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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A Healthy Child’s Diet
March 20, 2015 Weight Management
Overview Providing your child with a wholesome, nutritious diet will not only help her build a healthy body, but will also help build good eating habits to promote good health for years to come. Eating nutritious food does not have…
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Wellness Activities for Youth
March 20, 2015 Sports & Recreation
A wellness event for teens is an ideal way to help teens learn about health, fitness, sexuality and even mental health in a relaxed setting. Teens can be shy, even when they have questions, and wellness activities can help give…
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Top Pregnancy Support Belts
For many pregnant women, the joy and anticipation of welcoming a new child into the world is overshadowed by severe aches and pains. As the baby grows, a woman’s center of gravity shifts, pulling on the back and putting pressure…
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Remedies for Earwax Removal
Earwax protects the inner ear from foreign particles, such as dust or bacteria. It provides a sticky surface for these particles to stick to, preventing them from migrating deeper into the ear. As earwax becomes full of particles, it migrates…
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Types of Hodgkins Disease
March 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Thomas Hodgkin first described Hodgkin’s disease in 1832, according to the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Since this time, this form of cancer has been studied extensively by thousands of scientists. The National Cancer Institute adds that…
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3 Ways to Identify Arrhythmias
1. Know Your Family’s Medical History Having a complete picture of your family’s medical history, especially if your relatives have had heart problems, can be a great help if you suspect you may have an arrhythmia. While some kinds of…
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The Effects of Kava Kava
Over 40 million people in the United States suffer from some type of anxiety disorder, notes the National Institute of Mental Health. While anxiety can be treated with the help of your health care provider and any number of drugs,…
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What Are the Risks of Teenage Pregnancy?
According to the National Campaign for Preventing Teen Pregnancy and the Guttmacher Institute, nearly 750,000 girls ages 15 to 19 become pregnant annually. Although this statistic is reportedly lower in recent years, it still indicates a high number of teenage…
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Heated Clothing
Most insulated clothing keeps the body warm by trapping body heat. However, if you get wet, from either water or sweat, or if you stop moving for any length of time, the insulation in your winter gear may not keep…
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How to Choose the Right Vitamins
March 20, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Overview With so many brands and options out there, it can be difficult to distinguish between a good vitamin to take and an unnecessary mix. As a first step, always ensure that you buy vitamins that haven’t expired. Vitamins lose…
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What Are the Benefits of CLA?
March 20, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Linoleic acid belongs to the omega family of fatty acids, which perform vital functions in the body and are necessary for optimal health and physical condition. The conjugated form of linoleic acid, also known as CLA, is a combination of…
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What Are the Benefits of Natural Vitamins?
March 20, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
For many people looking for an alternative to taking prescribed medication, natural vitamins and herbal supplements are available over the counter that feature numerous health benefits for users. Whether a patient is looking to boost overall general health or seeking…
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Causes of Temporal Lobe Epilepsy
Epilepsy is a disorder that causes a person to experience frequent seizures. The nervous system uses electrical impulses traveling across and between neurons to distribute messages within the brain, and between the brain, the muscles and the sensory organs. These…
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Why Use Exercise to Keep Bones Healthy & Strong?
March 20, 2015 Weight Management
Overview Defined as a deterioration of bone mass, osteoporosis affects an estimated 55 percent of Americans older than 50, according to the National Osteoporosis Foundation. As we age, bone density naturally declines, more in women—especially post menopause—than men. You usually…
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The Best Exercises for Losing Fat & Getting a Six Pack
Every exercise program should combine aerobic exercises, strength training and flexibility exercises. To lose fat and get six-pack abs, you will need to perform a good mix of three types of exercises to melt body fat and build abdominal muscles….
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Crab Meat Nutrition
March 20, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Overview Whether it’s soft-shelled, in the form of crab cakes, or served fresh from the shell, crab is a delicacy. It should be enjoyed in moderation because it’s high in cholesterol and sodium, but it’s also an excellent way to…
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Human Respiratory System Diseases
March 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Breathing sustains life, and when disease alters our ability to breathe in, and breathe out, it can become life altering. Human respiratory system diseases have a profound effect on how we absorb oxygen and release carbon dioxide, as every cell…
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Abatacept for Rheumatoid Arthritis
March 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease in which the body launches an inflammatory response that affects joints, causing pain, swelling and joint damage. Abatacept, sold under the brand name Orencia,…
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Natural Remedies for Generalized Anxiety
March 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Generalized anxiety is a mental health disorder that causes persistent feelings of nervousness, worry and fear. The symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder don’t occur in response to any one trigger but are constantly present with no identifiable cause. Although prescription…
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Belara Side Effects
Belara (ethinyl estradiol) is a prescription contraceptive medication indicated to prevent pregnancy in women. This medication is administered orally and is only marketed outside of the United States, explains Drugs.com, a peer-reviewed drug information website for consumers. Before beginning this…
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Dandruff or Lice?
Overview Dandruff and head lice are both fairly common problems. It can be tricky to tell the difference between the two conditions because lice eggs, also called nits, resemble dandruff flakes. You must know how to distinguish between them so…
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Benefits of Castor Oil Packs
March 20, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Castor oil, also referred to as castor bean and palma christo, is extracted from the seeds of a herb native to India and Africa called ricinus communis. Castor oil packs can be made by soaking a piece of flannel in…
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Natural Ways to Clear the Arteries
You can improve the health of your heart with natural methods that can clear arteries and help remove the harmful cholesterol from your body. By living a heart-healthy life that incorporates what the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute titles…
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Herbal Teas Effects
Herbal remedies have been used for centuries to promote and restore health. With a tea made by soaking herbs in hot water, you can extract properties that can benefit your health. There are different types of herbs, depending on their…
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Brain Symptoms of Metastatic Breast Cancer
Breast cancer can develop from a number of tissues within the breast. Once the breast tumor, called the primary tumor has developed, a few cells can break off from the tumor and form secondary tumors throughout the body, a process…
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Easy Abdominal Exercises for Men
Men can improve their appearance, health and/or performance in sports by working to develop a firm, lean and muscular abdomen. The major abdominal muscles, according to the textbook “Basic Biomechanics,” include the rectus abdominis in front and the external and…
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Early Endometriosis Symptoms
A female’s uterus is lined with tissue called the endometrium. This lining normally thickens and is then shed during the menstrual cycle if pregnancy does not occur. If you have endometriosis, this tissue grows in other areas including the fallopian…
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Crabcakes Nutrition Information
March 20, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Overview A crabcake is a dish that contains crab meat and some kind of stuffing. They’re most common in the Chesapeake Bay area of the United States, especially the state of Maryland. Crabcakes are a prepared dish, so their nutritional…
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Colic & Caffeine
Overview Colic is an extremely stressful condition for both the baby and her caretaker. While most infants are fussy, colic is much more severe than the occasional crying bout. The Mayo Clinic defines colic as crying for at least three…
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Foods for Stopping Diarrhea in Children
The loose, watery, frequent stool, known as diarrhea, may result from viral infection, food poisoning, medication, bowel disorders or food allergies. According to the Medline Plus Medical Encyclopedia, diarrhea can be dangerous for infants and small children under the age…
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