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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Theraband Exercises for Feet
Therabands are excellent exercise aids that allow you greater range of motion, gentle resistance and more control over joint movements. Therabands are often used in rehabilitation centers for physical therapy, but anyone performing stretching and toning movements may benefit from…
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What Is the Medical Condition Gout?
Overview Gout is a type of arthritis characterized by sharp uric acid crystals that get deposited in the joints. As a result of this, the joints become inflamed and irritated, often leading to extreme pain. Causes Uric acid is a…
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What Are the Treatments for Ataxia Resulting From a Stroke?
Apraxia resulting from stroke can arrive in several forms and in many cases-accompanies aphasia–a language disorder. The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke suggest that apraxia can affect the mouth, limbs, movements, speech, cognitive processes and the eyes which…
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What Are the Benefits of Humidifiers?
Humidifiers are appliances you can put in your home to add moisture to dry air. According to Humidifier Reviews, ideal indoor humidity is between 30 percent and 50 percent. Air is not always within this range, due to artificial heating…
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How a Wife can Cope with an Overbearing Mother in Law
An overbearing mother-in-law may be a wife’s greatest nightmare, and yet it is an all-too-common occurrence. How a woman chooses to deal with such a situation can set the tone for the relationship and influence whether harmony can be reached…
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6 Ways to Teach Problem Solving to Autistic Children
1. Be Visual Autistic children respond more quickly to visual cues than to written instructions. When you teach an autistic child how to develop problem-solving skills, you may want to use diagrams, flash cards or other visual medium to show…
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3 Ways to Identify the Causes of OCD
January 19, 2014 Mental Health
1. Consider Biological Factors The exact causes of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) are not certain, but there is considerable evidence to suggest that the biochemical mixture of the brain plays a significant part. Specifically, people with OCD have a deficiency of…
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Tips on how to please your in Laws
You may very much want to please your in-laws. Different couples will make this easier or harder on you, and the following are some gestures that may please them. Make them feel welcome It can be difficult for parents to…
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Nosy People
January 19, 2014 Friends and Peers
Nosy people can be abrasive, tactless or clueless. But they can also be sneaky, polished or intent, which is why it’s important to pay attention not only to how their questions make you feel but also how not to answer…
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3 Ways to Manage Acute Agitation
January 19, 2014 Mental Health
1. Agitation: It’s Not Just an Angry Outburst Identify outbursts of anger and repetitive behavior patterns as agitation. Get a clinical assessment to be certain. Learn the signs and symptoms of agitation so you know when to expect them and…
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What Is Heat Stroke?
Overview Heat stroke strikes after prolonged exposure to sun or heat and is considered a life-threatening emergency. Babies and children under 4 years old are at high risk of developing heat stroke, along with people over 65, overweight individuals and…
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Tips for Tracking down Relatives
It can be really tough to track down relatives that you have not seen or heard from for a long time. It can be even tougher if the relative(s) you are searching for, you have never met in person or…
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Heart Rate Effect on Exercise
January 18, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Heart rate is typically measured as the number of times the heart beats in one minute. Because blood carries oxygen to cells, heart rate varies based on the body’s need for oxygen. Throughout an exercise regimen, heart rate increases…
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Waste Products of the Skin
January 18, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
The skin, also known as the integumentary system, is the largest organ of the body, and since it covers the body, it is the only organ that’s always visible. If anything goes wrong with the skin, it is immediately seen…
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Causes of Mucus
Mucus can look clear, yellow or green. It can be thin and watery or thick and clotted. It usually appears in the nose and/or throat. It can last for a few days, months or even years. People who have any…
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What Are the Treatments for Mood Swings?
January 18, 2014 Women's Health
Many people experience mood swings, or periods of highs and lows, throughout their lives. Possible causes for mood swings include changes in hormone levels, especially during pregnancy and menopause; mental illness such as bipolar disorder or seasonal affective disorder; and…
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How to please your in Laws
Family is the strongest unit ever created and one part of the family are the in-laws. Stereotypically, in-laws have a negative connotation and there are many jokes associated with in-laws. However, the relationship between a person and their in-laws can…
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How to Earn the Respect of your in Laws
One of the things that many newlyweds fail to note is that their in-laws are human beings too, and are thus just as prone to human emotions as anyone else. They can feel pain, and anger, fear and jealousy; the…
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List of Alternative Fuel Sources
Gasoline is the most common fuel used for consumer transportation. Gasoline is refined from petroleum found deep beneath the Earth’s surface. Unfortunately, petroleum is a fossil fuel and fossil fuels are a nonrenewable resource. Once the Earth’s petroleum supply is…
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The Best Baby Bottles for Newborns
With the huge amount of baby bottles on the market, new parents may be overwhelmed when trying to decide which one to use. The best choice for one baby may be different than the best choice for another baby. Baby…
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Parts of the Ears to Pierce
January 18, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
After piercing your earlobes and the outer rim, or helix, of your cartilage, you may be interested in piercing other parts of your ear. Professional body piercers offer piercings of other parts of your ear cartilage. During a consultation at…
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What Is a Solar Panel?
Overview As the Western world continues to recognize the need for energy sources that are not derived from fossil fuels, interest in solar energy increases. Homes, businesses and even vehicles can potentially be powered by solar energy, which is harnessed…
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Colon Cleanser Ingredients
If you have been traveling and ate something that did not digest well or you practice regular colon cleansing as a way to keep the gastrointestinal tract clean, you have many options. Many types of herbal teas, supplements and other…
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Normal Triglyceride Levels
Overview Triglycerides, the major form of fat in the body and in food, perform important functions required for health, but an excess of fat in the blood contributes to heart disease, obesity and other health problems. Triglycerides such as those…
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Getting along with a Son in Law
By the virtue of marriage, two wonderful families are brought together and united in oneness, love and friendship. But this doesn’t mean that sometimes there won’t be a few minor disagreements here and there, especially as they are both new…
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Anxiety & Speeches
January 18, 2014 Mental Health
Overview For many Americans, the prospect of delivering a speech is enough to trigger sweaty palms, a knotted stomach and overwhelming dread. According to the University of Southern Mississippi Speaking Center, approximately 70 percent of the population suffers from some…
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Easy Ways to Lose Weight After Pregnancy
January 18, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
When you emerge from the hospital after giving birth, you are usually about 10 pounds lighter than when you arrived. The extra post-baby weight might come as a shock if you planned on returning to your pre-pregnancy shape almost immediately…
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What Foods are Low in Iron?
January 18, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Iron is a mineral that functions as a carrier of oxygen in the blood, explains Ohio State University Extension. Iron also helps the immune system, cognitive development, temperature regulation, and energy metabolism. The Recommended Dietary Allowance of iron for adult…
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How a Wife can Cope with an Overbearing Mother in Law
How a wife can cope with an overbearing mother-in-law The issue of in-laws is one which many wives wish did not exist in marriage. This is because it is the bane of many ailing marriages. Many daughters-in-law tend to dislike…
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The Best Female Fat Burners
Any product on a list of the best female fat burners should address the unique physiology of a woman’s body. Women typically find more difficulty in losing body fat because they have very different hormonal profiles as compared to men,…
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