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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Fetal Doppler Facts
Overview Bouncing soundwaves through the pregnant uterus and measuring the feedback produces an image of the fetus. Ultrasound pictures are extremely detailed, and are safer than X-rays. Hand-held dopplers use the same technology to “hear” the unborn baby’s heartbeat. Like…
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Factors That Determine Cardiac Output
Cardiac output is the measure of blood delivered to the body. Each organ—as well as the body as a whole—requires different levels of oxygen from the blood at different times depending on the activity of the tissues. More cardiac output…
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Causes of Prolonged Bleeding During Your Menstrual Cycle
January 18, 2014 Women's Health
Prolonged bleeding during the menstrual cycle is called menorrhagia. Although heavy menstrual bleeding is a common concern among premenopausal women, effective treatments are available. The causes are varied and range from harmless to potentially deadly. Untreated menorrhagia can lead to…
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3 Ways to Identify Types of Rhinitis
1. Determine Whether Environmental Factors May Be Causing Symptoms Given that there are only two types of rhinitis–vasomotor and allergic–one might think that it would be easy to make a concrete diagnosis either way. However, given the need for slightly…
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Good Relationship with in Laws – Agree
Before getting married, I had to earn the respect of my husbands parents. They had never met me before I moved to New York and they were very skeptical of me. However, once they met me, they found out how…
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How to Discipline your Stepchild
Discipline of a stepchild is a prerequisite conversation prior to marriage. Before you walk down the aisle and exchange your vows, you should have already had the conversation about how you discipline each other’s children and make sure you are…
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What Are the Treatments for Infant Reflux?
Many parents find infant acid reflux, often referred to as gastroesophageal reflux or GER, a nuisance because it involves frequent regurgitation throughout the day. This common infant ailment is usually no cause for concern and occurs when stomach acid flows…
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Incline Bench Press Exercises
The incline bench press is an effective exercise for developing the pectoral muscles of the chest, specifically the upper part. It also works the anterior shoulder and triceps muscles. The incline bench press is traditionally performed with a wide grip…
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How to Improve your Relationship with your Mother in Law
Getting married means not only getting a spouse, but a mother in law as well. The rift between mothers and the spouses of their children is so common place it has become the stuff of legends. Just because you have…
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Tips for Disciplining your Step Child
Disciplining any child can prove both frustrating and challenging. at times. With society deeming most disciplinary actions immoral and inappropriate nowadays, most parents are afraid to even mildly scold their children, let alone discipline their step-children. Before you can effectively…
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Anatomy of the Main Parts of the Brain
The human brain contains five major divisions–the cerebral cortex, cerebellum, thalamus, midbrain and brain stem–each with a specific region and function. These regions are interconnected to allow information to travel from one region to another to coordinate all the activities…
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Good Questions to ask Children
Good questions to ask children when we want more than an “automatic” reply are questions that will stimulate their interest, show our empathy or demonstrate our caring and concern for them. Using some imagination we can come up with questions…
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The Best Ways to Improve Communication With Family
Proper communication with your family can make it easier for you to decipher and meet the needs of your children and spouse. Without the right tools for communication, your family can remain disconnected and out-of-sync with each other. Instead of…
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3 Ways to Prevent Uterine Fibroids
1. Preventative Gynecological Exams Doctors do not yet know exactly why some women have uterine fibroids and others do not. Consequently, there is no sure way to prevent uterine fibroids. You can, however, prevent your fibroids from progressing to the…
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3 Ways to Spot Symptoms of Kaposi’s Sarcoma
1. Understand the Progression of Kaposi’s Sarcoma If you get Kaposi’s sarcoma, you may be asymptomatic for quite some time. The only signs that you have this rare form of cancer may initially be unexplained weight loss, swollen lymph nodes…
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Causes of Unwanted Hair Growth
January 18, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
To a large extent, hair growth is determined by genetics. Some people have thicker hair and in more places than other people. However, if you have hair in a place it normally doesn’t grow, or if you suddenly start growing…
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Cayenne Pepper Side Effects
Cayenne pepper contains capsaicin, which may help to relieve pain, treat psoriasis, boost weight loss and treat circulatory problems. Cayenne pepper is used topically in the form of creams or ointments and internally in whole form, dried powder or capsule….
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Weight Loss & Food
January 18, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Carrying around extra weight is a serious health issue. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, overweight people suffer an increased risk of high blood pressure, high cholesterol and other chronic diseases. What you eat on a…
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Forms of Dating
Gone are the days when “dating” strictly meant a man and a woman going out for a dinner and a show. Now a variety of forms of dating exist to accommodate all types of people and dating preferences. Whether you’re…
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How to get along with a Son in Law
Getting along with a son-in-law may be easy or difficult depending on your personalities. No matter whether you think that he is the “best thing since sliced bread” or you wish your daughter had chosen someone else, it is important…
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3 Ways to Treat an Abnormal Shaped Tooth
January 18, 2014 Children's Health
1. Treat Buckteeth and Malocclusion When teeth are crooked or stick out, this malocclusion can cause your entire smile or bite to appear abnormally shaped. Incisors that protrude greatly are sometimes called buckteeth. Crowding or crooked eruption of the permanent…
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Things to Do Around Akron, Ohio
January 18, 2014 Senior Health
Overview The city of Akron, in northern Ohio, features a number of opportunities for outdoor fun. In the summer months, the area’s parks and trails make it easy to get some exercise and fresh air; in the winter months, hit…
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Things to Do in Kiawah Island, South Carolina
Overview Kiawah Island, South Carolina boasts pristine beaches and acres of salt marshes. Its varied habitat sustains diverse wildlife and vegetation, offering naturalists and health-conscious guests an experience that focuses on nature and well-being. The island offers sightings of many…
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The Quickest Ways to Lose Weight at the Gym
January 18, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Exercise is a great way lose weight, but there are so many different methods and techniques that it can be hard to tell which are best. Making use of highly efficient and effective exercise techniques can accelerate your fat loss…
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Top 5 Weight Gainers
January 18, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
An effective weight gainer combines optimal proteins, carbohydrates and essential fats to increase calories and promote muscular weight gain. Many trainees simply do not have time to prepare, store and intake the five to eight daily meals required to gain…
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Monster in Laws how to get along with your Spouses Family
If hate is a crime I would totally be put to death. My mother in-law is the biggest pain I have ever dealt with. I would say I really do hate her and I try not to say hate it…
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Consequences of Separating Mental Health Care From Physical Health Care
January 18, 2014 Mental Health
Mental health treatment is often provided in mental health centers and in stand-alone psychiatric hospitals. The general medical care in these facilities is limited, and often necessitates referring the patient to another facility for treatment of physical problems. Communication between…
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5 Ways to Treat Graves’ Disease
1. Use Beta Blockers to Treat a Racing Heart Treat Graves’ disease, a form of hyperthyroidism, with beta blockers if your heart feels like it’s racing. A common symptom of an overactive thyroid is a very fast heartbeat, which in…
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4 Ways to Treat High Arch
1. Start With Arch Support Products The easiest way to treat high arch is to use orthopedic products designed to reduce the strain on the front of your foot. Insoles and braces are designed to either re-balance your body weight–so…
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Types of Running Spikes
When participating in track and field, one of the best choices an athlete can make is to wear footwear called spikes. They are called spikes because they have sharp metal or ceramic spikes that are screwed into the sole. Because…
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