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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How Polarized Sunglasses Work
Polarized sunglasses are designed to reduce glare caused by the reflection of light from surfaces, such as snow, water, or pavement. Light coming from the Sun or any other source, such as a light bulb radiates light in different directions….
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5 Things You Need to Know About Binge Eating
March 27, 2015 Children's Health
1. Calorie Overload Binge eating is a condition when you compulsively overeat. While most people eat 1,500 to 3,000 calories in a day, binge eaters gulp down 10,000 to 20,000 during a single binge. Unlike bulimia, people who binge eat…
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Signs of Heartbeat in the Fetal Pole
A normal pregnancy is counted as 40 weeks, and is counted from day one of the last menstrual period. At the time of a missed period, a woman is considered to be four weeks pregnant. Early signs of pregnancy can…
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Colorful Rainy Day Accessories
April showers may be over, but there is more precipitation to come before summer rears it’s sweltering head. Are you in need of some cheery accessories to keep your spirits up during the spring downpour? The key is color. Rainy…
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Abdominal Exercise Following Abdominal Hernia Repair
Overview Made it through hernia surgery and want to get back to your regular activities and fitness level? Returning to exercise depends upon the type of surgery that you went through and your body’s response to it. Start off slowly,…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Sibling Rivalries
March 27, 2015 Children's Health
1. Fuel to the Fire Sibling rivalry occurs when jealousy, competition and fighting take place amongst siblings. It is mostly confined to childhood, although sometimes adult sibling rivalries continue to occur. One of the main causes of sibling rivalry is…
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Accessories Summer 2012 Cat Eye Sunglasses
The horn-rimmed glasses, are impressive with colors and unique patterns, will continue in the top of the accessories summer 2012! Has stormed in the fashion from Fall collection 2010, this trend hasn’t only non-decreased its heat, but also spreads out…
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How to Wear the Hottest Bright Color Trends
Bright colors are definitely in, in 2012, starting with Tangerine Tango, the 2012 Color of the Year as named by the Pantone Color Institute, the authority in color! Tangerine Tango (Pantone 17-1463), a reddish-orange hue is joined by other bright…
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How to Help Your Baby Sleep in His Crib
March 27, 2015 Children's Health
Overview Many parents find that when they return home from the hospital, or after they’ve been co-sleeping, that their baby is reluctant to go to sleep in the fashionable crib that was purchased for her. Babies love to be snug…
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IQ Sex – Disagree
The only correlation regarding intelligence and sexual activity has to do with whether the participants are intelligent enough to protect themselves and prevent unwanted pregnancies or STI/STDS. The study proposed is plausible but its reliability and validity are questionable. The…
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How to Select the right Hat for your Face Shape
When it comes to selecting a flattering hat, the shape of your face is one of the most important considerations. If you choose the right style, it can help balance the proportions of your face shape. The wrong style can…
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Medications for ADHD
March 27, 2015 Children's Health
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a behavioral condition characterized by such symptoms as hyperactivity, impulsiveness and inattentiveness. The exact cause for ADHD is unknown, but heredity, changes in brain function, toxin exposure and having a mother who smoked or…
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Ways to Define Family
“The ties that bind…” “Blood is thicker than water…” These phrases are commonly used as expressions to promote family relationships as paramount to all others. We hear daily from politicians and clergy alike how important the basic family unit is…
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How to Wash your Hair without Water
There are times when washing your hair the traditional way just isn’t possible. You could be at a festival and have no access to proper showering facilities, camping, on a long haul journey or even one of the millions of…
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Smart Shopping for Wrist Weights
Wrist weights are weighted straps that can be worn around the wrists or ankles to add resistance to any activity. They can be used for running or walking, rehabilitation, light resistance training and cardiovascular exercise. Adding resistance during any workout,…
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Book Reviews Fashion Accessories by Olivier Gerval
The book, “Fashion Accessories,” written by Olivier Gerval explores the wide array of accessories available in the world today. This book is full of information on a wide variety of accessories, everything from jewelry to hand bags to belts to…
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African American Easy Hair Tips
Throughout history there have been common misunderstandings about African American hair. The most misunderstandings are about the frequency that African Americans should wash their hair or what products should be used. Without proper knowledge of how to treat and manage…
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Salt Substitutes
1. Do I Really Need Salt? Very small amounts of salt are needed for certain important functions such as regulating the correct amount of fluid in the body. Salt also helps nerves transmit impulses and has an impact on muscle…
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Designer Bags are not Worth the Money – Disagree
Imagine you were in a shop and you saw a decent handbag that was well made without a designer tag on it. How much would you be willing to pay? 40, maybe 50 dollars if it looked particularly nice or…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Checking A Wound For Infection
1. When Wounds Become Infected Any wound, whether a cut, abrasion, burn or puncture has the potential to become infected if you don’t treat and care for it properly. Wound infection can lead to tissue and skin damage, which can…
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Nutrition of Pumpkin Seeds
March 27, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Pumpkin seeds, also called pepitas, are the soft hulled seeds of the pumpkin, a member of the squash family. Pumpkin seeds are typically roasted, with or without seasoning, until they are crispy. Other larger squash seeds may be substituted…
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Please a Man
Is it really worthy to please a man? Mmm…let me ask you, what made some men ask you for a date? When a man asks you for a date there must be a certain aura in you that attracted him….
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5 Things You Need to Know About Tummy Tucks
March 27, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
1. Nip and Tuck That Belly Tummy tucks are called abdominoplasty in the medical field. A tummy tuck removes excess fat and loose skin from your abdominal area. People may have tummy tucks after pregnancy, prior abdominal surgery, significant weight…
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Teens and Dating
March 27, 2015 Children's Health
1. Talk it Out With Your Teen Think your teen’s itching to dive into the dating scene? Then it’s time to sit down and have a chat. Too often the teens who start dating without getting briefed on the birds…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Avoiding Anemia
1. Let’s Hear It for Liver If you have a tendency to be anemic, the best way to avoid the condition is through a well balanced diet. There are two kinds of iron: heme iron, those found in animal products,…
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Tips for Receiving Guests in your Home
Tag, you’re it. You’re the house everyone is coming to for the holidays this year. You’re pretty good on coming up with a menu, and you’re a whiz at decorating. You just don’t know where to PUT the guests from…
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5 Things You Need to Know About the Health Benefits of Artichokes
March 27, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
1. Eat the Whole Artichoke You’re probably most familiar with the marinated artichoke hearts that become a favorite party dip. But have you ever enjoyed a whole artichoke, steamed or braised? The way you eat the artichoke makes a big…
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Get a little Coach
Coach purses are highly coveted and very expensive. Well, they are expensive enough that some people might consider it a wasteful purchase. You spent what on your purse? It’s best that nobody knows exactly how much you spent. However, you…
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How to Recognize Head Lice
Head Lice During the season it is common for children in schools to share head lice, many times not even knowing that they have it. Usually head lice will find a head to be happy in and choose to stay…
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What is Seduction
What is seduction? *Is seduction a mysterious way of seducing: I don’t know about you but I have always thought of seduction as being a mysterious way of a man or woman enticing a wanted mate into their web of life. It’s…
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