Overview High-intensity forms of exercise, such as jogging or lap swimming, burn more calories than moderate forms of exercise like walking or gardening. This makes these high-intensity workouts a more efficient way to lose weight. High-intensity exercise, coupled with a…
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1. Not Your Ordinary Muscle Aches Inflammatory muscle disease is a group of muscular disorders, the majority of which can fall into the category of auto-immune disorders. This type of disorder occurs when the body is somehow triggered to literally…
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Overview Annually, you are allowed to get a free copy of your credit report from each major credit reporting agency, Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. You can access these reports from the Federal Trade Commission sponsored website, annualcreditreport.com. When reviewing your…
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Infant diarrhea is characterized by a watery stools and an increase in both volume and frequency of bowel movements, says the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMM). BabyCenter.com explains that true diarrhea is identified when an infant has a sudden…
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1. What is Staging? Staging is done by gathering information regarding the thickness of the skin cancer tumor, the depth of the penetration of that tumor and the degree to which the skin cancer has spread and categorizing your disease…
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October 21, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Myositis is a term referring to swelling of the muscles. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, chronic myositis is a condition that occurs when the body’s immune system causes long-term inflammation of healthy muscles. No reason for…
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If you ever look in the mirror and wish that your skin had a little more pep and radiance, know that there are many ways to get better looking skin. Creating a beauty routine, indulging in beauty treatments and trying…
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Smoking is an addicting habit that results from constant exposure to nicotine within the body. The substances contained in cigarettes and cigars can blacken the lungs and lead to such potentially life-threatening diseases as lung cancer and emphysema. Fortunately, drugs…
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October 21, 2013 Mental Health
Emotional freedom techniques, or EFT, are a form of touching developed by Gary Craig, a Stanford University engineer graduate and ordained minister. The premise of the techniques is based on tapping meridian points in the body with fingertips to reduce…
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Overview Mycoplasma is a type of bacteria. Microbiology and Immunology Online, a site provided by the University of South Carolina School of Medicine, attests mycoplasma is the smallest free-living bacteria, measuring only 0.2 to 0.8 micrometers in size. This bacterium…
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October 21, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Many parents of picky eaters are left to wonder if their kids are getting the vitamins and minerals their bodies need. The American Academy of Pediatrics believes that a well-balanced diet of fruits and vegetables, low-fat milk products and whole…
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October 21, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview The occasional breakout can be uncomfortable and make you feel less than confident. But developing an acne cyst can make you want to hide from public view forever. Even worse, acne cysts can cause severe scarring. That makes it…
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October 21, 2013 Children's Health
When your child is miserable with a fever, you want to do everything in your power to make it go away. In actuality, your child’s fever is just a symptom of an underlying problem (such as a virus or infection)…
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October 21, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Pimples are a type of acne, and the word is often used as a catch-all for various types, including whiteheads, cysts, pustules, papules or nodules. Their growth is the result of clogged skin pores. Though there are endless quick…
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October 21, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
A probiotic is a microorganism that, when present in the GI tract in adequate numbers, confers a health benefit to the host. These microorganisms include both bacteria and yeast. The human small intestine and colon are colonized by billions of…
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Buying a first glove for a youngster can be a momentous day for any child and his parent. That first glove can be the symbol of a lifetime’s involvement with the game of baseball. However, that glove is a functional…
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1. Whatâs That Ringing In My Ears? That ringing in the ears may be caused from a variety of things, from infection to congenital disorders, even tumors. Ringing in the ears, called tinnitus, is often described as a roaring, clicking…
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Overview The Ab Trainer is an at-home exercise device that offers extra head, neck and back support during the execution of abdominal crunches. Composed of a lightweight metal frame, it employs a “patented rocker system” that supports the weight of…
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When many adults think of exercising, they picture themselves working out in gyms, walking on treadmills or lifting weights. According to KidsHealth.org, however, exercise for kids means playing and moving their bodies. Kids exercise in soccer practices, gym classes at…
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October 21, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Scheduling specific workout times throughout the week helps with time management and workout consistency. But managing your time effectively doesn’t stop with workout schedules: To maximize your exercise time focus on the most efficient exercises. While every exercise burns calories,…
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1. Understanding what it means to have your back fused. There are many situations and pathologic conditions that would require a segmental fusion in the back, mainly the lumbar spine, and understanding what a fusion procedure entails is crucial to…
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Throwing a baseball with an overhand motion is tough on your arm and shoulder. If you take a baseball and throw it overhand and then underhand, the underhand toss seems to be a more natural motion. Baseball players in general…
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Sleeveless gowns, tunic shirts and bathing suits are just some of the many opportunities for women to show off sleek, toned arms. Pound for pound, women can be just as strong as men, but because of various factors they tend…
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October 21, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Losing weight is a struggle for many people. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 60 percent of adult women in the United States are overweight or obese. Being overweight increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes,…
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The Mayo Clinic states that a common cause of male infertility is a low sperm count. A normal sperm concentration is approximately 20 million/ml of semen. A count of 10 million/ml of semen or less indicates a low sperm concentration….
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Swimming provides a plethora of physical fitness and mental health benefits. The buoyancy provided by water is beneficial to pregnant women and people with arthritis. Doctors at the University of Maryland Medical Center report that swimming is particularly useful for…
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October 21, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Overview Pregnant women often suffer from nausea with or without vomiting in their first trimester, a condition we know as morning sickness. Although certainly unpleasant, in most cases morning sickness has no harmful effects on you or your baby. It…
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Overview Malaria is a disease caused by an infection of organisms from the genus Plasmodium. According to MedlinePlus, there are between 300 million and 500 million cases of malaria each year, of which 1 million will be fatal. Malaria most…
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Overview Obesity, or a body-mass index (BMI) that exceeds 30, poses health risks for children and adults. By understanding the factors that contribute to obesity and its potential risks and solutions, you and your family can make appropriate lifestyle choices…
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Gout develops when too much uric acid builds up in the body, forming crystals. These crystals then form deposits in the joints, causing severe pain and inflammation which makes it difficult to walk or even sleep. Gout most often develops…
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