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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April 7, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Lyme disease is transmitted through the bite of ticks. The disease is the result of exposure to the Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria. Deer ticks are the main carriers of the bacteria. The disease is transferred when a deer tick feeds on…
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April 7, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
When a marriage is one-sided it is an intervention waiting to happen. One person really can’t hold a marriage together, be happy, healthy and take care of it all. Both parties need to be committed to change and truly become…
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April 7, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview A urinary tract infection should be treated as a serious condition since the infection may spread to your kidneys and cause damage and complications to your entire urinary tract. A report on urinary tract infections by the National Kidney…
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When I turned seven and got my first pair of glasses, the bullying began. It did not help that I also, unfortunately, had goofy teeth and chipmunk cheeks. I was teased and ridiculed all through primary school, upon reaching secondary…
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Overview Roughly 50 percent of marriages end in divorce, notes the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Sometimes during the divorce proceedings, couples may feel as though they are making a mistake and would rather reconcile. Stopping the divorce proceedings…
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High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, occurs when the arteries narrow or when an increased amount of blood is pumped by your heart. When not adequately treated, hypertension can lead to heart disease. Mild cases of high blood pressure…
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It’s been two weeks since that day. I remember my fiance telling me that she wasn’t feeling well the day before, the telephone call to the doctor and his reassurance that things were alright. I also remember the days and…
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I always said that if I went gray I would not be bothered and would essentially grow old gracefully with a mass of beautiful gray hair. The reality is that the minute the first strands of gray hair appeared I…
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High levels of triglyceride, a type of fat which supplies energy to the body, in the bloodstream can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke, Medline Plus warns. While the tendency to develop high triglyceride levels can be inherited,…
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April 7, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Overview Eliminating fatty weight from your body is the key to reducing the risk of many of the biggest health risks such as heart disease, stroke and diabetes as well as for losing body weight. Weight loss is tricky to…
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Overview The knee contains a medial and a lateral meniscus. The function of the menisci are to even out joint forces and distribute them throughout the knee by acting as shock absorbers. The medial mensicus also takes on the role…
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With the growing popularity of green living, more and more people are turning towards natural cosmetics and dyes. One of the most ancient means of dyeing hair and skin is henna. Henna has been known for at least five thousand…
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Being pregnant for the first time is exciting; however, you may have a lot of questions about how to have a healthy pregnancy. You should have regular prenatal visits to monitor your status and the development of the baby. Understanding…
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April 7, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
As I sit here typing,I catch myself glancing over at the calendar .I have the thirteenth of June circled in red,partly for me,partly for my husband.It will be our twenty-first anniversary.It seems strange to me ,that I have been married…
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There are many different ways that you can wear a shawl. This extremely versatile accessory can provide both warmth and serve as a fashion statement. Try wearing it a variety of different ways. One very easy way to wear a…
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Did you get a bit adventurous with the dark hair color and are you now looking a tad vampirish? No need to join the crew of Twilight just yet, there is a cure for your new undead look. The following seven steps may…
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Overview Although you might only be in it for the flat stomach, exercise after delivery has several benefits. It gives you the energy to meet your new baby’s needs and helps enhance your mood, according to the American College of…
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With so many different styles and diamonds available on the market today, choosing a quality Asscher cut diamond from a sea of knock offs can be quite difficult, especially if you don’t know what to look for. The Asscher diamond…
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April 7, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Soccer is a great team game for kids to take part in and learn to work with their friends and peers to achieve goals together. However, soccer also promotes individuality and allows kids the freedom to really learn how to…
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April 7, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Let’s face it: once you’re married with children, your libido tends to go out the window. You have so many other duties to attend to, that the last thing you want to do first thing in the morning or at…
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The popular style of Marquise Diamonds is on the rise. Although they have been popular for quite some time now, their popularity is growing. Their soft yet sharply cut points present a very sophisticated look. This is what gives Marquise…
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Incline treadmills aim to mirror the realities of outdoor terrain by raising and lowering the treadmill track. Once the incline moves up a few inches, you’ll feel like you’re running on a hill. Though flat treadmills are excellent for calorie…
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April 7, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Men usually get the wrap of being the ones who have sex on the brain. If that is true, then why do most women I know the ones who initiate physicality in their relationship? Why do I hear from women…
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April 7, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Overview One of the great things about skateboarding is that you can build your own board to suit your needs as well as your aesthetics. Separate skateboard decks, grip tapes, trucks, wheels and wheel bearings are readily available from skateboard…
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Suicide is the ultimate expression of one’s freedom. There a few things in this world that we can truly call our own. Our life is the one thing that we own in its entirety, despite what the government may decide…
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There are so many benefits to correct breathing that the best way to sum them up would be to classify them as the physical and the mental benefits. Regardless of how the benefits are categorized, taking the time to learn…
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April 7, 2015 Sports & Recreation
The fact that women’s golf tees are set farther forward than men’s indicates distance plays less a role for women than men. This means the strategy of the game is slightly different since women should spend more time close to…
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Streaks in your hair are all the rage. Looking at images of streaks on modern stars, it’s easy to see why. The lighter colors blend with the natural darker shades and give the hair a wonderful glow that plays with…
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Overview Body image is the way we feel about our bodies and the way we think others perceive us, according to About-Face, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting healthy body image among women. Women are bombarded with images of disproportionate…
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April 7, 2015 Ways to Improve Breathing
Proper breathing is important for optimal health. Dr. Andrew Weil, author and proponent of integrated medicine, says that practicing mindful breathing is a great way to help with stress-related health problems, to calm or even to energize the body. Some…
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