How Does Blood Clot?
Overview Blood clotting, also called blood coagulation, occurs in reaction to a wound to halt the flow of blood. This happens so that blood loss will stop and also so that the wound will be closed and no bacteria or…
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Overview Blood clotting, also called blood coagulation, occurs in reaction to a wound to halt the flow of blood. This happens so that blood loss will stop and also so that the wound will be closed and no bacteria or…
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Overview Acid reflux occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter muscle relaxes too much or too long. The muscle opens the esophagus to allow food into the stomach and closes it to keep food and acids in the stomach. When this…
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The stratum corneum is the outermost layer of the epidermis, affected by most sunless tanning products. Coppertone produced the first sunless tanning product – Quick Tanning Lotion. After, applying to the skin, the lotion product caused the skin to reflect…
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When it comes to the butt, weight loss is generally the point of concern. But on the other side of the coin, you have the people with a slim butt that want to boost their backsides. In doing so, you…
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April 21, 2015 Friends and Peers
Men and women cannot be ‘just friends’. Men and women together can be like oil and water, they just don’t mix. When it comes to workplaces, men do not like to be subservient to women. Even if they will not…
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April 21, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Loose skin is common after rapid weight loss or weight-loss surgery. When weight is lost quickly, skin does not have a chance to gradually shrink along with the rest of the body. This results in loose and heavy folds of…
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April 21, 2015 Friends and Peers
Having a close friend in your life and having a love interest are not mutually exclusive – you can and should be able to enjoy both. However, if for some reason your friend takes against your new love, you could…
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Overview Damiana is one of the ingredients in a female supplement called ArginMax. The supplement aims to improve a woman’s sexual desire and satisfaction with sex, according to a study published in the Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy. Damiana…
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Unless a male can restrain himself, the cycle of being single and desperately wanting to shed that single status can create a vicious cycle whereby the single status will linger. Why? Because not many potential mates, men or women, like…
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DARE TO BE PROVOCATIVE- Agent Provocateur – ‘Joseph Corr and Serena Rees opened the first Agent Provocateur shop in December 1994, arousing a media frenzy usually reserved for superstars. The response was both exceptional and overwhelming! ‘ What the Company…
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Working out in the gym may seem intimidating because exercise is literally a science. But as long as you’re considerate to other exercisers, you’ll be well received in most gyms. If you’re willing to ask questions, you’ll quickly learn how…
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If you have fair hair you might have noticed it turning an interesting shade of green after a lot of swimming. Unless you like this unusual hue, or plan to dye your hair dark anyway, you probably want to find…
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April 21, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
The plant Arctostaphylos uva ursi, also known as bearberry, was a traditional treatment for urinary tract infections and bladder inflammation, or cystitis, before the development of sulfa drugs and other antibiotics. Uva ursi leaf contains chemicals such as arbutin and…
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Mascara is undoubtedly an essential to any woman’s makeup routine. While eye shadow enhances eye color and eyeliner brings in definition, mascara opens up the eyes. If applied correctly, mascara grants you the long, flirty lashes you have always desired….
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April 21, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
For some people, dry eyes are an occasional irritant, but for others, it can be a problem that plagues them daily. According to online magazine Mother Nature, healthy eyes are lubricated by a mucus membrane in your eyelids and over…
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Have you noticed a bit of gray in your hair that wasn’t there a few years ago? It happens to all of us, and is a perfectly normal part of the aging process. The time in our lives when this…
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April 21, 2015 Friends and Peers
Friendships can be hard to maintain even when the people involved do not have busy lives. Yet, if you and your friend have busy schedules, how do you maintain that friendship? The key is simple. The both of you must…
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Overview A balanced diet and exercise are always important, but even more so during pregnancy. Proper nutrition reduces the risk of birth defects and preterm labor. Meanwhile, exercise lessens the risk and severity of many common pregnancy complaints and even…
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A quality man is determined by you personally and if you find a man whom you would consider quality, it would still be wise to obtain a few opinions from people who know that man to confirm that he is…
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April 20, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
It is impossible to stop the aging process. No amount of cosmetics, skin care products or healthy habits will keep you looking 20 years old forever. However, there are certain things you can do to minimize the signs of aging….
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Freckles are part of one’s appearance and uniqueness, but some of the people that have to carry them around all day long do not think that they are cute, or even a little appealing. If you are one of them,…
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I was in a position were I couldn’t color my hair anymore. I was injured on the job and tore my rotator cuff and after two surgeries it is still not corrected. No more surgeries for me. But that is…
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April 20, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Overview Chicken stew is a nutrient-rich meal that can be as simple as broth, chicken, potatoes and carrots, or it can be chock full of other ingredients such as beans, pasta and a variety of vegetables. It offers complete protein,…
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The hair color trends for 2010 are going to be bright streaks as they make a major comeback. It’s time for strong attention-grabbing colors! The best way to achieve the best hair color is to make sure that the colors…
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April 20, 2015 Sports & Recreation
1. The Boat You’ll want a boat with an inboard engine that’s located in the boat’s hull because these are more powerful than outboard engines that clamp onto the transom. Boats with inboard engines are more expensive, but will let…
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In building a fashionable wardrobe, it is useful to include a few different styles of pants. To achieve a flattering appearance, it is very important to choose styles that suit your body shape. The following article is a brief guide…
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A nice guy is a man who knows how to be nice, even if he isn’t always so. A nice guy is one who is polite when it suits him and who knows that being nice to people gets him…
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According to Margo DeMello in her analysis of tattoos and cultural history, tattoos create a division in society between attraction and repulsion, and also build a wall between people based on their acceptance or rejection of tattoos. She writes, “The…
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According to the American College of Sports Medicine, children who participate in appropriately designed and supervised strength-training programs might increase muscle strength, enhance motor fitness skills and improve strength of ligaments, tendons and bone. Exercise equipment from light free weights…
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April 20, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview The dark spots on your body are called age spots, which form when you have been out in the sun for too long. They can occur at just about any age, however, most spots form when you are over…
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The best Natural Cosmetic Ingredients Pierce Mattie, the PR group for a lot of beauty companies, has its own list of top 10 cosmetic ingredients for 2009. According to the company, In 2009 the focus will no longer just being…
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