Overview An individual’s pulse indicates how fast the heart is pumping and is an indicator of general health. The normal pulse rate range varies depending on age, but most adults should be between 60 and 100 heart beats per minute….
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October 25, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
While the ultimate proof of pregnancy is a pregnancy test, your body gives you signs weeks after conception–signs you cannot ignore, especially when you experience a combination of symptoms. If you have not missed your menses, but have a feeling…
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October 25, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
For thousands of years, people have used dry and wet saunas for therapeutic purposes. In his 1978 book, “Sweat,” Mikkel Aaland traces the history of the sauna to ancient Greece and Finland, where it was championed for cleansing the body…
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October 25, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview The best kind of acne treatment is the one that works quickly. After all, no one wants to wait around for their acne treatment to start working. No matter what, you won’t experience an overnight elimination of your acne,…
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October 25, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Salt scrubs are used to exfoliate the skin, which removes dead skin cells and reveals softer, smoother skin underneath. Salt scrub treatments can be applied at spas or specialty salons, and you can also purchase the scrubs in stores….
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Dry air can irritate sensitive mucous membranes in the nose and throat, flare up sensitive skin conditions and lead to increased allergens in the air. The Environmental Protection Agency recommends room or whole-house humidifiers to add moisture to the air…
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October 25, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Puffiness under the eyes can occur for a wide variety of reasons and, according to the Mayo Clinic, are rarely a sign of a serious underlying medical condition. If you can determine the causal factor, for example, lack of sleep,…
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October 25, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
If you exercise and eat right but still struggle with stubborn belly fat, consider working smarter–not harder–to rid yourself of a burgeoning gut. Simple tweaks to your diet, a new perspective on cardiovascular exercise and stress reduction can work synergistically…
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October 25, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Remedies to help hair grow faster can point you in the direction of living an overall healthier lifestyle. They can range from using hair-healthy techniques to nourishing your body and hair from the inside out. To reap the best results,…
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1. Know Your Risk While there may be no sure way to prevent prostate cancer, you should know whether you are at high risk. Men who have several close family members with prostate cancer fall into the highest risk category….
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October 25, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Barry Sears’ Zone Diet is a popular lower-carbohydrate eating plan that encourages participants to balance their daily calories between complex carbohydrates and lean protein. By eating this way, Sears claims, you can lose weight and reduce chronic inflammation, helping…
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October 25, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
The secret to weight loss is, simply, to burn more calories than you take in. You already know that, and you already know that it is not an easy process. Changing how much you eat and how much you exercise…
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Many diabetics — people who have abnormally high amounts of sugar, or glucose, in their blood — inject insulin daily. Diabetics inject insulin because insulin helps glucose move out of the bloodstream and into cells, where it’s used for energy….
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Jumpsoles are a type of training equipment that athletes use to develop their ability to jump higher. Jumping height can be an important physical attribute for many sports, such as basketball, starting with the tip-off, when the ball is tossed…
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1. Expect a High Fever Anticipate a fever in excess of 100 degrees F in a person who contracts avian influenza. Symptoms differ considerably from one case to the next, with some patients showing only mild signs of infection while…
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The Winsor Pilates video series is an excellent option for anyone who wants to do Pilates training at home. The videos place an emphasis on proper techniques for safety, and the series says regular use of the videos will transform…
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Overview A sty is an abscess that appears on your eyelid, near the growth line of your eyelashes. A staph infection causes the sty to appear and typically can spread to cause multiple abscesses. Signs and symptoms of an abscess…
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Overview Left-handed fighters pose unique challenges for right-handed fighters in karate. Left-handed fighters prefer different stances, approach at different angles and are better positioned to attack your weak side. However, if you understand how left-handed fighters attack, you will know…
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Bodybuilders can create muscle definition and increased muscle mass by combining a low-fat, balanced diet with workouts for different body parts on alternate days and cardiovascular exercise and ab work daily. This kind of workout program is only for serious…
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October 24, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
When you turn 50, the same beauty routines, colors and techniques that you’ve been using for years might not cut it anymore. Changing skin, menopause and time constraints all affect how your beauty routine changes over time, and if you…
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Dumbbells are classified as free weights, being that they are fre” to move in directions. When it comes to the hamstrings, specific machines are designed to work them from a seated or standing position. If you want to add some…
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1. Take Note of Concentration Problems While concentration problems, alone, do not mean that you have ADD, many people with the condition report that they begin too many projects at once, have trouble prioritizing or regularly fail to complete projects….
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If you have a child who loves baseball, she might enjoy watching videos about her favorite sport. You can find baseball videos geared toward kids that can make learning the basics about the sport fun and instructional. Because of the…
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Vertigo is a dizzy or spinning sensation, or a feeling of being unsteady or lightheaded. Vertigo may occur on its own, or be a symptom of other disorders such as low blood pressure, nervous disorder, ear or eye conditions, or…
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October 24, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Weight loss can be a difficult and frustrating process. Consequently, many dieters will try anything in the hope of dropping a few extra pounds, and safety often takes a back seat to the prospect of results. Weight loss should always…
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If you have been lifting weights at least three times a week for six months, you will have a solid foundation for more advanced training programs that include doing “ladders” of sets and “supersets.” Always exercise different muscles groups on…
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The back consists of the latissimus dorsi, rhomboids major and minor, and erector spinae muscles. This is the order from largest to smallest size. When you want to build your back muscles and all you have is dumbbells, there is…
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Push-ups are an essential part of any core-building exercise routine, and just about anyone can do them, even without access to a gym or expensive equipment. This simple exercise works the triceps and also the pectoral and deltoid muscles. Although…
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Weight bench exercises can be a challenging part of your workout routine. Whether you’re a trained athlete or a casual exerciser, however, you need to know how to lift safely. Improper use of a weight bench can lead to serious…
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October 24, 2013 Mental Health
Overview Dr. Norman E. Rosenthal, MD, the first scientist to describe seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and pioneer of the light box treatment for it, is among the twenty-eight million Americans that suffer from the illness. In his 2006 book “Winter…
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