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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Symptoms of Salmonella From the CDC
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, monitors the frequency of Salmonella infections in the United States and assists local health departments in monitoring outbreaks. Approximately 40,000 cases of salmonellosis are confirmed each year by stool culture….
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Mother in Law Mother in Law Communication Tips Communicating with Mother in Law
Getting your mother-in-law to like you could be a difficult, sometimes even impossible to accomplish task. Some women experience no such problems and befriend their mothers-in-law immediately. If you fail belonging to the lucky group, you are probably having difficulties…
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Ways to Be Green & Save Water
The United States Environmental Protection Agency–also known as the EPA–estimates that the average American uses 100 gallons of water every day. This demand for water, which tripled during the last half of the 20th century, is expected to lead to…
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A Day in the Life of a Stay at Home Mom or Dad
Choosing to be a stay at home parent is not for the faint of heart. Contrary to the perpetuated stereotype that tells you that stay at home parents are free to watch daytime television and eat bon bons all day…
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Things to Do in Southern California for Kids
January 19, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Taking kids to Southern California usually makes Disneyland spring to mind. While the Magic Kingdom is fun for all ages, there are many more experiences you and your kids can have in SoCal. The climate makes it a natural…
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Remedies for Dry Cracked Heels
January 19, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Cracked heels, medically referred to as heel fissures, cause skin to become dry, rough and flaky. Sometimes a hardening and thickening of the skin, known as a callus, develops around the border of a cracked heel. When left untreated, these…
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Medications Used for Coronary Artery Disease
Coronary artery disease (CAD) refers to a medical problem in which fatty substances accumulate in the blood vessels and make blood flow throughout the body difficult. The National Heart Lung and Blood Institute notes that symptoms of CAD include chest…
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Manuka Honey Remedies
Manuka honey is a type of honey taken from the plant, Leptospermum scoparium, in New Zealand. It has been found to have healing properties and has been used in a variety of home remedies because of its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial…
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High Blood Sugar Signs & Symptoms
A patient who has unusually high levels of glucose–or sugar–within their blood can be diagnosed with a condition called hyperglycemia. Persistently high levels of sugar in the blood can damage a patient’s blood vessels, explains KidsHealth, a children’s health information…
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Things to Do in Los Angeles, CA
January 19, 2014 Senior Health
Overview As one of North America’s largest cities, Los Angeles is more than just a playground for the rich and famous. It is also a wellness-lover’s paradise, and offers much for those intent on living a healthy, fulfilling lifestyle. Local…
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Bike Safety Rules
When riding a bicycle, you should follow bike safety rules that can help you avoid accidents and injuries. Many bicycle-related crashes that cause a death or injury happen because of the bicyclist’s behavior, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety…
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The Best Things to Do in Miami
Overview Miami is more than just a big city: it is a veritable center for rest, relaxation and rejuvenation. Health-conscious visitors flock to the Miami metropolitan area each year to soak up the sun on its famous beaches, enjoy healthy…
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In Laws Relationship Conflicts Marital Relationship – Agree
If you are lucky enough to have a good relationship with your in-laws, consider yourself very fortunate. To be on good terms with in-laws, means that there will be much less conflict between the marital couple. Even for a couple…
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When should i have a second Child
Many parents, after having one child, are eager to plan a second. There are many factors to consider before having a second child and one is in regards to spacing them apart. Too close together, and the older child misses…
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Unresolved Symptoms of Depression
Overview Depression is an illness in which feelings of sadness, grief and despair overwhelm your emotional well being. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, major depressive disorder affects 14.8 million adults in the U.S. When symptoms of depression…
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3 Ways to Prevent Optic Glioma
1. Know Your Family History and Risk Factors Your genetic disposition to developing optical glioma may be your single-most-important risk factor. White people develop optical gliomas more frequently than black people do. If brain tumors run in your family, then…
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4 Ways to Cure OCD
1. Engage in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Cognitive-behavioral therapy is generally regarded as the most effective form of therapy to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Cognitive therapy works to shed light on your thought patterns, examine their underlying roots and help you adopt…
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Reasons for Marriage Breakups
Nearly half of all marriages end in divorce, according to Discovery.com. Some of the reasons for marriage breakups could be eliminated if couples learned effective communication skills, learned to adjust expectations and learned to be more sensitive to their spouse’s…
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Flu Like Symptoms With Herpes
Flu-like illness is a common complaint of people with herpes, according to Dr. Lawrence Corey in “Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine.” Notably absent, however, are characteristic respiratory symptoms of flu such as dry cough and runny nose. Flu-like symptoms with…
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Specialties of the Right Side of the Brain
Overview The cerebral cortex of the brain is divided into two hemispheres. The left hemisphere controls the right side of the body and is responsible for language and analytical thought. The right hemisphere controls the left side of the body…
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Letting Kids go Financially
It’s extremely hard to let go of your children. Just like that moment when they took their first step unaided, there comes a time when a child has to have those financial strings cut and their parent is expected to…
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The Best Exercise Equipment for Thighs
Your thighs contain some of the largest muscles in your body. Because these muscles all work together, they’re capable of moving much more weight than your upper body. According to Arnold Schwarzenegger in “The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding,” you…
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Diabetes Symptoms in Juveniles
A child that develops persistently high blood sugar levels can be diagnosed with a medical condition called type 1 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes, which was formerly referred to as juvenile diabetes, is diagnosed in over 15,000 juveniles in the United…
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Definition of “Kegel”
January 19, 2014 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Overview Kegel exercises strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. The concept dates to the late 1940s, when Dr. Arnold Kegel developed these exercises to assist women who experienced incontinence following childbirth, according to the health website Medline Plus, operated by the…
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Stages of Grief After the End of a Relationship
When you lose a loved one, either through death or estrangement, you will almost surely feel profound loss. Psychiatrist Elisabeth Kubler-Ross described this process in five separate stages: denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. However, the grieving process varies from…
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Survival Tips for Adult Kids Moving Back in with the Parents
Most people expect to leave home once they go to university or start work and never return. However, in today’s tough economy, more and more adults have to return home because of financial difficulties. A 2009 Pew Research Center survey…
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Why a Mother needs a Daughter
There are several reasons a daughter may grow up without her mother, and there are many complexities that come with not having your mother as a child. I have learned as I’ve gotten older,time doesn’t change the absence of not having a mother in…
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Causes of Numbness in the Last Three Fingers
January 19, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
The ulnar nerve passes from the shoulder, through the outside of the elbow, through the wrist and to the hand. Compression or irritation of the nerve anywhere along its path can lead to pain, tingling and numbness of the last…
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Relationship with in Laws
Relationship with In-laws “You’re not losing a son; you’re gaining a daughter”, goes the old adage. Once one marries, he/she becomes a part of the partner’s family, and subject to his/her own portion of the love, hate, and drama…
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Lymphedema Upper Extremity Rehab Exercises
Lymphedema is a disorder that causes excess protein-rich fluid to accumulate in the interstitial tissues of the body. It commonly manifests as swelling in the extremities and can cause significant health problems if not treated appropriately. A comprehensive treatment including…
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