5 Dumbbell Moves You Haven't Tried Before
Ready to sculpt gorgeous and lean muscles? Strength training is key. Here are five new dumbbell moves that will help you achieve your goals.
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For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
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How to Lower Uric Acid Levels Naturally
Uric acid is a naturally occurring waste product resulting from the breakdown of purines, crystalline compounds found in certain foods. Under normal conditions, uric acid dissolves in the blood, passes through the kidneys and is eliminated in the urine.
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Side Effects of Intravenous Iron
As a transition metal, iron has a dual personality. Iron is an essential nutrient -- good -- or it can be a dangerous toxin -- bad. Intravenous iron, or IVI, is recommended when someone has iron deficiency anemia and cannot get enough iron from her diet or iron supplements.
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Side Effects of Drinking V8 Juice
The V8 brand of vegetable beverages includes a variety of products, including vegetable juices, veggie blends, fusion and energy drinks, and infused waters. V8 beverages are promoted as a way to help consumers increase their consumption of vegetables.
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Signs and Symptoms of Severe Iron Deficiency and Anemia
Iron is an essential mineral your body needs to produce energy, store oxygen and maintain other vital body functions. When you are deficient in iron, your body cannot make enough red blood cells and you become anemic.
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These Vaginal Health Mistakes Might Increase Your Risk of Infection
It's time to take control of your vaginal health. From gym clothes to shaving habits, here are eight lifestyle habits you might want to reassess.
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What Causes High Diastolic Blood Pressure?
One in every 3 adults in the United States has high blood pressure, or hypertension, according to 2016 estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As blood pressure consists of 2 numbers -- a higher and a lower number -- there are 3 types of hypertension.
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Causes of Severe Cramps with an IUD
An intrauterine device (IUD) is a long-term, rapidly reversible and highly effective form of contraception. The T-shaped IUD device is placed inside the uterus by a medical professional. Two types of IUDs are available in the United States.
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Low Libido, Weight Gain and 4 Other Signs Your Hormones Are Out of Whack
Even a little bit of imbalance in your hormones can cause major problems for your body, including fatigue, acne and weight gain.
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What You Should Know About Sex and Yeast Infections
Women dread the intense itching and thick, white discharge that signals the presence of a vaginal yeast infection. Candida albicans is the scientific name of the yeast that usually causes these infections.
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Should Emergen-C Be Taken Daily?
Emergen-C is an over-the-counter dietary supplement manufactured by Alacer Corp., which was founded in 1972. Alacer Corp. began the Emergen-C product line in 1978, marketing it as a supplement to support a healthy immune system.
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My Joints Are Cracking and Popping When Exercising
Joints are common spots for injury. Although cracking and popping sounds are not an injury unto themselves, they can be a precursor to joint problems. There can be many causes for popping and cracking, such as dehydration, vitamin deficiency or simply air trapped in the joint.
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A Diet for Patients With Pneumonia
Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs that is usually caused by bacteria but can also be caused by viruses or fungi. It can result in difficulty breathing, coughing and severe chest pain, which can make it difficult for you to eat and may result in you losing weight.
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Foods to Avoid With Wisdom Teeth
After surgery to remove wisdom teeth – the last teeth that erupt in the mouth, usually between the ages of 17 and 25 – you have to modify your diet and your behavior to accommodate the now empty spaces where the impacted teeth used to sit.
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Debra Messing Talks Self-Care, Confidence and Following Your Dreams
Debra Messing talks to LIVESTRONG.COM about self-care, finding your inner-confidence, and advice on following your dreams.
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What Are the First UTI Symptoms?
A urinary tract infection, or UTI, can occur anywhere within the urinary system: in the urethra--the duct leading from the bladder to the exterior--the bladder, the the tubes leading from the bladder to the kidneys and the kidneys.
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Michael Phelps Talks Mental Health: “Depression is something that is a part of me”
Michael Phelps talks the importance of water conservation and his top tips for dealing with depression in an exclusive interview with LIVESTRONG.COM.
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Can Whey Protein Cause Kidney Stones?
Whey protein typically comes in powder form and is used as a supplement to daily protein consumption. According to the American College of Sports Medicine, eating too much protein can have long-term health effects, including the development of kidney stones and liver damage.
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How to Cure High Uric Acid
Uric acid is waste produced when the body breaks down substances, such as purine, from foods. MayoClinic.com indicates that uric acid is normally carried in the blood, passed through the kidneys and excreted in urine. Hyperuricemia, or high levels of uric acid, occurs when excess uric acid concentrates in the blood.
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How to Get Protein Levels Up for Plasma Donations
Plasma is a component of blood that some medical procedures require. When donating plasma, a technician draws blood with a needle. A specialized machine then separates the red blood cells and plasma and returns the blood to you. The body often replaces donated plasma within 24 to 48 hours.
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