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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4 Ways to Prepare for Parathyroid Gland Surgery
January 14, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
1. Get Educated Before Your Surgery Talk to your doctors and surgeons about all of the steps related to your parathyroid gland surgery. How long will the procedure take? How long will you have to be in recovery? What steps…
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Reasons why Parents should Stay together for the Sake of Children
January 14, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Like a lot of things, relationships are not perfect. Not many are. Whether that relationship is between married couples or unmarried couples, it is a fact that every relationship requires a great deal of work to be successful. Sometimes, married…
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Bad Habits that can Ruin your Marriage
January 14, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Generally, all married couples can remember that first flush of enthusiasm, love and adventure as they launch their marriage ship into the difficult waters. We all say to each other, and to ourselves, that we will never allow external pressures,…
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4 Ways to Treat Ataxia-Telangiectasia
1. Prolonging Life for Patients with Ataxia-Telangiectasia Presently, there is no cure for children with Ataxia-Telangiectasia. The disease, which usually presents itself around the age of two, becomes increasingly worse over time and generally results in death by the time…
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What Muscles Are Used in a Seated Calf Machine?
A seated calf machine is made of steel and it has multiple features. Weight plates are slid onto a circular tube, there is a foot rest to place the balls of your feet and an upper thigh pad to push…
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Symptoms of MRSA Infections
MRSA, or methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus, is a strain of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria that is resistant to the antibiotics commonly used to treat staph infections. MRSA is typically contracted in hospital settings, although healthy people may become infected in gyms, daycares,…
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Calories Burned During Push-ups
Push-Ups are a full-body exercise that tones many muscles, including the arms, chest and shoulders. The stability and balance required will also tone your legs and abs. The use of many muscle groups will elevate your heart rate and cause…
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How Criticism can Ruin a Marriage
January 14, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Criticism is part of human existence, and can either help build or destroy relationships, depending on how the parties involved handle it. To understand the effect it has in a relationship, you will need to understand the nature of mankind,…
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Simple Romantic Ways to Propose
January 14, 2014 Senior Health
Proposing to your partner is a turning point in your life. As you’re getting ready to take the next step in your relationship, remember that the proposal story will be likely told time and time again, so it should be…
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Effects of Length on a Kayak
When shopping for your first kayak, you will need to consider several factors. Choosing the right kayak depends upon knowing whether you will paddle on an open lake or a rushing river. It also depends on how long you will…
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Herbs to Enhance Memory
If you seek a natural alternative to prescription medication to enhance your memory, consider taking an herbal supplement. Many herbal supplements on the market today can effectively improve memory, according to research and tests conducted on them. You can find…
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Vitamins for Clearer Skin
January 14, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Several beneficial vitamins taken internally or applied topically can help you achieve clearer skin. With a quick trip to a health food store or natural grocery store, you can find vitamin-rich foods, topical vitamin creams, and vitamin supplements that will…
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Can Cheating Save your Marriage
January 14, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Cheating on your partner is never a great way to save your marriage, in fact it’s not even a terribly good way to end a relationship or marriage. However, much you may feel that the other person understands you in…
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Herbs to Cleanse Kidneys
The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs located on each side of your middle back below your rib cage. According to the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC), they process up to 200 quarts of blood per day, and…
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3 Ways to Identify Friedreich’s Ataxia
1. Identify Physical Symptoms Friedreich’s ataxia is a progressive chromosomal disorder in which your nerve tissue breaks down, making it difficult or impossible–in the later stages of the disease–for your nerve cells to conduct impulses that help you move. Most…
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5 Ways to Correct Drooling From Cerebral Palsy
1. Get Help From a Speech Therapist A speech therapist who has been trained to help individuals with cerebral palsy may be able to correct drooling. This therapist can work with patients to improve mouth, tongue and jaw movements until…
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Exercises to Strengthen Ligaments
A ligament is defined as a band of connective tissue that connects one bone to another bone. According to the American College of Sports Medicine, resistance training offers the benefit of enhancing the strength of connective tissue, including ligaments. Strong…
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Weight Training for Maximum Speed in Boxing
Overview Strength training is used in a variety of sports at many levels to enhance the athlete’s performance. Different methods are used depending on the sport and where the athlete is in a season. For example, a boxer needs general…
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Definition of Anxiety
January 14, 2014 Mental Health
Overview Everybody worries sometimes, but if your worries are serious and constant, you may be one of the more than 23 million Americans dealing with anxiety disorders, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC). Anxiety disorders are the…
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Can Cheating Save your Marriage
January 14, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
This extremely difficult and emotive question can only really be answered by looking from the different perspectives of the parties to the marriage. Fundamentally, an occurrence of cheating is a huge sign that a relationship is in trouble, but the…
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Collagen As a Supplement
Overview Collagen protein is part of your bodily and optic structures. Those fibers break down with age. Wrinkles form in the skin and joints become painful. Injectable collagen fillers for the face were approved by the Food and Drug Administration…
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Fun Things to Do in San Francisco
Overview San Francisco has no shortage of fun things to do, which is why it’s such a popular tourist destination. For a large city, the number of outdoor activities is impressive, and a visitor would be hard-pressed to fit them…
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Causes of Excessive Thirst in Children
Excessive thirst in children may be caused by many conditions and diseases. Some, such as dehydration due to the stomach flu, are fairly easily remedied. Others, caused by more serious conditions, such as diabetes insipidus and diabetes mellitus will need…
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What Herbs Improve Liver Function?
Your liver is the largest and one of the most vital organs in your body, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Your liver aids in the digestive process, converts food into energy and clears out toxins from your…
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5 Ways to Prevent Bloody Stools
1. Follow a Fiber-Rich Diet Eating foods that are high in fiber can help prevent many gastrointestinal problems that can lead to bloody stools, including ulcers, hemorrhoids and colon cancer. Choose a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, such as…
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Ways to Prevent Diabetic Conditions
In 2007, it was estimated that 23.6 million adults and children in the United States suffered from some type of diabetes—almost 8 percent of the population. If not managed properly, diabetes can cause serious medical conditions in both the short…
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Remedies for Flatulance
Flatulence, also called gas or flatus, develops from swallowing excessive air or from the normal breakdown of food in the digestive tract. Everyone gets flatulence and they expel it either through the mouth as a burp or through the rectum…
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Natural Ways to Improve Heart Health
January 14, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
More American men and women die of heart disease than of any other condition, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In fact, heart disease is responsible for more than one-quarter of all deaths in the United…
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Newly Weds Fights
January 14, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
By recognizing and acknowledging that men and women are quite different, a newly married couple can more easily avoid squabbles and work through issues that will arise in marriage. It is clear to see that man and woman are quite different physically,…
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Herbs for Liver Flush
The liver is one of our most vital organs. It helps filter out toxins and waste materials from our blood, and keeps the rest of our organs supplied with clean blood so they can function properly. It also produces enzymes,…
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