Basketball is a popular team sport played by trying to shoot a ball through a stationary basket. Basketball can be played anywhere with a flat surface and a basketball hoop, including outdoors for recreational purposes or inside in a professional…
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1. Keep Your Blood Pressure Under Control The primary cause of ischemic stroke is the restriction of blood, and therefore vital oxygen, to the brain. High blood pressure, commonly referred to as hypertension, is a major risk factor for ischemic…
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November 8, 2013 Basics of Pitching Softball
Competitive softball is a game dominated by outstanding pitching. Many pitchers can throw the ball at speeds of up to 70 miles per hour, which is comparable to a baseball pitched at 100 m.p.h. Additionally, pitchers can throw risers, drops,…
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Diabetes is a condition where your body does not make enough insulin or is unable to utilize it properly. You can be born with diabetes or develop it later in life. There are two main types of diabetes: Type 1…
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November 8, 2013 Bag Kicking Combination Techniques
Martial artists often combine kicking techniques to disorient and defeat opponents. In order to perfect these kicking combinations, martial artists need to practice them on a frequent basis. A heavy bag is a durable piece of training equipment that can…
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Kidney stones can be a painful and dangerous experience. The exact causes of kidney stones in humans are not known. However, a number of factors have been found to significantly contribute to kidney stone formation. Understanding these causes can help…
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1. Consider Using Over-the-Counter Remedies with Salicylic Acid Over-the-counter remedies containing salicylic acid, such as Compound W and Occlusal-HP, can eliminate plantar warts. However, you should exercise caution when using these products, as overuse can dry out the skin. Also,…
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Football requires athletes to use different types of strength, including limit, explosive, relative and reactive strength to achieve peak performance. Performing each of these types of exercises will help you become a more prepared, complete and successful football player. Increase…
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November 8, 2013 Kidney Stone Removal Techniques
Sometimes kidney stones are small enough to pass through the urinary tract and be excreted during urination. Usually, you will pass a kidney stone within 72 hours after the beginning of symptoms. Your physician may ask that you urinate through…
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November 8, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Glutathione (GSH) is a powerful antioxidant made by the human body. GSH protects your body from damage caused by free radicals. Free radicals are charged oxygen particles that attack healthy body cells. They come from such sources as environmental toxins,…
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Tapazole is a prescription medication for treating an overactive thyroid, a condition also known as hyperthyroidism. A thyroid is a gland in the neck that produces hormones that controls metabolism. According to MetLine Plus, metabolism regulates how the body utilizes…
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November 8, 2013 The Effects of Percocet
Percocet, or oxycodone, is a narcotic pain reliever that is used to relieve moderate to severe pain, states the Mayo Clinic. The mechanism in which percocet relieves pain is unknown; however, this drug may activate specific receptors in the brain…
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November 8, 2013 LIVESTRONG.com Health: Allergy Symptoms to Flour Gluten Yeast
The complex relationship between flour, gluten and yeast in foods makes it difficult to determine distinct allergy symptoms for each substance. Flour contains gluten, a protein found in wheat and other grains. Yeast is an ingredient in many of the…
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November 8, 2013 Vitamins for Alcoholism
Alcoholism is a chronic disease that can improve with treatment. One of the side effects of alcoholism is malabsorption of vitamins, which occurs due to inflammation of the stomach lining, according to the Mayo Clinic. Vitamin deficiencies can cause serious…
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Overview Astelin is the brand name for the medication azelastine. It is only available with a health care provider prescription. Astelin is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of allergic rhinitis and vasomotor rhinitis. According…
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November 8, 2013 Corticosteroid Injection Complications
Corticosteroids are medications, such as hydrocortisone, cortisone and prednisone, used to treat a variety of conditions, states the Mayo Clinic. These medications work by reducing inflammation related to certain condition, such as asthma, lupus or arthritis. Doctors can deliver corticosteroids…
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November 8, 2013 Mental Health
Occasionally feeling down or sad is part of the human experience. These emotions usually pass within a few days, but for some people they don’t. According to the American Medical Association, more than 15 million American adults suffer from depression…
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Heartburn is a common ailment in which stomach acid moves up past the esophageal sphincter into the esophagus, causing a burning pain in the chest and throat. Most people experience occasional mild incidents of heartburn, also called acid reflux, but…
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1. Practice Good Hygiene Bacterial infections may lead to prostatitis, which is an inflammation of the prostate gland. The exact causes of the inflammation are not entirely clear, but you can prevent infections on any part of your body by…
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1. Get a Diagnosis You’ll need a doctor to identify what’s causing your joint pain in order to be able to treat the symptoms properly. The most common cause of joint pain is rheumatoid arthritis. Additional causes include osteoarthritis, autoimmune…
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November 8, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Nail fungal treatments take a long time to work, and even after successful resolution of the infection, the fungus often returns. MSN Health & Fitness’ Dr. Robert Shmerling states that nail fungus doesn’t need to be treated, as most…
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November 8, 2013 Allergies and Homeopathics
Overview According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), seasonal allergies affect 18 million Americans annually. Add year-round allergies, and the number of allergy sufferers soars to more than 50 million. Traditional allergy medication can suppress symptoms effectively, but the…
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Back pain may come from muscles, bones, joints or ligaments. Often, a nerve is pinched, sending a message of pain. While pain may occur anywhere in the back, it is the lower back that often falls victim to injury or…
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November 8, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Fungus is a primitive type of vegetable, similar to a mushroom, according to the National Institutes of Health. Fungi are found in most environments. Some are harmful to humans, and some are innocuous. Often, fungi live as tiny spores that…
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November 8, 2013 Techniques for Lifting Weights
One of the reasons people injure themselves during weightlifting is because they do not know the correct techniques. Some individuals jump into a routine without warming up, wearing the proper protection, lifting heavy weights too early and not giving their…
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Overview For decades, ash baseball bats were the go-to bats for most, if not all, baseball players who swung wooden sticks. But maple stormed onto the baseball scene around 2001, and ever since, it has dominated the baseball world, flying…
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Hydrochlorothiazide is a prescription diuretic sold under both generic and trade name. It is often abbreviated HCTZ. Classified as a thiazide diuretic, it helps to rid the body of excess fluid. The U.S. National Library of Medicine explains that this…
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November 8, 2013 About Paget's Bone Disease
Overview Paget’s disease of the bone is the most common type of Paget’s disease. Named after Sir James Paget in 1877, the disease affects approximately one million Americans and twice as many men as women, according to the National Institute…
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Visual disorders are the result of an interruption of the processing of images through the cornea to the retina and optic nerve and then to the brain for interpretation. Congenital defects, injury and age affect the ability to see clearly….
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November 8, 2013 Children's Health
Overview Although almost completely eradicated in the United States, typhoid fever is still a serious public health issue affecting approximately 21.5 million individuals in developing countries each year, according to the Centers for Disease and Control Prevention (CDC). Modern sanitation…
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