Founded in the early 20th century, by John B. Foley, Foley is nestled in the coastal region of Alabama. The warm Gulf breezes means mild temperatures all year long, making it an ideal RV destination any season. Warm winters also means RVers can...
The Foley, Alabama, recreational vehicle parks house many of Foley's reported five million annual visitors. With the Gulf Coast within driving distance and a wide selection of family activities around, RV travelers have a great deal to do in and...
A Foley catheter is a narrow flexible tube usually made from silicone that is placed in your bladder through the urethra so that urine can drain into a drainage bag. It generally is used as a temporary measure during a medical problem. While a...
The backboard in basketball is often an underused piece of the court. Many beginners or novice players are not experienced with using the glass to bank a shot. However, seasoned veterans will tell you that the backboard not only helps you make...
The city of Lompoc can be found in the southwestern part of California and boasts a population of just under 42,000. The majority of the city is located in the valley of the Santa Ynez River. It is home to former NFL player Tommy Thompson and...
Urinary tract infections remain a major problem for patients during inpatient hospital stays. The risk is higher in patients who use indwelling catheters to clear the bladder of urine. Technological advances in medicine have allowed for the...
The hips are one of the most important parts of the body to monitor when making the golf swing. They help with rotation, leverage and balance, all important components if you want to make a technically sound golf swing. As you begin the golf...
An enlarged prostate is a non-cancerous condition that occurs when prostate tissue overgrows and blocks urine flow through the urethra, the tube that transports urine outside of the body. An enlarged prostate usually occurs in men between the ages...
Slow-pitch softball is the most popular form of recreational softball in the United States. Many recreational leagues follow modified versions of the Amateur Softball Association of America's official rules.
Vegetarian cooking can be a challenge for families, especially with small children in the house. Your children may not be used to the ingredients used in vegetarian cooking, and may be hesitant to try meatless meals. Many vegetarians also find it...
TSH, or Thyroid Stimulating Hormone, is a hormone released by the pituitary gland in the brain. This hormone signals the thyroid gland, located in the front of the neck, to release two hormones, T3 and T4.
Thyroid hormones help the body...
A little candy isn't a death sentence for a healthy diet. It's when you eat sugar all the time that you begin to see the repercussions. Too much candy means too much excess sugar. Too much sugar means too many empty calories in your diet. If you...
Rapid weight loss is often dangerous because of the severe dietary restraints and rigorous exercise regimen required to lose several pounds in a short period of time, according to MayoClinic.com preventive medicine specialist Donald Hensrud, M.D....
If your child is complaining of a toothache, it is crucial to schedule him a dentist appointment as soon as possible. On a weekend or a holiday, however, you may have to wait a little longer for your child's appointment. Tooth decay is the most...
Urinary catheters are used to drain urine when people are unable to urinate on their own or to obtain a sterile urine specimen to test for bacteria. Urinary tract infection can result if the catheter isn't inserted using sterile technique, and the...
In the pediatric population, there may be times when fluid intake and output (I & O) should be tracked. I & O are required when a child is hospitalized; however, there are times when calculating intake and output at home may be necessary....
Fruit juices can be an important part of a healthy diet, but we may not always be thinking about the specific effects fruit juice can have on our bodies. Yet many fruit juices were once considered both a food source and a medicine. Fruit juices...
Golfers are constantly searching for any tip or technical innovation that will improve distance from the tee. One common myth among golfers is that a longer driver will automatically lead to straight and far tee shots. According to Greg Peddie in...
The generic form of Lortab's main ingredient, hydrocodone, was the most commonly abused prescription opiate in 2008, according to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, or DEA. The abuse of Lortab and similar medications rapidly grew. The...
Men use urine collection devices when their normal bladder routines are disrupted. Sometimes the devices are needed on a temporary basis because of surgery or an injury. Long-term use may be needed if the patient has a chronic medical condition,...
If your toddler's coughing is accompanied by a runny nose, low fever, headache or a feeling of general malaise, she may have the flu or the common cold. In some cases, a cough may be the sign of a more serious condition, such as asthma. Consult...
The Monterey Bay Aquarium has placed sardines on its Super Green fish list, which includes only seafood with low levels of contaminants, less than 216 parts per billion, and those that offer at least 250 milligrams of omega-3s. Boneless,...
Golf is a very precise game, with fundamentals being paramount, particularly in the full swing. Golfers spend countless hours --- daily, for professionals and the most dedicated amateurs --- refining their swings at the driving range and on the...
Golf is a game of precision, and all golfers want to perform at their best, regardless of ability. Rotating with the hips and turning the core is essential for building a golf swing packed with power and efficiency. This leads to longer golf...
Dieting is difficult. It helps to have an incentive to provide motivation when resolve weakens. Incentives can be superficial, such as wanting to improve your appearance or go down a pants size. Or you might want to lose weight to improve your...
You might think that dieting is all about eating less food, but the key to successful weight loss is substituting foods rather than eliminating them, according to dietitian Kathleen Goodwin in a 2006 article she wrote for DietChannel.com. She...
Many believe that adding oil helps prevent pasta from sticking together as well as prevents the water from boiling over. Yet, author Laura Schenone tells Chow.com that adding oil is a waste since oil floats to the top and prevents the sauce from...
Wild cherry bark taken from the root, trunk and branches reportedly aids digestive and respiratory ailments. Native Americans and practitioners of Chinese herbal medicine used it long before herbalist Maud Grieve added it to her 1931 book, "A...
Swimming can be an excellent cardiovascular workout and a valuable addition to your exercise regimen. Several medical conditions necessitate the use of a urinary catheter to drain the bladder and this can present unique challenges while in the...