Circulation problems in any part of the body tend to come from fatty deposits in the blood vessels called plaque. The deposits can harden, constrict the flow of blood, or break off to form clots and blockages in any area of the body.
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The American Heart Association considers between 60 and 100 to be a normal resting pulse rate for an adult woman. This means that her heart should beat between 60 and 100 times per minute when she is sitting or lying in a calm and relaxed state.
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A white coating on a child’s tongue can be caused by underlying medical conditions. Often parents will wonder if a white coating is simply normal food residue on a child’s tongue. A simple swipe of the tongue with a wet washcloth will help determine if the white coating wipes away.
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Although many people may think of stress as unhealthy, exercise is generally a positive stressor that stimulates your body to grow stronger.
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Moles and blackheads are common skin conditions, but have distinctly different characteristics. Blackheads, or open comedones, are a form of acne. They arise in skin pores. Moles are raised or flat areas that appear different from the surrounding skin. A blackhead might resemble a tiny, dark mole and vice versa.
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Constriction of the blood vessels is the body’s way to raise the blood pressure. By narrowing the passage in the blood vessels, blood flows more slowly to the organs and the extremities. Certain foods may contribute to this process.
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Exercising affects your breathing, causing you to take deeper breaths, breathe more rapidly and sometimes even gasp for breath. Allergies can add to breathing problems because of the irritation they cause the nasal passages and airways.
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Injuries to your anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, are some of the most devastating injuries in sports. To compound matters, the surgery to fix your ACL is traumatizing as well, with most athletes needed up to a year to fully recover.
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Your body needs the minerals calcium, potassium, sodium and magnesium to conduct normal biochemical functions and they also serve a dual role as electrolytes.
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An infant has an immature immune system and in the first months of its life it will be exposed to many agents causing infections, allergies and reactions. A stuffy nose is one of the signs of an upper respiratory condition and is very common in babies.
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The liver works ceaselessly to filter more than a liter of blood every minute, and it has a number of other functions that impact every body system, including immune function, digestion and absorption of nutrients.
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Wild yam is an herbal supplement most often taken by women as an alternative treatment to help manage menopausal symptoms. However, that does not mean that men can't benefit from taking it. The supplement may also help lower cholesterol, reduce inflammation caused by arthritis and promote bone health.
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Trouble breathing while exercising may manifest as shortness of breath, wheezing, a barking type of cough or tightness of the throat. There are many reason why you might develop trouble breathing during exercise including having recently begun an exercise program, exercise-induced asthma or a hiatal hernia.
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The tongue is a group of strong muscles which are important part for chewing and the breakdown of food. The muscles are surrounded by a mucous membrane that contains small bumps called papillae. Normally, the tongue and the papillae are pinkish red in color.
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A colonoscopy is used to detect colon abnormalities, growths and cancer. Your colon must be as clear as possible for an accurate assessment. Colonoscopy preparation involves following a special diet and taking laxatives to clear your large bowel.
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Multifocal contacts are lenses that can help you see both near and far objects. There are two prescriptions built into the single lens and are intended for patients with presbyopia. Presbyopia occurs when individuals over the age of 40 have difficulty seeing objects close up.
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Whether you're an elite athlete, a weekend warrior or simply enjoy an active lifestyle, an abdominal strain can leave you on the sidelines. Also known as a pulled abdominal muscle, this injury involves overstretching muscle or tendon fibers that results in a mild to severe tear.
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Bone spurs can literally become a “pain in the neck.” Conditions such as poor posture and arthritis can lead to the formation of bony growths on the edges of bones, ligaments and joints. Bone spurs develop gradually over time, eventually causing soreness and restricting neck movement.
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Few skin problems are as embarrassing as body odor, and when the odor is from an unexpected place it can be even worse. Though people expect sweaty feet and underarms to smell bad, a stinky scalp can be an unpleasant surprise.
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Unlike your everyday table salt, Epsom salt is high in magnesium and is beneficial as a health supplement that you can use topically or orally. According to Princeton University's Center for Complex Materials, it's a whitish clear crystalline whose name derives from the popular town of Epsom and Ewell in England.
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