October 24, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Overview Strengthening your pelvic floor muscles can help reduce urinary incontinence or at least help keep it from getting worse. Both men and women can do Kegel exercises to strengthen the pelvic floor. Since these muscles are completely internal, you…
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October 24, 2013 Mental Health
Most people occasionally experience mood swings. For individuals that have bipolar disorder blistering highs and severe depressions can impair their lives and even lead to suicide. People who suffer from bipolar disorder need support and effective treatment to manage their…
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Medicine balls are functional training tools made of hard rubber, vinyl or leather. They range in weight from 1 pound to 30 pounds and can be used for multiple body exercises. As with any other type of weight training, always…
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1. Home Remedies for Mild Cases Mild, lower-urinary-tract infections are common among women, although fairly rare in men, and most of these infections tend to go away on their own after a few days. If you’d like to hurry yours…
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Overview The body uses protein for repairing tissues, producing enzymes, regulating muscle contraction, creating hormones and transporting nutrients. The organs assist in protein production by producing some amino acids, but they cannot produce all of the proteins the body needs….
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HIV infection is a disease caused by the human immunodeficiency virus. The HIV virus leads to damage of your immune system, making you more prone to infection. It is contracted by sexual contact, blood and body fluids, the sharing of…
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October 24, 2013 Mental Health
The Stanford School of Medicine reports that bipolar disorders affect about 2.2 million Americans as of 2010. The average age at onset is about 20 years old for both males and females alike. The “Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental…
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Overview Thanks to their simplicity and versatility, push-ups have made a permanent home in countless fitness routines–as a warm-up activity and also as a strength-building exercise. When performed correctly, push-ups boost cardiovascular endurance and develop muscle in the arms, chest…
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Overview Osteomyelitis is a bone infection that chiefly affects the longest portions of your body’s bones, including the leg and arm bones, according to the Mayo Clinic. While you may not be able to prevent the onset of osteomyelitis, you…
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“Love handles” is the nickname given to the overhang of fat that appears on the sides of your body. When love handles creep around to your back, it can double your frustration. Although exercises can help build muscle definition and…
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October 24, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Pores are openings of the hair follicles on the skin. Usually they are tiny, but certain factors can make pores larger than you would like, particularly on the face. Large pores often are due to genetics, but some home remedies…
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If you are trying to lose weight, you are far from alone. Although you can learn from others’ mistakes, you also can learn from their successes. Suggestions from people who have learned how to lose weight and keep it off…
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Any muscle can be worked including the muscles of the face and neck. A complex network of muscles and tendons connects the face and neck. The extensive muscle structure of the face enables facial expressions by muscular contractions. Many of…
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October 24, 2013 Children's Health
Overview Crib bedding comes in a variety of adorable colors and patterns to coordinate with your baby’s nursery, but these cute crib bedding sets can be dangerous to your baby. The Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that 900 Sudden Infant…
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Don’t be misled by the apparent gentility of ballet. It is an athletic activity, and, like other sports, it provides a challenging means of exercise. Ballet is famous for using movements that display the natural contours and lines of the…
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October 24, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Pregnancy can be an exciting time in a woman’s life, but it can also be confusing. Your body gives clues that a pregnancy is developing, but the way in which these symptoms are experienced varies from woman to woman and…
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October 24, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Your resting metabolic rate, or RMR, is the rate at which you burn calories and is typically expressed in units of calories per day. Your RMR is based on the assumption that you are resting quietly and are not…
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Using illegal steroids involves many risk factors and negative side effects. The drugs impact your body both mentally and physically. Many steroid users don’t realize the negative changes in their bodies until after they have become severe, and by then…
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The generically named colestipol medication is sold in the United States by Pfizer as Colestid. It is a type of medication prescribed primarily to reduce the low-density lipoproteins, or bad cholesterol levels, in your bloodstream. It functions, the Mayo Clinic…
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1. Save for a Down Payment The best way to help yourself get a mortgage is by saving money for the down payment. Your goal should be to put 20 percent of the value down on the purchase of the…
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Morphine sulfate, derived from opium, belongs to a class of drugs known as narcotic analgesics (narcotic pain-killers) that are used for treating moderate to severe pain. This medication is a strong narcotic that frequently is given following acute injuries or…
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The generically named drug ifosfamide is marketed in the United States under the brand name Ifex. It may be prescribed and administered by your physician specifically to treat testicular cancer, but it also may be used in the treatment of…
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Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the herpes simplex viruses type 1 (HSV-1) or type 2 (HSV-2). While many individuals have minimal symptoms or may not even be aware that the symptoms are cause for concern,…
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Overview Restless Legs Syndrome is primarily a sensory disorder. According to the RLS Foundation, approximately 12 million people in the U.S. are affected, women more than men. In approximately 80 percent of patients, RLS is associated with recurrent leg jerks…
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Overview Fencing, the martial art of European sword fighting, originated from the training routines used when swords were commonly carried as personal weapons in Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries. Over time, fencing has become a legitimate sport and…
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October 24, 2013 Children's Health
1. What Does Autism is a developmental disorder that affects the brain. Symptoms typically emerge before children are 3 years old, and the disorder usually lasts a lifetime. Autism is classified as one of five pervasive developmental disorders (PDDs). These…
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October 24, 2013 Senior Health
1. Encourage Learning There are no age limits when it comes to learning. Seniors have been known to go back to college, take their GEDs and learn new languages. Others take up new hobbies, including painting and writing. Many learning…
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October 24, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, is a water-soluble vitamin essential for proper red blood cell formation and normal functioning of the neurological and nervous systems. The body makes a small amount of vitamin B12 in the gastrointestinal track,…
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Athletic technique improves with consistent practice. Skiers, unless they visit the southern hemisphere in the summer, have a limited window of opportunity for skill improvement. A sport-specific dryland training program can help skiers maintain the balance and coordination that their…
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The American College of Sports Medicine and American Heart Association jointly recommend that in order to keep fit, healthy adults under the age of 65 should combine either 30 minutes of moderate cardio, five days a week, or 20 minutes…
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