October 24, 2013 Children's Health
Children develop physically at different times. Some are ahead of the curve, and others are late bloomers. Although it is important to accept wherever a child is in his growth cycle, parents can employ some strategies to support their children’s…
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Overview Acne is a skin disorder that can be annoying or severely disfiguring. It affects both men and women, teenagers and adults. Most mild cases of acne can be controlled with proper care, gentle cleansing and over-the-counter medications. However, some…
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Overview Lacrosse players use a stick with a large pocket in order to catch and throw the ball. Having an effective stick pocket is vital for this, you need to know how to string the head properly. Step 1 Manually…
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The National Institutes of Health recommend at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity, including stretching, at least five days per week, but you can accomplish this in short spurts throughout the day. Chair exercises can help meet that goal…
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Men’s bodies tend to store fat in trouble areas such as the belly and/or chest. While you can train these areas directly for fat reduction, you must also attempt to decrease your body fat percentage to lose fat in them….
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Overview Allergies are a sign of immune system sensitivity to an array of irritants, from foods to airborne particles. Allergic symptoms include watery eyes, sinus congestion, headaches, gastrointestinal upset, respiratory distress, skin irritation and fatigue. Fortunately, documenting your symptoms and…
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A prostatectomy is a surgical procedure in which the prostate gland is removed. There are two types of prostatectomy procedures: simple, which is removal of the prostate, and radical, which is removal of the prostate and surrounding tissues. Potential prostatectomy…
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A radical prostatectomy is performed to handle prostate cancer. This surgery takes out the prostate gland, the seminal vesicles and some additional localized tissue. Lymph nodes located in the pelvis are typically also removed (pelvic lymph node dissection) to be…
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Oral antiseptics are used to stop or slow the growth of microorganisms such as bacteria, and some viruses and fungi. Many of these microorganisms can be responsible for causing disease, making oral antiseptics a common part of health treatments and…
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October 24, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Exercising regularly and being fit can have a very positive effect on your health and well-being, from giving you more energy to developing a stronger immune system. Getting fit and staying fit is not always easy, though, as there is…
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1. Count on Acute Care Rehabilitation First Immediately after a stroke, a patient’s hospital team will help with initial recovery. This covers a basic physical therapy assessment of the patient’s ability to move and function physically, as well as a…
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Overview An allergy occurs when the body’s immune system overreacts to any substance that is normally harmless. It is a hypersensitivity of the body that can produce reactions ranging from mild to life-threatening levels. Allergies can be caused by anything…
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Overview Although a slow and steady jogging pace can give you a good workout, you may want to learn how to increase your speed. The faster you jog, the more calories you will burn per mile. Training to jog faster…
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October 24, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview The quickest way to diet involves combining dietary strategies and targeted exercise techniques to burn as much fat as possible. Remember that no quick fix will maintain weight loss in the long term. However, you can lose weight very…
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The resistance band offers an effective alternative to free weights and machines for training your chest that may be more convenient for you, especially if you have a small area in which to workout. Resistance bands will never provide you…
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According to the University of Michigan Health System, diarrhea is any attack of frequent, watery stools. These attacks can be mild and last for a short time or they can be severe and can last for days and weeks. In…
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Baseball is a sport that, like other sports, requires specific skills in order for a player to perform well. Coaches and parents may try to help young players develop those skills with practice drills. While drills can be effective in…
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The butt is made up of three muscles known as the glutes, or gluteals. The lower stomach muscles are made up of the lower portion of the rectus abdominis, which starts near the lower chest. Exercises for these regions can…
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October 24, 2013 Senior Health
Overview Eating better is a goal for many families, but healthy eating on a budget can seem challenging. Foods that are not good for your family seem to cost less, and when you’re operating on a budget, what’s cheaper is…
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Tiny red bumps known as baby acne can mar the otherwise porcelain-perfect skin of your newborn’s forehead, cheeks and chin. Baby acne is caused when hormones from the mother are transferred to her child while still in utero, resulting in…
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Vicodin is one brand of the commonly prescribed pain medication containing hydrocodone and acetaminophen. As hydrocodone is an opiate-type pain medication, it is potentially addictive and may induce physical dependence. When Vicodin is discontinued, it may cause a number of…
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The CDC reports that there were approximately 36,000 newly diagnosed cases of AIDS infection in the United States in 2008. Symptoms of HIV/AIDS may not appear for many years after exposure. There are five symptoms of AIDS that are vague…
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A 4-lb. medicine ball is appropriate for rehabilitative work, strength training and sports medicine. Usually made of vinyl or leather, medicine balls are made to withstand impact, which makes them well-suited for throwing, rebounding and plyometrics. A 4-lb. ball also…
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Overview Whether you are just beginning an exercise program or you are a long-time gym member, using an exercise ball will help you challenge your body in new ways. Using an exercise ball properly in your workout will help strengthen…
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Baseball is a sport that does not require extensive equipment, unlike football or lacrosse. With a ball, bat and baseball gloves, any group of kids can get together for a neighborhood game. Baseball teams that are more organized play games…
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Overview Garlic is a vegetable that offers many healing properties and has medicinal value. It may be best known for its ability to reduce your risk of developing heart disease. Various compounds found in abundance in this vegetable hinder plaque…
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As a parent, you’re responsible for the physical, mental and emotional development of your child. It’s a lot of pressure, and you’re likely to wonder whether you’re doing everything right. There are very few solid rules, an abundance of contradictory…
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1. Wash Your Hands You might not realize just how much your hands have to do with contagious throat infections. In fact, many contagious diseases are spread through hand-to-hand contact or picked up by touching items used by many people,…
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October 24, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Men and women fall into one of several basic body shapes that are primarily determined by their genetics. But while your body shape might be out of your hands, so to speak, it doesn’t mean you can’t make the…
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October 24, 2013 Senior Health
Formal Assessment Formal assessment is completed through a variety of methods during which each student is assessed through previously agreed-upon testing and criteria. Tests are administered each term to measure a child’s ability to exhibit real-world skills like math, science…
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