Aug 31, 2007

Push Ups


Pushups are common strength training exercise performed in a prone position, with the person lying horizontal and face down, raising and lowering his body using the arms. Pushups develop the pectoral muscles and triceps

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Massages


Massages aid the process of injury healing, relieve psychological stress, manage pain, and improve circulation. When massage is used for its physiological, mental, and mechanical benefits, it is termed "therapeutic massage" or manipulative therapy.

Aug 29, 2007

Antibacterial Soap Ineffective


Researchers from the University of Michigan are saying that antibacterial soaps that contain triclosan are not as effective as being claimed by manufacturers.

According to the study, antibacterial soaps do not contain high enough levels of triclosan to actually kill bacteria. Rather, these soaps may even reduce the effectiveness of antibiotics such as amoxycillin.

The study is published in the August issue of Clinical Infectious Diseases.

Latissimus dorsi


The latissimus dorsi is a triangular, flat muscle, which covers the lumbar region and the lower half of the trunk, and is gradually contracted into a narrow fasciculus at its insertion into the humerus.

To increase the power of this muscle, the muscle can be trained with the following exercises:

  • pull-down (compound)
  • bent-over row (compound)
  • chin-up and pull-up (compound)
  • pull-over (single-joint)
  • dumbbell-rows (compound)
  • Deadlift (compound)


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