Fluid under the eyes causes puffiness and swelling. Although genetic factors and aging render some more susceptible to fluid retention than others, certain style factors and health conditions influence fluid accumulation under the eyes.
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Muscular tension may reduce your quality of sleep or interfere with your sleep cycles. Relaxation techniques, changing your sleep position, massage and stretching may alleviate this type of tension.
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Calcium deposits, also known as calcinosis, are hardened deposits of calcium that are lodged in fatty tissue or muscles. According to the Myositis Foundation, calcium deposits affect 30 percent of children who have juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM), a rare condition characterized by muscle weakness and rashes.
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Shortness of breath and fatigued, or tired muscles may be symptoms of a health condition. If your symptoms persist, cause you concern or interfere with your activities of daily living, contact your doctor for a medical evaluation.
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Your sciatic nerve starts in your lower back, runs through your hips and down the back of your legs. Uterine growth during pregnancy and the baby’s position may place pressure on your sciatic nerve, causing dull pain, aching, burning or tingling in your hip, thigh or buttock.
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Working the night shift can take a toll on your physical health and well-being, causing disruptions in sleep, diet and exercise. Creating a strategy for proper nutrition, self-care and exercise will help you drop pounds and achieve a healthy weight. Consult with your physician before starting an exercise program.
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HDL cholesterol, or good cholesterol, contributes to well-being and health while high levels of LDL are a risk factor for heart attacks. Sources of LDL cholesterol are meat products.
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Hormonal fluctuations before and during your period can seemingly wreak havoc on your intentions to stay fit and eat healthy. Monthly cravings for sweets and other high-carbohydrate foods may cause you to increase your daily caloric intake.
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You don't need access to expensive equipment or a gym membership to lose weight and become physically fit. Do calisthenics several days a week and you'll reap the benefits of increased strength and improved cardiovascular performance.
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In an ideal world, the wave of a magic wand would transform troublesome body areas into toned and taut muscles. In reality, it is impossible to pick and choose where to lose weight. A well-rounded approach, through diet and exercise, is the only natural way to lose overall body fat.
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During a cesarean surgery, or a C-section, doctors surgically open a pregnant woman's lower abdominal region and her uterus to deliver a baby. Stalled labor, a large head, a drop in the baby’s heartbeat, baby positioning or umbilical cord complications are situations that may necessitate a C-section.
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Jumping on a trampoline may have provided healthy cardio exercise before you became pregnant, but after conception it's probably time to stop. In most cases, trampolines should be avoided completely during pregnancy.
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Preschoolers learn how to control and further their physical development and movement patterns through activities and play. Large muscle skills, or gross motor skills, necessary for running and throwing, develop faster than fine motor development skills, which progress at a slower pace at this age.
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While it may be tempting to place your stretching routine on the back burner, there are multiple reasons to increase your muscular elasticity, or flexibility. Improvements in range of motion and athletic capability, stress reduction and better sleep are all benefits of a regular stretching routine.
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Coffee is made from roasted and ground beans. It is available in caffeinated and decaffeinated form. Drinking decaf coffee provides the same taste without the side effects associated with caffeine.
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Measuring your pasta before you cook it helps prevent overeating and contributes to portion control. Portion control and eating the appropriate amounts of a food can have a large effect on your weight. While many pasta boxes label a serving size as 2 oz.
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Incorporating the right type of fats into your diet is equally as important as the amount of fat you consume. Saturated fats and trans fats, or “bad” fats, increase your risk of heart disease, high cholesterol and other diseases.
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The hip abductors are located on the outer portion of the hips and they lift your legs away from your mid-line. The abductors, in conjunction with the glutes, support the pelvis.
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Fuel your body before exercise and get the most out of your workout. Types of food and timing of meals affect energy levels during exercise. Heavy, high-fat foods can cause indigestion, sluggishness, fatigue and diarrhea during a workout.
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Made it through hernia surgery and want to get back to your regular activities and fitness level? Returning to exercise depends upon the type of surgery that you went through and your body's response to it.
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