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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Primary Elder Abuse Problems in the us
An estimated 2.1 million elderly are abused every year in the US. In reality, these alarming statistics are likely much higher than that estimate. According to the American Psychological Association, “For every case of elder abuse and neglect that is…
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4 Ways to Manage Ulcerative Colitis
1. Avoid Foods That Cause Flareups One of the easiest ways to manage ulcerative colitis is to manage your diet. Ulcerative colitis is a condition in which sores, or ulcers, appear on your colon and the lining of your rectum….
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Meddling Relatives
It’s a fact in most families, relatives feel they have an unalienable right to meddle. The thought is that since you are related, you should share every intimate detail of your life with each other, and give commentary and suggestions….
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Herbal Sleep Help
Overview No one likes missing out on their sleep. Researchers from the University of Warwick warn that lack of sleep can even increase risk of premature death. The body requires both good quantity and quality of sleep to maintain optimal…
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Benefits of Trampolines
January 18, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Bouncing on a trampoline is fun for both children and adults. However, NASA also believes that “rebound exercise is the most efficient, effective form of exercise yet devised by man.” Trampolining is a low-impact workout that helps relieve stress and…
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Basketball Techniques & Drills
Part of coaching basketball is making sure your players know the right techniques–such as crossover dribbling, transition offense and rebounding–and how to implement them during a game. Drills are an effective way to teach basketball techniques because they use repetition…
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Zinc for Skin
January 18, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Zinc is an essential trace element that aids the body in growth and development, according to YoungWomen’sHealth.org. Zinc also supports the immune system, your sense of taste and smell, and protein and DNA synthesis. Zinc is also commonly used…
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How to Discipline your Step Child
There is a difference in disciplining step-children than your own child. I have been on both sides of the fence, and differences do exist. On one hand, a child is a child, and the pragmatics of discipline should be the…
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Why Respiration Increases During Exercise
Overview Respiration—the exchange of gases that takes place when you breathe—increases during exercise because your working muscles need more oxygen. You inhale air, and the oxygen in that air enters your lungs and affixes itself to red blood cells, which…
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Tips for Dealing with a Mother in Law
Young wives tend to provide mother-in-law advice all the time, but unless you’ve been on both ends of the in-law spectrum, your advice will be given through a limited view of the truth. Wisdom comes from experience, and that’s why…
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Principles of Good Health for Older Men
Although men in the U.S. are living longer than ever, they still don’t live as long as U.S. women, according to the American Geriatrics Society Foundation. The reason isn’t clear, but the difference may be due to the fact that…
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Tips for Achieving Harmony in Blended Families
No one has all the answers and when it comes to blended families, there will be many, many more questions and issues that may divide rather than unite. Blended families will not only have issues each brings to the relationship, but…
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3 Ways to Prevent Pierre Robin Syndrome
January 18, 2014 Children's Health
1. Prevent Airway Blockage It is not known what causes Pierre Robin syndrome, so there is no known way to prevent the condition. Awareness of the dangers the condition presents, however, can prevent some of the complications. The most dangerous…
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Why Does the Breathing Rate Increase During Exercise?
Overview Your breathing increases during exercise because your working muscles need extra oxygen in order to burn energy. You pull oxygen into your lungs, and it is transferred to the bloodstream by hitching a ride on red blood cells, which…
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3 Ways to Treat Sociopathic Behavior
January 18, 2014 Mental Health
1. Take Antipsychotics or Antidepressants People suffering from sociopathic behavior have antisocial personality disorder (ASP) and often experience associated mental health concerns like depression, anxiety and illegal drug abuse. There are several types of medications that offer symptomatic relief, and…
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Foods That Make a Complete Protein
January 18, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Protein is made up of amino acids, the building blocks of lean tissue. A food provides complete protein when it contains all nine essential amino acids. While most meat and dairy products naturally provide complete protein, vegetarian protein sources such…
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Blended Family
It is possible to have a happy blended family? Yes, it is possible to have a happy blended family, but it isn’t always easy. Time magazine wrote an article about indicators of a couple staying together until, “death do us…
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Tips on Losing Weight by Walking
January 18, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
The Centers for Disease Control recommends 150 minutes per week of moderate intensity cardiovascular exercise such as walking to maintain health and weight. Walking, when done properly and for long enough, burns calories, decreases blood pressure, keeps weight in check,…
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Uncommon Family Structures
So Son, she is your half sister, they are your half brothers, and she is your sister by divorced marriage. And by the way, he is your cousin, my nephew, and yes, I’m younger than him, and even though she…
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Healthy Easy Meals to Fix
January 18, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Many people are intimidated by cooking, especially the concept of cooking healthy and nutritious meals. In reality, it’s not very difficult to follow a balanced diet by preparing your own meals, and it’s often easier to get the nutrients…
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How to Deal with Conflicts in a Blended Family
All conflicts have a few common ingredients. There needs to be two or more individuals, and a disagreement or misconception must occur.The duration of the conflict is based on resolution, which involves compromise, and who wants to hang on to…
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Cerebral Functions
The brain consists of three functional regions, which developed at differing times over the course of human evolution. The newest and most complex area of the brain is the forebrain, which consists of the cerebrum and its underlying support tissues….
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Learning to Trust again
Chances are if you are a member of a blended family, your trust has been betrayed. The circumstances that have led to your new family are not what you expected in life and things you thought were going to be…
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Treadmill & Running
Overview Running offers health benefits including cardiovascular fitness, or heart and lung health. While many people prefer running outdoors, weather and surface conditions can interfere. Treadmills, which use motors that power moving belts, give you the option to run indoors…
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What are the Differences in Golf Wedges?
Golf wedges come in a variety of lofts, lengths and weights to help you get out of the sand, rough or fairway and onto the green with more bite and less roll. Because you’re limited as to the number of…
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Causes of Chronic Pancreatitis
The pancreas is a gland that releases enzymes, hormones and other secretions that aid in the digestion, absorption, and transport of nutrients and other substances. Chronic pancreatitis (CP) is chronic inflammation of the gland, and can lead to significant pain,…
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Female Adult Acne
January 18, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Overview While acne is typically associated with adolescence, many adult women develop acne blemishes on the face or other parts of the body. The acne cycle in women begins when excess skin oil clogs the pores, according to the American…
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Stamina Foods
January 18, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Whether you are exercising or simply going about your daily tasks, it’s very important to have enough energy. Foods that are high in sugar can cause spikes and crashes in your energy levels, while a lack of carbohydrates in your…
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3 Ways to Manage Macular Degeneration
1. Lean on People in Your Life and Your Community for Assistance Instead of driving, utilize public transportation. If this is too difficult or inconvenient, make sure to drive during the daytime and only during good weather and easy traffic…
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How to Handle the Situation when your Step Child is more Bonded to you than their Absent Biological
You have made the decision to marry someone who has children. The mother or father of the children is not around a lot. The kids become very close to you. Closer than they are with their real parent. What do…
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