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Medical lines Image Credit: sudok1/iStock/Getty Images A Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter is a flexible tube that is inserted into a patient’s arm above the elbow to facilitate the delivery of medication and blood draws. It is about 18 to 24 inches long and is preferred because it can remain in place over longer periods of time than midline catheters and intravenous lines. Another advantage of PICC lines is that they can usually be maintained at home....

man stretching cavles Image Credit: Ibrakovic/iStock/Getty Images The calf muscle, which is responsible for the plantar flexion of the ankle and bending the knees, is comprised of large muscles that run from the Achilles tendon all the way to the femur. Having strong calves will help you improve your running speed, the height of your jump and general performance. There are several workouts that you can do to build bigger and fuller calf muscles, some of which are resistance-training exercises....

Face exercises can help tone muscle. Image Credit: martin-dm/E+/GettyImages It might seem that no matter how hard you work out, you still keep chubby, round cheeks. While there are some exercises that you can do to slim your face, your face shape is also genetically determined, so there is only so much you can change. Advertisement While a round face will never look as slim as a thinner, elongated one, regular cardio exercise and some yoga poses can help you make your face appear a little slimmer....

A day of total rest and relaxation could be just what your body really needs. Image Credit: Hero Images/Hero Images/GettyImages Ah, rest days. Those glorious days where you can kick back and relax after all your hard workouts. And make no mistake, they’re just as important as the days you’re logging a solid sweat session, according to the American Council on Exercise (ACE). Advertisement They give your body and mind time to recover and allow your muscles to repair and refuel....

Outdoor winter workouts can dry nasal passages, leading to bloody noses after exercise. Image Credit: SolStock/E+/GettyImages Getting an occasional nosebleed while exercising may cut your workout short, but it’s generally not something that should cause you to shelve your exercise program entirely. Instead, finding ways to manage any health conditions and keep your sinuses from getting too dry should help keep nosebleeds away. Advertisement Dealing with a bloody nose while running, lifting weights or doing downward dog in yoga class can be a bit distracting and definitely messy....

To lose belly fat, get active and improve your diet. Image Credit: monkeybusinessimages/iStock/Getty Images Losing belly fat at any age is a challenge, but it seems even more difficult to achieve over age 60. As you age, having a more sedentary lifestyle, changes in hormones and a natural loss of muscle mass makes it more likely that your waistband will expand. To lose belly fat, it’s key to combine physical activity and a lower calorie diet that’s focused on unprocessed foods....

Roast beef to smoky perfection on your gas grill. Image Credit: HPW/iStock/Getty Images Roasting beef on the gas grill adds a wonderful smoky flavor to roast. Searing the outside of the roast with high heat to create a tasty crust, then slowly cooking it using indirect heat, ensures a delicious, tender and juicy result, everytime. Normally, you’ll get a smoky flavor when fat from the meat drips onto the hot rocks above the burners, but when you use indirect heat for large cuts, the rocks aren’t as hot and you get less smoke....

Stretching won't fix uneven legs, but it will help you avoid overuse. Image Credit: jacoblund/iStock/GettyImages The average person has a slight difference between their left and right leg lengths, but only by a few centimeters. If you have a larger leg length difference, you have to be careful when stretching, because one side will take an uneven amount of weight. By stretching one leg at a time, you can work around a difference in leg length and keep each leg equally flexible....

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If you're a runner, strengthening your mind is just as important as strengthening your muscles. When you train your mind, you can make runs feel great more often. Image Credit: skaman306/Moment/GettyImages In running, training your mind is just as important as training your body. That might seem odd considering it’s your lungs, legs and heart doing all the work. Advertisement But research, including this April 2016 study in ​Cognition and Emotion,​ have shown the incredible influence of mindset and mental endurance on performance....

Olympic-size swimming pools feature eight lanes measuring 2.5 m wide. Swimming has been an Olympic sport since 1896, with the 100-meter and 1,500-meter freestyle competitions being held in open water. Since then, additional events, such as the backstroke, butterfly, breaststroke and relays, have been implemented along with an indoor pool. To organize each event and the individual athletes, the pool must be constructed following specific measurements and lane features. Advertisement Regulations The Federation Internationale de Natation regulates the design, layout and overall measurements of Olympic-size swimming pools....

Too much of a good thing, i.e., chia seeds, may lead to consuming too much fiber and constipation. Image Credit: Aniko Hobel/Moment/GettyImages Touted for their health benefits, chia seeds are chock full of nutrients, including omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, protein and zinc, according to the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. But is it possible to have too much of a good thing? Advertisement Fiber: Pros and Cons As an essential part of your diet, dietary fiber aids with bowel health, cholesterol levels and maintaining a healthy weight, states the Mayo Clinic....

Frozen peas in a wooden bowl. Image Credit: Magone/iStock/Getty Images Each day, the average adult’s kidneys filter metabolic waste out of 120 to 150 quarts of blood. Uric acid is one of the by-products removed and eliminated from the body. If your blood concentration of uric acid is too high, your kidneys may not be able to keep up, leading to the development of some medical conditions. Certain foods like peas can affect your uric acid level....

Ovarian pain can stop you from walking and performing daily activities. Pain in your right ovary while walking may be a sign of multiple conditions. These conditions range from minor to serious, so determining the cause of your discomfort is imperative to proper treatment. Seek medical attention as soon as pain begins to rule out possible underlying conditions. Advertisement Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Pain in your ovary while walking may stem from polycystic ovary syndrome, which is the most common hormonal disorder among women of reproductive age, according to MayoClinic....

There are many simple exercises you can do to increase your heart rate. Improve your cardiac health by doing exercises to get your heart pumping. Getting your heart rate up doesn't require training for a marathon or buying fancy equipment — there are simple forms of exercise that will work just as well. Advertisement Resting and Target Heart Rates Your heart rate refers to the number of times your heart beats per minute, which is also referred to as your pulse, according to the American Heart Association AHA)....

These simple soup recipes pack in classic pantry staples such as canned beans and pasta. Image Credit: rudisill/E+/GettyImages Soups are probably due more credit than they receive. They’re warming when the weather’s cold and can be comforting if you’re fighting a cold. Advertisement They're also a great way to reduce food waste: You can create a pot of soup starring all the veggies sitting in your fridge or make your own vegetable broth by using the scraps we typically toss (think: carrot tops, potato skins, beet greens)....

You might have some issues during a cleanse. Image Credit: fcafotodigital/E+/GettyImages Summer’s approach might inspire you to refresh your health habits by doing a cleanse, also known as a detoxification diet. However, during that cleanse, you could experience unpleasant symptoms such as digestive issues, anxiety, irregular heartbeat, dizziness and fatigue during the detox period. Advertisement Although detox diets are rumored to cleanse the body of toxins, there is no conclusive evidence that they actually achieve that goal....

Try out the different types of ellipticals to see which one works best for you. The term "elliptical" may refer to three different cardio machines. An elliptical trainer, elliptical glider and elliptical cross trainer are all sometimes lumped together as ellipticals. The elliptical cross trainer has one major difference that sets it apart with one glance: arm handles that move. There are other differences between the machines, as well, that may make one of these machines more enticing to you....

A man is holding out a blister pack of pills. Image Credit: zest_marina/iStock/Getty Images Dehydroepiandrosterone, or DHEA, is a hormone that is produced in the body by the adrenal gland, reports Medline Plus. The body naturally produces DHEA for vital hormonal function. In men, DHEA levels begin to decrease steadily after the age of 30. DHEA supplement use is not recommended without the supervision of a licensed physician. Advertisement Identification DHEA is also a precursor to other hormones in the body and it can convert into androgen and estrogen....

Running for 21 days is a good start to seeing change. Image Credit: Nastasic/E+/GettyImages Maybe you’ve never been much of a runner, but you’ve decided that you’re going to give jogging a try for the next three weeks. What kind of results can you expect to see in only 21 days? Advertisement If you expect to have a brand new jogging body or for your jogging to result in drastic changes, you might be disappointed....