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 Do I Eat Healthy at McDonald’s?
March 19, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Overview While eating at McDonald’s is quick and convenient for families on the go, keeping those meals healthy can be a challenge. Calorie-dense and nutrient-poor foods such as cheeseburgers and french fries are part of the chain’s standard fare, but…
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3 Ways to Treat Bone Bruises
1. Reduce Swelling With Ice Put ice packs on your bone bruise (also called a periosteal bruise) to reduce the swelling that usually comes with this type of injury. Unlike soft-tissue bruises that almost always discolor fairly quickly, you may…
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The Best Facial Cleansing Products
March 19, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
Facial cleansers remove oil and dirt from the skin to keep it clean and free from breakouts. Look for facial cleansers that are specially formulated for specific skin types. People with oily and combination skin require different ingredients than individuals…
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Home Remedies for Dry Hair Treatment
March 19, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
Hair becomes dry when it does not have enough moisture and oil to maintain a healthy texture and sheen. Excessive washing, harsh soaps, excessive blow-drying and environmental dryness may cause dry hair. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center,…
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Golf Tips for Putting Low
Putting is the most important part of your golf game. Once you are on the green, being able to efficiently get the ball in the hole will save you many strokes and help your score after a bad drive or…
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3 Ways to Manage Pierre Robin Syndrome
March 19, 2015 Children's Health
1. Learn Appropriate Bottle-Feeding Techniques Since babies with Pierre Robin syndrome almost always have cleft palates, it’s important for parents to learn how to feed them correctly. In most cases, the nurses in the neonatal intensive care unit will demonstrate…
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4 Ways to Prevent Hookworm
1. Tie Your Laces Hookworm’s rash is called “ground itch” for a reason. Larvae often enter through feces-to-foot contact. Wear shoes even if you’re at the beach. In countries with heavy hookworm populations, your uncovered feet and body invite infestation….
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Kinds of Breast Lumps
Changes in a woman’s breasts due to various reasons like hormonal fluctuations and injuries to the tissue prove common, and lumps do not always signify cancer. Though it can be scary to feel a lump in the breast during breast…
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Exercise Ball: Lower Abdominal Exercises
The entire abdominal area is part of your body’s core–the lower and upper abs form the rectus abdominis and the obliques are on your sides. Exercises with an exercise ball can be done to specifically target your lower abs or…
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3 Ways to Identify Chronic Gout
1. Learn the Difference Between Chronic and Acute While all types of gout attacks result in swelling and tenderness of the joints, chronic gout is often characterized by a mild numbing pain rather than sporadic attacks. Chronic gout is sometimes…
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The Ab Lounge vs. the Ab Scissor
Overview If you want rock hard abs, no amount of fancy exercise equipment will save you from the need to put in time and sweat to get them. If you’re not willing to put in the effort, no amount of…
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4 Ways to Stop Autistic Children From Hitting
1. Isolate the Autistic Individual From Danger If an autistic child is hitting himself or others, you will need to put safety first. Quickly remove any objects from the child’s reach that may increase the risk of injury. If the…
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Vitamins for Healthy Nerves
March 19, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Your nervous system performs three vital functions. It first of all senses information about your body and the environment around it. It will then analyze these data in order to make decisions regarding your body’s response to the stimuli. Finally,…
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3 Ways to Treat Toothaches
1. Look for Foreign Objects in the Teeth Sometimes food or other particle_temps can become lodged between your teeth or in your gums. This can cause a degree of tooth crowding or irritation to sensitive gums, which leads to a…
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Dangers of Energy Saving Light Bulbs
Fluorescent and light emitting diode bulbs are popular alternatives to incandescent light bulbs. They use less energy to create light, and they last much longer before burning out. But they can pose some dangers to human health when you operate…
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5 Most Nutritious Foods
March 19, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Healthy eating is no easy task. With so many supermarket shelves lined with alleged diet foods, it’s confusing to know which products are truly nutritious. Fortunately, there are a number of all natural foods that deliver some surprising health benefits….
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Benefits of Taking Apple Cider Vinegar
March 19, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
It may look oddly brown, but the sediment in apple cider vinegar helps the beverage retain nutrients that are lost in clear vinegar. Apple cider vinegar has been used for centuries for its medicinal purposes. While many of the benefits…
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Nose Piercings & Pregnancy
March 19, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
Overview During a pregnancy, you may desire a nose piercing to document the journey of your child’s growth or to add an adornment to your nose for aesthetic reasons. A woman’s body deals with an influx of hormones when becoming…
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Essential Natural Treatments For High Blood Pressure
The Mayo Clinic states that elevated blood pressure or hypertension can boost your risk of significant health problems, including stroke and heart attack. High blood pressure results from an increase in resistance to blood flow in your arteries; the higher…
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Ten Ways to Improve Communication Skills
Communication is at the heart of all relationships, according advice website Relate.com. Improving your communication skills leads to more successful personal, social and business interaction. Remember that you communicate with more than your words: Pay attention to your nonverbal messages…
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4 Ways to Prevent Urethritis
1. Practice Safe Sex Urethritis is commonly passed from one sexual partner to another, so the safest thing you can do to limit your exposure is limit your number of sexual partners. You should also use a condom every time…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Mitral Valve Prolapse
1. Mitral Valve Prolapse is Common and Usually Harmless Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) is a very common condition. In the past, many patients (especially women) were told they had MVP if they had palpitations of any form of anxiety. In…
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Degenerative Diseases of the Lumbar Spine
When the lumbar spine degenerates, people can suffer back and leg pain, as well as neurological problems such as numbness, tingling, and weakness in areas like the legs and feet. Usually, the body’s aging process triggers disease that causes the…
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Energy Saving Tips for Homeowners
True energy conservation in the home reduces energy consumption without sacrificing comfort, and it benefits the environment as well as your wallet. Conserve energy usage in every room in the house by simply being mindful of the types of appliances…
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What Are the Treatments for a Swollen Ankle?
Swelling in the ankle can be the result of an injury, such as a sprain, or a chronic medical condition, such as congestive heart failure or peripheral arterial disease. Some treatments for acute ankle swelling may be different than treatments…
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Side Effects of Psyllium Fiber
Psyllium fiber is a natural substance found in many supplements and foods that help to maintain proper digestive functioning. It is commonly found in products like Metamucil, which is a bulk laxative. Psyllium fiber also has cholesterol-lowering effects. According to…
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Energy Conservation Tips for the Home
Taking steps to conserve energy in your home makes sense both environmentally and financially. While many new homes come with energy-saving appliances, well-insulated windows and efficient heating and cooling systems, older houses benefit from energy-efficient upgrades, whenever possible. Regardless of…
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Heart Disease Symptoms in Children
Around nine out of 1,000 babies, or 36,000 American babies a year, are born with a congenital heart defect. While children can develop heart disease, most children with heart disease have congenital defects, the American Heart Association reports. Different types…
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Quick Ways to Burn Belly Fat
March 19, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Many individuals struggle when attempting to lose weight, and trying to lose belly fat is the hardest as the stomach is where all foods are stored and broken down. Belly fat is associated with many different kinds of diseases such…
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Exercises That Are Great for the Hip & Thigh Areas
The hips and thighs have several large and small muscles present. The quadriceps and hamstrings are larger muscles found on the front and back of the thighs. The inner thigh muscles are referred to as the adductors and they include…
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