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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Alternatives to Online Dating
How did you ever get a date before the Net? Online dating sites offer a wealth of interactive features, quizzes, scorecards and similar tools that purport to help you find your perfect match. But maybe you’re disillusioned by the connections–or…
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A List of Ten Ways to Conserve Energy
Making small adjustments to your lifestyle to conserve energy will not only provide you with a lower utility bill, but it will also give you satisfaction to know that you are doing your part to protect the environment. There are…
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Fun Things to Do in Hawaii
Overview Hawaii’s major islands, Oahu, Maui, Kauai and the Big Island of Hawaii, offer a seemingly unlimited amount of outdoor pursuits. Each island possesses its own unique qualities, but what they all have in common, beautiful scenery, mild climates and…
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Dates for Married Couples
January 12, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
You look at the calendar: it’s been six months. Six months since you and your spouse have been able to really enjoy some quality time together. Children, work, and outside commitments have had your attention far too long. The strain…
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Chicken Fried Rice Nutritional Information
January 12, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Chicken fried rice is a dish that primarily consists of chicken and rice, with a few other vegetables. It’s a common dish in Asian cuisine and you can prepare it at home if you have a wok. The fat…
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3 Ways to Find a Reflexologist
1. Attend a Holistic Health Fair Since alternative and complementary therapies are growing in popularity, practitioners such as reflexologists, massage therapists, Reiki practitioners, acupuncturists and other healers will often participate in one-day events offering demonstrations of various services as well…
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3 Ways to Use Rescue Breathing
1. Relieving Occasional Shortness of Breath If you have very mild asthma that is usually allergy- or environment-related, your doctor may prescribe a bronchodilator on an as-needed basis only. Short-acting beta-2 agonists are used for short-term care. You can alleviate…
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Top 10 Tips for Saving Water
Reducing your water use means you are not only conserving a precious natural resource. You also are using less electrical energy from water treatment plants and reintroducing less toxins into the air from clean water production. Take small steps every…
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Why Married Couples should Avoid having a TV in the Bedroom
January 12, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
When you think of marriage, making a house into a home, raising a family, what comes to mind? Marriage is serious business and is the one thing that has been going on forever, the one relationship where you vow (legally,…
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Great Ways to say i Love you
January 12, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
I know that my husband loves me because he kisses me with feeling each night and before leaving for work. If he has not kissed me he will ruffle my hair and laugh or tease me jovially. Yes, it is…
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Diabetes & Exercise Precautions
Diabetes and exercise are interrelated—exercising daily decreases diabetic complications such as heart disease, high blood sugar and obesity. Physical activity is not only safe, but highly recommended, reports Health.com. The American Diabetes Association advises that physical activity reduces glucose levels,…
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Water Running Fitness Compared to Running Fitness When Injured
Overview Dr. Tim Noakes in his book “Lore of Running,” says that every foot strike when running creates a force of three times or more of your body weight. With this in mind, if you are suffering from a running…
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Renal Complications of Hypertension
Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, occurs when the force of the blood against the blood vessel walls increases enough to cause damage. Hypertension damages blood vessels in the kidneys. The most common renal complications from damaged kidneys include…
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Dating Etiquette & Relationships
Overview Managing dating and relationships can be a struggle, from meeting someone to the first date through a possible engagement. Whether you’ve always been single or are newly dating again, dating etiquette can help you understand relationships, particularly in the…
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What Drugs Reduce Cortisol?
Cortisol is a naturally-occurring hormone released when the body is under stress, which regulates the function of a number of tissues throughout the body. Cortisol production is tightly regulated, and too much or too little cortisol in the blood can…
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Marriage Top 10 Ways to Show Love
January 12, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Showing love to your partner should almost come naturally. After all, you married him/her because you fell in love with that person. The marriage hasn’t changed you, and it hasn’t changed your partner; the only change is that you are…
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3 Ways to Treat Hydrocephalus
1. Get Daily Lumbar Punctures for Drainage One of the first methods a doctor will use to treat hydrocephalus are daily lumbar punctures. A lumbar puncture creates an opening where excess cerebrospinal fluid can be drawn off. This relieves pressure…
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The Effects of Overdose of Caffeine
Caffeine is a stimulant that naturally occurs in certain foods like tea, coffee and chocolate. It can also be added to foods and is sold as over-the-counter (OTC) stimulants. The Mayo Clinic says that moderate caffeine intake is okay, but…
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Things to Do in Orlando, Florida
Overview Located in Central Florida, Orlando is a hub for engaging activities–especially outdoors. Its Southern location makes the weather warm for most of the year, so it’s easy to spend your day in the sun while you’re there. Whether you…
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About Having a Baby
January 12, 2014 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Overview Having a baby changes the way a woman lives her life. During the pregnancy and afterward, women have to learn to make lifestyle changes and sacrifices to ensure they are meeting all of their baby’s needs. Anticipating these changes…
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Reasons for Bruising Easily
Patients who notice that they have started to bruise more easily may be experiencing a variety of conditions. Easy bruising can indicate a common change associated with age or an abnormal condition that needs to be diagnosed and treated. Normal…
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Information on Mercer Disease
Overview Mercer disease is actually an incorrect name given to MRSA disease, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, derived from the direct pronunciation of the acronym. MRSA occurs when Staphylococcus aureas bacteria that have become resistant to the antibiotic methicillin and other antibiotics…
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Unusual Hair Loss
January 12, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Genetics and the aging process cause most cases of hair loss. In fact, male pattern baldness and female pattern baldness account for the majority of hair-loss cases. Only a small percentage is attributed to other, less common, reasons. Nearly…
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Benefits From Quitting Smoking
Overview The American Cancer Society reports that in 2008, one out of five people considered themselves smokers. Even though the dangers of smoking have been established, it is still nearly impossible for some people to quit. If you smoke, you…
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3 Ways to Manage Hypopituitarism
1. Address the Causes of Hypopituitarism Hypopituitarism, a medical condition that results when your pituitary gland fails to create essential hormones, can be caused by a number of factors. Head trauma, stroke, tumors and other brain conditions can put you…
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Propane Tank Facts
Overview Propane tanks are portable canisters of pressurized liquid petroleum used for outdoor cooking, welding, outdoor heating and any other activity that requires portable fuel. They are sturdy, safe containers which should be treated with respect and caution because they…
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Tips for Planning a Date Night with your Spouse
January 12, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Having a date night with your partner is a great way to keep romance alive and ensure that amidst your busy lives, you spend quality time together as a couple. You shouldn’t put too much pressure on each date night,…
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Facts About Sodium Ascorbate
January 12, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Sodium ascorbate is a version of vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, that has been bound to sodium, a mineral salt. The basic properties and health benefits of sodium ascorbate are the same as vitamin C, but the…
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Tooth Development in Babies
January 12, 2014 Children's Health
Overview Baby’s first tooth is one of those milestones that is noted in nearly every mother’s baby book. While there’s nothing quite so cute as a baby’s toothless grin, parents eagerly look forward to those first teeth sprouting up, and…
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Having a Happy Marriage after the Honeymoon is over
January 12, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
After the bride and groom have exchanged their vows and their wedding rings and the fairy tale dream wedding is coming true for the brides who have dreamt of this day since they were little girls. Both Bride and Groom…
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