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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What Is the Purpose of Vitamin B5 in Your Body?
January 20, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Vitamin B5, also referred to as pantothenic acid, participates in chemical reactions in the human body. Freezing, food processing, canning and acid exposure destroy this substance, so eat fresh foods and braised meats for best results. Medline Plus reports…
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3 Ways to Identify Symptoms of the Shingles Virus
January 20, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
1. The Prodromal Stage When the herpes zoster virus, dormant since you had the chicken pox, is reactivating in your body, you will show mild symptoms. These are often nonspecific and could be caused by any number of viral infections…
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Things to Do in Lake Tahoe, Nevada
January 20, 2014 Senior Health
Overview Straddling the California and Nevada border, Lake Tahoe is a premier destination for those seeking an active vacation. Not only is the area stunning and the weather almost perfect, but the lake itself, and its surrounding trails and sporting…
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Using the Internet and new Technology to Find the best Resources for Eldercare
Using the Internet and new technology to find the best resources for eldercare has truly revolutionized a daunting challenge and made it far more manageable. The best way to illustrate this is to compare and contrast the care of my…
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Energy Saving Tips for a Household
The average family in the United States spends $1,900 a year on home utilities, according to the Department of Energy. Even worse, a significant portion of this money goes toward wasted energy in the form of air leaks, inefficient appliances…
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NordicTrack Treadmills Vs. PaceMaster Treadmills
Overview Both NordicTrack and PaceMaster offer a line of durable treadmills suitable for home or light commercial use. There’s a lot of overlap between these two product lines, so it’s the fine details, like the PaceMaster Platinum Pro VR’s 6…
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How to Make your Home more Peaceful
Marriage has an enormous potential for happiness or unhappiness; for love or for misunderstanding and conflict depending on the couple. When a family live together in harmony and mutual respect, it results in one of the happiest states of life…
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3 Ways to Use Home Remedies for Osteoporosis
1. Go Straight to the Cause If you have been diagnosed with osteoporosis following a fracture or bone density test, you have a clear sign of your body’s depletion of calcium. Calcium is necessary for bone growth. While you can’t…
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Things to Do in Cleveland, Ohio
January 20, 2014 Senior Health
Overview Located in northeastern Ohio, Cleveland provides visitors with numerous educational and recreational activities whose goal is to promote learning and enhance well-being. Explore cultural and historical highlights, sample fresh and healthy local produce, or even catch a show at…
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Causes of Plantar Fasciitis
The plantar fascia is a band of tissue that runs between the toes and heel along the length of the bottom of the foot. Stress or injury to the plantar fascia can cause it to become inflamed, causing pain for…
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Loved ones in Daily Thoughts and Actions
August 12, 2000, a day I will never forget. A day I was told I had just a few short months left in this world. Walking out of the hospital that day fear was in my mind, sadness in my…
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What Are the Causes of Bone Cancer?
Cancer arising in the bones is rare, according to the National Institutes of Health. The types of primary bone cancer listed by the National Cancer Institute are osteosarcoma, osteochondroma, malignant fibrous histiocytoma and Ewing’s sarcoma. Secondary cancers, spread of cancer…
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4 Ways to Treat Macular Degeneration
1. Undergo Photodynamic Therapy Photodynamic therapy is a relatively conservative approach that looks to preserve the vision that you have remaining. It involves both cold laser surgery and drug therapy to halt the formation of abnormal blood vessels, and it…
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Hospice Home Care Dying Death End of Life Palliative Comfort Terminal Illness
Hospice is specialized nursing care for persons with life-limiting illnesses, and their families, recognizing the unique stress and needs of the end-of-life period. The goal of hospice is to provide palliative care, rather than recuperative care, in situations where recovery…
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Focalin XR Dexmethylphenidate Side Effects
January 20, 2014 Children's Health
Doctors may prescribe Focalin XR, the extended-release version of the generically named medication dexmethylphenidate, to help in the treatment of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. It works, MayoClinic.com states, by acting as a stimulant in the central nervous system, which helps ADHD…
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Natural Remedies for Dry Hair
January 20, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
If your hair looks and feels dry, it may be damaged. Hair may become damaged after it is exposed to heat, styling products, chemicals and harsh weather. If you frequently blow dry, straighten, hairspray, perm, color or expose your hair…
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Toothache Pain
Overview Medline Plus describes a toothache as pain that stems from the tooth or radiates around it. Tooth pain ranges from mild discomfort to excruciating pain. Tooth pain can have a variety of causes, but generally stems from a problem…
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4 Ways to Identify Myositis
1. Understand the Symptoms Myositis, in the most general sense of the word, means a swelling of your muscles–something that most people have experienced after an injury or overdoing it at the gym. A more serious definition of this medical…
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Fall Safety Prevention Osteoporosis Fracture Senior Elderly
Falls are a significant problem and cause of injury among elderly persons. Women fall more frequently than men, and two-thirds of those who experience a fall will have a second one within 6 months. Many falls involve environmental hazards in…
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Optimum Calories for Weight Loss
January 20, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Weight loss involves consuming fewer calories than you expend. A sensible weight loss program requires you to calculate your calorie expenditure rate and the rate at which you wish to lose weight. Use equations to plan the optimum calories…
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4 Ways to Treat Third-Degree Burns
1. Act Quickly and Treat Immediately It is critical to identify third-degree burns quickly so the proper treatment can be initiated at once. If you see a serious situation, such as someone rolling on the ground to put out a…
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Eating Healthy Diet Nutrition Elderly Senior Illness Prevention Food Calories
Tips for eating healthy can improve quality, as well as quantity of life, shorten recovery time after surgery or illness, and save money. As many as 85% of elderly people have one or more nutrition-related chronic illnesses. These persons have…
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First Aid Kits Requirements
A first aid kit is your first line of treatment for accidents that occur at home or in the workplace. As such, the U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration has created specific guidelines on the minimal requirements for a proper…
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Rules for Playing 10-Point Match Tie-Breaker in Tennis
In an effort to streamline matches and help players get off the court in a more reasonable time, the International Tennis Federation created the match tie-break. Instead of playing a third set or fifth set to determine the winner of…
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Good Eating Habits for Older Person
Healthy eating habits for older adults should start much earlier prior to you reaching that designated age. This should go hand-in-hand with exercising moderately, drinking plenty of water and be patient. The most common changes that you will face and…
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Sivananda Yoga Training
Overview “Yoga Journal” writer Phil Catalfo highlights the influence of the Swami Sivananda, who developed the Sivananda yoga style and founded the Divine Life Society, on the yoga community. His teachings influenced other schools of yoga, including Integral yoga, founded…
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What Are the Treatments for a Patient With Stomach Cancer?
Stomach cancer, also called gastric cancer, most commonly begins in the cells of the inside lining of the stomach, according to MayoClinc.com. This type of stomach cancer is called adenocarcinoma. The appropriate treatment regimen for a particular patient depends on…
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Normal Weight for Six Feet Tall
January 20, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Maintaining a normal weight, whether you’re six feet tall or five feet tall, is appropriate to prevent disease and feel good. Weight is a factor of many things–height, genes, how you eat, medication you take and how much you…
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About Learning Difficulties in Children
Overview Approximately 5 percent of all children in public schools have a learning disability, according to the National Center for Learning Disabilities. These are children with normal intelligence, but who have differences in the structure or function of their brains…
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Drug Effects of Caffeine
January 20, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Caffeine is a mild stimulant that occurs naturally in plant-based products like tea, coffee and guarana. It is used widely for its energizing effects and is sometimes added to medicines for its ability to constrict blood vessels and reduce headache…
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