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November 5, 2013
Workouts to Tighten Loose Skin
Loose skin develops over time as you lose weight. Younger patients who lose large amounts of weight do not experience loose skin as much as older folks. With aging, the skin become less elastic and does not rebound as easily….
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November 5, 2013
Skincare and Beauty
Overview Warts are the bane of many kids and adults, especially when they crop up on a visible area like the fingers or face. They are also annoying on the feet, even if they aren’t visible, because they make walking…
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November 5, 2013
Fitness
Soccer moves often demonstrate the difference between a player of standard ability and a particularly skillful player, and the results of a good move can sometimes even decide the outcome of a match. What is more, learning a few extra…
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November 5, 2013
Health
1. Physical Symptoms A physical examination by a doctor is often the first step toward diagnosing muscular dystrophy (MD) and identifying which specific type of the progressive disease you or your child has. The doctor will take a detailed family…
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November 5, 2013
Fitness
Hitting a portable punching bag is one of the best training tools for any boxer who does not have access to his regular equipment at the boxing gym. A boxing speed bag builds quickness, hand-eye coordination and accuracy, while a…
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November 5, 2013
Fitness
Preparing for a fight means a boxer must come into the ring at peak efficiency. He needs to have endurance, sharp reflexes, proper technique and the power to throw effective punches. As the fighter gets close to the fight date,…
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November 5, 2013
Fitness
Resistance or stretch bands can add versatility to your strength training regimen. They are they lightweight and portable, and offer a different type of resistance for your muscles compared to traditional weight training. They come in different strength levels, so…
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November 5, 2013
Fitness
Basketball is a sport where overall athleticism and physical ability play a key role for many players. Tall, athletic players who can run well and jump high would seem to have an advantage over those with normal stature and average…
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November 5, 2013
Deep-Breathing Relaxation Techniques
Your breathing provides oxygen to your blood, which helps your body function properly. Breathing also can soothe and relax you, particularly in a stressful or emotionally difficult situation. Breathing for relaxation takes more effort than standard breathing. It requires purposeful,…
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November 5, 2013
Lifestyle
1. Use a Brokerage Firm to Build a Portfolio Perhaps the easiest way to build an investment portfolio is through the services of a brokerage or investment firm. Set up a meeting with a potential investment manager who will be…
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November 5, 2013
How to Cure Spider Veins on the Face
Overview Spider veins are reddish or blue in appearance and often resemble a spiderweb or a tree with branches. Spider veins are typically smaller in size than varicose veins and may cover small or large areas of the skin. Although…
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November 5, 2013
Health
Overview Omni Cleansing Liquid is a type of supplement that was created to rid toxins and chemicals from the body. The product has gained a lot of attention since there are claims that if used correctly, Omni Cleansing Liquid can…
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November 5, 2013
Ways to Lose Five Pounds in One Week
You can lose a combination of body fat and retained water with a simple plan designed to help you drop 5 pounds in one week. Combine circuit training, calorie restriction, a reduction in salt and refined carbs, and an increase…
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November 5, 2013
Diet and Nutrition
Many teens love to participate in sports and exercise to have fun and to socialize. When exercising at home, your teen will enjoy simple activities that can be done with friends as well. The Fitness for Youth Program reported that…
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November 5, 2013
Mental Health
Overview Snoring occurs when the airflow through the passages at the back of the mouth and nose is obstructed. The tongue, upper throat and soft palate come into contact with each other, causing a vibration that creates the loud snoring…
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November 5, 2013
Fitness
Baseball is a game based on the ability to master skills. Whether it is being able to throw quickly and accurately, catch the ball consistently or hitting with power and confidence, athletes can do exercises and drills that will make…
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November 5, 2013
Diet and Nutrition
If you want to lose weight in two months, odds are you have an engagement on the horizon that involves revealing clothing. To pull this off, you need both mental and physical discipline. Not only do you need to change…
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November 5, 2013
Health
Alcoholism refers to a medical problem in which drinking excessive amounts of alcohol interferes with physical, social, mental and family life. MedlinePlus indicates that signs of alcoholism include drinking alone, confusion, nausea, vomiting, forgetting to eat or being violent when…
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November 5, 2013
Get Healthy
1. Patient Isolation Is Necessary Medical protocol requires that a patient suffering from Ebola virus infection be placed in quarantine. This is necessary because the virus is contagious, and no vaccine is currently available to prevent its spread from person…
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November 5, 2013
How to Lose Weight With the Master Cleanser
Overview The Master Cleanser, also know as the Master Cleanse or Lemonade Diet, is an extremely low calorie fasting plan. The diet is based on the book “Master Cleanser” by Stanley Burroughs, and is intended to not only jump-start weight…
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November 5, 2013
Diabetes
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic disease that can affect many parts of the body, including the heart, the kidney, the eyes, and the nerves. It occurs because of too much sugar in the blood, a condition called hyperglycemia. There…
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November 5, 2013
Fitness
Your hip joint is the site where your leg meets your pelvis. Because of the great number of muscles acting on or crossing over your hip joint, and because of these muscles’ propensity to become tight and inflexible with disuse…
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November 5, 2013
Diet and Nutrition
Overview Everyone has occasional bad moods, according to Brown University’s Psychological Services, but a down feeling that lasts more than a week or two is classified as depression. Clinical depression, according to Brown’s Psychological Services, can “change one’s feelings, behavior,…
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November 5, 2013
Fitness
Cable machines are not the devices you plug into your TV. In fact, cable machines are the arch-nemesis of cable televisions. They require you put a load on rather than take a load off. Cable machine exercises have many benefits…
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November 5, 2013
Diet and Nutrition
Overview The skin is an elastic organ that stretches when underlying fat, muscles or baby growth pushes outward. If stretched for a limited period of time, such as for a pregnancy, the skin rebounds and returns to its normal shape….
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November 5, 2013
Lifestyle
Becoming a foster parent can be both a challenging and rewarding experience that may just change the life of a child in need. As of September 30, 2006, an estimated 510,000 children were present in the United States foster care…
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November 5, 2013
Diet and Nutrition
1. Choose Fresh Fruit Over Dried There are two good reasons to choose fresh fruit over dried when you are on a low-calorie diet. First, fresh fruit has lots of water contained within its fibers. This means you stay more…
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November 5, 2013
What Are Some Good Exercises for the Abdominal Muscles?
Training the abdominal muscles can do more than just increase your self esteem when you expose your stomach. The abs are part of your core and, according to the Mayo Clinic, strong core muscles make it easier to do everything…
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November 5, 2013
Diet and Nutrition
Wanting to look your best for your wedding is natural. If you are overweight, starting a healthy eating plan can help you lose weight before your wedding. Adding exercise in addition to the healthy eating plan will help you to…
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November 5, 2013
Fitness
A big gym contains a lot of equipment, but you probably barely use any of it. And even if you do, you don’t truly need it. If you’ve got a pair of dumbbells and an adjustable bench (also known as…
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