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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About Exercise and Nutrition
January 14, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview If you have spent countless hours in the gym or carefully counted calories for many meals and feel like you have seen very few results, it is possible you are not using exercise and nutrition in tandem to achieve…
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Should Married Women keep their last name or Switch to their Husbands – Keep
January 14, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
A person’s name, for men and women alike, is part of their identity. An identity which they have created for themselves over time, through their time and effort spent on their career, their social life, their love life, their family…
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AB Doer Pro Model Workout Instructions
Overview The AB Doer Pro is an exercise device originally invented by John Abdo and produced by Thane Fitness. The device is designed to strengthen and tone the midsection by assisting in a series of exercises that target the abdominal…
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Apple Cider Vinegar Uses for People
January 14, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Raw, organic apple cider vinegar is a natural liquid made from apples which have been allowed to ferment, preferably in wooden buckets. Used throughout recorded human history to treat various ailments, apple cider vinegar is still used to good effect…
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3 Ways to Prevent Repetitive Stress Injury
1. Get Up and Move Around Mix up your routine. You can damage tendons, nerves or muscles during simple activities like playing the guitar, operating a cash register and even using a calculator, especially if your joints are pinched or…
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Kayak Paddle Styles
With nearly as many types of kayaks available as there are kayaking destinations, choosing a kayak can be a challenge. Once you choose a kayak, though, you will need to select a paddle to propel you through the water. Choosing…
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Arm Weight Exercises for Women
Regular weight training in women raises self-esteem, improves strength and muscle tone, boosts the immune system, reduces the risk of developing diabetes and helps fight the aging process, says Fitness Magazine. Many women shy away from weights because they don’t…
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Acupuncture for Fertility Treatment
Overview In 2002, “Fertility and Sterility,” a journal published by the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, stated that “acupuncture could help women undergoing fertility treatment conceive.” Researchers investigated the effects women undergoing in vitro fertilization, or IVF, experienced with acupuncture….
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A Weight Loss Jogging Plan
Overview Losing weight requires a commitment to reducing your calorie intake and increasing your physical activity. To lose a pound of fat, equal to 3,500 calories, you must reduce your caloric intake by 500 calories daily or burn an additional…
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3 Ways to Prevent Neonatal Hypothyroidism
1. Did My Child Inherit Hypothyroidism? Unlike other conditions, neonatal hypothyroidism isn’t generally an inherited disorder. In fact, 85 percent of cases occur sporadically without any connection to the mother’s prenatal health. Because of this, there are few ways to…
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Childhood Anxiety Disorder Checklist
January 14, 2014 Mental Health
In the book, “Behavior Disorders of Childhood”, Dr. Rita Wicks-Nelson and Dr. Allen Israel say that anxiety or fear consists of a combination of three forms of responses to “a perceived threat.” These include a behavioral response, such as running…
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Worries & Anxiety
January 14, 2014 Mental Health
Overview Worry and anxiety present daily for everyone. An individual’s reaction to worrisome or anxiety-provoking situations dictates whether the level of distress remains appropriate or signals a more serious behavioral health issue. According to the National Institute of Mental Health…
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Swimming Pool Safety Policies
Overview A swimming pool offers hours of fun, whether it’s in your backyard, at your community center or in your town. But to keep everyone safe, you need to follow swimming pool safety policies. About 300 children younger than 5…
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Top Money Mistakes that Newlyweds Make
January 14, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
When those wedding vows, “For richer or poorer,” are exchanged, newlyweds seldom think they will fall into the poorer category. When two people are combining incomes, riches are sure to follow. Not necessarily, according to a report by CNN. Predictable…
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Should Married Women keep their last name or Switch to Hubbys – Keep
January 14, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
To begin with, I want to make it clear that I’ve done both. With my first husband, I HAD to take his name; it was the law at the time! When I divorced him, after over 28 years of marriage…
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Causes of Bloody Stool
Overview Blood in the stool originates from one thing: bleeding into the gastrointestinal tract. The bleed may be slow and chronic or swift and of sudden onset. In diagnosing the cause of blood in the stool the first step is…
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Things to Do in NYC for Kids
January 14, 2014 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Overview New York City can be a wonderland for kids as well as their parents. Children can take a virtual tour of the night sky, and see real dinosaur fossils. They can climb a rock wall, view New York Harbor…
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4 Ways to Reduce Stress to Prevent a Stroke
1. Strive for Simplicity Stress is among the risk factors for stroke, and though it doesn’t rank as high as hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes, there is no doubt that it can take a toll on your health. When you…
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How to Remove a Negative Credit Report
Overview Your financial information is provided to the credit bureaus by various sources. Banks, lenders and credit card companies share your account numbers, balances, credit limits, payments and other data with Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. They provide positive and negative…
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The Advantages of Solar Panels
Solar panels are a collection of cells put together that can extract energy from the sun. The stored energy is then able to be used for electricity in a home or business. Using solar panels allows for better benefits for…
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Should Married Women keep their last name or Switch to Hubbys – Switch
January 13, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
So you want to share you’re life with him, but you’re not willing to share his name? That simply does not make sense. To me, it comes simply down to asking yourself one question: does my surname really define who…
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4 Ways to Treat Petrositis
1. Cure Ear Infections Both middle and inner-ear infections must be fully treated to prevent recurring petrositis. Take medications as directed by your doctor and continue to use the full dosage even if the pain has stopped. Infections can linger…
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Herbal Passion Flower
Overview If you suffer from anxiety or insomnia, you may want to try the herb passion flower to help you sleep through the night and help you feel calm and confident throughout the day. Passion flower supplements are available in…
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Hatha Yoga Breathing Exercises
Breath work, or pranayama, is an important element of yoga that can enhance the benefits and improve the execution of yoga postures. In Sanskrit, “prana” refers to vital energy or life force of the body and “ayama” means to control,…
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After You’ve Eloped how to Include Family in your Wedding Celebration
January 13, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Leaving your friends and family out of the wedding may be what is right for you. However leaving your friends and family out of your marriage is a bad idea. After all they only want to celebrate with you, and…
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Home Weight Loss Plans
January 13, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
There are good diet and exercise programs designed to educate people about food choices and to motivate people to maintain an active lifestyle. For any program to succeed, participants must eat healthier foods, with no category of food being specifically…
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Bad Dating Etiquette
Overview The art of dating can be challenging even for the most seasoned dater. Finding the right chemistry and common goals can take practice and several tries before it can be mastered. If you are looking for your soul mate…
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The Best Exercise Equipment for a Bad Knee
Whether you’re recovering from surgery or suffering from chronic knee pain, your workout doesn’t have to suffer. Maintaining a healthy weight and building strength in your leg muscles can help relieve stress put on your knee joint and reduce your…
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Newlyweds Tips on Surviving your first two Years of Marriage
January 13, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
When you announce that you are getting married everyone congratulates you, and then everyone starts giving you advice; enough advice to blow up your brain. Some advice is sound, like be unselfish, be considerate, communicate etc. Some advice is unsound,…
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Armpit Odor Remedies
January 13, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Strong underarm odor typically results from bacterial buildup or excessive sweating. Excessive underarm sweating can be caused by a condition known as hyperhidrosis. But it might also be a symptom of an underlying medical condition such as diabetes, liver disorder,…
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