White blood cells, also called leukocytes, are a class of cells that make up the blood which contribute to the immune system. There are five main classes of white blood cells, all of which have a unique structure and function…
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Overview For the physical therapy patient who has been diagnosed with repetitive stress injury or RSI, a course of physical therapy centered on the wrists and hands is important. The therapist devises a treatment plan that targets the patient’s symptoms…
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Overview The aorta is the largest artery in the body. Its abdominal branch carries blood throughout the abdomen and to the arteries that service the lower body. An aneurysm in the abdominal aorta is the result of a weak spot…
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Breast size is genetically predetermined, as is much of the integrity of the skin that holds them up. There are a number of environmental factors that influence the size and firmness of your breasts, however, including diet and exercise. One…
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November 9, 2013 Mental Health
1. Develop a Pre-Sleep Ritual Pre-sleep is the time you spend prior to lying down and turning off the lights to fall asleep. People without a pre-sleep ritual often find it difficult to clear their heads and settle down from…
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November 9, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Healthy eating habits and a fitness program are necessary components of wellness. If you’re like the average American, you’ve probably noticed that it’s difficult to maintain weight and meet fitness goals if you don’t have a well-organized, formulated plan in…
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1. Finding the Right Eye Drops Pinkeye, also known as conjunctivitis, can be either viral or bacterial. Depending on what type your child has, treatment will vary. Eye drops are standard treatment for both types of pinkeye. However, two different…
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1. Start With Natural Supplements Numerous natural substances have been proven to improve circulation when taken on a regular basis. Ginkgo biloba is popular and is often recommended for people suffering from diseases of the circulatory system or the brain….
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November 9, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Assess Your Specific Vitamin Deficiency Anemia occurs when you have too few healthy red blood cells. This can be caused by a deficiency of certain vitamins in your diet. Your body needs an adequate supply of iron, folate, vitamin…
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November 9, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
The skin has many layers to it. At the surface, you have the epidermis, which contains the product of lower layer developments, including moles, hair and acne. At the second layer, you have the dermis, which contains the hair follicle,…
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Your physician may prescribe the generically named drug tolterodine, marketed in the United States with the brand name Detrol if you have an overactive bladder. This antimuscarinic medication is used to help you control your bladder function when you suffer…
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Whether you are boxing for fitness, recreation or competition, there are many boxing training tools that can help improve your cardiovascular endurance, punch speed and power, as well as your overall boxing skills. Boxing Gloves Boxing gloves are worn in…
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Full-body workouts are an efficient way to work out your body. In an hour-long workout, three times per week, a complete, whole body workout can improve your strength, body composition and overall conditioning. The 5X5 Program The 5X5 sets and…
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When a person is an alcoholic, she becomes physically or psychologically dependent on the alcohol. If the alcoholic stops drinking, she has physical withdrawal symptoms, such as nausea, shaking or sweating. Quitting is difficult, especially if the user does not…
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Overview Your credit report can determine your ability to buy a home or car, get a job or even secure a cell phone. Given the importance of your credit report, entries like late payments, closed accounts and times when you…
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November 9, 2013 Medicines for Anxiety Treatment
The National Institute of Mental Health reports that approximately 40 million American adults are living with an anxiety disorder. While everyone experiences occasional anxiety in the course of daily life, anxiety disorders cause pervasive and disruptive anxiety that is disproportionate…
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There are many sports which require vertical leaps, including basketball, volleyball, tennis, track and field, football and more. People are not born with a finite jumping ability and can improve their leap with a variety of exercises targeting the lower…
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Many people with asthma take two kinds of medications: “long-term” maintenance medications to prevent an asthma attack, and “rescue” medications to provide rapid, short-term relief at the onset of symptoms. Asthma medications are taken orally, by metered dose inhaler (MDI),…
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1. Always Sleep With a Pillow Sleeping without a pillow deprives your neck of the support it needs during the night. Without one, your neck will have to work extra hard to support the weight of your head, which puts…
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Overview Ankle weights make muscles in the body work harder by adding extra resistance. Although this is one way to burn extra calories, tone and build leg muscle, according to Edward R. Laskowski, M.D., a rehabilitation specialist at the Mayo…
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1. Options for Acute Care If you have a urinary tract blockage, the doctor must drain the urine from your bladder to prevent kidney damage and relieve any serious discomfort. This can be accomplished in several ways: a catheter (small…
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November 9, 2013 Causes of Pimples on the Scalp
Pimples are a form of acne that can occur anywhere on the body where sebacious glands are located. This includes the face, neck, shoulder, back and scalp. Sebacious glands produce a natural oil called sebum which is used to protect…
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Fitness exercises without a machine need to be done with free weights or body weight. Free weights consist of dumbbells, barbells, weight plates or any other tool that does not have a pulley, chain, cam arm, lever, seat or cable…
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November 9, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
To grow healthy hair, you must consume the right foods in order to give your body the nutrients it needs for growth. According to Hair Boutique, the average person’s hair grows at a rate of six inches per year. Lifestyle…
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November 9, 2013 How to Eliminate Puffy Eyes
Overview Puffy eyes have a variety of causes, including diet, lack of sleep, allergies, heredity, age and sleeping on your back. Puffy eyes are rarely caused by a serious condition, according to the Mayo Clinic, and do not require medical…
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November 9, 2013 How to Improve Push Ups & Sit Ups Fast
Overview Push-ups and sit-ups are exercises used as part of the U.S. Army’s Physical Fitness Test. Push-ups primarily require muscular strength and muscular endurance of the chest, triceps and shoulder muscles. You need to have strength and endurance in your…
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Exercises for seniors to tone muscles are an essential part of staying fit and active. The exercises will increase muscle strength and mobility, and stabilize the spine. Seniors need to start an exercise routine slowly and gradually increase the intensity…
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November 9, 2013 Best Way to Lose Weight and Tone Muscles for Women
Overview Many women tend to first gain weight in the bun and thigh areas of the body, and then the fat seems to spread to other parts of the body soon after. The way to stop this weight gain is…
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Overview Several choices are available when it is time for you to buy hearing aid batteries. Hearing aids require frequent battery replacement, with the exception of disposable hearing aids where consumers must replace the hearing aid in order to power…
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In the urinary system, urine is produced in the kidneys and flows through the ureters to the bladder, where it is held until you urinate. The normal functions of the bladder are controlled by muscle activity and nerve signals. An…
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