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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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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If a marriage succeeds or fails, it shouldn’t be from a result as to what kind of relationship a couple has had with their in-laws. Having a good relationship definitely can help make life better for a couple, as it is always…
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Overview Many women who regularly enjoy a soothing Epsom salt bath often question whether they need to stop sprinkling the opaque crystals in their bath water once they conceive. In a healthy gestation, you can generally use small amounts of…
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Overview Headaches are one of the most common physical complaints that prompt Americans to seek a medical professional. Headaches should never occur while exercising. The most common sources of exercise-induced headaches are low blood sugar, dehydration, doing too much too…
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When you incorporate core exercises, you help yourself train the muscles in your lower back, pelvis, hips and abdomen so all of the muscles in these areas work together. Developing more strength in your core helps you balance your torso…
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January 19, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Although somewhat controversial, the lemonade detox diet is a detox cleanse formally known as the Master Cleanse, and made largely popular through its celebrity following. The original Master Cleanse was created by Stanley Burroughs to aid in eliminating toxins and…
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Even the most careful households run into problems occasionally. Cuts, scrapes, burns, insect stings and other minor injuries are virtually unavoidable, especially if there are children in the house. While serious injuries require the immediate attention of a doctor or…
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When your front door feels more like a revolving door as adult children move out, and then, back in, you need a survival guide. Nothing prepares you for the new role you feel as adult children reenter a home where,…
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January 19, 2014 Communication
There is an ongoing problem among teenagers and young adults alike. And what may that be? This particular segment of the population is under the belief that they know everything there is to know. Put simply, they fail to acknowledge…
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January 19, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Body odor is something that most people, especially men, will consistently need to monitor and prevent over a lifetime. Body odor can emit from many place on the body, but most frequently is associated with the underarms. Underarm odor can…
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Vibration massage can be performed by a therapist or with an electronic device. In this massage stroke, the body part or muscle is shaken, using light to firm pressure. The shaking can be much more vigorous if an electronic device…
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Overview Energy-efficient compact fluorescent lightbulbs, or CFLs, are touted as an environmentally friendly alternative to incandescent bulbs. They were first introduced in the 1980s but did not gain in popularity until the green movement in the 2000s. If every household…
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To maintain a good and loving relationship with your daughter, it is important to know how to develop a good relationship with your son-in-law. If you have a new son-in-law, and you don’t quite know how to handle him or…
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January 19, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
There are many natural ways to lose weight quickly that do not require following an exercise program. You will always get better results from an program that incorporates both resistance and cardiovascular training. However, there are some natural techniques that…
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Step aerobic workouts offer a high intensity cardio activity without the high impact to your lower body. Stepping up and down on a bench increases heart and lung capacity while emphasizing lower body muscles. A thirty minute step routine burns…
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January 19, 2014 Senior Health
Overview When people think of Las Vegas, they think of bright lights, slot machines, showgirls and the Las Vegas strip. Instead of going on a family vacation that involves placing your children in a hotel’s childcare center while you play,…
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Raising children is very rewarding yet also extremely draining on finances but what is the true cost of raising children? It can be easy to think that they only require certain items but actually the cost of bringing up a…
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Beginning an abdominal strengthening routine post-pregnancy will tone and strengthen your core and help to speed up your recovery. Depending on your delivery and upon your doctor’s approval, exercises such as Kegels, deep-breathing and pelvic tilts may be started 24…
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January 19, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
1. Provide Well-Balanced Nutrition Biliary atresia is a condition that can be aided by good nutrition before and after the Kasai surgical procedure or liver transplant has been performed. In general, parents of these children need to give them balanced…
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1. Know the Basics of Homeopathy Homeopathy basically entails curing a condition using small amounts of a substance that might otherwise cause that same condition. Because of that, it is important to identify the root source of your depression, since…
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January 19, 2014 Senior Health
Overview The significance of a complete, balanced nutrition profile is never more important than when considering obesity and overweight statistics in America today. The National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) says that one-third of the population is overweight and…
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When a small child is brought into an elder care facility, the room lights up. Residents come to life, because life has invaded their space. If the child interacts with them, they feel young again, important, wanted. Small children are…
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January 19, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Atlanta is a fun, festive place all year round. When Christmas approaches, this bustling city boosts celebration into high gear, offering plenty of memory-making activities while doling out holiday hospitality as only a Southern city can. Join in and…
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I know, it can be hard saying no to your family sometimes, simply because they’re your family! I have people in my family that are just so….irresponsible (that’s the best word I can find to describe it), that I feel…
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Overview To lose weight, you have to work off more calories than you consume each day. You can increase the number of calories you burn through physical activity. Working out on a treadmill is an efficient way to burn calories…
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One of the top ways for coaches to teach basketball is to employ the fast break technique. Fast break basketball requires running at high speed and scoring high-percentage shots like layups and dunks. To make these plays work, players who…
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The ear, nose and throat are susceptible to all sorts of bacterial and viral infections. These structures contain moist mucosa that serve as a perfect breeding ground for these infections. Sometimes, bacteria can lead to hearing trouble. In some instances,…
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1. Know the Symptoms of Myocarditis Myocarditis is an infection of the heart muscle and can be caused by a number of viral and parasitic infections such as polio, rubella and certain strains of influenza. The symptoms of myocardia can…
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Chronic elbow injuries usually result from repetitive sports injuries, inflammatory conditions and/or trauma. Chronic means greater than two weeks in duration. Patients experience recurrent pain, stiffness and/or loss of range of motion of the elbow. Tennis Elbow According to MayoClinic.com,…
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Hawthorn, also known as English hawthorn, harthorne and May flower, is a flowering shrub in the rose family, according to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, or the NCCAM. Although native to northern Europe, today, hawthorn is grown…
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January 19, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
According to the American Academy of Dermatology, acne affects approximately 40 million to 50 million people in America. Chocolate and fried foods are often unfairly blamed as causes of acne. Hormones, bacteria, excess oil production and inflammation are the main…
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