Jillita Horton
Freelance writer for fitness print magazines and fitness Web sites; ghost writer for fitness Web sites
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Limb Lengthening Procedure Uses Internal TechnologyA newly developed device relies on the power of magnets to lengthen limbs.
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Elance Freelance Writing: How to Build Impressive ProfileAre you new to the Elance site for freelance writing jobs, and despite having placed a number of bids, nobody has selected you?
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Medial Epichondylitis (Golfer’s Elbow): How Long to Heal?I developed a case of medial epichondylitis (golfer’s elbow) after doing high reps, low weights, with a close-grip on a cable pull-down (palms facing each other).
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Is Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Caused by Genetics?Research into abdominal aortic aneurysms has now turned up a single gene that is linked to this potentially fatal condition. The name of the gene is LRP1.
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Is Using Stair Climber Sideways a Waste of Time?Using the stair climber sideways adds a unique spin to step exercise.
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Why Obesity is so Dangerous for KidsDo we really need scientific research to know the obvious, that obesity damages even a young person’s heart?
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Cause of Child’s Skin Picking: OCD or Bad Parenting?Does your child pick at his or her skin? OCD or bad parenting the cause? Best bet: Bad parenting causes OCD which can lead to skin picking. My teenage niece picks her skin.
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Walkathon Training Frequency, Mileage-Building, TechniquesI’m a certified personal trainer who, years ago, participated in a charity walk-a-thon, and helped a former client train for a charity walk-a-thon. Here are your guidelines for preparation.
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How Effective is Calcium Score Test at Heart Disease Prevention?This year quite a few celebrities have died from a heart attack, and one has to wonder if had these celebrities known their calcium score and had taken measures to arrest or reverse their heart disease, would they be alive today.
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Elance Review: Job Goldmine for Freelance Writers & OthersElance is a total goldmine for writers seeking work, and not only that, but the security of it, plus the way that payments are guaranteed, can’t be beat.
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What Does “Inflammatory Lung Disease” Really Mean?Just what IS "inflammatory lung disease?" A doctor told my mother she had this.
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How Personal Trainers Could Eliminate Same Day CancellationsWhen I used to work as a personal trainer at a major chain health club, when I first started out there, I soon realized that I was going to be dealing with same-day cancellations. I didn’t get paid unless I was training a client.
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Ideal Sports for Obese Children: Confidence BoostersIf your child is obese, overweight, “big boned,” husky, large or otherwise “big,” there is no reason why he or she cannot participate in sports and even be competitive and excel.
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Women’s Heart Disease: Stress, Stiff Heart, High Blood PressureMaybe you already know that women’s heart disease is a different animal than is men’s, but perhaps you don’t know that mental stress and high blood pressure play a much bigger role in women’s heart disease than they do in men’s.
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Why Lots of Cardio Exercise Fails at Weight LossHours and aching hours on cardio equipment and in cardio classes like hip hop, Zumba, belly dance and even step…and you’ve lost only a few pounds, right?
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Prolonged Sitting Raises Death Risk in Next Three YearsAs a certified personal trainer, I’m rather miffed that even faithful gym-goers can dramatically raise their risk of dying over the next three years if they sit at least 11 hours a day.
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Happy Fat Child Now, Miserable Unhealthy AdultA new study on soda and fast food eating shows that fat kids are happier when given these foods to overeat. Can obesity really be the key to a child's happiness?
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Can Elderly Heart Failure Patients Benefit From Cardio Exercise?If you’re over age 60 and have been diagnosed with heart failure, there is no better time to do aerobic exercise – even if your cardiologist said it wouldn’t matter at your age.
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The Most Brutal, Intense All-Body Exercise: Hill Tire FlipsForget what you think is the best all-body fat-burning exercise in one single sweep; I have it for you: tire flipping up a hill! I’m a certified personal trainer.
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Elance Freelance: How to Compose Winning ProposalCompose a winning Elance proposal. This is where many writers fail.
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Obese & Expecting on TLC: Are Fat Moms Selfish?There has to be an element of selfishness in mothers who allow themselves to get so very obese; they aren't thinking of their children.
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Balance & Stability Balls: Pros and Cons for Older PeopleThe stability ball, also known as the Swiss or balance ball, is rather popular among older people who exercise at gyms.
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Why Strength Training Beats Cardio for Weight LossIt is so not true that cardio is better than strength training for losing a lot of weight. I’m a certified personal trainer. There’s
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Incredible Biceps Exercises for Women: Tone, Strengthen, Lose Fat!Women need to do biceps exercises for so many reasons.
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Muscle-Building Chest Workout: Tension Tubes (Resistance Bands)You can actually build chest muscle and strength with tension tubes (resistance bands).
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Tips for Writers: How to Make a Good Bid on ElanceOne of the more challenging aspects about getting chosen for Elance writing jobs is that of placing the bid.
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Lose Stomach Fat: Cardio or Lifting Weights?If you want to lose stomach fat and had to choose between cardio or lifting weights, which should you choose?
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Can Drinking Coffee Offset Higher Stroke Risk Caused by Soda?Once again, soda is in the news, this time as a driver of stroke risk; and coffee, too, is in the news again—as a link to lower risk of stroke.
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Walkathon Training: 8 Walking Mistakes to AvoidTraining properly for a walkathon is critical, and this includes knowing how to ambulate correctly—avoiding common mistakes when it comes to walking.
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How Women Can Make Strength Training Burn Tons of FatI’m a certified personal trainer. When I tell my women clients about how they should lift weights for big fat loss, they react with surprise.
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Walking Sideways on the Treadmill: Tips for Doing it RightEvery so often, I spot someone walking sideways on the treadmill and he or she is always holding on. I’m a certified personal trainer and have many times walked sideways on the treadmill, even “jogged” sideways.
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Running Backwards on Treadmill: Pros and ConsIt’s rare to see someone jogging or running backwards on a treadmill. I’m a personal trainer and I regularly run (or more accurately, jog) backwards on a treadmill.
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Is Pedaling Backwards on Elliptical Bad for Knees?I’m a certified personal trainer, and not only do I endorse pedaling backwards on the elliptical machine, but I have my clients do this. I’m not surprised that finally, research has come out in support of this.
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Why Are Repo and Towing Reality Stars Fat?Does the high prevalence of obesity in TruTV’s towing and repo shows reflect America’s growing obesity epidemic, or does it have to do more with all the staged brawling that goes on in these shows?
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Does Rock Climbing Make Hands Bigger?So is it true, or not, that rock climbing makes one’s hands bigger?
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Preventing Melanoma Spread by Switching Off GeneWhat “tells” melanoma cells to break off from the primary tumor site and spread (metastasize) throughout the body?
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Dog Brain Tumors: Can Yearly MRI in Healthy Dogs Affect Prognosis?Catching a brain tumor in your dog before it shows symptoms may be possible with annual MRI scans, but would a yearly MRI scan make a difference in the prognosis or survival odds?
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Make Money Jogging or Walking in DenverIf you jog or walk several times a week and especially daily, why not get paid for it? If you like dogs, you’ve got it made!
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Review: Double Chocolate Decadence Cookie, Alternative BakingI have to say, I was pleased with this soft, thick cookie that almost has the consistency of a brownie.
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Review of Mountain Mint Hot Chocolate Mix: Thumbs DownMountain Mint Hot Chocolate is horrible. It's that simple.
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What is Interval Training That's Not Intense?When you hear the words interval training, this doesn’t necessarily mean that of the highly intense type (HIIT). I’m a certified personal trainer.
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Is Your Cardiologist a Personal Trainer: Exercise Guidelines from Doctors?When it comes to cardio exercise, who knows more as far as the correct way to do it: a cardiologist or a personal trainer? Ultimately, common sense may win out.
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How Much Walking a Week Lowers Stroke Risk?How much must a woman walk every week to reduce her risk of stroke?
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Treadmill Workouts with Negative InclineMany people want to know what the negative incline on a treadmill “is supposed to do.” There are many reasons to use the negative incline of a treadmill, but it seems as though few treadmill enthusiasts use this function.
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Nutrition for Walkathon TrainingTo create a body that’s as efficient as possible for these lengthy events, it is absolutely imperative that you pay very close attention to the nutrition aspects of your training.
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What is RPE: Rating of Perceived Exertion?The RPE or rate of perceived exertion scale is invaluable for fitness enthusiasts of all levels. I’m a personal trainer, and personal trainers typically use two versions of the RPE.
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Mini Cardio Bursts Offset Prolonged Sitting Danger to HeartGym workouts do not offset the harm of sitting for long periods of time—increased risk of heart disease. Sitting a lot is dangerous.
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Should Distance Runners Do Upper Body Strength Training?Distance runners, either competitively or recreationally, really should do some strength training.
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Walking Mistakes that Prevent Weight LossAs a personal trainer, I have helped my clients recognize classic walking mistakes that interfere with weight loss attempts.
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What is Steady State Cardio and Some Examples?You’ve probably come across the term steady state cardio many times in reading about exercise and fat burning. I’m a certified personal trainer.
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What is Panaerobics: Fat Burning Exercise ApproachThe word “panaerobics” was coined by Dr. Len Schwartz years ago, and it’s a fusion of panorama and aerobics: whole body aerobics. And boy does this burn fat.
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Is Punching a Heavy Bag Cardio Exercise?Anybody who believes that throwing hard punches at a heavy bag isn’t cardio exercise has never done this.
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Mix Intense Cardio with Strength Training to Burn More FatIntegrating brief intense cardio in between weight lifting sets burns more fat than a session of strength training followed by cardiovascular exercise.
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Does Housework Calorie Burn Equate to Cardio Fitness?I’m a certified personal trainer and urge you to pay no attention to those household chore calorie burn charts.
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Is Box Jumping Real Cardio Exercise?You can get a great cardio workout with the right kind of box jumping routines.
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Exercise Myth: People Today Are Too Busy for WorkoutsIf I hear one more time that “today’s time-starved people” are too busy for cardio exercise or strength training, I’ll … well, let’s just say I’ll write a second article about this insane myth.
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Make Walking Very Intense with These 10 TechniquesWalking can be made into an extremely intense activity with some very interesting and effective tweaks.
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How to Get Dogs to Do HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training)I’m a personal trainer who had my large dog engaging in, to some degree, what would be considered HIIT: high intensity interval training.
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Treadmill Etiquette at the Gym: 6 ViolationsFind out which one of these rules of treadmill etiquette you routinely ignore--but even if you're considerate, you'll enjoy this article.
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Is Using Stair Climber Backwards Beneficial or Worthless?It’s not uncommon to see someone using the stair climber machine backwards, but is this just a silly, worthless thing to do?
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Can Carnivora Cure Cancer or Are Radio Ads All Hype?If Carnivora were truly effective at curing cancer, don't you think this would be headline news? So how can the company get away with implying this?
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Perfect Dipping Technique for Big TricepsThis article explains the most effective dipping technique for triceps development.
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Should People with Pneumonia Avoid Crowds?Just how many people constitute the "crowd" whom people with pneumonia need to avoid?
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Can Cardio Exercise Make You Too Thin?The question has come up by fitness enthusiasts if a lot of cardio exercise can make a person too thin.
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Bad Cough in Elderly: When to Go to ERIf an elderly family member (over age 65) has a cough that seems to be getting worse, take them to the emergency room, because this can mean pneumonia.
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Can Pneumonia in Elderly Be Mild?Pneumonia in the elderly can produce what appears to be mild symptoms, as was the case with my mother, who is considered elderly because she’s over age 65.
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Cough After Pneumonia Can Last a Few Weeks After RecoveringA doctor told my mother that “I think it’s completely normal for a cough to drag on for a couple weeks even after the pneumonia is gone.”
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Cough that Gets Worse: What Does ER Exam Involve?A sudden-onset cough, or one that develops relatively rapidly, that persists or worsens is cause to get to the emergency room.
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Liver Cancer in Blacks: Death More Likely Than in Whites?Blacks, when compared to whites, are more likely to die from liver cancer (early stage), says an important study.
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One Cause of Liver Cancer: Unfamiliar Type of VirusLiver cancer is a ruthless killer. The American Cancer Society says that about 24,000 Americans every year are diagnosed with this difficult-to-treat disease.
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Is Wiener’s Circle Clean? No Gloves for Food PreparationAnybody who’s watched truTV’s “Wiener’s Circle” knows what I’m talking about when I say that the employees get their bare fingers DEEP into the food.
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Why Can’t Stent Grafts Repair Ascending Aortic Aneurysm?Perhaps you already know that stent graft repair of descending and abdominal aortic aneurysm is the repair procedure of choice for select patients.
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Can Lifting Weights Cause Aortic Dilatation (Enlargement)?Can the blood pressure increase from weight lifting actually cause aortic dilatation, and if so, is it pathological?
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Aortic Aneurysm & Blood Pressure: Is Losing One's Temper Safe?According to one investigation, there is a strong link between aortic dissection (from pre-existing aneurysm) and extreme emotional stress—which would include a temper outburst.
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Is Dog Walking Cardio Exercise?Dog walking may or may not count as cardio exercise, depending on some variables.
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Is Dog Walking Cardio Exercise?Dog walking may or may not count as cardio exercise, depending on some variables.
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Can Strength Training Have an Aerobic Effect?Strength training indeed can produce a cardio training effect on the body.
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Ovarian Cyst Vs. Ovarian Cancer DetectionShort of surgery, can a doctor tell the difference between an ovarian cyst and cancer?
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Is Rock Wall Climbing Cardio Exercise?When it comes to bona fide cardio exercise, does rock wall climbing ever qualify? I'm a personal trainer who has done a lot of climbing.
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Can Insulin Resistance Be Caused by Bottled Juice?One has to wonder if a diet high or even moderate in bottled juice can play a role in the development of insulin resistance.
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Celiac Disease Statistics in U.S.: How Common is This Autoimmune Disorder?Heard of celiac disease? You should have, because it's actually fairly common in the States.
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Strength Training Assistance for Women in the Gym: GuidelinesAre you a woman wondering how to ask for a spotter at the gym? Some are reluctant to do this. -
Obesity Never Heathy Even If Obese Think They AreJust because some obese people think they're healthy doesn't mean they actually are, according to a study involving over 2,000 obese individuals. -
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Endovascular Vs. Surgical RepairThis article describes in plain English endovascular vs. surgical repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms.
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Review of Grandma’s Chocolate Chip Cookies: LousyPhooey to Grandma’s Chocolate Chip cookies. They taste like they were made by a factory, not Grandma.
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Aortic Aneurysm & Lifting Weights: Research ScarceMost doctors urge their patients with aortic aneurysm to lift no more than 25-50 pounds, but is this restriction based on research?
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Can Beta Blockers Shrink Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm?Many people with abdominal (and thoracic) aortic aneurysms wonder if taking beta blockers will shrink the bulge.
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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Endovascular Vs. Surgical RepairThis article describes in plain English endovascular vs. surgical repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms.
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Can Exercise Lower Risk of Aortic Aneurysm?Does exercise have the potential to lower one’s risk of developing an aortic aneurysm? For this article I consulted with Dr. Moji Gashti, Chief, Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Union Memorial Hospital.
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Box Jumping Guidelines for More FunBox jumping doesn't have to be boring; you can make your box jumping routines full of variety.
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Burn Lots of Fat with HIIT Walking: How ToThere are ways to turn walking into a super fat burning exercise. -
Farmer's Walks for Women: Great Strength Training ExerciseWhy don't more women do farmer's walks? Though women in strongwomen competitions do farmer's walks, you'll rarely, if ever, see a woman performing farmer's walks at a gym or health club.
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Seated Dips for Overweight People: GuidelinesHave you ever seen overweight people doing seated dips with straight legs and feet propped up?
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Can Facial Extractions Cause Eye to Keep Tearing Afterward?It’s normal for eyes to tear during facial extractions. But is tearing for three days normal? A dermatologist weights in.
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Laser Spine Institute: How Patient is Prepared for SurgeryIf your back or neck pain has you considering the Laser Spine Institute for salvation, here is exactly what’s involved.
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Are Most Funny Looking Moles Normal & Benign?Have you discovered a funny looking mole on your body and wonder if it’s melanoma?
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Best Fat Loss Exercises for Peripheral Vascular DiseaseWhat exercises work best for fat loss in someone with peripheral vascular disease? Keep reading to find out.
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Best French Toast in Scottsdale, ArizonaThe best French toast in Scottsdale, Arizona, is prepared by a great café that, unfortunately, is only local. -
Is Red Wine Overrated for Heart Health Benefits?Red wine continues to be the big buzzword in the world of heart health, but is this form of liquor really what it’s cracked up to be? A cardiologist explains. -
Intensity Vs. Duration in Walking for Fitness BenefitsEver wonder about intensity vs. duration when it comes to walking for fitness and health? Schnohr, et al, sure did.
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How a Cardiologist Can Miss Severe Heart Disease in WomenCardiologists do indeed miss severe heart disease in women (men as well, but more prevalently, women). Find out why.
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Imminent Heart Attack in Women: Why Anxiety is a SignOne of the signs of an imminent heart attack in women is anxiety. Find out why.
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Depression and Heart Disease Linked in Young WomenIn young women (under age 40), researchers wanted to know if there was any connection between depression in this group, and in the risk of heart disease. -
Why Do Red Wine Daily Limits Differ for Women & Men?If you enjoy red wine and are a woman, you might already know that the American Heart Association, as well as other esteemed medical organizations, recommend the limit per day of red wine be two glasses for men, and one glass for women. -
X Factor: Rachel Crow's Bad Song Choices Insult TalentOn “The X Factor,” Simon Cowell is making the huge mistake of confining Rachel Crow to a little cute girl image by having her sing songs that are NOT designed for substantial vocal talent.
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Why Can Imminent Heart Attack in Women Cause Insomnia?Looming heart attack in a woman can cause insomnia. Find out why.
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Dumbest Dieting Tricks with Water, and Other GimmicksThough I’m a personal trainer, long before I received my certification I was well-aware of some really dumb dieting tricks that just don't work. -
Can Stress Cause Five Missed Periods in a Row?I missed five periods in a row, and make no mistake, this was surely caused by extreme emotional stress.
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Lengthen Life Span After TIA (Mini Stroke) with Easy StepsNew research says that a mini stroke (aka TIA or transient ischemic attack) can shorten a person’s life span. There are way to fight against this.
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Who Loses More Muscle with Age: Men or Women?It’s well-known that loss of testosterone in aging men is strongly associated with loss of muscle mass – which means reduction in strength and mobility. -
Best Hot Chocolate Mix in the World: Silly FarmsI discovered Silly Farms hot chocolate mix at Whole Foods one day, and was attracted to the glass milk jug bottle.
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Two Knee Replacements at Same Time Vs. One Surgery at a TimeHave you been told that you need a total knee replacement for both joints?
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Why Do Obese People Regain Lost Weight?It’s no secret that the vast majority of obese people, who experience some weight loss, regain this lost weight.
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Weight Loss Mistakes Teens Make; Fat Burning SolutionsWhether you’re a teen girl or boy who’s been trying to lose weight, you’re probably engaging in several big mistakes that will fight against your fat loss goals – and not even realize it.
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Best Exercises for Caregivers to Prevent ExhaustionCaregivers are urged to exercise so that they can maintain their sanity and health. Here are the top 5 exercises.
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Healthy Chocolate Mint Bar Product ReviewI’ve been looking for a chocolate mint bar that is healthier for the body than the popular name-brand ones that are sold in conventional grocery stores and drug stores.
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Motorized Scooters Weaken Body; Manual Wheelchair BetterMotorized scooter vs. manual wheelchair: Which is better for the body in a person who has upper body mobility? If You’re Upper-body Mobile, Why Create Muscle Degeneration with a Scooter when You Can Preserve Muscle with a Manual Wheelchair?
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One Cause of Liver Cancer: Unfamiliar Type of VirusLiver cancer is a ruthless killer. The American Cancer society says that about 24,000 Americans every year are diagnosed with this difficult-to-treat disease.
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Liver Cancer in Blacks: Death More Likely Than in Whites?Blacks, when compared to whites, are more likely to die from liver cancer (early stage), says an important study.
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GERD, Reflux Vs. Sinusitis: Symptom ComparisonThe symptoms of GERD or acid reflux and sinusitis, do indeed overlap, and one condition is often mistaken for the other by sufferers as well as physicians.
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Migraine Headaches: Exercise Vs. Drugs for Pain ReliefIs it possible that exercise can work better at relieving the pain of a migraine headache, than a prescription drug?
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Aortic Valve Stenosis: How Many People Over 65 Have Condition?Aortic valve stenosis means narrowing of this portion of the aorta – one of the body’s “great vessels” – which supplies blood throughout the body.
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Diagnosing Sinusitis: New Method; & Does Humidifier Help?A better method for diagnosing sinusitis has been developed by an ear, nose and throat physician.
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Nasal Congestion Relief: Humidity Vs. Dry AirThe kind of air you breathe in terms of how dry it is or humid it is, can significantly impact the perception of nasal congestion.
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Lisa Irwin’s Parents Hamper Investigation yet AgainLisa Irwin's parents did it again: yet more odd behavior that has hampered the investigation of what happened to their baby.
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Baby Lisa Disappearance’s Most Stupid QuestionsThe questions surrounding the missing baby Lisa Irwin’s disappearance just get dumber and dumber.
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Missing Baby Lisa Irwin Most Ridiculous TheoriesAmerica is riveted by the missing baby case of Lisa Irwin because there are so many possible scenarios, but some proposed explanations are just way off the charts.
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Aortic Aneurysm: Are Barbell Squats Safe?It’s devastating when a strength training enthusiast or bodybuilder learns he or she has an aortic aneurysm; this means that heavy weight lifting should be avoided.
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Aortic Aneurysm: Tension Band Strength Training GuidelinesPeople with aortic aneurysms are typically told to avoid lifting weights or lift no more than half their bodyweight, but what about the safety of using tension tubes (resistance bands)?
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Aortic Aneurysm: Are Pull-ups Safe to Do?People who are diagnosed with an aortic aneurysm are typically warned that they must avoid straining with heavy weights.
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Aortic Aneurysm: Are Heavy Bag Workouts Safe?When a person is diagnosed with an aortic aneurysm, he or she is warned to avoid exercise of a heavy or straining nature, but where do heavy bag workouts fit in?
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Aortic Aneurysm: Biceps Curl Safety GuidelinesIf you’ve been diagnosed with an aortic aneurysm and have been lifting weights for years, enjoying a buff physique, does this now mean you’ll lose that physique?
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Aortic Aneurysm: Safe Weight Lifting TechniquesAortic aneurysm: safe weight lifting techniques – there are several.
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Aortic Aneurysm: Are Deadlifts Safe to Do?Though most aortic aneurysms affect older people, younger adults can be diagnosed with an aortic aneurysm, and older adults do lift weights for fitness and strength gains.
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Hip Pain: Can Arthroscopy Prevent Replacement?Hip pain can signal the need for hip replacement surgery—or not. It depends on some factors.
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Why Stair Climbing Can Fail at FitnessIf you think you’re fit because you use a staircase in your house, keep reading, because you are being deceived into thinking that simply climbing the stairs every day will automatically make you fit.
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Lisa Irwin Update: Mystery Man in Video IdentifiedThe Nancy Grace show has identified the mystery man seen in the video, shopping with Lisa Irwin’s mother Deborah, where she purchased wine.
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Missing Baby Lisa Irwin Investigation: Dumbest QuestionsThe missing baby case of Lisa Irwin has gripped the nation and in the process, some really dumb questions have been asked.
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What Race is Tia Tolliver of X Factor?I can’t believe Tia Tolliver made the cut to the top 32 on “The X Factor,” but lots of people want to know her race.
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What Kind of Aerobic Exercise Lowers Dementia Risk?The evidence is overwhelming that aerobic exercise lowers risk of dementia.
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Can a Class 2 Heart Murmur Be Harmless?Has a doctor told you that you have a class 2 heart murmur, and he wants to do further testing to determine the cause?
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Aortic Aneurysm: Is High Intensity Interval Training Safe?If you’ve been diagnosed with an aortic aneurysm and have always been a fitness enthusiast, you’re likely wondering if high intensity interval training (HIIT) is safe.
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Low Back Pain: Does Movement Help or Hurt?Low back pain is extremely common, and intuition dictates that movement will worsen this condition; on the other hand, more and more research shows otherwise . . .
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Aortic Aneurysm Incidence in Bicuspid ValveAn aortic aneurysm is more likely to occur in someone who was born with a bicuspid aortic valve (BAV).
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Do Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms Have a Genetic Cause?The latest research has discovered an association between a common genetic variant and a possible predisposition to an acute aortic dissection (AAD).
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Heart Disease: Make Lifestyle More Important Than GenesWhich is more likely to cause heart disease: lifestyle or genes? The latest study says that genes seem to be more important than lifestyle, in the risk for developing heart disease.
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Should Large Birthmark on Baby (Congenital Nevus) Be Removed?Does your baby (or toddler) have one or more large birthmarks (also called congenital nevi)?
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Are the Big Moles on My Child Dangerous?Are you worried about all those big moles on your child’s back? See what a leading dermatologist has to say.
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Mole Mapping at Home: Melanoma Screening TechniquesI have been "mole mapping" for three years and have learned along the way some excellent mapping techniques, for melanoma screening.
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Lack of Exercise Reason Tall Women at Higher Cancer Risk?If tall women have a higher risk of cancer, perhaps it's due to lack of exercise, since lack of exercise is a strong risk factor for some cancers.
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Can Being Fat During Pregnancy Harm Baby?If you're wondering if being fat while pregnant can be harmful to your baby, you are on the right track with your thought process.
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Toddlers Screaming in Stores: No Excuse, Even for Happy ScreamsWhy do not parents boldly correct their screaming toddlers in stores, even if the ear-piercing shrieks are out of delight, rather than a temper tantrum?
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What Happens During MRA: Patient Describes ProcedureWhat exactly goes on during an MRA: magnetic resonance angiogram? I can tell you; I had one.
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Leg Muscles Vs. Back Muscles: Which Burns More Fat?When leg muscles are compared to those of the back, which burns more fat? I'm a certified personal trainer.
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Strength Training Guide for 300 Pound Women: Safe, Burn FatDo you weigh 300 pounds and want to start lifting weights but don't have the tiniest clue how to begin, how much weight to lift, how many sets and reps, etc.? I'm a certified personal trainer.
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Tension Band Lateral Raises for Building Shoulder MusclesYes, you can get a searing shoulder workout doing lateral raises with tension tubes or resistance bands. I'm a certified personal trainer.
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Aortic Aneurysm & Lifting Weights: Detailed GuidelinesDiagnosed with aortic aneurysm yet can't give up lifting weights? Confused by those generic restrictions? Here is a very clear guide.
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Aortic Aneurysm: Lift Weights Safely, Burn Fat with PanaerobicsIf you've been diagnosed with aortic aneurysm and now think that your dreams of achieving a 'buff' body have been crushed, there is still hope!
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How to Make HIIT Sprinting Safer, Reduce InjuriesBecause HIIT has the potential to cause interesting injuries, it is crucial to apply some guidelines to make high intensity interval training safer - and reduce your risk of getting an injury.
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Why Obesity is Never Healthy, Despite Latest Study ResultsNever mind the latest research that suggests that obesity can be good for you; obesity is a killer and crippler.
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Easy Butt Toning Exercises Women Can Do at HomeFor women who have a sagging, shapeless behind, they can transform their sagging rear-end with some really simple butt toning exercises.
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Exercises for Burning Fat in the Legs for WomenYour # 1 priority is to find exercises for burning fat that do what they claim will do: Burn the blubber throughout your body but especially in the legs. I'm a certified personal trainer.
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One-Minute Fat Loss Exercises: Destroy Cellulite, Lose WeightOne-minute fat loss exercises; who'd ever think? YOU should! I'm a certified personal trainer.
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Workouts for Burning Fat: Best of Cardio MachinesIf you want very effective cardio workouts for burning fat, using machines, you're in luck. I'm a certified personal trainer.
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Workouts for Heavy Thighs: Burn Stubborn Fat SafelyThere are proven workouts for heavy thighs. I'm a certified personal trainer who has helped many women '..."get rid of' their plus-sized legs with specific workouts for heavy thighs.
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Easy Exercise for Burning Fat: Calorie-Smashing, Simple & Fun!Wouldn't it be great if there were an easy exercise for burning fat? There IS! I'm a certified personal trainer.
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Exercises for a Fat Butt: Shrink that Big Rump!If your behind is huge and mushy, you need exercises for a fat butt that will shrink and tighten your rear-end. I'm a certified personal trainer.
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Short Fat Loss Workouts with a TreadmillThe treadmill is very effective for short fat loss workouts. I'm a certified personal trainer. If you've been using a treadmill for long, long sessions, yet have not been able to lose weight, don't blame your parents or grandparents.
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How Women Can Lose Stomach Fat with Strength TrainingDepressed because you can't lose stomach fat? Sick of disgusting stomach lard that won't go away no matter how much time you spend at the gym?
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Fast Fat Loss for Women: Simple Strength Training ProgramFast fat loss for women is very achievable with a certain kind of strength training program. I'm a certified personal trainer.
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Easy Workouts for Burning Fat in Thighs, Hips, StomachIs there a such thing as easy workouts for burning fat? I'm a certified personal trainer. What defines easy workouts for burning fat depends on the individual.
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Aortic Aneurysm: Safely Build Muscle with "Hundreds Training"There is hope for people with aortic aneurysm: hundreds training for building muscle.
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Kate Plus 8: Why TLC is Cancelling Reality ShowToday TLC has announced that it is cancelling its most successful reality TV show, Kate Plus 8, but exactly why?
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Do Heart Attack, Nausea & Vomiting Often Go Together?Nausea and vomiting occurring with heart attack is a common feature. But does this mean that every time you experience nausea, you should fear a heart attack?
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YouTube Exercise Demos: Why Take so Long to Show Exercise?Ever notice that in most YouTube demonstrations of an exercise, the person doing the demonstrating spends a heck of a lot of time yakking before actually showing how the exercise is done?
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Itchy Ankles: Causes and SolutionsAre itchy ankles driving you batty? There are several possible causes of itchy ankles.
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Shoulder Pain While Squatting Barbell: SolutionsShoulder pain from squatting barbells has more than one cause, and thus more than one solution. I'm a certified personal trainer.
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Two Supplements May Reverse Plaque in Coronary ArteriesTwo supplements may actually reverse buildup of plaque in coronary arteries.
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Treadmill Workouts with Negative InclineMany people want to know what the negative incline on a treadmill '..."is supposed to do.' I'm a certified personal trainer.
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Hearing Loss from Motorcycles: Engine Vs. Helmet WindHearing loss is a real threat to the toughest motorcycle rider, and it seems as though the volume of wind noise gushing past a helmet has gotten much more attention than the volume of the bike's engine.
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Top Melanoma Treatment Breakthroughs for 20112011 seems to be the year for melanoma treatment breakthroughs.
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Lunge Workouts for Great Legs: Housework is Not Real ExerciseHousework isn't exercise; lunges are. Don't rely on housework for exercise if you can't get to a gym and don't have 'œequipment' at home.
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Can Lifting Weights Fight Off Insulin Resistance?One more reason to lift weights is that it will prove a mighty defense against insulin resistance.
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Does Excess Sleep Raise Heart Disease Risk in Athletes?Sleeping nine or more hours a night is linked to increased risk of heart disease and attack, say various studies (e.g., Shankar et al). These studies, however, do not distinguish between athletes and non-athletes.
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Digital Dermoscopy for Melanoma Detection: First Person AccountWhat actually happens when you undergo serial digital dermoscopy for melanoma screening?
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Lump Behind Ear in Down Syndrome: Possible CausesParents of those with Down syndrome may be very concerned upon discovering a lump behind the ear of their child.
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Does Celiac Gene but No Disease Mean You Can't Eat Gluten?If you have the celiac gene but not the disease, should you eliminate gluten? '..."The short answer is . . .
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Sphenoid Sinusitis Headache Vs. Aneurysm HeadacheA most severe headache can be caused by a ruptured aneurysm, as well as from sinusitis, particularly sphenoid sinusitis.
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Can You Have Celiac Disease Without Symptoms?Celiac disease is more common than you think, and more common than many doctors think, which is why it takes an average of nine years for this autoimmune disorder to finally be diagnosed.
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Can Chest Pain Be Only Symptom of Arrhythmia?Chest pain has many causes, and one of them is arrhythmia, which means an abnormal rhythm of the heart.
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Following Aortic Aneurysm: CT Scan Vs. MRI Vs. EchoIf you've been diagnosed with an aortic aneurysm, perhaps you've been wondering what is the most accurate imaging tool for which to "follow" it.
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Is Blood Clot Risk Higher with Lack of Exercise?Lack of exercise can kill you in more ways than one, and the latest research shows that physical inactivity increases blood clot risk, at least in women.
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Alzheimer's Disease Biggest Lifestyle Risks: Descending OrderIn fact, says a new study, 51 percent of Alzheimer's cases might possibly be prevented by changing one's lifestyle, which includes treatment of certain medical conditions.
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Best Fruit for Alzheimer's Disease PreventionYou'll never believe which fruit just very may help prevent Alzheimer's disease.
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Why Can Imminent Heart Attack Cause Shoulder Pain?Ever wonder how an impending or in-progress heart attack can cause, of all things, shoulder pain?
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Heart Palpitations While Lifting Weights: Causes & SolutionsGetting heart palpitations while lifting weights? Or what about palpitations shortly after finishing a challenging weight set?
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Sphenoid Sinusitis: Can Headache Be Only Symptom?'œHeadache can be the only symptom of sphenoid sinusitis,' says Dr. Stacey Silvers, MD. She explains why a sinus problem can cause only headaches.
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Why Heart Attack Symptoms Can Be Mistaken for Panic AttackIs there even one distinguishing feature of panic attack that can differentiate it from heart attack, from the viewpoint of the layperson at home experiencing frightening symptoms?
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Can Sphenoid Sinusitis Headaches Worsen at Night?Is there a connection between night time and sphenoid sinusitis headaches?
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How Does Anxiety Cause Dry Mouth?Don't confuse thirst with dry mouth, even if you suffer from anxiety. It's easy to cast off a case of dry mouth to dehydration.
