Friday, July 15, 2011

Health Tips for July 15

Health Tip: Why the Frequent Nosebleeds?

Some children are more prone than others to frequent nosebleeds. While most of the time they are neither unusual or dangerous, they can be scary.

The American Academy of Pediatrics says common triggers of frequent nosebleeds include:

  • Having allergies or the common cold.
  • Receiving a blow to the nose, picking the nose, or blowing the nose with excessive force.
  • Exposure to dry air or irritating fumes.
  • Having abnormalities within the nasal structure, or abnormal tissue growth inside the nose.
  • Having a chronic illness requiring medication that dries out the inside of the nose.

Health Tip: Benefitting From Cross-Training

Cross training involves many different types of exercises, making your fitness routine more fun and beneficial.

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons says benefits of a cross-training program may include:

  • Toning the entire body because of the variety of activities.
  • Better likelihood of sticking with your exercise routine.
  • Better preparation of muscles for new exercises, and working more muscle groups.
  • Reduced risk of overuse injury.
  • In case of injury, you may still be able to perform some of your usual exercises, with some modifications.

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