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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Upper Arm Strengthening Exercises
Your upper arms consist of your biceps brachii at the front of your arm and your triceps brachii at the rear. The biceps have three functions: flexing your elbows, turning your hand into a palms-up position–called supination–and flexing your shoulder…
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How to have a Good first Date
Above all else, a first date should be fun for both people. If it’s not, the odds of a second date are pretty slim. Therefore, try to do everything you can to make sure you and your date both feel…
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Tips on how to Make a Lasting Impression on the first Date
A first date can make a very lasting impression. Of course, you want it to be a good impression and not a bad one. There are some specific things that you can do in order to make a great first…
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The Safety of Online Dating
Overview More than 20 million people use online dating websites every month, according to Online Dating Magazine. Most people use the sites to find compatible partners to date. But the sites also attract scammers, who prey on others for money,…
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Fast Ways to Lose 10 Pounds
January 9, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
If you need to lose 10 pounds quickly, there are a few tricks you can use for fast results. Although it is not recommended to use these strategies long-term or beyond the first 10 pounds, for occasional weight-loss emergencies, these…
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What Is the Meaning of Legal Separation?
Overview All marriages are not perfect. While some couples may try to resolve their issues, sometimes that is not always possible. When all efforts have failed, it could lead to legal separation or divorce. There are situations you may want…
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The Weight Gain Muscle Supplement Drinks for Children
Adequate nutrition for children is essential for proper growth and development. Children can be especially picky during these years, and sometimes getting them to eat a balanced meal or anything healthy can be a challenge. Children can grow slowly compared…
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3 Ways to Identify an Omphalocele
January 9, 2014 Sexual and Reproductive Health
1. Diagnostic Imaging Test An omphalocele is a defect in the abdominal wall that allows the internal organs to protrude into the umbilical cord, sometimes covered by a membranous sac. If your child has an omphalocele, it will probably be…
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4 Ways to Treat Neurosyphilis
1. Identify the Symptoms of Neurosyphilis Neurosyphilis is a neurological condition that affects the nerve endings in the brain and spinal cord. You may develop neurosyphilis if you have a syphilis infection that is left untreated for 10 to 20…
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LDL Vs. HDL
Overview Total cholesterol includes triglycerides, HDL and LDL. Triglycerides provide energy from fat. LDL and HDL are transport vehicles designed specifically to carry cholesterol to and from the cells. The amount of LDL and HDL in the blood indicates the…
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Family Problems Related to Domestic Violence
January 9, 2014 Crisis Support
Domestic violence is a monstrous societal issue that has never been given the much needed attention that it deserves. The world’s most powerful man too had his fair share of this vice. President barrack Obama has citations in his book…
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Five Tips to Avoid a Disastrous first Date
Inevitably, everyone has had a few disastrous dates – wrong time, wrong place, wrong person – but if you have had more than a few, maybe you need to change what you are doing – because it obviously isn’t working. Here…
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Domestic Violence is Wrought with much Destruction during and after the Abuse is gone
January 9, 2014 Crisis Support
Domestic violence is wrought with much destruction during and after the abuse is gone. Children live in a war zone; they can and most likely will suffer from PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) as well as learning this behavior. They…
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Seven Secrets for Weight Loss
January 9, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Losing weight doesn’t have to turn into a nightmare. In fact, the easiest way to lose weight is to make a few small changes here and there rather than completely overhauling your life in a day and then realizing you…
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10 No Stress Dating Ideas
A big part of dating anxiety is the high stakes a traditional first date entails–you’re stuck with each other for hours, trying to make your best first impression while making innocuous, but not too boring, small talk. It can be…
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A Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Diagnosis
Overview Progressive supranuclear Palsy, or PSP, is a rare neurodegenerative disease sometimes referred to as the Steele-Richardson-Olszewski Syndrome for the physicians who first described it in 1964. Approximately five to six individuals per 100,000 will develop the disease, which is…
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Understanding why some Women Stay in Abusive Relationships
January 9, 2014 Crisis Support
An abusive relationship can involve physical, emotional and sexual abuse and for those looking from the outside they often question why the victim does not just walk away. The answer to this question is that there is no simple answer…
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Hip Stretching Exercises
The hips are a synovial ball-and-socket joint controlled by a large number of muscles. There are numerous actions available at the hip joint–flexion, extension, adduction, abduction and medial and lateral rotation. Because many of people spend a large proportion of…
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Healthy Sugar Substitutes
January 9, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Cookies, cake and candy are usually high in calories, cause blood sugar to rise and promote tooth decay and cavities because of the sugar, or sucrose, they contain. Fortunately, sugar substitutes can serve as healthier alternatives. Some FDA-approved substitutes are…
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Four Symptoms of AIDS
AIDS, which stands for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, is a chronic, life-threatening disease caused by HIV, or the human immunodeficiency virus. The Mayo Clinic states that approximately 39.5 million people globally have HIV. The virus diminishes the body’s ability to fight…
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Types of Body Posture
Posture describes the alignment of the body, in particular the spine. Your posture is affected by your day-to-day activities, as your body will adapt to the stresses placed on it. For example, if you spend long periods sitting down with…
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Things to Do in Las Vegas, Nevada for Free
Overview Las Vegas is known as a city of decadency and overindulgence, but there are numerous things that you can do there that will not cost you a penny. While you may have to spend quite a bit of money…
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Family Problems Caused by Domestic Violence
January 9, 2014 Crisis Support
Domestic violence has become a byword in many chaotic societies. It causes a lot of troubles to government authorities, lawmakers and judges. Even if its nature and jurisdiction are based on family affair, it extends its problematic effects to schools, churches…
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3 Ways to Prevent High Arch
1. Catch the Symptoms Early High arch or instep could be considered the opposite of flat feet. There is really no way to prevent a high arch. You are either born with it or not. You can, however, catch it…
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How to Support a Victim of Domestic Sexual and Intimate Partner Violence
January 9, 2014 Crisis Support
As a victim’s advocate within the movement to end domestic, sexual, stalking and dating violence, I often receive calls from concerned family and friends of victims who want to know how they can best support their loved one. While advocacy…
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Home Remedies for Sore Throat for Kids
When your child feels that tickle in the back of her throat, it could be due to allergies, temporary environmental irritants, or a more serious viral or bacterial infection. Home remedies will help ease the pain of any type of…
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Cheap Things to Do in the East Bay Area
Overview The East Bay area of San Francisco is a popular destination for tourists, which can make finding cheap things to do very hard. There is hope, however, because people who exert themselves will find San Francisco to be a…
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Bad Spleen Symptoms
The spleen is a small organ that is part of the immune system, helping the body to fight off infections. The spleen can become enlarged, ruptured or affected by disease, all of which can cause symptoms. If the symptoms are…
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3 Ways to Identify Pregnancy Bleeding
January 9, 2014 Women's Health
1. Identify Harmless Bleeding Bleeding during pregnancy, especially in the first trimester, is relatively common among pregnant women and doesn’t mean you are having a miscarriage. Light spotting, known as implantation bleeding, may occur during the first two weeks of…
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Diabetic Supplements
Diabetes is characterized by high blood sugar. Insulin is the hormone responsible for lowering blood sugar. Individuals with type 1 diabetes mellitus, or T1DM, do not produce enough insulin. Individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus, or T2DM, are insensitive to…
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