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Easy circumstancesCanned vegetables and frozen vegetables are both very convenient, but are you compromising nutrition when you use them? Fresh is always best, but buying vegetables stored in the freezer or on the shelf can be a time saver, and it's certainly better than NOT eating vegetables at all.Washing, dicing and preparing your veggies is not as quick as if you use the canned or frozen versions....
2/5/2020 8:00:00 AM
Dietary fiber is a very important component of nutrition. There are a number of reasons why we need to consume this “roughage.” Fiber is the part of plant type foods that our body does not digest or absorb. The body doesn’t break it down once eaten, rather it passes through our digestive system. It is most commonly found in fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains. Generally, processed foods contain...
2/4/2020 8:00:00 AM
Tattoos are personal permanent images on our body that carry meaning and commemoration. At least 14% of U.S. adults have at least one tattoo and the popularity of getting inked is on the rise. Nearly 36% of millennials have a tattoo and it seems to be a reoccurring trend. The athletic community also has a high incidence of players with tattoos.As much color as these skin decorations bring to the body,...
1/23/2020 8:00:00 AM
Calluses and corns are the results of the body forming protective skin around a sensitive area. They might be unattractive or bothersome, but they serve a purpose.Calluses form on the outermost layer of the skin and don’t cause any pain. They are found in places where friction occurs such as the hands or feet. This means a lot of rubbing has taken place in that location. A callus found on the foot...
10/15/2019 7:00:00 AM
Headaches are actually quite complicated and there's not always a simple answer when it comes to causality. That's why some people, despite seeking treatment, continue to suffer from chronic headaches. There are different types of headaches, different reasons why they happen, and different types of treatment. Obviously they are complex, because there are over 150 types.The most common types of headaches...
10/2/2019 7:00:00 AM
Athletes might turn to performance-enhancing supplements to help them jump higher, run faster or farther, all to have the edge on their competition. Creatine is a popular choice. This supplement has been shown to increase both strength and muscle mass. Creatine is also a lot more accessible than other options because it is found in powder form, drink mixes, tablets, and even energy bars. It can be...
9/3/2019 7:00:00 AM
Symptoms of heavy menstrual cycles, infertility, and abdominal pain, may be due to the developmnt of tissue lining outside the uterus. The area outside the uterus is called the endometrium. The key players for this condition, called endometriosis, are the ovaries, tissue lining the pelvis, and the fallopian tubes. The tissue becomes displaced but still operates as if all is normal. Therefore, the tissue,...
7/18/2019 4:00:00 AM
Wearing contacts is a convenient correction to vision an it eliminates the need for eyeglasses. However, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, at least 41 million contact lens wearers in the U.S. are practicing at least one behavior that can cause risk for eye infection. Wearing contacts also puts a person at risk for eye infections and corneal ulcers. It is important to make...
7/18/2019 4:00:00 AM
Our body’s joints seem to have expiration dates and definitely experience the wears, tears, and breakdown that daily living can cause over time. Arthroscopy is a type of surgery used by doctors to look at and treat joint related problems. In fact, this treatment method can be used on any joint in the body but the most common areas are the ankle, knee, shoulder, hip, and wrist. A doctor might recommend...
7/18/2019 4:00:00 AM
When a person feels extreme emotions the body’s response is the release of adrenaline. The heart starts to race, the hands start to sweat, and you want to escape, which is that fight-or-flight mode. Another name for adrenaline is epinephrine. This hormone lives in the central nervous system and is produced by the medulla in the adrenal glands. These glands are found on top of the kidneys. The pituitary...
7/18/2019 4:00:00 AM
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