November 10, 2013 Children's Health
Lice are parasitic insects that live in the hair and feed on skin debris, sebaceous secretions and blood. Adults can live up to 30 days and lay up to 100 nits. They attach the nits to the hair close to…
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Type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM) is a condition in which the pancreas cannot produce the hormone insulin. As a result, the body cannot use sugar correctly; unused sugar accumulates in the blood, leading to serious complications. The first insulin pumps…
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November 10, 2013 Vitamins That Improve Women's Sex Drive
Female sex drive naturally diminishes with time, just like the libidos of their male counterparts. And while some may think sexual frustration or difficulty in achieving sexual arousal is an increasing trend among women, GoodHousekeeping.com reports that sex drive problems…
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Many different things can affect brain function, from infection, to trauma, to metabolic imbalances, but only a few of them are deadly. Most of these deadly diseases are equal opportunity, infecting just as many people from First World countries as…
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1. Scrub Your Hands During flu season, attentive hand washing is one of the most important preventive measures you can take. Your hands are one of the easiest entry points for viral gastroenteritis. If you pick up the virus from…
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November 10, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Cellulite is a form of fat that gets trapped under the skin and causes it to have a cottage cheese appearance. The legs, thighs and buttocks are the most common areas where cellulite develops, and according to the Mayo Clinic,…
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November 10, 2013 Medications Used for Recovery From Drug Abuse
Drug abuse and addiction are often difficult disorders to treat due to the psychological and biological components that complicate the recovery process. In understanding the nature of drug abuse and addiction, it is important to recognize when medication is necessary…
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Stretching is an important part of any fitness routine because exercise programs are designed to cause your muscles to contract and flex, shortening the length of the muscles. The Mayo Clinic notes that stretching can improve performance by increasing flexibility,…
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The gluteus maximus composes most of the mass of your butt. Besides being the largest muscle in your butt, it’s also the largest muscle in the entire body. In order to stimulate it to grow, you’re going to have to…
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November 10, 2013 Mental Health
1. Use Antidepressants to Reduce Symptoms While psychiatrists consider therapy the most effective way to treat bulimia, antidepressants can also speed recovery. The most effective of these medications are specific serotonin reuptake inhibitors. So far the only FDA approved SSRI…
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November 10, 2013 About Escitalopram
Overview Escitalopram oxalate is a prescription medication in the family of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. It affects the central nervous system and must be taken only as prescribed. Do not stop taking this drug abruptly without physician consent. If you…
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A pregnancy is term at 40 weeks. While some mothers go into labor on their own before 40 weeks, it is best to avoid any natural labor induction techniques until the pregnancy is term. Women may attempt to induce labor…
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Overview Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a very common cause of anterior knee pain in the pediatric and adult population. PFPS is also known as runner’s knee; however, most people who develop PFPS are not, in fact, runners. The exact…
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November 10, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
While a pregnancy is technically not post-term until 42 weeks, some obstetricians and midwives feel the need to induce labor before then. Possible reasons include low amniotic fluid, suspected fetal distress or large baby. If natural methods of labor induction—sex,…
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According to personal trainer Deborah L. Mullen, inactive adults lose muscle at a rate of 1/2 lb. each year. This muscle loss slows metabolism and leads to weight gain. You can counteract muscle loss with weight training. Research from the…
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Getting rid of stomach fat involves dedicated effort, sweat and discipline. The discipline comes into play when you sit down to eat. You have to refrain from high-fat, empty-calorie foods and keep your intake to reasonable levels. You can also…
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1. Be Selective With Personnel Make sure everybody hired to work in a nursing home goes through a rigorous background check. Get recommendations from previous employers and monitor every new employee that comes in either directly or by pairing him…
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Overview Group B streptococcus–also known as GBS, group B strep, or beta strep– normally inhabits the intestine. Beta strep bacteria can cause infections in the urinary tract, skin, blood, lungs, brain and spinal cord that may be life-threatening for newborns,…
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November 10, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Check the Glycemic Index While the Sugar Busters diet doesn’t push the glycemic index as a whole, take a look at it anyway to clarify your understanding of healthy choices. Avoid fruits high on the glycemic index list as…
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The word “weights” is used in reference to free weights. These consist of dumbbells, barbells and weight plates. When you want to use weights to tone flabby arms, you need to pay attention to your triceps and biceps. The triceps…
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Overview Built sturdy and small for aggressive and agile riding techniques, BMX bikes are fast and maneuverable in the hands of an experienced rider. Primarily used for racing in the early years of BMX, a parallel stunt-riding style, known as…
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November 10, 2013 How to Prevent Hair Loss in Menopausal Women
Overview Hair loss during menopause is common and is caused mostly by the hormonal changes happening in the body. While some women do not lose any hair at all, many suffer thinning of the hair, and others lose a considerable…
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As you age, your skin tends to sag and wrinkle around the eyes, cheeks, chin and forehead. Lifestyle habits, such as smoking, alcohol and caffeine consumption add to the aging process. To perk up your face, do some facial exercises….
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November 10, 2013 Pilates Spine Stretch Exercises With an Exercise Ball
Pilates is popular for its stretching. Pilates on an exercise ball is no exception. The muscles of your spine are responsible for keeping your back straight, extending your spine back, as in a back bend, and laterally flexing the spine,…
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Breakouts are caused when the sebaceous gland in the hair follicle produces too much oil and clogs the pore. It is estimated that 60 million Americans have acne, making it one of the most common skin conditions in the United…
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November 10, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview In short, caloric intake is the number of calories consumed each day. Total caloric intake is the number of calories taken in from the all food beverages consumed, regardless of the composition of the diet or where those calories…
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November 10, 2013 Rules of the Game Tennis
There are two types of tennis: singles and doubles. The only differences in these two types of tennis matches are the number of people on the court (two vs. four) and the fact that in doubles, you are allowed to…
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November 10, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
There’s no reason to spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars on commercial beauty products. First, follow a regimen of natural beauty treatments that can improve your appearance using beauty strategies that take advantage of free or low-cost natural items…
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Heartburn occurs when excess harsh digestive juices irritate the esophageal lining. Rapidly escalating hormone levels in pregnancy slow down the digestive process, making pregnant women more susceptible to heartburn. Later in pregnancy, the problem is often compounded by the extra…
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November 10, 2013 Senior Health
Pain is a distressing sensation in the body’s joints. It may be caused by a number of factors, the most common being osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, injury and overuse. Inflammation is usually involved in most types of joint pain and may…
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