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Winter Exercise Tip: Head Into the Wind First
A lot of us run in one direction for 15 minutes then turn around and run back for the remaining 15 minutes. For those of us who live in windy places, this means that half of our runs are done into the wind and the other half are done with the wind at our back.
When it's especially cold outside you need to protect yourself from the elements, so start your outdoor jogs by heading into the wind on the first leg.
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Weekend Well-Being: Let's Go Fly a Kite!
April is National Kite Month, and I think we should all celebrate this high flying holiday.
Twenty minutes of kite flying burns about 100 calories, so imagine how many you can burn kite flying for an entire afternoon. Meditating on the beauty of a colorful kite as it dances in the wind is bound to alleviate unhealthful stress.
Spring Running: Transitioning From the Treadmill to the Road
You must be loving this warmer weather right about now, so you can turn off that treadmill and hit the open road. Before you make the switch to completely running outside, keep these tips in mind.
- Ease into your outdoor runs gradually by doing one run outside per week, and the rest of your runs on a treadmill.
Shingles and chickenpox (Varicella-zoster virus)
In This Report- Highlights
- Introduction
- Symptoms
- Risk Factors
- Complications
- Vaccination
- Diagnosis
- Treatment for Chickenpox...
- Treatment for an Acute Shin...
- Treatment for Postherpetic ...
- Resources
- References
Hypothermia
Overview- Definition
- Alternative Names
- Considerations
- Causes
- Symptoms
- First Aid
- Do Not
- Call immediately for emergency medical assistance if
- Prevention
- References
- Very old or very young
- Chronically ill, especially with heart or circulation problems
- Malnourished
- Overly tired
- Under the influence of alcohol or drugs
Bathing, Diapers and Skin Care
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Bathing Bathing can be a very pleasurable experience for you and your baby. The baby's skin is soft, and it should be treated with care. If this is your first experience in caring for a newborn, it is possible that you may have many questions regarding how to safely bathe your new bundle of joy.Breathing difficulties - first aid
Overview- Definition
- Alternative Names
- Considerations
- Causes
- Symptoms
- First Aid
- Do Not
- Call immediately for emergency medical assistance if
- Prevention
Recession Proof Your Diet: Avoid Comforting Yourself With Food
During the tough times of the economy, many of us feel down about the way the nation is headed. And for some of us, being upset translates into eating for comfort. Unfortunately, the food we turn to (chips, cookies, ice cream, etc.) tends to not be very healthy and could wind up costing us more (financially and on the scale) in the long run.
Periodontal disease
In This Report- Highlights
- Introduction
- Symptoms
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Complications
- Prevention
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Medications
- Other Treatments
- Resources
- References
Stress
In This Report- Highlights
- Introduction
- The Body's Response
- Complications
- Conditions with Similar Sym...
- Treatment
- Risk Factors
- Lifestyle Changes
- Resources
- References
- Some people are pre-programmed for a heightened response to stress by conditions in the womb. Pregnant women under stress who eat a diet high in protein and low in carbohydrates have babies with higher cortisol levels. Later on, these levels increase in response to stress.
- The impact of stress on the heart and circulation system is becoming more clear.
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