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 Composite Softball Bats
Overview While the rules of softball have changed only slightly in recent years, the speed of the game has noticeably increased, thanks to technology. One of these advances came in the form of composite bats. Composite designs allow batters to…
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About Pilonidal Sinus Disease
January 10, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Pilonidal sinus disease is a skin condition in the tailbone region of the body. Patients usually have a line of small pinpoint openings in the skin that connect to a network of tunnels, or sinuses. Patients first become aware…
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Domestic Violence
January 10, 2014 Crisis Support
First of all, it is important to recognize that there is a difference between domestic abuse and domestic violence. Domestic abuse can take place without actual violence. This abuse takes two primary forms: 1. Verbal abuse- This might be manifested…
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3 Ways to Identify Symptoms of Shingles Around the Eye
January 10, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
1. Nonspecific Symptoms to Notice Sometimes shingles around the eye follows a course of the virus in another part of the body. Before a visible outbreak of eye shingles, or herpes zoster, small changes in your health may become apparent….
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Yoga Exercise Programs
Exercise participation is for the purpose of improved health and fitness. Yoga, as an exercise, improves strength and flexibility. Muscular strength is needed to hold your body in a position for an extended time. Flexibility allows you to work through…
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First Date Ideas and Rules first Date Tips first Date Tricks of the Trade first Date Rules
The ever-so-important and highly anticipated first date is just hours away. You’ve tried on at least four different outfits, rehearsed what you’re going to say the moment you open the door and thought through just about every “what-if” scenario. In…
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Early Stages of Ovarian Cancer
After a physician has diagnosed ovarian cancer, he categorizes it according to stage. Staging is the classification of the spread of the cancer based on standardized guidelines. Staging guides treatment planning and helps to define prognosis. Ovarian cancer is staged…
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Things to Do on a Date in Boston
January 10, 2014 Senior Health
Overview If you are looking for healthy activities to do on a date in the city of Boston, you are in luck. Maybe you are in the mood for something traditional. Perhaps you are looking for something a bit out…
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Why most Domestic Violence Victims have Low self Esteem
January 10, 2014 Crisis Support
However, a family decides to define its arrangement and its occupants, the expectation should be to enjoy peace and harmony. This functional unit should have some guiding principles or plans designed to show how it will handle problems that are…
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Reasons for Bloody Stools
Blood in the stool is never normal. The symptom is known as hematochezia, which means the stools are red or maroon colored. Hematochezia should always be reported to a doctor, as it can indicate a serious health condition or injury….
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How to Impress a Guy on the Frist Date
Okay, ladies, you finally got that guy to ask you out, or maybe it was a total surprise to you, and you want to make a good impression on him. After all, first impressions are the most important ones of…
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3 Ways to Prevent Neurosyphilis
1. Get Treatment for Syphilis Infections There is only one way to contract neurosyphilis, and that’s by letting a syphilis infection go untreated for as long as 15 to 20 years. In this day and age, syphilis can be easily…
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How to Open Pores in Children
January 10, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Pores are openings in your skin that excrete substances such as sweat and oil. They can become blocked by bacteria, oil and dirt, which can cause acne. This skin condition may result in inflamed pustules that can rupture into…
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Tips on how to Make a Lasting Impression on the first Date
The first date is your chance to make your first and best impression. But, how do you also make a good and lasting impression that will keep you in your date’s thoughts? Here are some easy to follow tips that…
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Tips for a Successful first Date
A first date can make a lasting impression. It can be the test that either propels you to future dates and perhaps even more or the event that precipitates a giant red stop sign. Sometimes a first date is destined…
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4 Ways to Know When You Are Overeating
1. Notice Weight Gain If you exercise regularly and have maintained a healthy weight for years but are suddenly seeing a change in your weight then you may be overeating. If your workout routine hasn’t changed but you’re noticing some…
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Memory Enhancement Herbs
January 10, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Age, stress and a variety of other factors can cause memory and concentration to fade. Prescription medications are available to slow memory loss associated with certain diseases like Alzheimer’s disease. However, there is not much offered for people suffering from…
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Yoga Neck Exercises
Neck pain can lead to pain in other parts of the body, since the nerves in the brain, eyes and ears are connected to the neck; this can cause headaches, blurry vision and hearing impairment. According the Mayo Clinic, most…
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Baby Newborn Hiccup Information
Overview It is normal for babies less than a year old to get hiccups frequently, according to the Babycenter website. Babies start to hiccup as early as in utero and in most cases it does not signify a problem. If…
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Uses for Chaste Tree
Chaste tree, or vitex agnus-castus L., is an herbal supplement that has a variety of uses. It’s also called vitex, chaste berry, Monk’s pepper and agnus castus. It’s most often used to aid hormonal imbalances and the conditions caused by…
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4 Ways to Prevent Placental Insufficiency
1. Limit Risk Factors In most cases, placental insufficiency cannot be prevented. However, it is possible to limit certain risk factors for the condition. The use of certain substances, including tobacco, alcohol and drugs, increases your risk of developing placental…
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Hip Rotation Exercises
Increasing the flexibility in your hips can help to prevent back pain and improve sports performance, according to the American Chiropractic Association. Strong, flexible hip muscles are critical to activities such as running and twisting. A training program for your…
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4 Ways to Treat Measles Rash After an MMR Shot
1. Use Ibuprofen, Not Aspirin It can be dangerous to give aspirin to children, so you should administer ibuprofen instead as directed by your doctor or pediatrician. The MMR shot provides immunity against measles, mumps and rubella by introducing a…
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Jumping Rope & Losing Weight
Overview As you probably know, there’s no quick way to lose weight—it takes time and effort to shed those pounds. But that doesn’t mean you have to spend hours on the treadmill or stair machine. If you want a cardiovascular…
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Uses for the Neem Plant
The neem tree is a tropical evergreen that is native to India. According to Plantcultures.org, neem has been labeled the wonder tree of the humid tropics. It is widely used in medicines, in cosmetics and in agriculture. Each component of…
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Green Tea Leaf Benefits
January 10, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Green tea leaf contains a higher number of health-promoting plant compounds than other teas, due to the fact that the leaves aren’t as processed. In green tea production, the young tea leaves are picked and then quickly steamed, which prevents…
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What Happens When I Give Up Smoking?
Overview Nicotine is a wickedly addictive drug, and when you first quit smoking, certain stressful after-effects will tempt you to pick up the habit again. But the benefits of quitting once and for all far outweigh these temporary troubles. Being…
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First Date
First dates are very troublesome affairs at times. Speaking as a single twenty-three-year-old, they can be both very exciting and nerve-wracking. After all, as you get older, it seems dating only gets far more complicated. In high school, while it…
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5 Steps to Quit Smoking
Smoking is an addiction that afflicts many people and leads to major health problems. Even though the dangers of smoking have been established and the popularity of smoking has decreased, it is still nearly impossible for some people to quit….
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4 Ways to Spot Symptoms of Neuroblastoma
January 10, 2014 Children's Health
1. Symptoms of Neuroblastoma in the Abdomen Given that approximately 67 percent of neuroblastoma cases are centered in the abdomen, you should be on the lookout for abdomen-specific signs and symptoms of the condition. The most intrusive of these is…
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