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- It is Time to Combat Your Middle-Age Spread
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] As the Baby Boomer generation ages, it is becoming apparent that we are also growing wider. Obesity will soon become a national economic crisis, as the over-weight boomer generation starts relying more heavily on Medicare and other public health programs. It is time for every individual to formulate their own fitness and weight loss plan and get started on the return path to good health.
- A Better Way to Teach Biology Students About Viruses
[Reference-and-Education:Home-Schooling] When you teach eager homeschool biology students (or students in a traditional classroom) about the diversity of life, someone is inevitably going to ask, "What is a virus?" Or, someone might ask, "Are viruses alive?" Any thorough discussion of life processes must address the topic of viruses, but many introductory biology curricula either do not get around to viruses, or do a poor and confusing job of dealing with them.
- Better Control, More Pleasure and Safer Sex With Female Condoms
[Health-and-Fitness:Contraceptives-Birth-Control] The female condom is a relatively new arrival on the disease prevention and contraception scene, but it is growing in popularity as more women (and men) discover its advantages over the traditional male model. While offering excellent protection against STD's and unwanted pregnancy, it also enhances the sexual experience for both partners.
- Female Condoms Versus Male Condoms - Which to Choose?
[Health-and-Fitness:Contraceptives-Birth-Control] Condoms have long been recognized as an effective means of birth control and a deterrent to disease transmission. How does the relatively new female condom compare to the traditional male condom in effectiveness? Which type should you buy for your own use?
- Are Female Condoms Effective?
[Health-and-Fitness:Diseases-STDs] Female condoms are relatively new and somewhat difficult to find, but recent research shows that they are more effective than the traditional male condom in preventing the spread of STD's. For disease prevention and birth control, the female condom is set to become a popular alternative.
- Condom Information From the Experts
[Health-and-Fitness:Diseases-STDs] The Centers for Disease Control and the World Health Organization publish information on a wide variety of health issues, including sexually transmitted infections. Here is a summary of their information concerning condom use and prevention of STD transmission.
- Can I Catch Toenail Rot at My Local Nail Salon?
[Health-and-Fitness] Your local nail salon can make your hands and feet beautiful, but they might also pass along a nail fungus infection from a previous customer. If you catch a nail rot infection, the last thing you want to do is cover it up with artificial nails. Instead, a topical anti-fungal solution may be your best treatment choice.
- Recovering Your Sexuality After Cancer Treatment
[Relationships:Sexuality] A diagnosis of cancer and it subsequent treatment can have devastating psychological and physical effects on a patient's sexuality. The subject of sex after cancer is often overlooked in the process of trying to stop the cancer. Fortunately, there are things a cancer patient can do to recover sexual intimacy after cancer treatment.
- Keep Your Heart Healthy With Vitamin D
[Health-and-Fitness:Supplements] The accumulating body of scientific evidence is showing that Vitamin D is a powerful force to have on your side. In addition to boosting the immune system, building strong bones, and helping to fight off some cancers, new research shows that Vitamin D is also crucial in maintaining heart health.
- Borage Oil - A Natural Eczema Remedy
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] If you are bothered by eczema or dermatitis, consider giving borage oil a chance to reduce or eliminate your symptoms. Eczema is a general term for several types of inflammation of the skin that typically lasts longer than just a few days. Eczema is also called dermatitis and can produce symptoms ranging from redness and flaking to itching and blistering or cracking.
- Got the HPV Vaccine? Excellent, But You Still Need a Condom
[Health-and-Fitness:Diseases-STDs] The HPV vaccine is a useful tool in protecting millions of women against a particular set of HPV strains, but it is not effective against other strains of HPV or any other sexually transmitted diseases (STD's). The best way (short of celibacy) to prevent the spread of STD's is by using a condom. If you are squeamish about buying condoms at the store, you can order them online in complete privacy.
- How to Starve a Tobacco Company Fat Cat - Kick Your Smoking Habit Now
[Health-and-Fitness:Quit-Smoking] Do you have any idea how much a typical tobacco company executive gets paid? Considering that you are paying them to support your nicotine addiction, you are making them the most profitable (and legal) drug dealers around. Stop smoking now (it's not as hard as you think) and starve a tobacco fat cat.
- Natural Treatments For Removing Warts
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] Most people have warts on their hands, feet or other body parts at some point in their lives. Natural wart removal options are often as effective as prescription medical treatments and are much less expensive.
- How Effective Are Natural Nail Rot Treatments?
[Health-and-Fitness:Alternative] Recent studies show that natural treatments for nail fungus infections can be effective. Trying a natural remedy may be a good alternative to the expensive prescription treatments which can have troublesome side effects.
- Carpet Mold Removal May Improve Your Health
[Home-Improvement:Cleaning-Tips-and-Tools] Toxins released by mold in your home or workplace can have serious health consequences. Basement, wall, and carpet mold removal is an important step in making your indoor environment safe.
- Increase Your Vitamin D Intake to Improve Your Health
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Recent scientific research indicates that most people would benefit from increasing their intake of Vitamin D. Larger than traditional daily doses appear to be extremely beneficial in preventing osteoporosis and several types of cancer.
- Important Information About HPV Vaccines
[Cancer:Ovarian-Cervical-Uterine-Cancer] The Food and Drug Administration has approved one HPV vaccine and indications are that a second vaccine will be approved in the near future. HPV is a sexually transmitted virus which is known to cause multiple types of cancer and other diseases. This article summarizes the facts about HPV and the new vaccines.
- Reduce Back Pain Without Drugs
[Health-and-Fitness:Back-Pain] Chronic back pain is not only a pain in the back, but it contributes to many days of lost work every year. Fortunately, most back pain can be controlled or eliminated with the use of drugs. A few simple lifestyle changes are the place to start.
- Early Signs of Alzheimer's Disease
[Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] You may be concerned that you or someone you love is exhibiting early signs of Alzheimer's disease, or some other condition leading to progressive and debilitating dementia. Subtle symptoms such as loss of recall of common word or names, or confusion when performing mundane tasks, may be symptoms of early stage dementia or they may just be the normal effects of aging.
- Nail Rot - A Review of Options for Treating Onychomycosis
[Health-and-Fitness] The thickening and discoloration of nails due to onychomycosis (also known as toenail rot, nail rot, etc.) is a potentially embarrassing and painful condition. This article updates the latest treatment options for this nail fungus infection.
- Toenail Rot: Toe Nail Fungus and How to Treat It
[Health-and-Fitness:Medicine] Sometimes called "nail rot" or "toe nail rot" by non-medical sufferers of the condition, onychomycosis is a fungal infection of the nails. Nail fungus causes thickening and discoloration of the nails and is the same fungus that causes athlete's foot. Early treatment is important because it is much easier to cure before it spreads.
- Ukrainian Tapestry in the 21st Century
[Home-Improvement:Interior-Design-and-Decorating] Ukrainian artists have a growing influence in the world of fine hand-woven tapestry art. For both the serious collector and those interested in fine home and office decor, this art form is growing in popularity.
- Can Your Dog or Cat Catch Babesiosis?
[Pets:Dogs] Babesiosis is a tick-borne disease that can infect domestic dogs and cats. Effective precautions and treatment can save your pet from serious illness or death.
- Can Herbs Improve Your Pet's Behaviour?
[Pets] Many herbal remedies proven effective for human ailments may also be useful for pets. The pet owner must exercise caution in believing unsupportable claims, and only use herbal remedies that have been proven effective in objective studies.
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