Overview Goalie equipment for ice hockey has come a long way from the beginning of the sport. From the first use of pads to protect the legs, goalie equipment has evolved into sophisticated gear that protects a goalie under the…
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According to the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, adults need at least 30 minutes of exercise per day at least five days a week to maintain their health. Individuals will experience even greater benefit if they increase this…
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1. Try a Cabbage Poultice Boil two to three leaves of raw cabbage in enough water to cover them completely. Keep boiling them until the leaves are soft, and then wrap them in a thin, natural-fiber cloth, like cotton, to…
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Although countless core-training gadgets saturate the home workout equipment market, the word “core” is an overused buzzword. The phrase “core exercise” entices consumers with visions of six-pack abs and unlimited sex appeal, but it actually refers to workouts that engage…
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October 31, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Many men have difficulty losing weight, especially from trouble areas like the midsection. By introducing more targeted physical exercise and making slight changes to your dietary habits, you an easily lose weight without having to starve yourself. Use some basic…
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October 31, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Cellulite is often an effect of aging, poor diet, loose skin tone, lack of exercise or not drinking enough water. According to the Mayo Clinic, about eight of every 10 women have problems with cellulite. Genes play a major role…
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Exercise bikes–for years considered the red-headed stepchild of fitness equipment after the introduction of ellipticals, treadmills, rowing machines and other home workout equipment–are making a comeback in popularity. With upright and recumbent designs, adjustable resistance settings and sophisticated electronics, exercise…
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Acupressure points are specific areas of the body where pressure is applied to stimulate the flow of energy, block pain and relieve stress. More than 400 acupressure points in the body can be targeted for treatment. The pressure points lie…
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Overview Knowing how and when to use avalanche safety equipment is important in back country mountain settings. A standard back country avalanche kit includes a transceiver, a probe and a shovel. Back-country skiers, snow boarders, climbers and snowmobilers should carry…
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October 31, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Consult a Health Professional The normal sodium level in a person’s blood is anywhere from 136 to 145 milliequivalent per liter (mEq/L). When your level drops below these numbers, you may experience lethargy. Since your brain is extremely susceptible…
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Whether you are playing volleyball, tennis, basketball or another sport, you’ll often need to jump high to be your best. Practicing different types of jumping movements will improve both your leg strength and your explosive power to get into those…
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October 31, 2013 Children's Health
Mornings can be a particularly challenging time for parents, since getting your entire family up and out the door is no easy task. Kids who are groggy when they wake up are more likely to have trouble concentrating in school…
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Overview When the signs of aging skin strike, you have an arsenal of skin-care products and tools to save you. Send wrinkles, spots and dips away using in-home care, avoidance techniques and professional cosmetic treatments that rejuvenate your appearance. Dermatologists…
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Gymnast Joseph Pilates was way ahead of his time. He developed his innovative exercise system in Germany during the early 20th century. The method evolved throughout the years. Some instructors teach a modernized version of the Pilates method, which features…
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October 31, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview The National Institutes of Health characterize stretch marks as irregular areas of the skin. Medically known as striae, they typically develop as a result of rapid or excessive weight gain, but some people can suffer from stretch marks due…
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Ear infections can occur as several different types: otitis externa, acute and chronic otits media, and inner ear infections, all of which may occur in adults and children. Adults and children have many symptoms in common, although sometimes the symptoms…
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October 31, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Check the Kitchen It seems pretty obvious that the kitchen would be the major source of our sodium consumption in our diets, but for most people the amount is never very clear. Take stock of what fills the cupboards,…
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You’re training on a track and have the endurance portion down; however, you are still having trouble enhancing your speed. According to active.com, speed on the track can be learned through constant practice in developing the length of your stride…
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Light weight, easily stored and capable of strengthening all major muscles groups–resistance bands benefit exercisers and athletes of all ability levels. The American College of Sports Medicine says that resistance bands first gained popularity as a way for elderly individuals…
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Overview Badminton is a popular racket sport that, recent to 2010, has become an Olympic sport. Badminton uses unique equipment including a specific type of racket as well as a shuttle, a projectile used solely in badminton. The Badminton World…
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1. Manage Your Symptoms With Medication Reducing the inflammation that is consistent with Crohn’s disease can help you live a more normal life. Many people living with this type of inflammatory bowel disease take anti-inflammatory medications in an attempt to…
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Overview Pitching in competitive softball is a huge responsibility. The game tends to be low-scoring because pitchers have a wide array of pitches and tend to dominate the game. Many scores end up 1-0, 2-1, 3-2, or the like. Pitchers…
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Fitness and exercise are very important for teenagers. In addition to the many long-term health benefits, physically fit teens have more energy and a better self-image, according to Teens Health. Teenagers do not have to join an organized sport to…
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The muscles of your buttocks include the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius and gluteus minimus. The gluteus maximus muscle is the largest muscle of your rear and it is the one most visible on the surface. If you want a shapely…
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October 31, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
The Free Dictionary defines complexion as the natural texture, color and appearance of the skin. Age spots or sun spots are flat round spots on your skin that can be brown or black in color. They are caused by aging…
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Overview While saying, “My hands are lethal weapons,” was a popular quip among fighters in the early 1990s, the idea of the hands being lethal is not all that far from the truth. Although most martial arts schools and traditions…
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October 30, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview The National Institutes of Health characterizes abnormal hair growth in women as hirsutism. It’s a condition marked by a pattern of hair growth commonly seen in men. Women experience the growth of dark, coarse hair on the upper lip…
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Intense pain and infection can accompany earaches, often making them a scary experience. Infection can develop behind the eardrum from an overgrowth of bacteria, which causes pressure and inflammation. If an infection is expected, a doctor should be consulted. Homeopathic…
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October 30, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview A receding hairline is an extensive loss of hair along the lateral sides of the forehead just above the temples. It’s typically a result of androgenetic alopecia, or male-pattern baldness, according to the Mayo Clinic. It’s the most common…
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Overview The adrenal glands, located on top of the kidneys, produce multiple important hormones that include cortisol (which controls the body’s stress response), aldosterone (important for salt and water balance) and adrenaline. Tumors of the adrenal glands can be the…
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