Many women lead stressful, fast-paced lives. It's no wonder that tension headaches are so common. Just like migraine headaches, tension headaches have specific symptoms, triggers, and risk factors. But tension headaches are muscular, not vascular, and the triggers tend to be physical and…

Drinking coffee has become an American tradition. The stimulant gets you going in the morning, keeps you alert and sets a good mood for the day. An 8-ounce cup of home-brewed coffee contains on average 100 mg of caffeine, but purchased coffee varies wildly in size and amount of caffeine. The coffee…

There are many getting diagnosed with FM, or fibromyalgia, and haven’t ever heard of it. Then there are those that are certain that they have it, want to understand it, and are still attempting to find someone to give them the diagnosis.

Visiting your gynecologist is important for maintaining good reproductive health. Schedule yearly checkups as well as visits for these gynecological symptoms... Why Visit the Gynecologist? Visiting the gynecologist is imperative for good health. Some women aren't fazed by it, some women find…

Anabolic steroids are often associated with a strong and muscular physic of a man. But strange as it may seem, steroids may have pretty tragic side effects on the male reproductive system, overall health and appearance, such as growth of the breasts, which surely doesn’t make a man look like a real…

Dips require parallel bars to be done correctly. Starting position - Balance yourself up on a set of parallel bars with your arms straight and knees bent. Movement - Bend your arms and lower yourself, leaning slightly forward, until your chest is at the same level as your hands. Then push…

Having beautiful skin is a lifelong goal. Professional skin care sales increase as the drying winter forecasts whip up chapped and drying skin. Slow the aging process down with a few easy skin care tips to keep the winter winds at bay. Winter Skin Care Tips Chapped and dried skin can be a thing of…

Welcome to February, which is National Heart Disease Awareness Month. But this campaign is not just for the United States: heart disease prevention is the world's problem, especially with increased sedentary lifestyles and increased fast food intake among adults. Alarmingly, heart disease is the…

Lay down with your chest on the floor and your hands on the floor (palms down) beside your shoulders. Push on the floor and straighten your arms keeping your body and legs stiff using only your toes and palms to keep your body off of the floor. Then bend your arms and lower your chest until it…

Seated or standing with a dumbbell in each hand. Starting position - Hold the weight at your side and keep your palms facing toward the front of your body. Movement - Curl the weight up one side at a time keeping your elbows stationary. Note - The direction that your palm faces will…

Use a flat bench and dumbbells. Lay on your back with a dumbbell in each hand. Rest the dumbbells on your shoulders and chest before and after each set. Starting position - Press the dumbbells up toward the ceiling with your palms facing each other and the weight touching. keep your arms…

Strength training increases women’s vitality and anti-aging goals by building bones and muscles, by helping lose weight faster and by fortifying the immune system to keep away illnesses. Weight training can take the form of lifting barbells, using a resistance band, using exercise machines like…

The most common side affect of Metformin is diarrhea. Metformin may also cause nausea, upset stomach and gas. These side effects usually only occur during the first few weeks of taking Metformin. Of course, a few weeks can feel like an eternity to someone suffering from serious diarrhea and may…

PCOS is a syndrome, not officially a disease, although some medical professionals consider it a disease and are actively campaigning for it to be recognized as such. Women with PCOS produce increased levels of androgens, or male hormones, and the ovaries contain tiny cysts that don’t go away causing…

Osteoporosis is a progressive disease that causes the bones to deteriorate and eventually lead to fractures. The word osteoporosis defines itself. “Osteo” means bone, and “porosis” means the porous bone structure that results from the gradual loss of bone density. Osteoporosis causes the bones to…

In order to reach a maximum abdominal development, it’s enough to train them only once or twice a week, but these workouts have to be really hard. Don’t do exercises for all abs areas on the same day: for example, train your rectus abdominis on Monday and your intercostals and serratus on Thursday.…

Remember the cartoon about Popeye? This guy ate spinach, and after it his biceps grew really fast and he became superhero. But was it just a made-up story or does eating spinach really contribute to muscle growth? Scientists have proven, that indeed spinach does have that steroid effect. This is why…

A variation of the flat bench press designed to develop the the upper area of the chest. It is a mix between a military press and a bench press. Starting position - Use an incline bench at a 45 degree angle. Begin with your arms extended toward the ceiling supporting the weight directly above…

So, you’re finally together with her in bedroom (kitchen or anywhere you both want to have sex) and this is the time when you are going to show her, what a real man means. But as soon as you start, the end comes immediately. She’s furious and not satisfied at all, and this is probably the last time…

Sexy fitness model from Southern California (USA) - Ana Cheri. With stunning shapes, fitness model Ana Cheri is maddening millions of Internet users. She gathered this army of fans on Instagram, where she regularly pleases fans with hot photos, and also promoting sport. Ana Cheri was born…

Sometimes talking with other female friends, writing down thoughts and frustrations, or counting to ten are not enough to keep female depression and anxiety at bay. Circumstances are often beyond simple control: unemployment, high-stress work, post-partum blues, divorce/separation, female mid-life…

This article is a truncated, yet genteel exegesis to and for all men attempting to declassify the female psyche. As the great philosophical Empiricist John Locke would argue, everything must be derived from experience and so to attempt to jauntily accentuate the female wonderings and musings it…

The Caregiver Burden Falls on Women According to a report issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (2000) more than 50 million people provide care for a chronically ill, disabled or aged family member or friend during any given year.

Defined for the first time in 1994 by the World Health Organization (WHO), osteopenia refers to an early state of bone loss where a person’s bone mineral density (BMD)-a measurement that determines bone density and strength-is lower than normal peak BMD, but not low enough to be classified as…

The last Saturday was a big day, as on May 10 another IFBB shredded bodies battle took place in New York – 2008 NY Pro. It included the 202 and Under Show, Women’s Bodybuilding and Man’s Bodybuilding. Here are the results of this fantastic event and some great photos of it.

There are lots of effective ways to add more inches to your biceps. And here is a workout, which will make your arms bigger and stronger. Others will notice your biceps in the gym, in the street – everywhere. These exercises will help your muscles grow like a pro. High-Intensity Biceps Workout To…

About 70% of the Earth is covered with water, the same percentage of it is contained in the human body. Water is essential for metabolic processes including protein synthesis. This is so simple, but at the same time very important for bodybuilders to drink more water. Do it for your body, and this…

Rumors are flying about recent scuffles between former UFC Light Heavy Weight Belt holder Tito Ortiz and UFC President Dana White. This is more than likely a typical case, where the guy who is brining in the money is getting taken advantage of by the guy who is counting the money. Greed and power…

A straight bar is like a barbell but shorter. Starting position - hold the bar in front of you in the underhand position (palms facing away). Movement - Curl the weight up to your chest without moving your elbows (keep them at your side). Then back down. Note - Keep a slow controlled…

Next time someone is on top of you beating the %$&*# out of you, throw’em in an armlock and make them beg for mercy. Check out this cool instructional video by Pedro Sauer that shows you how to turn the tables on a bad situation. A little knowledge can mean the difference between victory and defeat.