In “The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding,” Arnold Schwarzenegger says that because the shoulders are able to move your arms in all directions, they can clearly be seen from every angle. So lagging shoulder development is apparent from the front,…
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Overview As an alternative energy source, solar panels may be used to supplement the electrical needs of homes and other buildings and to power electrical equipment when no other electrical source is available. Also referred to as photovoltaic panels, solar…
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Probiotic drinks and foods have been consumed since ancient times, reports the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. They contain live bacteria that populate the gastrointestinal tract after you drink them. Not only can probiotic drinks taste good, but…
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Overview Apart from its popular use as a culinary spice, ginger root has medicinal properties that have been recognized for thousands of years. In fact, ginger root is frequently used in traditional Asian medicine. A specialized underground stem of the…
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Overview LA Fitness is a network of athletic clubs designed to provide its members with a variety of exercise options at an affordable price. LA Fitness, which prides itself on friendly customer service, boasts a wide range of exercise classes…
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May 7, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Many people wine with dinner or a few beers while watching a game, but for some alcohol use can become alcohol dependence, a disease called alcoholism. According to the National Institutes of Health, those at risk for becoming alcohol dependent…
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Overview An IRA CD is intended to be a long-term investment vehicle used only for retirement purposes. If you wish to make use of the funds currently invested in an IRA CD before retirement, you can convert the IRA CD…
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Caffeine is found in many foods and beverages such as coffee and soda. Many sodas and coffee drinks are marketed to younger consumers. Caffeine can also be found in milk chocolate and candy bars. Advertising attracts children by promoting the…
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As a child grows up, his visual abilities continue to grow and improve along with him. However, not all children will end up with the same level of visual acuity. Thankfully, a child’s vision and focusing capacities can be enhanced…
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More than 35 million American suffer from allergies, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, or AAFA. The cost to workers is 4 million lost work days per year. The AAFA also reports that 40 percent of Americans…
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Overview Soccer games reveal “nonstop athletic duels” requiring springing, jumping, feinting, kicking and passing, notes University of North Carolina strength coach Greg Gatz in “Complete Conditioning for Soccer.” Swedish midfielder Mirsad Hasic, author of the online Soccer Training Guide, concurs:…
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Citracal Plus D is a combination of calcium and vitamin D used to make sure a person has adequate amounts of both. The combination adds to bone strength and resistance to osteoporosis, according to a 2007 report by the U.S….
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If we consider planet earth our home, we owe it to her–and to ourselves–to keep her clean. Plastic bottles that are thrown out as trash are filling up landfills in alarming degrees. According to Patricia Franklin, who operates the Container…
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May 7, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Chemotherapy medications seek out and destroy cancer. It works in different ways to stop the cancer cells from dividing and causes them to die or commit cell suicide. Many different chemotherapy drugs exist today. Over the last century, chemotherapy…
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May 7, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Making the choice to give up cigarette smoking holds great promise for a better and longer life. Thanks to the highly addictive nature of the nicotine in cigarettes, however, some people find it very difficult to quit smoking. Physical withdrawal…
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Busy lifestyles lead many people to experience stress and anxiety on a regular basis. Stress is a natural reaction by the body to situations in life. It is both a physical and psychological response. According to the Mayo Clinic, a…
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The extensive use of paper continues, despite the growing use of the Internet for news and information. Besides its use in newspapers and magazines, paper touches us every day in the form of mail, office stationery, printer paper, napkins, packaging,…
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Overview TrimSpa is a diet supplement sold through nutritional supply retailers and marketed as a weight loss drug. The manufacturer claims that along with diet and exercise, you can reach your goal weight by taking TrimSpa. None of the claims…
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Exercise is a means to a healthy lifestyle, which leads to illness and injury prevention as well as delays in the aging process. Participation in an exercise program enhances the quality of your life. Starting a fitness program requires proper…
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May 6, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Chemotherapy is usually used in conjunction with surgery and/or radiation to treat brain cancer. However, chemotherapy may be used by itself if the tumor is advanced, or has returned after other types of treatment. Some types of tumors respond…
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Alimony rules are set forth in Ohio Statutes Section 3105. The provisions set forth the factors a court considers in determining whether to award alimony in a particular case. The rules also establishes how alimony is to be paid in…
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Overview The American Council on Exercise named kettlebells as one of 2009’s top fitness trends. As of 2010, Clubbells don’t have quite the same renown, but they are gaining quickly in popularity. Given that kettlebells have been around for hundreds…
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Herbs and spices have more use than just in the kitchen. Many herbs and spices are being clinically tested in laboratories to see how effective they really are for the ailments they reportedly treat. Clinical trials can reveal where further…
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Overview Chemotherapy involves using medication to kill cancer cells, and is a standard treatment for breast cancer. Chemotherapy is a systemic therapy, meaning that it travels through the bloodstream and kills cancer cells everywhere in the body, and not just…
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Overview Lose weight without excess skin by consuming a healthy diet, plenty of water and by adding muscle tone. Take your time and lose the weight properly. It took some time for your skin to stretch as you gained weight,…
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So you have a presentation for work or school, and the anxiety is building. According to Jerry Seinfeld, stage fright is the number one fear of people in the United States, and death is number two. Whether or not his…
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Overview Cardio respiratory fitness is a fancy way to talk about how your heart and lungs work together during exercise. There are many benefits to participating in cardio activities. In an press release from February 2010 on the American Heart…
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Overview Magnesium oxide is a white, odorless crystalline powder that occurs naturally. As a chemical, magnesium oxide has a number of commercial uses in the construction, steel, glass, rubber and pharmaceutical industries. It is also used medicinally, and is available…
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Sculpting your abdominal muscles makes you look better, but there are also strong health reasons for working out your core. According to the Mayo Clinic, people who regularly do core exercises have better overall balance, stability and posture. The risk…
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Overview Black currant oil is often touted as a remedy for eczema. It has potential antioxidant action and also supplies the body with essential fatty acids, according to nationally known medical writer Dr. Ray Sahelian of Los Angeles. You’ll find…
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