November 5, 2013 Vitamins to Increase Fertility in Women
According to the Mayo Clinic, female fertility is a woman’s ability to conceive a biological child. Several factors can affect a woman’s fertility, such as ovulation disorders, damaged fallopian tubes, endometriosis, uterine problems and age. The website Getting Pregnant Fast…
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Fat has a way of appearing in some of the most unwanted areas on the body. The knees happen to be one of these locations. Although this fat is not as serious as abdominal fat, it can still cause self-consciousness….
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November 5, 2013 Senior Health
Parkinson’s disease is a neurological disorder associated with such symptoms as hand tremors, slow body movements, muscle stiffness, a stooped posture, unsteadiness on the feet and changes in speech. Sometimes, Parkinson’s disease also leads to dementia. Parkinson’s medication treatments are…
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November 5, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Women who grow an inordinate amount of facial hair have a condition known as hirsutism, according to the Mayo Clinic. Hirsutism is a generally undesirable condition that can develop when a woman’s body produces an overabundance of male hormones called…
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November 5, 2013 What Supplements Should be Taken for Cold Sores?
Cold sores, fluid filled blisters occurring around the mouth area and caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV-1) can upset any special event. Though the cold sore may lie dormant in the body for months or years, stress, infection, fever…
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Diabetic emergencies can happen quickly and are preceded with telltale symptoms that a problem is occurring. The brain relies on blood sugar, called glucose, to function. During diabetes, the body may produce too much or too little insulin, the chemical…
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The brain is made up of several compartments; however, there are three main parts of the brain. The three main partitions are the cerebrum, cerebellum and brain stem, according to Thinkquest.org. Each section controls different things in the body and…
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November 5, 2013 Senior Health
Mental health issues span many different areas, from mental illness to learning disorders, to personality structure. Although it may be easy to identify things such as depression or schizophrenia as topics that fall under the broad label of “mental problems,”…
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November 5, 2013 Yoga Postures & Exercises for Weight Loss
According to the Mayo Clinic, practicing yoga helps people lose weight and adapt to a healthy lifestyle. While increasing flexibility, building strength and muscular endurance, yoga burns calories and contributes to overall weight loss. According to Baxter Bell, M.D., a…
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November 5, 2013 Asperger Syndrome Symptoms in Adults
Eccentric adults have always existed, but until recently, Asperger’s syndrome wasn’t recognized as a possible cause of odd adult behavior. Asperger’s syndrome, one of the neurological disorders on the autism spectrum, can be mild, causing only somewhat unusual behavior, or…
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November 5, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Microdermabrasion treatments can rejuvenate your skin, diminish age spots and have smoothing effects on scars and wrinkles. Microdermabrasion is a non-invasive procedure that involves the use of aluminum oxide crystals to essentially vacuum away a fine layer of old skin…
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High blood pressure, or hypertension, is also called the “silent killer” because initially the disease presents no apparent symptoms. You can be hypertensive for a long time without realizing until something goes wrong. The amount of blood being pumped by…
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November 5, 2013 Home Remedies to Get Rid of a Sinus Cold
More than 37 million Americans have a sinus infection every year, according to the University of California at Irvine. People with sinusitis spend nearly $6 billion on medical expenses to treat the condition, which is characterized by infected or inflamed…
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1. Don’t Let Pain Overwhelm You No matter how you are being treated for prostate cancer, you will experience some pain. Your doctor will prescribe a combination of medications to help relieve the physical side effects that come with radiation,…
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November 4, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Proactiv Refining Mask, is advertised as a “bonus gift” with the three piece Proactiv anti-acne treatment. Sulfur as a main ingredient provides another proven treatment addition to the already benzoyl peroxide-rich system. It comes in a 1-oz. bottle to use…
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November 4, 2013 Easy Ways to Lose Five Pounds
The Mayo Clinic states that losing weight comes down to calories versus energy. An extra 3,500 calories beyond the amount of energy used will add approximately 1 lb. of fat to the body. Conversely, an extra 3,500 calories expended above…
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The American Cancer Society describes the lungs as two sponge-like organs that are divided into sections called lobes. The left lung is smaller than the right lung to allow room for the heart. Tubes called bronchi link the lungs to…
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November 4, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
The preteen years can be a minefield when it comes to weight gain and health, notes the Baylor College of Medicine. Putting on weight is likely your preteen’s way of preparing for a major growth spurt and puberty. If your…
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Overview Most women get acne as teenagers; the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) says that acne, the nation’s most common skin condition, affects between 40 million and 50 million people each year, most of them in their teen years. But…
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November 4, 2013 Common Signs of Mouth Cancer
The unregulated growth of abnormal cells within the mouth or lips is a condition called mouth or oral cancer. Your risk of developing mouth cancer is increased if you frequently smoke cigarettes or consume alcohol. Speak with your doctor as…
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November 4, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. High-Protein Diet Nuts are one of the highest sources of protein, especially for vegetarians, and ever-growing research is showing that there are many benefits to following a low-carbohydrate, high-protein diet in addition to weight loss. The diet is also…
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November 4, 2013 Children's Health
Night terrors are terrifying sleep experiences common in children younger than 7 years old. Characterized by yelling and thrashing about in bed, night terrors are usually are not well remembered after awakening, although feelings of dread can persist. Unlike nightmares,…
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Soccer is a sport that takes athleticism, enthusiasm and skill to play. When young people take up the game, they are usually long on enthusiasm but need to be given tips on nearly every skill needed to play. While there…
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Sustained, rhythmic cardio exercises strengthen the heart, burn calories and lower your blood pressure. This type of exercise brings your heart rate into its training zone. Estimate your optimal zone by subtracting your age from the number 220, and calculating…
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The Cleveland Clinic describes spinal stenosis as a condition in which the spinal canal narrows over time. As a result, the spinal cord and nerves have less space. As the narrowing continues, the nerves that travel through the spinal column…
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November 4, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Lose weight smarter. When you walk into a gym, don’t look to see what everyone else is doing. Instead, apply the techniques that will get you the best results. When it comes to cardio routines, not everyone is created equally….
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November 4, 2013 What Are the Risk Factors for TB?
Tuberculosis, or TB, is a disease caused by mycobacterium tuberculosis. It is a communicable disease that affects the lungs; however, it can affect other parts of the body. A person can be exposed to TB and have latent TB, which…
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November 4, 2013 Table Tennis Game Rules
Table tennis, more commonly called pingpong, is played on a hard table with an orange or white ball. This fast-paced game originated in England at the end of the 19th century. A line of books served as the original net,…
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The hip contains several very large muscle groups that move the legs. The gluteus maximus, the largest muscle on the hip, moves the legs back. The gluteus medius abducts the legs, moving them out, away from center. The adductors brevis,…
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November 4, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Metamucil is an over-the-counter laxative and fiber supplement. Metamucil is advertised to help lower cholesterol and promote heart and digestive health. It is often recommended to patients who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome, diverticular disease, hemorrhoids and constipation. Although…
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