October 26, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
The American Hair Loss Association explains that hair loss in women is often associated with androgenetic alopecia, a condition more commonly known as female pattern baldness. This form of hair loss is similar to that in men. Testosterone is converted…
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Many amateur bodybuilders and fitness fans make their workouts too complicated. Worse, sometimes they follow the training programs of professional bodybuilders frequently posted in muscle magazines. This often leads to gross overtraining, which can severely limit progress. Simplify your bodybuilding…
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1. Massage Sore Jaw Muscles Before Stretching Massaging your jaw muscles before doing physical therapy exercises for TMJ can reduce soreness and tightness. TMJ is a painful disorder in which the jaw joint pops, clicks or locks up. Using your…
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There is no doubt that hardcore abdominal exercises performed with medicine balls, weight machines and involving complicated movements in multiple planes may increase the strength of your abs, but they require above average physical strength and include more risk. Instead,…
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Forgetfulness is very vexing. The tiny details of life may be lost in a haze of forgetfulness that clouds the mind. This problem occurs in most age groups. From children to elderly, all people have moments when they realize they…
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October 26, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Hangnails occur when a sliver of skin splits off from a fingernail. This often causes pain, especially when the hangnail catches onto an object. Hangnails usually occur as a result of nail biting or when the skin around the nail…
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Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland produces less thyroid hormone than the body needs. In some cases, a baby is born without a thyroid gland. Hypothyroidism may be present at birth or may develop later. Some cases…
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Overview Chemotherapy is a kind of cancer treatment that uses medications to destroy cancer cells. Adriamycin, the brand name for the drug doxorubicin, is a chemotherapeutic drug commonly used in the treatment of breast cancer. It is typically combined with…
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The meninges are the protective layer of tissue covering the brain and spinal cord. The illness meningitis is an infection of this protective layer. Bacteria or viruses can cause meningitis. While viral meningitis is more common, bacterial meningitis is usually…
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October 26, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview A low-carbohydrate, high-protein diet is an effective weight loss strategy, says Eric C. Westman, M.D., associate professor of medicine at Duke University Health System and co-author of the book “The New Atkins for a New You.” It helps the…
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Overview Nexavar is the brand name for sorafenib, a prescription medication used in the treatment of cancer. According to Drugs.com, an online drug reference, Nexavar slows down the growth of cancer cells and decreases the spread of those cells throughout…
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The nervous system is a complex of nerve tissue that receives and transmits stimuli. As reported by Elmhurst College, the nervous system includes the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) and the peripheral nervous system (all other nerves). Working…
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Prostate cancer is a condition that affects many men, especially after the fourth and fifth decade of life. Many treatment options are available to afflicted patients, including surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. Surgery is often explored as a therapeutic option, but…
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An ankle sprain is the stretch or tear of ligaments in your ankle. A ligament is a fibrous band of tissue that connects your foot bones to your lower leg bone. A stretched or torn ligament can cause severe pain,…
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1. Update Your Resume Before you apply for a job or go to the job interview, you need to update your resume to address the specific position you want. Highlight aspects of your career and work history that prepared you…
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An ankle sprain is the stretching or tearing of one of the ligaments that connect foot bones to the lower leg bone, forming the ankle. A ligament is a fibrous band of tissue that can be stretched or torn and…
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October 26, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Calotren is a weight loss supplement that advertises as a no side effect, all natural, stimulant-free way to lose weight. It does not have caffeine or stimulants such as ephedrine to fuel metabolism, but instead has a more natural formula….
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Not only does jumping rope help shape the lower half of the body, it can also tone the arms, chest and shoulders. Because jumping rope uses all of your muscles and joints, lean muscle can be built quickly. In fact,…
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October 26, 2013 Mental Health
Everyone loses their appetite now and then. Having a cold or flu, feeling stressed, bored, lonely or depressed, or getting run down can all cause a temporary reduction in how much you eat. However, if this goes on for a…
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October 26, 2013 Children's Health
A teething baby can make everyone in your home feel a little cranky. Erupting teeth cause pain, drooling and discomfort when gums become sore and tender. The first tooth generally appears about six months following birth, according to the American…
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There are many diseases caused by blood-borne pathogens. A needle stick injury, injury from a sharp instrument contaminated with blood or body fluids, and intimate contact are ways that people are exposed to these pathogens. In the event of exposure,…
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Carrying grocery bags, doing yard work, swinging a baseball bat and sprinting the 100 meter dash–all require core strength to do effectively and without causing injury. The core muscles are those in the hips, back, chest and abs. Jason Brumitt,…
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Sometimes a relationship feels healthy even if it’s not. With the divorce rate of more than 40 percent, according to divorcerate.org, and high-profile examples of cheating spouses, it’s clear that something is wrong with relationships in America. If you can’t…
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October 26, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Stretch marks are discolored streaks in skin that can develop just about anywhere on the body. Common areas vulnerable to stretch marks are the hips, thighs, buttocks, arms, abdomen and chest. They usually surface during adolescence, pregnancy, weight gain or…
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A well-structured program to target big hips and thighs will not only help minimize those problem areas, it will build toned muscles, burn extra body fat and build confidence. While reducing the size of your hips and thighs takes determination,…
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October 26, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Anyone can lose weight fast without pills. In fact, diet supplements only speed up the process at best and many of them contain high amounts of stimulants. The real focus should be placed on diet and exercise. In the…
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October 26, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
When a person experiences severe acne that affects the skin’s dermal layer, this can cause damage to the skin. As a result, scar tissue forms and a person can be left with numerous acne scars. While acne scars are not…
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October 26, 2013 Children's Health
A learning disability is a neurological disorder that affects one or more psychological processes involved in using or processing language. Dyscalculia specifically interferes with the ability to perform mathematical calculations. The condition affects about 6 percent of U.S. children, according…
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October 26, 2013 Children's Health
Just as the decision to wean a baby may depend upon the individual baby, how a baby is best weaned may take some trial and error. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends breast-feeding exclusively for your baby’s first 6 months…
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Essential oils contain potent concentrations of healing and balancing compounds from flowers, leaves, seeds, trees and herbal plants. Essential oils have varying qualities and are used for relaxing, concentration, improving mood, decreasing stress and anxiety, boosting the immune system, cleansing…
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