Overview A woman’s upper-body strength can be increased and measured with free weights, cable machines and body-weight exercises. The American Council on Exercise defines strength as your ability to do a one-repetition maximal (1RM) lift on the bench press. For…
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November 1, 2013 Children's Health
Merck Manuals, an online medical library, reports that lice are tiny insects that infest the skin. Lice usually spread through person-to-person contact, but can also be spread by shared clothing, sheets or other personal objects. The primary symptom of this…
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November 1, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
With all the work your mouth does every day–smiling, talking, eating, frowning and kissing just for starters–it’s no wonder that the delicate skin around your mouth is often one of the first places on your face to show the signs…
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November 1, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Some children are naturally thinner than others, but if your child clocks in as underweight at her annual checkup, it’s usually a sign that she needs to gain weight in order to be healthy. There are several reasons a child…
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Heart disease is the number one killer in the United States. It is also one of the most preventable diseases, with much cause rooted in our diets. Adopting a heart-healthy diet is important for all of us, particularly those who…
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Kidney stones, or renal lithiasis, are caused by many things, including dehydration, according to the Mayo Clinic. Dehydration causes the urine in your urinary tract to become concentrated, increasing the chances that normally occurring salts will form stones. They often…
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Overview Acne ranks as the most common skin condition in the United States, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). Some 85 percent of people, or more, will suffer from acne during their lifetime, and on any given day,…
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November 1, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Acne pimples can affect anyone at any time. Breakouts can range from a few pimples here and there to having them all over the face and back. Whatever the situation is, no one should have to suffer with acne….
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November 1, 2013 Ways to Stay Healthy During the Winter
Because we don’t get outside in wintertime as often as we do in warmer months, it sometimes seems as if we catch more colds, flu and downright irritating viruses than at any other time of year. On the other end…
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Overview Aviane is the brand name for the combination medication ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel. According to Drugs.com, Aviane is an oral medication used primarily to prevent pregnancy but can be used for other conditions as recommended by a health care…
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November 1, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
According to AVERT.org, in 1986, 38,000 cases of AIDS were reported from 85 different countries. In 2008, it reports that 33.4 million are living with HIV/AIDS worldwide. Since 1981, 25 million persons have died from AIDS. It is a health…
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More than 35 million Americans suffer from sinus infections, according to Dr. Murray Grossan, a leading eye, nose and ear specialist. Tiny hairs line the sinus walls covered in a thin layer of mucus. When a person catches a cold…
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November 1, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Eczema, also called dermatitis, is an inflammation of the skin. According to the Mayo Cinic, eczema affects children most often, but adults can also experience the itchy, red rash that is associated with the condition. Traditional medical treatment for…
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Pregnant women often experience heartburn, especially in the second and third trimesters when the growing uterus pushes up against the stomach. Add to that the effects of progesterone, which relaxes the digestive system and allows stomach acids to slip past…
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Overview Playing solid defense in competitive basketball requires teamwork, practice, knowledge of your opponent and most importantly communication. Players should practice different situations they believe they will encounter throughout the course of a game. One situation is defending the pick…
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Tennis is a centuries-old game that was traditionally played by upper-class families. Professional tournaments like Wimbledon are frequently graced with the presence of royalty. Because of this, there is also a strong tradition of etiquette in tennis. Many tennis matches…
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Chronic sinus infections affect more than 31 million Americans annually, according to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Sinus infections are the result of inflamed sinuses, trapping liquid in the cavity and leading to a buildup of bacteria….
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November 1, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Your basal metabolic rate (BMR) is the rate at which your body burns calories at rest. Genetics has a large effect on your BMR, but other factors also can influence it. If you have a low BMR, you may…
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Yoga for children has been heavily studied in recent years, thanks to a yoga popularity resurgence beginning in the late 1990s. A study published in the Journal of Pediatric Physical Therapy found that yoga was a good choice for children…
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1. Stay Conservative if Your Pain Is Mild Mild and even moderate pain can often be successfully controlled by over-the-counter pain relievers. In most cases of pain, these are the first types of drugs that people try. Minor cuts, bruises,…
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Overview Sharpening your ice hockey skates is the easiest way to keep them effective and one of the most crucial parts of their upkeep. Sharpening also helps to lengthen the life of your skates, ultimately saving you hundreds of dollars,…
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Blood pressure is measured by the amount of blood pumped by your heart and the amount of resistance to that flow in your arteries. The more your heart pumps and the more narrow your arteries, the higher your blood pressure…
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Overview Tennis equipment includes rackets, balls, nets, lighting, fencing and strings. This equipment is approved by the International Tennis Federation (ITF), the worldwide governing body of the sport. Manufacturers have created many variations on tennis equipment for use in sanctioned…
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One-step sparring is used in martial arts classes to help prepare students for contact sparring or real fights. One-step sparring techniques are performed when a student is defending himself against a single attack, like a punch or kick. The attack…
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Getting prepared for a boxing match is tough work. Boxers attempt to get in the best shape possible before they get in the ring by doing 3 to 5 miles of road work, lifting weights, hitting the speed bag and…
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November 1, 2013 Kettlebell Workout DVDs for Women
Kettlebells, or girya (гиря) in Russian, are heavy weights consisting of a cast iron ball with a single handle for gripping. Historically, they were used by the Russian military for strength training, and kettlebell lifting for sport emerged in the…
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November 1, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
International adoptions peaked in 2004, according to statistics provided by the U.S. Department of State, but many parents still look beyond the borders of the United States to find their children. Sixty-eight percent of respondents to a survey by Adoptive…
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There are many things that can prevent you from falling asleep at night: physical pain, medications, mental stress and even excitement can keep you awake. Trouble sleeping does more than keep you from dreamland; it can have a negative affect…
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November 1, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Losing even just five or 10 percent of your total body weight likely yields health benefits such as improved blood pressure, lower cholesterol and more stable blood sugar, reports the Centers for Disease Control. Respected organizations such as the National…
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Homeopathic remedies offer a safe solution for respiratory problems and chest inflammations like asthma. Choosing the correct remedy requires careful evaluation of the asthma attack to determine what might have caused it, the symptoms during the episode and what may…
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