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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Dangers of Telling Lies on a first Date
John is preparing for a big date with Maria tonight. While standing in the mirror adjusting his tie, he finalizes his grooming with a closeup in the mirror to ensure there are no visible hairs, where they shouldn’t be. What…
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Gazelle Elite Exercise
Overview The Gazelle Elite is one model in a line of elliptical-like workout machines bearing the Gazelle name. The Gazelle uses a motion similar to cross-country skiing, with swinging arm and leg movements performed while striding, with the user suspended…
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3 Ways to Identify Congenital Cataract
1. Understand the General Course of Cataract Development A congenital (from birth) cataract may not present symptoms right away. Cataracts can evolve over time and cause gradual loss of sight and fogginess of vision. A cataract may cause problems years…
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3 Ways to Identify Apraxia
1. Understand the Different Types of Apraxia Apraxia is a brain disorder characterized by the loss of a learned, skilled movement. People with apraxia understand how to perform the movement and have a desire to perform the movement, but they…
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Knee Exercises for Therapy
Physical therapy is an important factor in successful recovery after knee injuries, surgery and to improve joint weakness and pain. The Chester Knee Clinic and Cartilage Repair Center in the U.K. recommends a range of motion and weight-bearing knee physiotherapy…
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The Shy Advantage
Shy people have one of the greatest advantages when it comes to the dating scene, they rather have the spotlight on someone else. And for most people, the most important person is themselves, so that’s a plus! If your shy,…
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Factors Causing Excessive Maternal Weight Gain in Pregnancy
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that between 1990 and 2005, the number of women pregnant with a single child who gained 40 pounds or more during pregnancy rose from 15 percent to 20 percent. Nutritional choices are…
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Herbs to Treat Anxiety
January 10, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Anxiety, a natural response to stress, helps you cope with stressful situations. For example, anxiety helps you study harder for an important exam or focus better on a public speech. However, anxiety can become a serious disorder when it is…
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Family Things to Do in Vegas
January 10, 2014 Senior Health
Overview It’s true, even in “Sin City” there are activities that you can participate in to benefit your health. Choosing those that are healthy and include entertainment value will not only provide wellness benefits, it’ll keep you out of the…
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Six Steps to Self-Confidence
Confidence breeds success and inspires admiration. While capturing the power you so admire in others may be difficult or painful, you can use psychological and physical tools that help even the shyest, most socially phobic person break the bonds of…
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Upper Arm Exercises for Flabby Middle Aged Arms
Shapely, strong arms are important to any middle-aged individual who cares about her appearance. If you find you have flabby arms, getting them in shape does require a little effort. If you exercise your arms regularly and with good technique,…
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3 Ways to Prevent Ectopic Cushing Syndrome
1. Identify Tumors as Quickly as Possible Since the causes of ectopic cushing syndrome may not be preventable, the best approach to prevention is to identify the tumors that result from this condition as quickly as possible. In general, cushing…
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Getting to know someone that you Meet in a Bar
Can you really get to know someone in a bar? The answer to that question is sometimes, yes you can. If the bar is a place that you frequent on a regular basis and the other person is also a…
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Green Salad Ideas
January 10, 2014 Senior Health
Nutrient-rich salad greens provide us with vitamins A and C as well as beta-carotene, calcium, folates, fiber and phytonutrients. People view salads as a boring dish containing lettuce, tomatoes and cucumbers, but there are unique twists that you can put…
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Survival Tips for the Wilderness With Nothing on You
January 10, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Being out in the great outdoors can make for some exciting adventure, but that adventure can turn to danger if you find yourself lost and far away from civilization. Surviving in the wilderness is hard enough when you’ve prepared for…
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Dating Tips for the Newly Single
When did dating become such an ordeal? It seems that only yesterday finding someone to wine and dine was hassle-free. Especially for those who have recently left a relationship, dating can seem like a foreign language. The first…
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Thuja Oil Uses
January 10, 2014 Children's Health
Thuja oil is an extract processed from the Thuja occidentalis tree, or northern white cedar tree. Purdue University’s center for New Crops and Plant Products lists a battery of uses for Thuja oil based on traditional use and folk use,…
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Meal Plans to Lose Fat
January 10, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Many meal plans adjust macro-nutrient ratios to inhibit fat storage and speed up fat burning. For example, simply spreading your calories out over six smaller meals can rev up your metabolism to burn more fat, stabilize blood sugar and suppress…
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Exercises to Maintain Weight Loss
While experts generally recommend 30 minutes of moderate exercise daily, a lot more exercise is needed to lose weight and keep it off. According to “Journal Watch,” women who were able to maintain 10 percent of weight loss over a…
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How to Impress a Woman on the first Date
There are countless ways a woman can be impressed and swept off her feet on the first date. It is always a good idea for the man to talk to her on the phone before the date. This gives him…
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Products to Improve Posture
Correct posture involves the the ability of the spine and the surrounding muscles to support themselves against gravity. Without correct posture and the musculature to support it, you would simply fall over. You have the ability to correct your posture…
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When Prom is your first Date
There is a lot of hype and excitement associated with prom. From the dress and tuxedo to limo rentals and corsages, a couple can get swept up in the details while forgetting one important fact: the prom date may be…
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3 Ways to Treat Hand Warts
January 10, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
1. Home Treatments for Warts Hand warts are caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). In most cases, they can be easily treated with simple over-the-counter wart treatments you can find at any drugstore. These treatments use either salicylic acid or low-strength…
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French’s Sloppy Joe Mix Ingredient List for Allergy Sufferers
January 10, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Prepackaged seasoning mixes often contain ingredients that will affect you if suffer from food allergies. French’s Sloppy Joe Seasoning Mix has ingredients that you may need to avoid if you are allergic to wheat, milk or sulfites. You’ve got to…
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Sexual Abuse
January 10, 2014 Crisis Support
Child Sexual Abuse Child sexual abuse has occurred throughout the generations but it is really only in the past 30 years that professionals and the public have become aware of the extent of this type of abuse. Child sexual abuse…
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Common Weight Machines
Before the advent of weight machines, you performed different resistance exercises using the same free weights differently. Either as a response to people’s desire to work specific muscles with more safety and stability, or as a way to sell more…
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Weight Loss Through Food
January 10, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Losing weight through diet alone is simply done by cutting calories. The key to cutting calories is to fill up on nutrient-rich foods such as fruits, vegetables, yogurt and nuts. These foods provide your body with everything it needs…
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How to Impress a Guy on the Frist Date
Men can be very easy to impress on a date. They do not ask for much nor do they expect much in return most of the time. The majority of men just ask that women to be civil, respectful and…
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3 Ways to Identify Winter Itch Symptoms
1. Identify General Itching and Dry Skin For your skin, winter’s wonderland weather brings with it two distinct offenders: dry air and cold temperatures. Both of these cause your skin to lose moisture, thus creating irritation. If your skin is…
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What Exercises Are Best to Help Me Achieve My Weight Loss Goal?
January 10, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, reports that the best way to achieve and maintain a healthy weight includes regular physical activity, healthy eating, and balancing the number of calories you eat and drink with the calories…
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