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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Heart Problems in the Elderly
Most heart problems develop slowly over time. High blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, lack of exercise and elevated blood cholesterol take a toll on the aging heart. The American Heart Association reports that in 2006, more than one-third of Americans had…
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Exercises to Help Rewire the Brain After a Stroke
According to the American Heart Association, stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability in the United States. Often, rehabilitation is limited to acute-phase and short-term care, which drops off sharply once the patient has stabilized, with progressive functional decline…
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How to Protect Your Liver With Silymarin
Overview Milk thistle or silymarin (Silybum marianum) is an herb that has been used for centuries to treat diseases of the liver. Results have been mixed, but the University of Maryland Medical Center says that numerous studies show at least…
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Weekend Weight-Training Workouts
Busy lifestyles make it hard to exercise during the work week. Weight-training workouts are especially hard to fit in because they can take an hour or more to complete. The weekend is left as a time to make up for…
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Fathers Day
In each home there is a figure of strength, firmness, and stability. He is the strength against the outside force that will try to wreck havoc to every peaceful home. He is firm in making decision to up hold the…
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Infant Lip Care
April 17, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Lip conditions can prevent infants from eating regularly or thoroughly, attempting to communicate or simply being able to relax. Consider the onset and duration of infant lip conditions to determine specific lifestyle causes and obtain guidance, as needed. Fortunately,…
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French Manicure
French tip manicures are classic and stylish. They make short nails look neat and add flair to longer nails. You do not have to spend big bucks and sit in a smelly salon to enjoy this trendy look. There is…
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Medicinal Uses of Blackberries
Blackberries are an abundant and widespread, vine-growing fruit in North America. Prized for the sweet and tart berries, blackberries also have properties that make them useful for medicinal purposes. Blackberries contain gallic acid and tannin in every part of the…
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Exercises With Leg Weights for the Disabled
Exercise is essential for people with disabilities in order to keep the able parts of the body in tip-top condition. While disabilities can make it difficult to exercise, accommodations can usually be made to make sure that the muscles are…
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Golf Slice Driving Tips
April 17, 2015 Sports & Recreation
A golf slice is a shot in which the ball curves in a shape similar to a banana. For example, a right-handed golfer will hit the ball to the left, and it will “slice” a significant amount to the right,…
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Tips for Trimming your Nails
Spending just a few minutes a week manicuring your nails is all that you need to help them stay strong and healthy all year long. Even if your nails are short and you aren’t one to wear polish, keeping your…
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How to Flatten My Stomach Quickly
Overview Doing a hundred crunches every day won’t flatten your stomach unless you also make a number of other changes. Crunches are designed to strengthen and tone the midsection, but if you are overweight or bloated, you won’t be able…
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Remedies for an Ingrown Toenail
April 17, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
If you have an ingrown toenail, known medically as eonychocryptosis, chances are it won’t let you forget it’s there. That’s because ingrown toenails may be tender and painful. They may also cause swelling and redness. An ingrown toenail occurs when…
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Fun Ways to Get Kids Excited About Exercise
It can be hard to get the kids away from the TV and video games and get them physically active, but it is important. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that children get at least 60 minutes of…
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Exercise & Bronchospasm
April 17, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Bronchospasms due to activity can occur with or without asthma. Your risk of experiencing this condition is higher if you have asthma, but an assumption of asthma based on this occurrence is incorrect. There are a number of triggers…
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Womens Fashion how Wear Pistachio Green in Spring and Summer 2013
The pale green color of pistachio has been one of the most common hues worn by women throughout the ladies spring and summer 2013 fashion season. This light and airy pastel color has a quiet elegance that’s all its own. …
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History of Demonstrations at the Miss America Pageant
April 17, 2015 Style and Beauty - Other
The 1968 Miss America Pageant is remembered as the night the women burned their bras. The bra burning itself never happened, but it became a symbol of the women’s movement during the demonstration against the pageant. Forty years earlier, in…
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How to get over him
When a relationship comes to an end, it can be very difficult to get over the ex and move on with your own life. Women often pour their heart and soul into the relationships that they are a part of…
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A Healthy & Balanced Diet
April 17, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Overview Building a balanced diet of nutritious foods is one of the most beneficial things you can do for your health. The best foods for your body will help it function at its most effective level, and will help you…
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4 Ways to Install Safety Devices in a Home to Prevent Injuries
1. Think About the Bathroom Depending on the person you’re installing safety devices in a home to prevent injuries for, you may have to install bars around the toilet, shower and bathtub. Get these bars professionally installed since they may…
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Ways to use Tomatoes in your Beauty Routine
April 17, 2015 Style and Beauty - Other
We all love to know beauty secrets which are natural and easy on our pocket. You will be surprised to learn that besides cooking, tomatoes can be used in a number of different ways. Tomatoes are a great natural beauty…
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Forging Family Ties through Family Activities especially Reunions
My ties to my birth family were forged by the time I started school at the age of six. Living in a four-room house with 7-9 other people forces everyone to get along fairly well, working and playing together. And…
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Tips for Preventing Makeup Meltdowns in Summer
Nothing is more annoying than suffering from the infamous makeup meltdown during the summer season. Not only is makeup meltdown aesthetically unappealing, it can create clogged pores, blackheads, and even promote acne. The great news is, there are several ways to avoid this tribulation during…
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Benefits of Acai Supplements
April 17, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
The acai berry is a fruit that grows in bunches similar to grapes and is harvested from palm trees in the Amazon rainforest. Although the Mayo Clinic says that research into the health benefits of the fruit is limited, they…
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The Best Ways to Reduce Belly Fat
April 17, 2015 Weight Management
From an emotional perspective, belly fat can cause feelings of self-consciousness and embarrassment. From a physical standpoint, belly fat can lead to the development of internal fat called visceral fat that surrounds your organs. According to Reader’s Digest, belly fat…
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Essential Oils for Aromatherapy
Essential oils have been used in aromatherapy for centuries to create specific moods or treat certain ailments. Aromatherapy is a holistic healing art that utilizes essential oils in oil diffusers, incense, perfumes, massage oil and the bath to promote well-being…
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How to Cope with being Single
Sometimes being single is a necessary evil. Why? Destructive relationships are more damaging and costly than the alternative being single. Coping with being single after a relationship ends is not always an easy task, but it can be a learning…
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Breaking up
Neil Sedaka was right. Breaking up is hard to do. How do you just get over someone after being with that person day in and day out for years? It’s not that easy, that’s for sure. Dealing with a breakup…
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Allergy Complications
April 17, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
More than 18 million Americans are diagnosed with allergies and hay fever a year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. An allergic reaction occurs when a person’s immune system doesn’t recognize a particular substance such as pollen,…
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Remedies for a Dry Nose
April 17, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Your nose is responsible for cleaning, humidifying and warming inhaled air before it reaches your lungs. According to the American Academy of Otolaryngology, a dry nose is unable to perform its essential functions, putting your lungs and overall health at…
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