The National Cancer Institute notes that research has shown that high temperatures can damage and kill cancer cells, usually with minimal injury to normal tissues. Hyperthermia is a treatment in which cancer cells are exposed to high temperatures....
Sweating depletes water from your body and causes temporary weight loss. By increasing how much you sweat, you can often lose more weight in an exercise session. Wearing rubber or plastic suits is one controversial way to increase sweating, but...
For the typical football player, helmet and pads cover approximately 50 percent of the skin surface area, with additional uniform clothing covering another 20 percent. While the football uniform and equipment are for head-to-toe protection, the...
Although running can improve your physical fitness significantly, it does come with potential drawbacks, such as muscle soreness. Running for speed and distance both demand a considerable amount of effort from your legs, and the exertion can leave...
The extract of humulus lupulus, commonly known as hops, comes from a perennial vine found worldwide that is associated with beer. Specifically, it has been used for centuries to flavor and preserve this drink; the bitter and aromatic beer taste...
Muscles can become sore from working them too hard as in DOMS, Delayed Onset Muscles Soreness, or from an imbalance of minerals and vitamins. When ill, the entire body can become achy and sore. A tear in the muscle or strain can lead to increased...
More than 32 million Americans underwent a surgical procedure in 2007, according to a report compiled by the medical information company Medtech Insight. Most surgeries prove successful and patients recover without significant complications....
Melanoma is a type of cancer that arises from cells known as melanocytes. Melanocytes secrete melanin, which is a pigment that protects skin from the sun and is responsible for tanning. Melanoma typically results from the melanocytes becoming...
Aching, sore muscles are a perfectly normal symptom of a hard workout, at least in most cases. However, if the pain persists for an unusual length of time or feels different from your usual soreness, you should seek treatment from a qualified...
Muscle soreness can occur during the end of a workout, immediately following a workout or between 12 and 48 hours after a strenuous workout. Pain during or immediately after a workout, known as acute muscle soreness, can result from the buildup of...
When exercising for long periods of time in warm, humid weather or in high altitudes, you can easily become dehydrated. Failing to replace the fluids you lose through sweat by drinking a sufficient amount of water or fluid leads to dehydration,...
By adulthood, 7 to 10 percent of the population has been infected with the Human Papillomavirus, a virus that causes warts in the human body. Over 130 types of this virus have been detected, but only five to seven varieties commonly cause plantar...
