Trying to lose weight is a daily struggle for millions of people. Exercise and training play a large role in that effort, but sometimes it can be hard to know if you’re doing things in the most effective way in…
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Fear is anxiety or stress caused by an unfamiliar, new or painful situation. Whether it’s being afraid of heights or social anxiety, fear comes from real and imagined sources, making it hard sometimes to get under control. While you may…
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Breathing, the inspiration and expiration of air from the lungs, involves a number of tissues. Breath is inhaled through the nose or mouth, travels down the larynx and into the tubes of the lungs, which are called the bronchi and…
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Overview Junior Mints are a brand of candy introduced in 1949 and currently produced by Tootsie Roll Industries. Several types of Junior Mints exist, but the original version consists of a mint filling with a dark chocolate coating. Junior Mints…
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May 6, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Substance abuse is the misuse of alcohol and other mind-altering drugs. Many factors influence a person’s risk for becoming a substance abuser, including genetics, environmental factors and the person’s developmental stage when drugs are first introduced. In many cases,…
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Overview Retin-A is a powerful prescription medication that is mainly used to treat acne. It is also used to improve the overall quality of the skin by improving discolorations caused by acne scars and even smoothing out fine lines. Retin-A…
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Small and large goals have a better chance of being completed if you have a plan of action in place. When it’s good to dream and hope, setting goals is a more realistic way of achieving something you want. According…
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Motor skills tend to grow by leaps and bounds in early and middle childhood. Gross motor skills are large movements that include crawling, sitting, walking, running and throwing. Fine motor skills are used for picking up and letting go of…
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According to the U.S. Department of Energy, household appliances account for about 17 percent of the average home’s energy use. You can figure the cost of operating an appliance by multiplying the wattage of the appliance, found on the label,…
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Traditional Chinese medicine, or TCM, is an ancient medical system that takes a deep understanding of the laws and patterns of nature and applies them to the human body according to the Traditional Chinese Medicine World Foundation. It is a…
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Overview The decision to terminate a marriage is a major life step. If you don’t work, it could mean having to get a job. It will likely affect how much time you get to spend with your kids and could…
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May 6, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Over 15 percent of Americans have been told by their doctors that they have depression, reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While the mental symptoms of depression are well documented, like the loss of interest, a feeling of…
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May 6, 2015 Sports & Recreation
The topic of handball is an often contentious area of the soccer rulebook, which seems to be involved in some form of controversial incident on an almost weekly basis. FIFA, the world soccer governing body, does not define the term…
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May 6, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Mesothelioma is a form of lung cancer involving the mesothelium, which is the lining around the lungs. Mesothelioma, which often is linked to the inhalation of asbestos, can also occur in the lining around the heart or in the…
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When you want to lose belly fat, there is no need to do complicated, complex exercises. The most important thing is to burn calories while simultaneously building lean stomach muscle. When working your stomach, the lower, upper and oblique areas…
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Overview Radon is a gas that can build up in homes and damage the health of their occupants. It originates from the breakdown of natural uranium in soil and rock beneath the earth’s surface. The problem can affect all types…
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May 6, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Prostate cancer found in its early stages is highly treatable. The American Cancer Society reports that the survival rate for prostate cancer is 91 percent for 10 years after initial diagnosis and treatment. Prostate cancer may be treated with…
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Burdock has been used as a medicinal herb for centuries throughout many parts of the world. The root is the most commonly used part of the plant, but the leaves and seeds are also used for similar medicinal purposes. You…
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Overview Around the country thousands of family members make the tough decision to place their loved one in a nursing home. The main goal of nursing home care involves placing an elderly or handicapped patient in a safe environment that…
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If you want to strengthen your core or torso muscles, familiarize yourself with the plank move, the bicycle maneuver and exercises that incorporate the stability ball. The plank and bicycle exercise require no equipment and can be performed just about…
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Wood is one material that can almost always be recycled. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 40 percent of wood from demolished buildings can be reused in new construction. Household items made from wood also can be reworked into…
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Siberian ginseng, or Eleutherococcus senticosus, is a medicinal herb that has been used for centuries in many different Asian and Eastern European countries. You can find Siberian ginseng as a liquid or solid extract, powder, capsule, tablet or tea from…
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Tahitian noni fruit is an irregular, lumpy, egg-shaped fruit that is often perceived as having a very distinctive odor and taste. The noni fruit, as well as its leaves, stems, and roots have been used in foods, beverages, and medicines…
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May 6, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Alcohol abuse has devastating effects on the individual, the family and society as a whole. Increased clinical understanding of the consequences of alcoholism can help health care professionals to develop strategies for repairing the damage inflicted by the disease. Knowledge…
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Overview At first glance exercise balls and exercise mats may appear to have little in common. Exercise mats are meant to provide you with a more comfortable workout, while exercise balls do exactly the opposite, making your workout less comfortable…
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The key to PMS relief might be right under your nose–literally. Aromatherapy options for premenstrual syndrome involve using essential oil blends in massages, compresses, warm baths and inhalations. Aromatherapy may ease some of the symptoms of PMS, which the American…
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Massage therapy is a wonderful way to relieve tension and relax. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, massage reduces stress and calms the mind. There are a number of things that your massage therapist can do to help…
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The experience of pain is never a pleasant one, whether it be the debilitating, hours-long pain of a migraine headache or the sharp, short-lived pain of a stubbed toe. Some conditions, however, are associated with feelings of pain throughout the…
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The hip and stomach, or abdominal, muscles have various functions that help you do daily activities such as sitting or standing upright, bending forward, standing up and walking. They work together to help you to bend forward and, individually, the…
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The term gram-positive in relation to bacteria refers to the ability for the bacterial cell to uptake a gram stain into the cell wall. A gram-positive bacteria can take up the gram stain due to the large peptidoglycan cell wall,…
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