Human hair grows at an average rate of about .4 mm per day, or about 6 inches per year. That rate naturally varies a little from person to person. Hair growth slows in malnourished people because their bodies divert precious energy and nutrients...
Alcoholism is a chronic disorder in which a person becomes dependent on alcohol. At first, the person may drink at parties, but he gradually begins to drink alone and increases the amount consumed on a daily basis. Becoming sober and refraining...
Carrying a baby through pregnancy is no easy feat. After your body has spent months accommodating a growing little person, it needs some time to recuperate. If after recovering, you still fantasize about fitting into pre-pregnancy clothes, your...
Your bed should be a place where you relax---not where you experience back pain when lying down or waking up. For back pain sufferers, finding the right mattress that accommodates their aching back is imperative to alleviating a fraction of the...
Dry skin, acne, a flaky scalp and oily skin may all be related to your body's production of a substance called sebum. Scientists have studied sebum for years, and while they know what's in it and how it's formed, its exact function is still a...
Many women call the second trimester "the honeymoon period" because they enjoy the pregnancy without the hassle of pregnancy symptoms. That's all about to change in the third trimester, when your body grimaces at the idea of carrying around...
Healthy infants come in all shapes and sizes. Yet it is normal for parents of newborns to continually question if their baby is developing normally. They constantly worry if their baby is eating enough or too much and gaining weight too quickly or...
Your toddler hits some wondrous and exciting milestones between the ages of 1 and 3. The tiny person who relied on you for everything grows into an independent little person by leaps and bounds, learning new things and grasping new skills every...
Pregnancy is a time of great change for a woman, regardless of whether it’s her first or her 11th. Her body grows and expands, her organ function changes to accommodate the little person growing inside her, and her psychology adapts to the...
Fish oil, whether taken as a supplement or eaten in your diet, contains very beneficial omega-3 fatty acid. Omega-3 fatty acids are made of two important substances: DHA, or docosahexaenoic acid, and EPA, or eicosapentaenoic acid, which offer many...
Pregnancy is a time for a woman to take extra care to ensure a positive outcome for herself and her growing baby. The little person growing inside you entirely depends on you to meet her nutritional needs. Eating a balanced diet that includes...
During the first trimester of pregnancy, your baby is developing at a rapid rate. In the first six weeks of pregnancy the embryo implants itself and the nervous system begins to develop. By week eight, your baby has a head and limbs and can begin...
Disrespect, silence, anger, attitude, bad language and the face of an angel. Perhaps this sounds like your teenager. Teenage problems are necessary, and families can learn how to navigate through the meaning of these problems while preserving the...
The first year of a baby's life is filled with change. Perhaps one of the most impressive changes is when that cute little bundle becomes a crawling, then cruising, then walking little person. As your baby becomes more mobile, the issue of...
The Gazelle Glider is a piece of elliptical exercise equipment that used to burn calories. It is manufactured by the Fitness Quest Incorporated and marketed under Tony Little's brand. Little is a personal trainer.
Measuring fitness is often limited to the number on a scale. However, this number can be misleading when it comes to actual health and fitness due to variations in body composition. For instance, a person may be an appropriate weight, but have...
Vitamin B-12 is one of numerous key vitamins and minerals people need for optimum health. While in the right doses B-12 has little effect on heart rate, the substance can affect a person's heart rate in some situations. If you're experiencing...
Statistics are almost as big a part of baseball as the game itself. Players have been measured throughout generations by their batting averages, runs batted in and home run totals, among other key statistics. Keeping stats for Little League...
Preparing a healthy, well-balanced diet is an important aspect of cooking for a bariatric person. A well-balanced diet can help a bariatric person get on track to losing weight and allow him or her to develop healthy eating habits. Healthy eating...
Every day since birth, your child has delighted you with his new tricks and skills. The fifth month is no exception. Not only does your baby continue to get bigger and bigger, he's also becoming stronger and more active. He's also developing...
By the time you turn 12 or 13, your body is starting to go through some dramatic changes. Girls' hips get wider and their breasts get bigger, and guys gain pounds as they sprout in height, according to the KidsHealth website. Start any weight-loss...
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive condition that affects the brain, usually in a person who is at least 60 years old, states the National Institutes of Health. Alzheimer's disease is divided into seven stages. The first three stages are...
Calculating calories needed to maintain weight actually takes two calculations. First you'll need to calculate basal metabolic rate (BMR), which is the amount of energy expended while at rest, or more simply put, the amount of calories burned if...
The results of a survey conducted by the National Overactive Bladder Evaluation (NOBLE) and published in the winter 2008 issue of the "Reviews of Urology Journal" showed that approximately 30 percent of men and women aged 65 years and older have...
Obesity is defined as having a BMI (Body Mass Index) of 30 or more. BMI is the relationship between height and weight. Obese patients are more likely to suffer from medical issues, including diabetes, heart disease and sleep apnea. While the idea...
An often forgotten beauty secret is that a little relaxation can help a person look and feel a lot better. The body's response to stress is to fight it, when what we really may need is to retreat--to a health spa. If your skin has lost its shine,...
The drug generically named alendronate, marketed in the United States as Fosamax, is used to treat osteoporosis or thinning of the bone, which is common in women after the beginning of menopause. People who take steroids as part of their medical...
Protein, fat and carbohydrates are the major macronutrients your body needs in large quantities for good health. Taking in an optimal amount of these nutrients daily can maximize your energy levels, help you manage your weight, regulate hormone...
Whether you're a casual cyclist or you cycle for fitness, you're bound to see a variety of bike colors and styles while on the trail. Chances are you've also seen bikes that have thin strips of shiny material or leather hanging from the...
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