Because weight loss is all about creating a calorie deficit — eating fewer calories than you burn day in and day out — tennis can be an effective way to lose weight. Playing singles especially is a high calorie-burning activity, although a good, competitive match of doubles will also help keep you trim.
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A tingly feeling when exercising is typically caused by a neurological or vascular problem. In its mildest or most harmless forms, the tingling could be the result of a bra strap that is too tight, or it could be related to blood pressure changes during the workout.
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Skin lotions and topical anti-inflammatory treatments tout aloe vera as a healing and soothing wonder gel. The gel comes from the thick leaves of the aloe vera plant. It does more than just leave skin soft, however.
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Several serious medical conditions can restrict circulation to the head, both during sleep and waking hours. Thankfully, many of these problems can be treated to help restore blood flow to the brain while sleeping.
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Itchy hands at night may be the result of several different skin conditions, some of which can seem worse in the evening or when you're trying to sleep.
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Jogging provides an effective workout for your heart and your muscles. Jogging may be more difficult after age 50, however, since your knees, back, hips, ankles and feet will have suffered more than half a century of wear and tear.
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You feel like you've been walking over rocks and your feet look that way. You've got noticeable bruises on the bottom of your feet -- or maybe tender and swollen areas that just feel like bruises. Your best option is resting your bruised feet and icing them four times a day for about 10 minutes.
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Although numbness or tingling in the groin area is common, groin pain from cycling is not normal or healthy. If you are experiencing groin pain on your bicycle, you need to check your bike fit and check your saddle for potential problems.
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Leg lifts can be performed in a variety of ways, with each variation working a different set of muscles. But all leg lifts involve the muscles and tendons of the hip joints, so if you're having pain from leg lifts it could be caused by an unrelated injury or because your form is putting too much stress on your hips.
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Aortic heart disease is a condition affecting the aortic valve, one of four valves in the heart. Most aortic valve problems are related to stenosis, when the valve becomes rigid an unable to open properly, or regurgitation, when the valve leaflets are loose and do not close properly.
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Running provides a great aerobic workout that boosts energy and metabolism. Unfortunately, it can leave your knees feeling sore. Runners suffer two common painful knee conditions. One is called patellofemoral pain syndrome.
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Running routines sometimes bring more than just the benefits of a good workout and an endorphin rush. They may also bring knee pain, especially when you run downhill. It’s likely one of two common knee conditions. Don’t wait until the pain is so bad that you can’t run anymore. Seek treatment as soon as possible.
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You sometimes expect a sore back from a round of golf, or even some discomfort in your shoulders or legs. But a sore finger or fingers can be perplexing, especially if you don’t have arthritis or a pre-existing medical problem with your hands or fingers.
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When lifting heavy weights, painful wrists can weaken your grip and take your focus off the exercise. If you’ve developed pain in your wrists from weightlifting, it could be a sign of strained ligaments or tendons, or a fracture.
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Climbing stairs provides an effective workout whether you're scaling steps in a building or using a stair climber. The activity does come with risks to your knees, however. You need to know the potential signs and symptoms of troubling knee conditions and try to prevent them with exercises to strengthen the knees.
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A rash that appears anywhere on the body of a tiny infant can be distressing. However, a rash that appears behind the ears of a baby often can be identified as a particular, treatable condition.
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You wake up after a restful sleep, but one or both of your hands are asleep. That tingling feeling may even extend to your entire arm. While this can be an annoying problem, it is usually short-lived and not a sign of any neurological or circulatory problems.
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As women age, their metabolism slows down, which means fat tends to accumulate unless they are extremely active and eat a very low-calorie diet. After menopause, fat tends to accumulate around the middle, as opposed to the legs or arms.
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Jowls are the areas of the face under the jaw line that give the face a heavier or saggy appearance. They are often among the first areas people target when they have face lifts.
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People who are serious about weight loss know that they need to reduce their calorie intake and increase their activity. But which activity is most effective? Aim to get at least two hours a week of moderate weight training and two and a half hours a week of aerobic exercise.
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