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Major Sources of Cholesterol

Published Aug,14 2017  |  By Sandra Ketcham

Cholesterol, a waxy substance found in some foods and manufactured in the body, is necessary for the production of certain hormones, bile and vitamin D. Too much cholesterol, especially LDL cholesterol, can lead to a buildup of fatty deposits on the walls of the arteries and interfere with blood flow to the heart.

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What Are the Benefits of Pure Ginger for the Digestive Tract?

Published Aug,14 2017  |  By Suzanne Allen

Ginger is a root or rhizome that grows underground and commonly is used as a seasoning. You can consume ginger fresh, candied, dried or pickled. Ginger also is ingested to treat a number of medical conditions, including cholera, hemorrhages, toothaches, nausea, diarrhea and stomachaches.

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Are Hot Peppers Good for You?

Published Aug,14 2017  |  By Karen McCarthy

If you like to put hot spices or hot sauce on your food, you may be doing yourself a favor. Capsaicin, the alkaloid responsible for the spicy flavor in hot peppers, may offer benefits in the treatment of some diseases, according to an article published in 2011 in the journal "Molecules."

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What Factors Affect Physical Development?

Published Aug,14 2017  |  By Marie Cheour

Physical development and growth are influenced by both genetic and environmental factors. For example, malnutrition can delay a child’s physical development significantly.

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Parts of the Brain Used While Driving

Published Aug,14 2017  |  By Marie Cheour

Driving requires a person to integrate information from multiple visual and auditory sources. Visual information that needs to be processed includes activity on the road, your mirrors and the instrument display. Similarly, auditory information includes sounds made by your car, other cars and pedestrians.

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What Is Behavior Management?

Published Aug,14 2017  |  By Susan Ward

Behavior management, also called behavior modification, attempts to guide and motivate individuals to change their actions or interactions in certain settings. For example, teachers use behavior management at a classroom level to introduce rules against interrupting other students.

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Urinary Formation Process in the Kidneys

Published Aug,14 2017  |  By Heidi Wiesenfelder

Each kidney has about a million nephrons, where urine formation takes place. At any given time, about 20 percent of the blood is going through the kidneys to be filtered so that the body can eliminate waste and maintain hydration, blood pH and proper levels of blood substances.

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Smart Cleanse for Weight Loss

Published Aug,14 2017  |  By Dana Severson

Smart Cleanse — or Colon Smart, as it’s often referred — is a colon cleanser. Like many other colon-cleansing products, Colon Smart is formulated to increase the rate of bowel movements. The idea is that cleaning the colon of waste will also clean it of toxins, which can purportedly improve your health.

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Physiotherapeutic Exercises for Cerebellar Ataxia

Published Aug,14 2017  |  By Andrea Dixon

Cerebellar ataxia affects the nervous system by decreasing balance and coordination most typically in the trunk, arms and legs. There are acute, chronic progressive and recurrent forms of cerebellar ataxia all with similar symptoms and treatment.

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Menstrual Cycle & Dental Surgery

Published Aug,14 2017  |  By Jennifer Byrne

You might not have imagined there could be a link between your monthly period and your ability to recover quickly from dental surgery. In fact, the connection between your dental health and your period might seem obscure at best.

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Side Effects of Not Eating Breakfast

Published Aug,14 2017  |  By Dr. Shavon Jackson-Michel, ND

The wise saying, “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day” has been spoken by countless moms throughout the ages.

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Side Effects of Overusing a TENS Machine

Published Aug,14 2017  |  By Suann Schuster

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation -- TENS -- machines are a common form of pain relief, especially for musculoskeletal pain. Mild muscle soreness and skin irritation may occur with excessive use.

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Baking Soda & Epsom Salts

Published Aug,14 2017  |  By Victoria Weinblatt

Baking soda and Epsom salts are inexpensive and employed as internal and external home health remedies for a variety of everyday ailments. Baking soda is a commonly carried item in supermarkets and Epsom salts are easily found at the drugstore.

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Parts of the Brain That Control Primitive Reflexes

Published Aug,14 2017  |  By Noreen Kassem

The brain is a complex network of structures that work in harmony to control the many vital functions of the body and process information from the internal and outside environment. The vast majority of these functions are reflex actions that occur automatically and in harmony with other parts of the brain and the body.

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