Each year the flu virus affects Americans with symptoms ranging from fever, chills, muscle aches, cough and headache. Because the earlier you treat the flu, the sooner you can begin to improve, it is important to recognize the early signs of the flu.
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Biotin is a B vitamin found in many hair and nail supplements. As a B vitamin, biotin is water-soluble, and if you take too much, your body eliminates it in your urine.
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Not feeling full after a meal can be frustrating, especially if you're struggling with your weight. There may be a number of reasons you're experiencing hunger after you eat.
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Fish oil supplements contain heart-healthy and inflammation-fighting omega-3 fatty acids. If you’re having trouble fitting fish into your weekly meals or just want an extra boost, fish oil supplements can help. But when your fish oil supplements have expired, you may wonder if they are still safe and effective.
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Your body has charged particles known as electrolytes. Examples of electrolytes include calcium, magnesium, sodium and phosphorus. These electrolytes are responsible for maintaining fluid balance in the body, and their electrical charge helps produce energy in the body.
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Swelling in the legs and feet, also known as edema, can be triggered by a variety of situations or conditions that cause excess fluid to get trapped in the tissues. While medical management is essential, most of this swelling can also be improved by home measures.
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Stretched ligaments and muscles, and pressure on your spinal nerve can cause pain in this region. Stretching to relieve this pain can help you reduce inflammation and improve reduced range of motion.
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If you want your hips to perform, you need to give them some love with frequent stretching before and after exercise.
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Swimming gets your blood pumping, raises your heart rate, boosts your lung capacity and burns calories.
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Sitting all day endangers your health, and that includes affecting your leg muscles. Take regular breaks to move around.
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Home remedies such as over-the-counter medications, herbs and light activity can help to relieve indigestion and bloating. Although uncomfortable, these symptoms – an upset stomach and gassiness -- are relatively minor and do not include heartburn, acid reflux or expansion of the abdomen.
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The curtsy lunge targets your quads, glutes and calves with a unique move. It adds great variety to your lower body workouts.
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Sometimes a bump is just a bump, but other times it may be an important medical clue. A bump on a finger joint can sometimes be traced to an old trauma or a recent injury. In other instances, the bump may result when a sac of fluid, or cyst, develops.
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Your psoas muscles are the muscles located in the front of your hip area. These muscles are responsible for helping you lift your leg and move your torso toward your thighs. If you experience a muscle cramp in the psoas area, a number of things could be to blame.
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Aches and soreness after a tough workout can remind you of the hard work you put in at the gym -- or signal a more serious injury, such as a muscle strain.
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Snoring not only keeps you and your spouse up at night — it can be dangerous to your health. Loud snoring can increase your daytime fatigue and cause you to stop breathing as you sleep, which can affect your heart. If you snore with your mouth closed, this can indicate a problem with your tongue positioning.
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Just like a rubber band, your skin is designed to stretch and snap back — when the skin stretches too far, it breaks instead of snapping back. This results in scar tissue development known as stretch marks. These red-and purple-markings can be the unsightly reminder of weight gain and/or a growth spurt.
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Your lumbar vertebrae is the third section of your spinal vertebrae, located in the lower back. While the lumbar vertebrae are some of the largest vertebra, they are subject to great pressure. Whether due to injury or degeneration over time, lumbar vertebrae can slip out of place, resulting in a lumbar fracture.
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Your thighs are home to three large muscle groups. In the front portion are the quadriceps, four muscles that help to extend and straighten the lower leg. On the back of your thighs are the hamstrings, three muscles that bring the leg backward and help you flex the lower leg toward your buttocks.
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Your blood contains several types of proteins that serve different functions. Albumin is the most prevalent protein in your blood, and without it, you can experience a number of symptoms.
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