on the heart and lungs. Fitness benefits of participation in an aerobics class include improved cardiovascular endurance. The phase of the class determines the intensity and impact…
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The building blocks of football are blocking and tackling. This is true at the highest and lowest levels of the game. Coaches can devise innovative plays designed to fool their opponents, but if teams struggle with blocking and tackling the…
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The Rocky Mountains, which cut through Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Montana, Idaho, Wyoming and Canada, boast many ski resorts. The Rocky Mountain ski season can start as early as October and ends as late as May. The long ski season…
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Fastpitch softball is dominated by pitching. Occasionally, you see a burst of long hits that may result in a double-digit run total, but more often than not great pitchers get the best of good hitters and 1-0, 2-1 and 3-2…
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1. Lower Blood Pressure Using Alpha-Adrenergic Blockers A pheochromocytoma is an adrenal gland tumor located in the center (medulla) of the adrenal gland. It causes the adrenal gland to produce too much adrenaline (epinephrine) and noradrenaline (norepinephrine). These tumors are…
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Osteoporosis is a bone condition affecting millions of people, especially older women. Characterized by a loss of bone density, osteoporosis increases the likelihood of bone fractures and breaks. According to the Mayo Clinic, weight training has been shown to improve…
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According to the website Menopause A to Z, during menopause a woman’s body begins to change as her ovaries become less and less functional and her hormonal levels decrease. This decrease in hormones eventually causes a woman’s period to permanently…
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