Considered one of the greatest professional football coaches of all time, Vince Lombardi was dedicated to teaching his players self-discipline, strength of character and respect for authority. He also wanted them to learn to love the game of...
The prostate gland surrounds the urethra and secrets fluid that carries sperm. Because of the prostate's location, it affects the ability to urinate after prostate surgery. Prostate cancer surgery involves the removal of the prostate gland. The...
Acne comes from infected hair follicles and sebaceous glands on the face. When a pore or follicle is infected, melanin, the substance that gives our skin pigmentation, goes into production overdrive. Hyperpigmentation is the leftover pigment from...
Cheerleading combines elements of dance and athleticism and develops coordination and self confidence while nurturing the skills needed for effective leadership. Youth cheerleading leagues begin as young as age 5 and usually go up through age 15....
If you are a fitness enthusiast who wants to take the plunge and make your hobby a career, you can take gym instructor training courses to become a certified instructor. There are many options for prospective gym instructors, ranging from general...
While basketball isn't generally considered a contact sport, in today's modern game, enough contact occurs that the rules of basketball are more important than ever before in order to create an even playing field and punish illegal contact and...
Most people think of the Red Cross as a place to give blood or take a CPR class. Even thought this is what they're most widely known for, the Red Cross is also a great place to take other first-aid classes such as wrapping and taping. The Red...
U.S. soccer has more than 140,000 referees registered to officiate at levels from youth through professional. You can find training schedules from your state referee administrator, state youth referee administrator or state director of...
Home care agencies can offer many different services to people who require extra assistance due to illness or disability. These services are meant to help rehabilitate a person and help the patient and family with the care that they need. Some...
A coach is responsible for the development of his football players and the success of his football team. He has to attack these responsibilities from many fronts. It goes far beyond the obvious of putting the most talented players on the field. He...
English as a Second Language (ESL) students study in Seattle at Seattle Pacific University, the University of Washington, St. Jame's Cathedral, and the Washington Academy of Languages. The various locations and schools have online resources to...
Bronchial asthma is a lifelong condition, but with the proper treatment and preventions, people with asthma lead fairly normal lives. One of the most common treatments for bronchial asthma is an inhaler. And inhaler delivers bronchodilator...
A French medical student, Ernest Duchesne, first noticed Penicillin in 1896. Duchesne found that a bunch of blue mold growing on a lab experiment killed off some bacterial colonies growing next to the mold. But it wasn't until bacteriologist Sir...
Endoscopic brow lifts allow plastic surgeons to use smaller incisions than those used for typical plastic surgery. In endoscopic procedures surgeons use a small endoscope to actually see inside the body. The endoscope guides the surgeon and gives...
The Chinese have used green tea for centuries to promote health, aid in digestion and extend life expectancy. Green tea is loaded with flavonoids and antioxidants known to promote better heart health and lower cholesterol levels. Green tea comes...
Because antidepressants work on brain chemicals, it's only natural that one of their positive side effects is the reduction of hot flashes. When the part of the brain that controls your body's internal thermostat gets out of control a hot flash...
The most popular diet patch available uses the African plant substance known as Hoodia. Hoodia makes your body think it's full. This powerful African succulent plant tricks the brain by imitating glucose. The body keeps a satisfied feeling...
Dental bonding repairs decayed, cracked or chipped teeth by bonding a tooth-colored resin material to existing teeth. The resin is hardened with a light and bonds to the teeth. Bonding fills gaps between teeth, fixes broken teeth and covers...
One of the first ways doctors test for high blood sugar is with a urine sample. People with high blood sugar often have glucose in their urine. Normally urine contains very little glucose, so this test is the first indicator that blood sugar...
Dental implants give new smiles to people without all of their own teeth. No matter the size or amount of implants, they need care just like regular teeth. Brush and floss your dental implants twice each day. Use gauze or special floss to floss...
Flat feet or "fallen arches" is a heredity trait in some people. Certain lifestyle changes can help people prone to flat feet avoid the condition. When children have flat feet, unnecessary orthopedic treatments can actually make the condition...
A stress fracture is an overuse injury. Common in athletes and military personnel, stress fractures happen when increased levels of exercise overload bones. Persistent pain in the area is usually the first symptom, and with continued use, an...
Using a compression bandage after an ankle injury helps reduce swelling and bruising of the injured area. Compression bandages apply light pressure to the injured area and help keep it immobile. Keeping a compression bandage in place for two to...
Composite fillings are fillings made of a tooth colored plastic material. Because white fillings look so much like natural teeth it's hard to see where the filling ends and the tooth begins. White fillings not only deal with tooth decay, they...
Foot pain is uncomfortable and in some cases disabling, so it's important to find the cause. Knowing something about the anatomy of your foot answers many questions. The foot has a total of 26 bones, 33 joints and 100 muscles and tendons. All of...
LDL cholesterol is the bad cholesterol found in blood tests. LDL cholesterol carries mostly fat and very small amounts of protein from the liver to the rest of the body. That's why abnormally high levels of LDL cholesterol increase a person's...
One of the first places most people turn to get their hair back are topical treatments. The product minoxidil is the only FDA approved product used to treat hair loss. It's available in several over the counter products, and claims to re-grow...
Any type of cancer diagnosis is a frightening thing. A diagnosis of cervical cancer comes with a unique set of concerns and questions for women. Cervical cancer often means the loss of fertility. Even women past child bearing age find it...
There are four main categories of breast cancer drugs. Each one works in a different way depending on the individual taking the drug. Most breast cancers need estrogen to survive and divide, so many of the drugs work to prevent estrogen from...
Teaching a child the back float will assist them in learning the backstroke. The back float can be uncomfortable at first for a child. Learn how to teach a child the back float in this swimming video.
