Overview Consumers may have good reason to worry about errors in their credit reports. According to a 2004 U.S. Public Interest Research Group survey, 25 percent of reports contained errors that were serious enough to cause consumers to be denied…
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Ephedra, also known as ephedrine or ma huang, is a naturally occurring substance found in antihistamine medications and dietary supplements aimed toward weight loss and energy enhancement. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) banned ephedra-based supplements from the United States…
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October 26, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Losing a large amount of weight, such as 50 pounds, requires dedication and a restructuring of your lifestyle. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services notes that the best way to lose weight, even for overweight and obese people,…
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H1N1 Novel Influenza, also called swine flu, is a respiratory virus easily spread through coughing, sneezing and contamination of the environment by those who have the disease. It is possible for an infected person to remain symptom-free while spreading the…
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Flattening your stomach requires a considerable amount of exercise. Exercising in the gym or running can be repetitive and psychologically tiring, and not everyone can decide on a routine and stick to it. To flatten your stomach, you have to…
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1. Identify Migraine Triggers by Keeping a Journal Regrettably, identifying what sets off your migraines often comes down to a process of trial and error. One way to make this process more methodical is through journaling, which is an effective…
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Athletes who have great speed tend to excel in their sports. Speed, defined as the rate of motion, generally is associated with running. In sports, it is how fast a player can move from one area to another. Developing speed…
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October 26, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
For cereals high in iron, the enriched cereal varieties are best. Those that list a high-percent daily value (DV) of iron in the nutrition facts provide most or all of the recommended daily amount of dietary iron. According to the…
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Exercise is a key component to good health for people of all ages. Seniors may especially appreciate the benefits of regular exercise as their bodies change with age. Using an exercise ball brings an element of fun and versatility to…
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1. Start Physical Therapy at an Early Age If your child has Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), get him into physical therapy as early as you can. This form of MD mostly affects boys and is diagnosed when a child is…
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Many women long for firm chests and are in constant search for breas-strengthening exercises. Unfortunately, this quest is futile. According to the Mayo Clinic, the female breasts are primarily made up of fat and connective tissue and contain no muscle…
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October 26, 2013 Mental Health
Ritalin, known generically as Methylphenidate, is a central nervous system stimulant used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Ritalin also treats symptoms of narcolepsy, a sleep disorder associated with uncontrollable and sudden episodes of falling into a deep sleep.The National…
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Chronic hives, also known as urticaria, is an inflammation of the skin caused by the release of histamine by mast cells. This manifests as red patches and raised welts on the skin. Rashes cause red patches without the welts. Sometimes…
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1. Look for Obvious Physical Changes to the Face Facial weakness or complete paralysis on one side of the face is a hallmark of Bell’s palsy. Some people literally go to sleep feeling fine and wake up with Bell’s palsy….
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Cozaar, or losartan, is a prescription medication approved for the treatment of high blood pressure and diabetic neuropathy in type 2 diabetes. Cozaar belongs to a class of medications called the angiotensin II receptor blockers. It works to block the…
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Hyperglycemia, also known as high blood sugar, results when the body has excessive amounts of insulin or when the body can’t properly utilize insulin. According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), hyperglycemia is a major cause of diabetes complications. Consistent…
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There are two main types of esophageal cancer, squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma. Less common forms of cancer of the esophagus include leiomyosarcoma, which is a cancer of the smooth muscle of the esophagus, metastatic cancer, which is cancer that…
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Overview Necrotizing fasciitis is a bacterial infection that causes death to muscles, skin, underlying tissues and the covering of muscles (fascia). According to the National Necrotizing Fasciitis Foundation, the cause of this infection is also referred to as “Flesh Eating…
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The liver is a large solid organ that lies in the right side of the stomach. It is responsible for breaking down glucose and making all sorts of proteins for the body. Sometimes, scars infiltrate the liver, and in other…
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October 26, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. A Subtle Difference Beans and nuts are both high protein foods that are part of a healthy weight-loss diet. While most people know that there is a difference, they rarely realize what that true difference is. Although both beans…
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High blood sugar (hyperglycemia) occurs when the body has too little insulin or can’t efficiently use the insulin it has. Though most anyone can experience high blood sugar, it is most commonly associated with diabetes. Long-term or untreated high blood…
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You can’t hold a barbell or dumbbell with your toes, but these tools are still useful for strengthening all parts of your legs. While theories abound on how many sets and repetitions of each exercise to do, the Mayo Clinic…
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Postural exercises can be done daily to improve your body alignment, strengthen weak muscles in the spine, hips and core, and reduce pain symptoms that are caused by poor posture, such as low-back pain. These kinds of exercises do not…
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October 26, 2013 Children's Health
During the first year of life, babies go from being helpless newborns to fledgling toddlers. According to the National Network for Child Care, the majority of babies double in length and triple in weight during this time. While every baby…
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October 26, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Getting in shape can be difficult, so it is crucial to use a variety of methods to help you reach your goals. To lose fat from your thighs, you must burn calories through cardiovascular exercise and strengthen your muscles through…
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October 26, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Men are under increasing pressure to improve their physical fitness and appearance. Media images of “six-pack” as and toned biceps as well as news reports of the obesity epidemics have influenced many men to begin fitness routines. Exercise can have…
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October 26, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
The only way to lose weight is to burn more calories than are consumed. The fastest way to burn calories is to do aerobic exercise. Aerobic exercise is anything that gets the heart pumping and the circulation racing. Running, jumping…
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Overview Soccer is a game played with 11 players on each team, but rules do not dictate where those players must position themselves on the field. For this reason, teams play with different formations, including the 4-5-1 formation. The 4-5-1…
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The neck is an often-neglected part of many exercise routines, but weak muscles in the neck can lead to prolonged pain after injury and aggravate existing conditions like arthritis, experts at OrthoMD.com say. Strong neck muscles can help protect the…
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About 75 percent of all bicyclist deaths each year result from head injuries. More cyclists are permanently impaired by riding their heads into curbs, poles and the pavement. Scrapes and broken bones heal, but scrambled brains may not. Much of…
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