Author Archive: Contributor
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October 25, 2013
Fitness
Pilates exercises strengthen and lengthen the internal, core muscles of the abdomen and back. The focus of Pilates is to use body conditioning through stretching to improve flexibility and strengthen the back and spine. As opposed to fast-paced, aerobic workouts…
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October 25, 2013
Health
A rapid heartbeat is called tachycardia. A healthy heart beats 60 to 100 times per minute in a resting adult. In tachycardia, the heart beats over 100 times per minute. Tachycardia occurs when a heart malfunction quickens the electrical signals…
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October 25, 2013
Health
1. Treat TMJ Pain With Hot or Cold Compresses TMJ is a disorder involving the jaw’s temporomandibular joint. If you have TMJ, you can feel pain in the joint itself as well headaches and facial pain. A popping, clicking or…
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October 25, 2013
Fitness
Practicing a sport gives athletes the opportunity to learn the game and develop the fundamental skills required to play the sport. In basketball, several drills can teach those fundamentals. There are also games that can be played at practice that…
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October 25, 2013
Sexual and Reproductive Health
Pregnancy is a rapid growth process inside the womb. Not only is your own body working hard to support your growing pregnancy, but your baby is also growing from two cells to a full-term baby in an average of 40…
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October 25, 2013
Health
Overview Your hormones change during menopause, but that is not necessarily the cause of weight gain. Other factors, including normal aging and lifestyle, play a role, too. Taking care of your health and your body becomes extra important at this…
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October 25, 2013
Fitness
Knowing who is in charge of a baseball game when it comes to weather issues is not always easy. Prior to the start of the game, the home team has the call on whether a game will be played or…
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October 25, 2013
Fitness
Overview Commonly used in boot camp classes, body-building workouts and military training, the push-up perseveres as an effective fitness tool. Push-ups activate multiple muscle groups and require no equipment and little coordination. Learn to love the push-up for all the…
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October 25, 2013
Fitness
If you want a smaller butt, jump off the leg press machine and step away from the barbells. Lifting heavy weights and performing a low number of reps increases muscle size, according to the National Academy of Sports Medicine’s (NASM)…
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October 25, 2013
Fitness
To some, baseball seems so simple because each team gets to put nine players in the field to play defense. But there is more to the sport than just the number of players who take the field. Each team has…
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October 25, 2013
Skincare and Beauty
Overview When you sweat excessively and the perspiration comes into contact with bacteria living on your skin, it can produce an unpleasant body odor. Different factors can contribute to body odor, including stress, exercise, hot weather, medical conditions and hormone…
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October 25, 2013
Diet and Nutrition
Though most people think of bacteria as a negative, harmful thing, there is actually a healthy type of bacteria. This type of bacteria lives in the human gut and enhances the immune system function. Eating certain foods can increase the…
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October 25, 2013
Mental Health
1. Learn How to Eat Again Start eating again. Work with a nutritionist, doctor or counselor to develop a plan for putting weight back on. The process may be rocky at first, but you and your health care professional can…
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October 25, 2013
Fitness
Overview Bicycle motocross, or BMX as it is commonly referred to, is racing around a dirt track. BMX racing was started when teenagers who were too young to race motorcycles began racing their bikes on dirt trails in California. BMX…
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October 25, 2013
Fitness
Yoga is a form of exercise that can range form gentle to intense. Various bodily positions called “poses” are held for a series of seconds. According to the Mayo Clinic, numerous benefits can be seen from yoga, such as stress…
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October 25, 2013
Fitness
Flattening your stomach is done by burning the fat that covers your abdomen. Sit-ups and crunches are effective exercises to strengthen your core, but they do not burn enough calories to flatten your stomach. The best methods to burn fat…
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October 25, 2013
Skincare and Beauty
Overview Exfoliation is an important part of an effective skin care regime, notes the Renee Rouleau Spa. Using a mildly abrasive agent can slough away dead skin cells and clean pores deeply for healthier, smoother skin. You could purchase an…
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October 25, 2013
Health
You can carve out a smaller waist with exercise. Work your abs consistently and with an intensity challenges you. Train your abs three times a week for the best results, with a day of rest between sessions, Kurt Brungardt advises…
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October 25, 2013
Diet and Nutrition
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin needed by our bodies. We can ingest vitamin D in foods we eat, or our bodies can make it when our skin is exposed to the sun. The average population can get adequate amounts…
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October 25, 2013
Children's Health
Overview While parents are usually the best caregivers for their children, circumstances often necessitate that some parents seek part-time or full-time day care services. Parents should carefully choose the most appropriate day care provider based on their child’s age and…
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October 25, 2013
Health
Morphine is a narcotic pain reliever derived from the opium poppy plant. It is highly effective for short-term pain relief and easing cancer-related pain. The effectiveness of morphine for chronic pain management is controversial as the balance between potential benefits…
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October 25, 2013
Fitness
Scoliosis is a lateral or sideways curvature of the spine. Large curvatures can cause imbalance, pain and fatigue. The National Association of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases states that while exercise has not been shown to keep spinal curvature…
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October 25, 2013
Health
Overview Your lungs are an important part of your respiratory system, and are responsible for breathing. They take in oxygen and distribute it through all the organs in your body. On a daily basis, your lungs also take in environmental…
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October 25, 2013
Mental Health
Generalized anxiety disorder refers to a psychiatric condition in which people develop such symptoms as constant worrying, fatigue, restlessness, trouble sleeping, sweating, diarrhea and nausea. In some instances, people can develop shortness of breath, irritability and fatigue. Generalized anxiety drugs…
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October 25, 2013
Diet and Nutrition
Overview Apple cider vinegar, which is made from the fermented juice of apples, is often used as a cooking ingredient. It contains vitamins and minerals such as vitamin B6, vitamin C, biotin, calcium, potassium and iron. It is also a…
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October 25, 2013
Health
The abdominal wall is made up of several layers of different types of tissue. From outermost to innermost layer; there is skin followed by fat and connective tissue, fascia, muscle and peritoneum. Each layer has a different tensile strength and…
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October 25, 2013
Health
1. Be Aware of Sudden Light Sensitivity Do you suddenly feel abnormally assaulted by light? Are you compelled to squint and close your eyes to avoid natural or indoor illumination? You could be on the verge of a migraine. Coined…
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October 25, 2013
Health
Kidney stones can be a frightening and painful experience. While it is possible for anyone at any point in life to experience kidney stones, white men over the age of 50 are most at risk for this condition. Knowing the…
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October 25, 2013
Cancer
External beam radiotherapy, or radiation, has been utilized as one of the various treatments for localized prostate cancer. It can be used by itself or in conjunction with surgery as a therapeutic modality. However, like all medical treatments it has…
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October 25, 2013
Fitness
Fast-twitch, or Type II, muscles assist with power and speed. Unlike slow-twitch, or Type I, muscles, fast-twitch muscles fatigue easily and work for shorter distances. This is mostly because Type II muscles use anaerobic respiration, depending on stored glycogen rather…
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