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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Weight-Training Workout for Basketball
Overview Weight training is an essential component of your training program for basketball. Succeeding at the explosive sport requires an adequate amount of strength, power and speed. The National Strength and Conditioning Association recommends year-round weight training for serious basketball…
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Health Benefits of Coconut Oil
January 18, 2014 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Coconut oil is the residue produced when dried coconut flesh is heated at a low temperature. Because it is less sensitive to heat than other oils, it is well-suited to stir frying and sautéing. You can also use coconut oil…
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How to Ride a Bicycle as an Adult
Overview In many communities, bicycling is becoming more popular as an activity for adults, not just for children. Those who haven’t ridden a bike in years, or ever, may not be familiar with the rights and responsibilities of an adult…
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Bathing Suits for Different Body Types
If you’re excited about an upcoming trip to the beach but feel less-than-thrilled about your figure, find a swimsuit to mask or improve the imperfections. Choose a swimsuit material, style or fabric pattern to flatter your body shape to divert…
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Stepmoms need Support from Husbands
Marc and I were engaged after we had been dating for almost five months. When I fell in love with Marc and his son, Ryan (age 10 when we met), I thought that it would be easy to be a…
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What Are the Benefits of Exercise With Heart Rate Monitors?
Heart rate monitors are an accurate and convenient way to tell if you are exercising hard enough. Training zones are generally broken into two general categories–moderate intensity and vigorous intensity–and both categories are defined as a percentage of your maximum…
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5 Ways to Identify PCOS
January 18, 2014 Women's Health
1. Assess Your Weight Determine whether your weight is a significant issue–more than just a few extra pounds to shed. Weight gain, obesity and difficulty losing weight may signal polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Roughly half of all women with PCOS…
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How to get your new in Laws to Treat you with Respect
How to get your new in- laws to treat you with respect He’s handsome or she’s beautiful and they have all the qualities that you have been looking for in the man or woman of your dreams. Your family and…
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The Best Anti Aging Skin Ingredients
January 18, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
No magic ingredient exists that can remove wrinkles, lines and other signs of skin aging. You can achieve modest improvements in the look of your skin, however, with products containing active ingredients. At the same time you use anti-aging skin…
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4 Ways to Identify Keloids
1. Is It a Keloid or Hypertrophic Scar? When there has been injury to the skin, either through surgery, piercing or other trauma, (such as a simple pimple or burn), the skin begins to heal itself. Normally, the scar area…
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Juices That Contain Citric Acid
January 18, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Citric acid is a natural organic acid that can be found in citrus fruits and berries, and gives fruits their tart taste. The acid can also be extracted from citrus fruits for use in products such as soft drinks and…
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Side Effects of Chasteberry
January 18, 2014 Senior Health
Chasteberry is said to help balance women’s hormones. Some use it for PMS relief, but the overwhelming majority use it to help counter menstruation problems and reproductive complications associated with hormone imbalances and polycystic ovarian syndrome. Some scientists have shown…
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3 Ways to Identify Sphenoid Sinus Symptoms
1. Frequent Earaches as a Sign If you contract recurring earaches, your auditory mechanisms might not actually be the afflicted areas. Pain in the general location of the ear and cheek may be attributed to sphenoid sinus inflammation. The sphenoid…
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Keepint a Marriage Strong in a Blended Family
Your new world, the blended family, began with the two of you deciding to have a life together. If you don’t work at keeping your union strong there’s little reason to continue with the marriage. Not only should you try…
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How to Stop Relatives from Meddling in your Personal Affairs
One of the best ways to keep your relatives from meddling in your personal affairs, is not to give them too much information to begin with. If you quite often spill the beans on all of your personal stuff, at…
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The Best Tents to Buy
Whether you are a seasoned backpacker or an occasional camper, the wide selection of high-quality tents can sometimes be overwhelming. There are a number of factors to consider when purchasing your portable home away from home: size, weight, durability, water…
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Exercise Ball Abs Exercises
Exercise balls add challenge, variety and intensity to ab exercises. The unstable surface of the ball requires the activation of more muscles to stabilize your body, which can create greater strength gains from an exercise. For most exercises, the Mayo…
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Step Workout for Beginners
January 18, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Step aerobics became a fitness craze in the 1980s and 1990s. The classes involve adjustable-height platforms and incorporate athletic and dance-style moves to build aerobic fitness and burn calories. Over time, step programs have become increasingly complicated, with intricate…
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10 Tennis Rules
Tennis has hundreds of rules, governing everything from court specifications and equipment to scoring and line calls. The Code of Conduct helps guide you when playing unofficiated matches. Knowing the basic rules that cover serving, returning and how a point…
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Stereotypes and the Disruption of Communication
January 18, 2014 Communication
It seems to be a common experience that we are more comfortable communicating and interacting with people who are similar to us. We feel as though we know what to expect, that we are heard and understood, and that we…
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Top Things to Do in Los Angeles at Night
January 18, 2014 Senior Health
Overview Los Angeles is well-known for the always-pleasant weather provided by sunshine nearly every single day. Well, the city is also known for the experience it provides after the sun goes down. Los Angeles at night is a city where…
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Pilates Magic Circle Exercises
Pilates magic circles, also known as Pilates rings, are small rings made with a type of flexible steel which create resistance when pulled or pushed. They also have hand grips for comfort and ease of use. Pilates rings can be…
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Diets for Losing Weight Quickly
January 18, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Many diets can help you to lose weight quickly. Remember, however, that quick fixes may not provide you with a long-term weight management solution. Any successful weight loss program should include fewer calories, healthful foods and increased physical activity. Try…
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Women’s Workout Diet
Overview When your goal is to get your body fit and in shape, working out is only half the battle. A woman’s diet must be in good shape so she gains the maximum results from her workout. Knowing which foods…
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Communication Listening Culture Relationship Respect Stereotypes Perception
January 18, 2014 Communication
Getting to know someone better, and taking time to understand their beliefs and perspective, whether we agree with them or not, help to get rid of perceptions which are based more on fear than on fact. Listening to someone, while…
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Fun Things to Do in Los Angeles Area
January 18, 2014 Senior Health
Overview Los Angeles, CA may be a metropolis best known for its fashion scene and the occasional celebrity sighting, but what aren’t as well-known are the many attractions that exist for the horticulturist, art lover, and avid outdoor enthusiast outside…
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What Are Some Good Sources of Food With Potassium?
January 18, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Potassium is a valuable mineral that supports healthy tissue, organs and muscles. An electrolyte, potassium also promotes heart health and energy balance. According to the Linus Pauling Institute (LPI) at Oregon State University, most adolescents and adults require approximately 4,700…
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The Effects of Grape-Seed Extract
January 18, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Grape-seed extract is a supplement made from the skin and seeds of red wine grapes. It contains what is known to be one of the most powerful antioxidants. Grape-seed extract may be useful in the treatment of hypertension and high…
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3 Ways to Identify First-Degree Burns
1. Recognize Redness as a Possible Sign of a Burn Burns are categorized as either first-, second- or third-degree, depending on the depth of the burn and the area of skin affected. First-degree burns are the least serious, since only…
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4 Ways to Treat Bleeding Ulcers
1. Endoscopy to Diagnose and Treat Bleeding Ulcers Before any other treatments are tried, your doctor will probably want to do an endoscopy. An endoscope is a thin, plastic tube that gets placed into your mouth, down your esophagus and…
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