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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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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1. Take Precautions If you are present at the time of the accident or injury, do your best to immobilize the victim. If the person is unconscious, don’t move the body. Call 911 immediately. If the injured person is in…
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1. Quit Drinking Alcohol As soon as you have any indication that you have the early stages of liver damage that leads to cirrhosis, you should quit drinking alcohol immediately to prevent further complications. Your damaged liver won’t be able…
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January 15, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Your wife may know that you love her but does she feel appreciated? It’s quite possible that she doesn’t. One of the most common arguments that married couple have is caused by one of them not feeling appreciated. This is…
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Bicycle riding is an excellent way to get your kids moving while also having fun. As with most athletic activities, there are inherent dangers associated with bicycle riding. Understanding these dangers and abiding by certain bike safety tips, you and…
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Although most cases of ringworm are relatively easy to treat, some cases can be more difficult. When the fungus infects the skin it spreads through the uppermost layer. Mild infections usually respond to topical over-the-counter treatments. Some ringworm infections are…
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January 15, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
There are many reasons why a couple having reached a certain point in their relationship may want to live together. While some of those reasons are certainly plausible ones, others, like the need to be with each other 24/7, tend…
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Several types of prostate problems can occur in men, particularly as they age. The first, benign prostatic hyperplasia, causes the prostate gland to enlarge beyond its normal size. This condition occurs far more often than the other major prostate problem…
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January 15, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Everybody begins their married life with the intention of lifelong happiness. Whilst every marriage is different, there are a number of things that will contribute towards it being a happy marriage. That is not to say that it will be without…
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Trampolines have an association with kid-style fun, but in the athletic, scientific and anatomic worlds, trampolines have become essential training and rehabilitation items. Exercising on a trampoline helps your lymphatic system cleanse the body and helps you drop weight while…
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Boxers need to be fit to fight. They need to perfect their punching skills and condition their bodies so that they can stand toe-to-toe with opponents. Boxing workouts include a lot of cardio training and strength training. Workouts also include…
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Ear infections occur very often in infants and young children between the ages of three months and three years. Babies and toddlers prove vulnerable to ear infections because they have undeveloped immune systems and have horizontal Eustachian tubes, as described…
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Overview People have been resting in a seated position since the beginning of man. Sitting offers rest for the muscles of the legs, back, hips and gluts. However, due to the move towards sitting for most of the day, our…
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January 15, 2014 Mental Health
Overview A 2010 review in the “Medical Clinics of North America” states that insomnia is the most common sleep disorder. It is often reported during routine medical evaluations as well. Sleeping pills have long been used to treat difficulties initiating…
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Overview Many fine-motor skill difficulties go undiagnosed during preschool and kindergarten, because of the wide range of abilities among children of these ages. When the more structured learning begins in first grade, children whose motor skills make them unable to…
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Correctly paddling a kayak, which looks like an elongated canoe, requires the application of correct technique. A kayaker uses a double-bladed paddle, which requires some upper-body strength since you paddle from a seated position in the kayak. However, proper technique…
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 30 percent of adults in the United States reported joint pain in 2006, most commonly in the hips, knees, shoulders or fingers. Common causes for joint pain include injuries, overuse and…
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Low blood sugar, or hypoglycemia, occurs when the body’s glucose levels drop below standard levels. The condition occurs with most diabetic patients at one time or another, but is rare for people without diabetes. A person with blood sugar levels…
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January 15, 2014 Senior Health
Overview Known for its luxury casinos and decadent lifestyle, Sin City also features an array of free activities suitable for the entire family. With numerous free attractions, such as erupting volcanoes and dancing waters as well as replicas of the…
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The Pilates Ladder Barrel is the largest of the barrels that Joseph Pilates created to help his students stabilize, strengthen and stretch their bodies. This apparatus consists of a large barrel that sits approximately three feet above the ground. The…
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January 15, 2014 Senior Health
Overview Las Vegas is a city that never sleeps, with casinos open 24 hours a day, all-night wedding chapels and some of the hottest nightlife in the United States. Las Vegas is one crazy city and it has many outlandish…
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January 15, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Perhaps it should be written in the vows, because in casual conversation among friends, this subject is often a bone of contention. It is something that is complained about, mulled over, and seldom to seems to fix itself. In theory…
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1. Avoid Bacterial Infection You may have heard about preventing colds by washing your hands frequently, and the same tactic can work to prevent sinusitis. If you don’t have an exacerbating risk, such as nasal polyps or allergies, you are…
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While tobacco use is declining among teenage smokers, as per the National Institute on Drug Abuse, kids continue to experiment with cigarette smoking. At an age in which trying new things comes naturally, the possibility of addiction is a very…
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January 15, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
The simplest suggestion to this question: divide it all right down the middle. Of course, division of duties is much more complex than that, but it makes a good place to start. Everything depends on the number of hours each…
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January 15, 2014 Senior Health
Overview Mental health care encompasses a wide array of services for individuals needing minimal mental health care to those needing hospitalization. Mental health care is provided by psychiatrists, psychologists, counselors and mental health aids. Mental health care can involve hospitalization…
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January 15, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Happiness in marriage is relative. Since there are so many different personalities and societies in this world you have to imagine that there are just as many different ideas of a happy marriage. So for men, who are known to…
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January 15, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
There are so many divorces and unions which are either miserable or just okay that many people are now wondering what the key elements of a really happy marriage are. Everyone knows love is important, but the idea that love can cure all,…
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Hybrid automobiles have a reputation for fuel efficiency that surpasses their conventional gas and diesel counterparts, but they also have a reputation for high price tags because their integrated electric motors and hybrid power systems can be expensive. Although there…
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January 15, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Why Married Couples Should Never Stop Dancing Dancing is cool! It’s one of those exhilarating activities that has a language all its own. The benefits of dancing are phenomenal, and with so many great advantages for doing it, logic dictates…
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January 15, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Some on the “No” side of this debate have said that living together before marriage decreases the odds of getting married. I would whole-heartedly agree to that, but I would also add that such a situation is hardly a bad…
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