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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Prostatitis Home Remedies
Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate gland. There are several types, including acute bacterial, chronic bacterial and nonbacterial. Pain and difficulty urinating are the most frequent symptoms. It is important to get prostatitis diagnosed and treated. Conventional treatments include…
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Different Kinds of Herpes
March 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Herpes is a virus affecting the oral, genital and other areas of the body. The three types of herpes are Herpes Zoster, Herpes Simplex 1 and Herpes Simplex 2. There is no cure for herpes. Once transmission has occurred, the…
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Headache Symptoms from Brain Tumors
Headache is the most common symptom of brain tumors. Although the brain itself feels no pain, other structures including blood vessels, the covering of the brain, and nerves in the head produce pain in response to pressure or displacement caused…
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Venipuncture Procedures
Drawing blood or starting intravenous infusions starts with venipuncture, the placement of a needle in a vein. Done improperly, venipuncture can result in infection, stress for the patient, bruising or blood collection under the skin and pain. It’s not possible…
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Baseball Designated Hitter Rules
March 20, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Before each baseball game begins, each coach will give the umpire a lineup card. Originally, the lineup card consisted of nine players, but since 1973, American League teams have been allowed to put 10 players on the lineup card. The…
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How to Treat Hormonal Acne Naturally
March 20, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Acne occurs when the pores in the skin become blocked by sebum, an oil that occurs naturally. This blockage can cause pores to become inflamed and erupt into pustules. Hormonal acne is most common during adolescence, when the increase…
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Drugs Used for Cancer
March 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Cancer refers to an unrelenting growth of cells in the body. Cancerous cells are also known as malignant cells. MedlinePlus indicates that sunlight, tobacco, viruses, radiation and mushrooms can lead to cancer. Signs of cancer include unintentional weight loss, night…
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How to Lose Weight When You’re Disabled
Overview Being disabled doesn’t mean you are stuck with being overweight. While a disability may limit the type of physical activity you can do, there are still a number of ways you can lose weight. By concentrating on the things…
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Cholesterol & Aging
Overview Cholesterol generally increases with age. You have “excellent protection” against heart disease if your cholesterol level is 210mg/dL and you are age 60 or older, reports “Controlling Cholesterol.” However, you are at high risk of heart disease if your…
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Finger Food for Kids Parties
When planning a party for kids, it goes without saying that they’re certain to get hungry. However, because they’re so busy enjoying themselves, they’ll want foods that are easy to pick up and eat without creating a mess or distracting…
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Characteristics of Jealousy
Jealousy stems from the human compulsion to defend a relationship against an assumed danger. In some instances, jealousy expresses itself as a rational form of action, such as when a man grows angry at a friend who makes a pass…
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How to Get Rid of Blackheads on Your Breasts
March 20, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Blackheads form when pores become blocked. The plug, which is usually made up of dead, dried skin cells, sebum (the oil produced in hair follicles) and dirt, turns black when exposed to air. Blackheads can form just about anywhere…
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Physio Ball Exercises
A physio ball goes by other names, such as exercise ball, stability ball, fitness ball and balance ball. You inflate this fitness tool to a diameter that ranges from 55 to 75cm, in 10cm increments. You can use the ball…
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Household Cures for a Sore Throat
You can alleviate the symptoms of a sore throat by using some common household items. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) website states the sore throat stemming from a common cold should be differentiated from that of…
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A List of Autoimmune Diseases
According to the American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association, there are over 80 identified autoimmune diseases. In autoimmune diseases, the body attacks healthy cells and tissue, mistakenly thinking they are infections or unhealthy cells. Autoimmune diseases and disorders are diagnosed in…
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About the Onetouch Blood Glucose Monitoring System
Overview OneTouch manufactures blood glucose meters for individual use in the home setting. By checking blood sugar frequently, diabetics are able to monitor their blood sugar trends related to eating, exercise and stress. OneTouch meters are simple to use and…
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Has the Sacred Character of Marriage been Lost – No
March 20, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Marital unification continues to be the choice of a large segment of coupled partners to a relationship today. Although there may be a growing segment of the population opting for a more “common law” type living arrangement there remains a…
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How to Decide when to have your second Child
March 20, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Couples normally enjoy the experience in making the all-alone-decision on when to have their first child. But when it comes to making another decision for a second child, they are surprised when their first child gives the final say. There…
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Foods in the Mediterranean Diet
March 20, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
The Mediterranean diet is not one specific diet, but an eating style that focuses on specific types of foods that are considered healthier than others. Seafood, poultry, fresh fruits and vegetables, grains, beans, nuts, seeds and healthy fats like olive…
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Antioxidants for Cancer Prevention
Overview Antioxidants, commonly found in fruits and vegetables, have been shown to have beneficial long-term health effects. Additionally, some studies conclude that antioxidants can slow or prevent the onset of cancer. For these reasons, antioxidants are widely recommended to be…
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Dangers of Hydroxycut
March 20, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
A series of Hydroxycut products, a popular line of dietary supplements designed to promote weight loss and increase energy, were recalled by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) in May of 2009. However, consumers continue to purchase and utilize the supplements,…
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Celexa Citalopram Side Effects
Citalopram is the generic form of the drug Celexa. Celexa is a drug that is prescribed to treat depression and sometimes anxiety disorders that accompany depression. This medication is available only under the supervision and with a prescription from a…
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Hair Removal Trends for Men
March 20, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
Body hair can grow in dark and thick for some men and light and sparse in others. In either case, hair removal is often a popular solution. In some situations, it is wanted for aesthetic reasons and at other times…
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What Happens at Five Weeks Pregnant?
Facts Pregnancy is counted from the first day of the last period, so a woman who is five weeks pregnant is just one week past her first missed period. If you weren’t thinking you might be pregnant this month, the…
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3 Ways to Treat Menstrual Migraines
1. Employ Over-the-Counter NSAIDs as the First Line of Treatment If you get migraines just before or during your period, you probably have what are known as “menstrual migraines.” These headaches are brought on by shifts in hormone levels. Most…
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Oils That Prevent Wrinkles
Humans have been combating wrinkles and aging since early times. The ancient Egyptians and Greeks tried many different essential oils and natural oils in an attempt to find just the right oil that would prevent wrinkles. Over the past few…
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Complications of Heat Exhaustion
Heat exhaustion is a serious condition that occurs when the body gets too hot due to hot weather or strenuous activity. To prevent its symptoms from worsening, prompt treatment should be administered. If ignored or left untreated, heat exhaustion can…
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How to Add Protein to Food
March 20, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Adding protein to food can easily be done by using high-protein foods or protein powder. There are many reasons why people add protein to food. One reason is that high-calorie, high-protein snacks add calories to the diet and can…
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Signs of an Emotionally Abusive Relationship
Unlike physical abuse, which leaves such signs as broken bones, bloody lips and black eyes, emotional abuse can be hard to verify through visual clues. Even people who are in emotionally abusive relationships may have a hard time determining whether…
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Why is Water so Important in Weight Loss?
March 20, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Overview While not everyone agrees on its flavor, water remains essential for life. On average, 61.8 percent of your body weight is water, and water composes roughly 80 percent of your blood and 90 percent of your brain. Because of…
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