5,196 articles related to "health"

Principles of Effective Weight Gain

Principles of Effective Weight Gain by: Gary Matthews It's an unfortunate reality that throughout the years there has been a growth of strength training techniques without any scientific proof to back them up. As in life, and in training th...

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Coffee, Caffeine & Fitness

Coffee, Caffeine & Fitness by: Jon Gestl One look at a line at the local Starbucks in the morning and you don’t need to be convinced of the huge amount of coffee consumption in the U.S. The National Coffee Association found in 2000 that 54% of...

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Depression Series (Part 2): My Antidepressant Doesn’t Work. What Can My Psychiatrist Do?

Depression Series (Part 2): My Antidepressant Doesn’t Work. What Can My Psychiatrist Do?  by: Michael G. Rayel, MD Maria has been increasingly depressed for the past few years. She has tried at least four newer antidepressants but so far, she ...

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Brain Basics Understand Stroke. Know the Signs. Act in Time.

Nearly 2,500 years ago the father of medicine, Hippocrates, recognized and described a strokethe sudden onset of paralysis. Until recently, modern medicine had very little control over this particular ailment, but the world of stroke medicine is rapi...

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Bladder Infections and Urinary Tract Infection Cure

What is a urinary tract infection (UTI)?A UTI is an infection anywhere in the urinary tract. Your urinary tract includes theorgans that collect and store urine and release it from your body. They are thekidneysuretersbladderurethraKidney. Your kidney...

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Other Treatments for Period Pains

Women who use oral contraceptives rarely suffer menstrual cramps, so some doctors prescribe them for women whose cramps are unrelieved by other treatments. Contraceptive pills disrupt the normal hormonal changes of themenstrual cycle, resulting in a ...

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Fitness-related Benefits of Massage

Massage is a widely known and popular method of relaxation, but its benefits go beyond just feeling good. One of the primary benefits is its ability to aid in fitness. It’s not just something that helps athletes relax after a workout – it can act...

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Acne

Acne is a common skin condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by the appearance of pimples, blackheads, and whiteheads on the face, chest, and back. The condition can be frustrating and embarrassing, leading to low se...

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What About Cigarette Filters?

Cigarette filters are one of the most common forms of litter found on beaches and streets across the globe. The little white tubes are ubiquitous, which has led many people to question their purpose, especially when they are so harmful to the environ...

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What triggers/Causes BACKACHE?

What triggers/Causes BACKACHE? by: M.Leonard Alexander Poor Posture Lack of exercise Standing or bending down for long periods Sitting in a chair that does not provide enough back support Sleeping on a mattress that does not provide enough back ...

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