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3 Tips for Finding the Right Doctor for Your Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is a cancer that attacks the lining of the body’s internal organs. The most common cause of mesothelioma is exposure to asbestos, although other factors such as smoking may increase the risk of developing the disease. Unfortunately, many cases of mesothelioma resulted from the wide use of asbestos in industries such as ship building, metal works and chemical manufacturing. Before the... ❯❯❯

The Basics of Brain Surgery

Brain surgery is a procedure that takes place in the brain to treat problems. Some of the reasons a person may have brain surgery are for a brain tumor, brain hemorrhage, blood clot, brain aneurysm, infections, skull fracture, stroke, epilepsy, and other brain diseases. The Surgery During brain surgery, the hair is shaved on the part of the scalp that is being operated on. The surgeon then... ❯❯❯

The High Rep Chest Blaster

Everyone wants more when it comes to chest development. Thicker pecs, more definition, a bigger bench press. To get that sometimes you have to shake up your training regime. One way to do that is working in higher reps with your lower rep routine. Higher reps work the endurance fibers and help with muscle growth. A muscle is comprised of more than one type of fiber and additional muscle growth,... ❯❯❯

Essential Foods for Combating Acne

Diet and Acne Numerous studies over the years have indicated that adding specific foods to the diet can promote clearer skin. An individual’s overall health is more than skin deep. Healthy skin relates to an intricate balance between the foods consumed, and certain hormones levels in the body. Unfortunately, some teenage girls are at a greater risk to develop acne during puberty, due to an... ❯❯❯

Top 5 Sources of Protein

cc licensed ( BY NC ND ) flickr photo shared by artizone When it comes to good nutrition, getting enough protein is often overlooked. Your body breaks protein down into amino acids that are essential for the repair of all body tissues and cells. The immune system uses amino acids to create antibodies and white blood cells. They are also required for healthy skin, nails and hair. What makes... ❯❯❯

Secondhand Smoke Contributes to Type 2 Diabetes

The effects of secondhand smoke are under constant study. In the past years we have already discovered the cancerous effects, heart disease, asthma, and pneumonia in many children exposed. Now a new study shows secondhand smoke is linked to Type 2 diabetes in adults. If that isn't bad enough, researchers have also discovered the link between secondhand smoke and obesity. Secondhand Smoke and... ❯❯❯

Getting Stronger and More Stable

One aspect of overall strength that is not covered enough is working your stabilizing muscles. For those not familiar with the term, stabilization muscles are the ones that are used in conjunction with the primary muscles to help stabilize and support the body and weight during the range of motion covered in the exercise. For example, when doing a set of dumbbell presses overhead your triceps and... ❯❯❯

Cybex Treadmills: Running Solely For You

Cybex is one of the most trusted names in international exercise equipment, and their treadmills are of high ranked quality. Physical fitness centers want nothing but the best for their customers, which is why as a fitness center operator, you should consider nothing less than Cybex exercise equipment. Since 1970, Cybex has been working hard to bring fitness centers the most trustworthy, reliable... ❯❯❯

5 Easy Ways To Avoid Varicose Veins

Varicose veins are every woman's worst nightmare, especially during this time of year when we practically live in swimsuits and shorts. What if I told you there might be a way for you to put off developing full-fledged varicose veins? Of course, it's not guaranteed that you won't ever develop them, but following these few steps will not only keep you healthier longer but they should help hold off... ❯❯❯

What To Do When You Just Can't Get The Pounds Off...

Have you tried dieting that gave you no results? Not only is dieting difficult, but it can also be very frustrating when you put in a lot of effort and then step on the scales to find that you've made no progress. Some people lose weight quickly through dieting only to gain in back in a short amount of time. Others diet and are still unable to lose any weight. This may be due to medical issues or... ❯❯❯