June 15-21, 2012 - Original Health Articles

Why Does Time Outside Boost Your Mood?

Mother Nature rules when it comes to improving your physical and mental health. More and more, studies show what most of us know intuitively: being in and around nature just makes us feel good. A recent paper published in Environmental Science Technology reviewed 10 earlier studies evaluating the self-esteem and mood benefits of green exercise (exercise done in nature).

How to Green Your Workout

Here are five ways to green-up your workout to make it as healthy for the earth as it is for your body: Change Your Clothes When you pull on a 100 percent cotton t-shirt before you exercise you may think choosing natural over synthetic fabrics is an earth-friendly choice.

Key Differences Between IBS Symptoms

Bloating is usually described as a feeling of fullness and pressure in the abdomen. More women than men complain of this symptom. For women, the most obvious cause of bloat is water-retention during the menstrual cycle. But bloating may also be caused by gas build-up in the stomach and intestines.

5 Ways to Kick the Coffee Habit

Quitting—even if you drink just one small cup of coffee per day—can lead to withdrawal symptoms. Symptoms vary from person to person, but may include headache, depression, nausea, and muscle pain. Follow these smart strategies to soften the pain.

How to Recognize Impetigo

Impetigo stems from the streptococcus or staphylococcus bacteria, which normally lives on skin without causing a problem. However, when these bacteria enter the epidermis through an insect bite, cut, or scrape, it can cause an infection. Impetigo is most common in children, though it can occur in adults.

Is Popcorn the Next Super Food?

Popcorn, one of America's favorite snacks, typically falls under the junk food category. However, eating the right kernels may provide you with more antioxidants than some fruits and vegetables. Conducted by the University of Scranton in Scranton, Pennsylvania, researchers analyzed the nutritional value of several brands of popcorn.

Top 10 Teeth Stainers

Those pearly whites you've been flashing for decades may have taken on a bit of color over the years. Unless you're a smoker or have used certain medications (the antibiotic tetracycline is a known tooth stainer), most likely you've indulged in at least some of these drinks: 1.

6 Natural Remedies to Relieve Nausea

"Nausea is a symptom, and you can't treat symptoms effectively unless you know the basis for the symptom," says Steven Lamm, MD, author of No Guts, No Glory (Basic Health Publications). Common causes include gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), gastritis, and mal-digestion.

5 Foods That Fight Allergy Symptoms

While taking allergy medication is a must to manage some of your worst allergy symptoms, eating an allergy diet that incorporates strategic choices can help you feel better. This is because many allergy-fighting foods provide properties that can minimize inflammation and address nasal congestion and respiratory symptoms.

How to Get the Most Out of Your Gym

You're making a wise investment by paying for a gym membership, but are you really getting your money's worth? Not if you've failed to advantage of everything your gym offers. Free personal training. Many gyms offer orientation, fitness evaluations, and personal training sessions for new members.

Your Type-by-Type Hair Care Guide

Age, lifestyle, and climate all play a part in how your hair looks and feels, so finding the right routine may take some experimenting. The easiest way to start is to let your hair's texture and moisture levels tell you how to wash, groom, and choose products to keep it healthy.

Teen Health: Top Issues That Are Overlooked

Adolescence is a time of great personal change. Teens may get a bad rap for being rebellious, moody, and self-conscious, but that's actually not the case for the majority of youngsters. However, their sometimes erratic behavior can be difficult to interpret.

Asthma's Two Types: Do You Have Intrinsic or Extrinsic?

While these formal names may not be familiar, extrinsic asthma and intrinsic asthma are technical terms for allergic and non-allergic asthma. Both forms of asthma present the same types of symptoms, but the way they occur is different. Extrinsic Asthma Also known as allergic asthma, this is the most common type of asthma.

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