November 3, 2013 The Best Upper Body Stretches
Stretching your upper body will allow your body to retain or gain range of motion, giving you the secondary benefits of increased muscle strength, practical reaching ability and a reduced chance of injury. It can also help you reduce muscle…
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November 3, 2013 Weight Loss & Depression Medication
Overview About 17 million people–over 5 percent of Americans–suffer from depression, according to Wrong Diagnosis. Many who could benefit from pharmacologic treatment suffer needlessly. They fear potential side effects including weight gain, and decide to not seek treatment. Do not…
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November 3, 2013 Supplies for Karate
A variety of supplies are required for the proper study of karate. The martial art is taught with a pseudo-military structure, requiring a uniform and rank insignia. Other supplies are needed for protection while practicing karate and as targets for…
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Overview Cancer of the pancreas, also called pancreatic cancer, is the overgrowth of abnormal cells in the pancreas, an organ found in the abdomen. The pancreas is responsible for producing chemicals that help digest food and hormones that control blood…
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November 3, 2013 What Are the Causes of a Sty in the Eye?
A sty in the eye can be both painful and unsightly. The Mayo Clinic describes a sty as a red, painful bump that develops at the edge of the eyelid. It resembles a pimple and is often filled with pus….
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All seated leg extension machines are designed to target the quadriceps, a group of four muscles that comprise the meaty front of our thighs. While a few of the quadriceps muscles perform other motions, such as flexing the leg at…
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November 3, 2013 What Is the Difference Between a Blackhead & a Whitehead?
Overview The world of acne has its own diverse and often unpleasant-sounding lexicon: whiteheads, blackheads, papules, pustules, nodules and cysts. The American Academy of Dermatology states that these terms may be confusing; however, all are types of lesions, which the…
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November 3, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Keep Your Eye on the Label The obvious way to identify how much sugar a product has is by looking at the label–but you must look beyond “no sugar added” and “all-natural” claims. By law, companies must disclose how…
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November 3, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Although baldness cannot be cured and is typically a result of genetic makeup, hormones and age, there are a number of hair loss treatments and vitamins that are available to help encourage new hair growth and prevent further hair loss….
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November 3, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Healthy weight loss comes gradually, by incorporating better eating habits and increased physical activity. As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention points out, the most successful weight loss occurs at the rate of one to two pounds a week….
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November 3, 2013 What Are the Benefits of Fitness Centers?
A gym membership may seem like a big investment, until you calculate the various benefits. Careful fitness center selection maximizes the benefits and minimizes buyer’s remorse. Select a gym that is clean, progressive and convenient to your home or workplace….
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November 3, 2013 Ways to Reduce Acne Scars
Finding an effective treatment for acne can prove both difficult and costly. Once you find a treatment that works, the last thing you want to look at is scarring where your acne used to be. However, once you find an…
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November 3, 2013 What Are the Most Effective Essential Oils?
Essential oils are used in aromatherapy and in therapeutic body creams for physical, emotional and mental health. Essential oils from herbs, flowers and other plants have different qualities and uses such as healing and relaxing. Essential oils are effective for…
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There are a number of ways to treat a sore throat at home. When a sore throat is caused by a virus, throat obstruction or any other serious health concern, home remedies may improve the symptoms, but the underlying cause…
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Amoxicillin (Amoxil) is an antibiotic that treats a variety of bacterial diseases ranging from infections of the ear to those of the urinary tract. Pharmacies dispense amoxicillin in both the tablet and the liquid form. For children that do not…
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November 3, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Trichotillomania is a disorder characterized by an irresistible desire to pull hair from the head and other hairy areas in the body, such as the eyebrows. This condition can leave patients with patches of hairless spots. Trichotillomania is sometimes…
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November 3, 2013 Children's Health
Some babies have no trouble when their teeth come in, but others react by crying, drooling and acting more fussy than normal. The teeth most likely to cause pain are the first to erupt and the molars, which are bigger…
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1. Discover the Motive of the Parasite Parasites are living organisms that spend their time on or inside another living organism. They don’t pose a problem if they are alone in your body, but they like to multiply in order…
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November 3, 2013 What Are the Causes of a Sinus Infection?
Sinusitis, also called a sinus infection, is a condition that occurs when the sinuses become inflamed due to an infection. There are three main types of infectious agents that cause a sinus infection: viruses, bacterium and fungi. Many health conditions…
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November 3, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
1. Head to the Drugstore Using topical treatments containing salicylic acid is one of the easiest and most common ways to treat all kinds of warts. Over-the-counter medications that contain salicylic acid, such as Compound W or Occlusal-HP, are available…
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November 3, 2013 Mental Health
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) are antidepressant medications that are specifically used to manage major depression. Major depression is a psychiatric condition in which people suffer from hopelessness, sadness, fatigue and difficulty sleeping. Other symptoms of this condition include a poor…
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November 3, 2013 Fastpitch Softball Pitching Tips
Fast-pitch softball pitching is more difficult than slow-pitch pitching because of the speed needed to deliver a pitch. The circular motion that’s used is designed to put maximum speed behind the softball, but it puts a lot of stress on…
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November 3, 2013 What Is Augmentin?
Overview Augmentin is the brand name for the combination of medications amoxicillin and calvulanate potassium. Augmentin is a penicillin antibiotic used to kill bacteria and stops their growth. This medication is only available with a health care provider prescription and…
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Overview Mixed martial arts, or MMA, is a combat sport that combines skills from different styles of fighting into one discipline. Competitors fight during a set period, which can vary depending on the federation to which they belong. Regardless of…
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People always seems to be pressed for time, especially when exercising is involved. However, several exercises are available to tone the lower bodies of the people short on time. Besides trimming the waistline, toning the lower body is a top…
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In 2008, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that 46 million adults in the United States were cigarette smokers. About half who keep smoking will die from smoking-related illnesses. The American Cancer Society reports that 70 percent of…
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Martial arts are a fantastic way to get in shape and stay in shape, and they also help people improve their self-confidence. Many people begin studying martial arts as a method of getting in shape or defending themselves in the…
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November 3, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Gerber is one of the most well known and popular baby food companies. According to Gerber.com, their slogan, “Start Healthy, Stay Healthy,” refers to their nutrition system, designed in stages to help simplify the feeding transition from birth to…
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The rectus abdominis, or abs for short, is the long muscle located at the front of your torso. It has ligaments (called linea alba or white lines) dividing it into sections that give it its six-pack appearance. Running from the…
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November 3, 2013 Plyometric Work Out Plans
Plyometric exercises use explosive motion as part of an athlete’s training. Many people incorporate plyometric exercises into their workouts due to their ability to tone muscle, increase speed and promote weight loss. Not only do plyometric exercises have benefits such…
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