November 1, 2013 Senior Health
Parkinson’s disease, a debilitating neurodegenerative condition, results from loss of pigmented cells in a part of the midbrain called the substantia nigra. The substantia nigra connects heavily to the striatum, the brain’s central relay station or “trigger point” for sending…
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Overview Knowing and understanding your training heart rate is essential in a safe and healthy workout. Your heart rate should be assessed during cardiovascular exercise and strength training as well. Finding and calculating your training heart rate is easy, but…
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November 1, 2013 Children's Health
The Mayo Clinic defines Asperger’s Syndrome as a developmental disorder affecting children’s social and communication skills. Children displaying social awkwardness and all-absorbing interest in specific topics typically receive a diagnose of Asperger’s. Asperger’s syndrome is part of the autistic spectrum…
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Posture is the position in which you hold your body upright–against gravity–while standing, lying or sitting. The Cleveland Clinic states that maintaining good posture will allow you to stand, sit, move and lie down with the least strain on your…
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Overview Kidney stones are small masses of minerals and acids found in the kidneys. The condition can be very painful, and treatment typically only involves pain medications and lots of water until you are able to pass a stone. Once…
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November 1, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
According to a 1997 article featured in Reproduction magazine and titled “Menstrual Cycle and Appetite Control: Implications for Weight Regulation,” hormonal fluctuations during a woman’s period influence her food cravings and dietary choices and intake. Bloating, consumption of sweets and…
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Back pain most commonly occurs in the latter half of your pregnancy. It can disrupt your daily life and even interfere with a good night of sleep. Back pain during pregnancy occurs due to hormones in your body that relax…
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1. Discover the Cause Low blood pressure, or hypotension, occurs when there is too little pressure within the body’s blood vessels. It is diagnosed when there is a blood pressure reading of 90/60 mm HG or lower. The result is…
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A runny nose, also known as rhinorrhea or rhinitis, occurs in most people when they are suffering from a cold. There are many other causes, however. Your nose runs because the blood vessels and tissues in your nasal passages become…
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The muscles that help straighten and extend the legs, the hip flexors, are often overlooked in exercise routines. These muscles give a wide range of motion when playing sports and protect hip and knee joints, according to the Fitness Begin…
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November 1, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Make Smart Substitutions Write down what you eat in a typical day; a list can keep you aware of what you are putting in your mouth and can help you stay on top of calorie count. Before making drastic…
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Back pain and spasms create a cycle that is sometimes difficult to break, with pain creating spasm, and spasm creating pain. Stretching exercises lengthen and relax the muscle fibers, while cardiovascular exercise increases the oxygen to the tissue and promotes…
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November 1, 2013 Senior Health
Alzheimer’s care options are best discussed during the early stages of the disease. Waiting until a medical injury or sudden deterioration occurs forces a family to make hasty decisions that may be later regretted, suggests The Mayo Clinic. Learn the…
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It’s not enough for football players to work hard on the practice field and study their opponents on film. Football is a year-round game, and players have to work hard in the weight room to get stronger. This is especially…
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Healthy relationships are built upon trust, love and commitment, and the glue that holds everything together is good communication. Both partners need to be able to express themselves and feel heard in a relationship, and communication helps deepen mutual understanding….
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Don’t mistake cardio kickboxing for an actual martial arts class. Even though it incorporates martial arts moves like kicking and punching, cardio kickboxing focuses more on working up a sweat than the fine points of self-defense. This fun, fast-paced aerobic…
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November 1, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Overview An open adoption occurs when an adopted child grows up in contact with adoptive family members and birth family members. A birth father, or biological father, who is married to his child’s mother, has strong legal rights during adoption…
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The history of Korean martial arts dates back more than 2,000 years. Today, Korean styles like tae kwon do, tang soo do and hapkido are some of the most widely practiced martial arts around the world. Students of Korean martial…
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It sometimes may seem as if there are as many ways to shoot a basketball as there are players. The best shooting forms, however, maximize a player’s ability to shoot the ball straight, and with a high arc and rotation….
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The Mayo Clinic states that male fertility depends on sperm quality and quantity, which can be affected by a variety of things. According to Fertilinet, it takes approximately 72-90 days to produce mature sperm. Sperm is produced 24 hours a…
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October 31, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Hair loss—also known as alopecia—comes naturally with age for many men and women. Sometimes hair loss that occurs early in life can be hereditary or it can be caused by a health condition such as diabetes. A dermatologist can help…
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1. Train Your Bladder Overactive bladder, very common in older adults, can be treated with bladder training. You’ll be taught techniques that will allow you to resist the urge to urinate, gradually expanding the intervals you can go between voiding….
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1. Participate in Clinical Trials If you or your child has muscular dystrophy (MD), you can support research by participating in a clinical trial. These trials are used to study the genetics of a disease or how an experimental drug…
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October 31, 2013 Great Ways to Burn Fat
When you lose weight, you want to lose fat, not water and metabolism-boosting lean muscle mass. A slow rate of weight loss, usually about 1 or 2 lbs. per week, encourages fat loss and prevents feelings of starvation and deprivation….
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The number one rule of gym etiquette is to check your ego at the door. As long as you’re considerate of others and not worried about competing against anyone but yourself, you’ll automatically fall into the “polite” category. There are…
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The abdominal muscles include the rectus abdominis in front and the transversus abdominis, internal oblique and external oblique on either side of your abdomen. These muscles flex your upper body forward and laterally (side to side) and rotate your trunk….
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Neurontin is the brand name for the generic drug gabapentin. It’s used in combination with other anticonvulsant medications to treat children with partial seizures. These are seizures in which there is no loss of consciousness. Neurontin has also been used…
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It doesn’t matter how sharply you zig, how fast you zag or how long your strides are if your skis don’t go along with you. Proper application of the correct waxes can help you move faster, turn with more confidence…
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The desire to be lean and muscular is a common one among athletes. From competitive bodybuilders to weekend warrior gym rats, pumping iron is often about building bigger, more impressive muscles and reducing body fat levels. The activity and sport…
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Overview Kids can develop various nervous habits, from nail biting to nose rubbing. These habits are often harmless and temporary, but sometimes the child does not outgrow them. They persist and cause visible physical effects. Hair pulling is one such…
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