The sciatic nerve starts in the lower back and runs down the back of the legs. When this large nerve becomes inflamed, the condition is called sciatica in medical terminology. This can cause pain, numbness and tingling throughout the nerve’s…
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Overview From the very beginning, every diaper change, meal or snuggle will teach your new infant how to interact with the world. According to the National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families, “A child’s social-emotional development is as important as…
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Overview Elliptical machines are one of the most popular types of cardio equipment in fitness centers and home gyms. These devices offer a low-impact cardiovascular workout that combines motions from step machines, treadmills and ski machines. While the quality and…
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Using lye hair relaxers is a popular treatment that straightens coarse or kinky hair. But before you head to the salon for your bi-monthly touch-up, consider what that lye is doing to your hair. Lye, also known as sodium hydroxide,…
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You spend weeks trying to get rid of it in the summer, and you may not even realize how much the dandelion plant can improve your health. Dandelion, known scientifically as Taraxacum officinale, is an herb that grows wild in…
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According to the Mayo Clinic, every child grows at his own pace, although there are certain general developmental milestones accomplished at each age. A general understanding of what type of development should occur may aid parents in contributing to the…
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May 3, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Overview Football gear consists of pads, jerseys, helmets and footwear designed to protect players from injury during games and practice. Surprisingly, very few players routinely clean their gear, which allows strong odors to develop fairly quickly. The unpleasant odor of…
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Each year, about 32,000 Americans decide that the pain, hopelessness, shame or anger they feel has made continuing to live an overwhelming burden, and they commit suicide. Knowledge of the characteristics of people who attempt suicide empowers those they interact…
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May 3, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview It may be difficult to differentiate between cold and allergy symptoms because they are so similar. Some of the most common symptoms of colds and allergies are a runny nose, sneezing, cough and sore throat, according to the Mayo…
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When it comes to joints, pain and swelling often go hand in hand. The conditions that produce swelling are generally painful, and the added pressure of the swelling itself compounds the pain. The knee is a particularly common victim; being…
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May 3, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Diarrhea in children and infants is the elimination of loose stools. Diarrhea most commonly occurs in response to gastrointestinal infections caused by bacteria, parasites or viruses, according to the National Digestive Disease Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC). It can also be brought…
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May 3, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
The Greek physician Hippocrates, considered by many as the “father of Western medicine”, once said, “Let thy food be thy medicine and thy medicine be thy food.” Certain foods are considered functional foods, that is, they contain healing properties above…
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Spending the evening at home provides a good bonding opportunity for the family, saves money over expensive activities and keeps the kids in a comfortable environment. Many activities offer educational benefits for the family. Getting the kids involved in planning…
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Fingernails and toenails reveal volumes about your body. Nail discoloration can be attributed to reactions to medications, bacterial and fungal infections, age, smoking or melanoma. As cited by Dr. Robert W. Griffith in a December 2009 article from the Health…
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May 3, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Autism is a condition affecting children that usually manifests itself before the age of 3 and can have a significant effect on child’s ability to communicate and carry on personal interaction, according to the Mayo Clinic. Autism affects only about…
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Overview Magnesium is an element, with the chemical symbol Mg. The human body needs magnesium to function properly. Humans contain about 25 grams of magnesium with about 60 percent found in the skeleton and 27 percent found in muscles. The…
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Overview The fear of intense pain during a tongue piercing procedure may make you shy away from receiving one. Ironically, the pain is minimal during the procedure, while you experience the most pain during the healing period. The healing period…
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Whether it’s toning up for bathing suit season or trying to get rid of stubborn post-pregnancy belly weight, many women are looking for ways to exercise the stomach. But sometimes getting to the gym to use an ab machine just…
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Overview There are various kinds of active and passive solar water and air heating systems available for residential use, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Heating your water and your home with solar energy can be cost-effective while conserving…
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Overview The American College of Sports Medicine defines physical fitness as your ability to perform physical activities like resistance and aerobic training to improve your health, your physical skills and your body’s cellular processes to keep you alive. Resistance and…
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May 3, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Dark nights pose difficulties for everyone. If you can’t see what you are doing, you can’t do much of anything. Night-vision goggles maximize the low-level light in a region to illuminate your surroundings, even in pitch-black conditions. Some models also…
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Cerebral palsy is a neurological disorder of the brain that affects basic motor functions such as movement of the limbs, speech and muscle coordination, according to the National Institutes of Health. Cerebral palsy cannot be cured, but there are many…
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Crestoris is the brand name for the medication rosuvastatin, which belongs to a class of cholesterol lowering medications called statins. Statins can cause a number of unpleasant side effects, so many patients prefer to take non-statin medications for their high…
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Poor circulation in the feet can cause chronic cold feet, numbness, tingling and pain. Whether the poor circulation is a result of advanced age, varicose veins or the “pins and needles” feeling that you get from sitting in the same…
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Overview Sole custody represents an exception to the legally presumed custodial arrangement in divorce, legal separation and paternity cases in the United States, according to “The Child Custody Book” by James W. Stewart. The preference in the law is for…
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Overview The Total Gym 1500 is able to be set up in seconds and is designed to allow the user to move quickly from exercise to exercise. Adjust the resistance by increasing or decreasing the angle of the slidebench. The…
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May 3, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Putting is one of the most important aspects when it comes to scoring in golf. While hitting the ball well from the fairway and off the tee are more important to new golfers, putting well can help a golfer put…
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May 3, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Mannose is a simple sugar with a molecular structure that is the mirror image of glucose. While mannose is naturally occurring in many plants and fruits, extraction from these sources changes its structure slightly. The extracted product is known…
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May 3, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
According to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), since the start of the Human Immune Deficiency Virus (HIV) epidemic in 1981, nearly 600,000 people have died of the infection in the United States. The virus causes acquired…
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Maintaining a healthy heart is vital for a long, productive and fit life. Heart disease is one of the biggest killers worldwide, and the biggest killer in the United States. Armed with a little knowledge about how your heart works,…
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