Health and Fitness articles

Spoiled Rotten: The Big 3 Reasons for Fitness Failure
"I want it now, now, now!"Does this sound like the mind-numbing rant of a spoiled 7-year old in a toy store? Sure it does, and if you've ever heard a similar dialogue from a child, then you understand

Electroencephalograms (EEGs): Catching a Brain Wave
In this era of rapidly developing technology for medical imaging, one test that might seem downright old-fashioned is an electroencephalogram (EEG) or brain-wave test. But by its very nature, the EEG

An Enquiry into the Personal Maladjustment Pattern Among Children of Alcoholic Parents
Alcoholism is matter of serious concern, not confined to any group, culture or country. Universally it creates professional, social, financial, legal, medical, psychological, and familial problems. Th

Fighting Back!
I’m not going to accept any “FACTS” from doctors. Boy, was that a harsh statement. What a way to start an article. I was just diagnosed with advance stages of Arthritis in my lower back. Both shoulder

Bridging the Gap: The Top 5 Fitness Secrets for Housewives and Athletes
Why does the title of this article mention Housewives and Athletes? Brace yourself for the answer: Because the training protocols for both are exactly the same!"How can that be?" you ask. "Is the auth

5 Tips For Motivating Your Gymnast – A Basic Overview
For every gymnast, there is a different motivational need. This is the same in anything, really -- we all have different ways in which we are given confidence in ourselves, no matter what we do. Whet

Diamonds in the Ruff - Finding a Good Personal Trainer
The question of how to find a good personal trainer is as old as the industry itself. In fact, it usually gets transformed into an even bigger question - should you even HIRE a personal trainer? Conve

Why Some People Don't Take Investing in Their Health Seriously
What if a trusted friend were to tell you about an investment where you could not possibly go wrong...what would be your reaction? And what if there was a virtual mountain of credible information that

Epilepsy: Ten Tips for People with Seizures
1. The goal is zero seizures and zero side-effects.If you are still having seizures or more than minimal side-effects from your anticonvulsant medication, then you have unfinished business. The holy

How To Enjoy The Holidays Without Gaining Weight
The holiday season is undoubtedly a time for rejoicing. Unfortunately, the average adult does a little too much celebrating during this time of year, which leads to extra baggage when the New Year rin

Brain Concussions in Sports: What's the Fuss?
If you're having difficulty understanding what a brain concussion is, and how your son or daughter's head-injury affects their further participation in sports, then you're in good company. The nature

Increase HDL Cholesterol and Live Longer
There are several effective ways to increase HDL cholesterol (that’s the “good” one by the way), that can literally add years to your life, reduce the risk of heart disease, atherosclerosis and stroke

Electromyography (EMG): What Is It, and Does It Hurt?
Medical tests are the pits. Not only do you have to worry about the meaning of the symptoms that earned you the test in the first place, but you also have to worry about the test itself. Will it be p

Get Stronger, Faster, and Better by Training Right, Eating Well, and Resting Up
I rarely start an article with the conclusion at the beginning. But, for this specific topic I couldn’t write it any other way. So, here it is.No magic pill, patented drink mix, sublingual tincture, t

11 Tips to Enjoy Summer Life and Still Keep Your Shape
Summer is about to be in full swing, and it's that time when everyone wants to look impressive in their "lack" of clothing. While I can't promise you that you'll achieve a fitness model body, I can a

Herpes Virus Family Facts
To most people the word "herpes" conjures up an image of genital herpes, the incurable virus that is transmitted through sexual contact and causes blisters on the genitals. However herpes is in fact a

What About Your Mattresses?
Do you really need a new mattress. When you arise in the morning does your body ache? Body aches after resting the night on an innerspring mattress is a strong indication that it may be time to start

Food And Exercise Rx!
It's hard to ignore the explosion of advertisements for new drugs. Magazines, newspapers, television, radio, bus shelters, commuter trains and more all feature ads for pills and potions that claim to

Gymnastics and Eating Disorders
Gymnastics can be a high-stress and high-maintenance sport for even the most emotionally stalwart of children. After all, gymnastics pressures its participants for physical perfection -- for flawless

Dress for Sun Protection
Summer means fun at the beach, park, or pool. It also means time for sun protection because in the California Cancer Registry, the California Department of Health Services estimates that this year in

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