Torticollis is both a diagnosis and a description of a medical problem where the muscles in the side of the neck are in a prolonged state of contraction or spasm, causing the head to tilt and twist to the side. The term comes from the Latin words for wry neck.
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Shin splints, or medial tibial stress syndrome, is a common injury for runners. Symptoms include tenderness alongside the tibia, or shin bone, and sharp pains in that area when running. They often develop into chronic or recurring problems because they are slow to heal and easily re-injured, a bad combination.
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Given the right conditions, joints can make cracking, popping, grinding or snapping noises. These kinds of noises are particularly noticeable in the neck. If you hear noises in your neck but they are not associated with pain, it is probably harmless; however, if you experience pain, you may want to visit your doctor.
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Muscle loss with aging is known as sarcopenia, a diagnostic term derived from two Latin words, "sarco" for muscle, and "penia" for wasting. It is a natural and progressive loss of muscle fiber associated with getting older.
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In a 2011 report on back pain statistics, The American Chiropractic Association reports that four out of five Americans will experience lower back pain at some point in their lives. Problems range from muscle strains to spinal disc herniations. Often the first episode will come following a new activity or exercise.
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Vodka Red Bull is a popular mixed drink. A commonly used recipe contains 2 ounces of vodka and one can of Red Bull, over ice.
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Miller High Life Light has 4.2 percent alcohol by volume and 110 calories, according to the brewer. At www.MillerCoors.com the MillerCoors company provides nutrition information on more than 80 beers either made or imported by MillerCoors LLC.
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When buying a bike for your child, it's important to know whether he'll feel comfortable when riding it. If a bike is too small, he'll feel cramped and perhaps even embarrassed when sitting on it. If it's too large, he might be afraid of losing control of the bike.
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If you're baking chicken for dinner and you're pressed for time, make your task easier by creating a sauce of Campbell's cream of mushroom soup plus four simple ingredients. The chicken takes about 30 minutes to bake, giving you time to cook rice, pasta or potatoes to accompany it.
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For some home cooks, beef tenderloin takes center stage during special occasions, and a large, 8-to-10-pound tenderloin feeds a crowd. Because the tenderloin is a tender selection, it’s typically more expensive than other cuts of beef.
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The heady flavors of steak aren’t just for special occasions; cooking a blade steak brightens even an ordinary weeknight. Less-expensive cuts, such as the blade steak, satisfy an appetite for red meat and respect your wallet.
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Potassium is an essential ion found within the cells of the body. The delicate balance between potassium outside the cell, known as the extracellular fluid K+ and the potassium inside the cell, called the intracellular fluid K+ helps maintain the electrophysiology of the body.
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Potassium is a crucial electrolyte responsible for the resting phase of muscles. On the other hand, bilirubin is the by-product of red blood cell breakdown found in bile. Under normal circumstances, these two substances would not be compared, except in terms of the heart.
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Crucial to muscle contraction and relaxation, potassium is the most abundant electrolyte within your baby's cells. Potassium is a positively charged ion that is responsible for the relaxation of your baby's heart muscle. The book "Miller's Anesthesia"
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According to "Conn's Current Therapy 2010," acute tubular necrosis can result due to the effects of computed tomography, or CT, contrast material. Acute tubular necrosis is a condition where the kidneys begin to fail at a rapid rate and the urine becomes a muddy brown color because of the dying of kidney tubular cells.
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A critical electrolyte in your body is potassium. A positively charged ion, potassium is responsible for electrical relaxation of your muscle cells, especially those in your heart. According to "Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine,"
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Cranberry juice is a popular beverage in the United States. The consumption of cranberry juice is not prohibited on a diabetic diet. According to the American Diabetes Association, no food or beverage is off-limits to diabetics based on the diagnosis of diabetes alone.
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Soybean protein naturally contains compounds called isoflavones, predominantly genistein and daidzein. These compounds are not estrogens and do not directly add to estrogen levels in the blood. They can, however, affect estrogen metabolism.
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Participation in any sport should not be limited by gender, as problematic stereotypes can restrict opportunities and may inhibit a girl’s talents and sacrifice her interests. Exposing your daughter to multiple sports is a smart idea because every girl is different and there is not one right sport to learn first.
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With its spicy taste and exotic scent, you might associate ginger with traditional cuisine from Southeast Asia, such as Thai curries or stir-fries.
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