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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Causes of Low Blood Sugar
A low blood sugar or glucose level is also known as hypoglycemia. It occurs when the glucose in the blood is used up too quickly, glucose is released too slowly or excess insulin is released into the blood stream. It…
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3 Ways to Treat Klinefelter Syndrome
1. Testosterone Replacement Therapy The main medical treatment for Klinefelter syndrome is hormone therapy with testosterone. Boys with Klinefelter syndrome fail to produce enough testosterone during puberty. Consequently, their bodies do not develop normally at this time. After Klinefelter syndrome…
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What are the Pros and Cons of a Fixed Annuity?
Overview A fixed annuity is an investment product created and issued by insurance companies. In exchange for a deposit, investors receive fixed, scheduled interest payments. The duration of the payments is determined by the type of fixed annuity. Some annuities…
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What Is Marriage Fraud?
Overview Although it may be impossible to pin down exactly the essence of marriage and why people choose to get married, there are two contexts in which marriage fraud is clearly important. Fraud in the inducement to marriage is grounds…
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Techniques for Effective Communication
The most effective communication involves effective speaking, effective listening, effective writing and effective checking. Many times, words are thrown at another person with the expectation that they will be completely heard, understood, accepted and remembered. Many times, none of those…
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What Is Grape Seed Extract Good For?
January 7, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview When it comes to selecting your dietary supplements to improve your health, it’s important to know that you’re not just emptying your pocketbook. Grape seed extract is attached to a variety of popular uses. Women may have heard that…
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Tricks to Positive Thinking
January 7, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Positive thinking may not only make you feel happier, it may make you healthier. People who have an optimistic outlook tend to live longer and enjoy a higher quality of life, according to the Mayo Clinic. If you have a…
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3 Ways to Treat Hardening of the Arteries
1. Explore Your Medication Options There are numerous medications available to address hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis). Which medication you take depends on what is causing your arteries to harden. If, for example, high blood pressure is the major contributing…
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Where can you Turn when Life Turns Upside down
January 7, 2014 Crisis Support
Paralyzed by fear. Alone. Frozen on the precipice and unable to step ahead into the unknown and yet sensing the symbolic sword at your back, edging you ever so concretely forward. She was the pride of her mom and dad…
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3 Ways to Prevent Charley Horses
1. Stretch Your Muscles Prevent painful muscle cramps that are commonly referred to as charley horses by stretching out your muscles well before you start to exercise. If you have a particular muscle group that tends to get charley horses…
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What is Legal Separation?
Overview A significant majority of states in the United States permit you to file a legal separation, according to the American Bar Association Section of Family Law. In some jurisdictions, this type of legal action is called separate maintenance. A…
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How to Remove Negative Items From Credit
Overview Negative credit information can lower your credit score and affect your ability to be approved for new lines of credit and loans. Negative items may include defaulted loans, late payments made on accounts or credit cards that have reached…
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Blueberries for Weight Loss
January 7, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Blueberries make an excellent addition to your weight-loss program, and they are widely available. Blueberries grow in wooded and mountain environments, although you might encounter a “pick your own” blueberry farm almost anywhere. You can find commercially grown fresh…
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Are some Victims of Rape Irresponsible – No
January 7, 2014 Crisis Support
In order for someone to truly understand rape, I feel that they have to experience it. The term rape can be used broadly. A person can be raped of many things. We are all victims of rape in one way…
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Emotional Eating in Teens
Overview Teenagers sometimes use food to satisfy needs other than hunger. The American Academy of Pediatrics says an adolescent may eat in response to feelings of anger, depression, fatigue, boredom, insecurity and even happiness. From the moment of birth a…
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Foods That Reduce Anxiety
Most people experience anxiety⎯feelings of emotional unease, fear or nervousness⎯as a result of work stress, relationship difficulties, hormonal changes or other factors. Severe, recurrent or persistent anxiety that deters from a person’s life may indicate an anxiety disorder. In addition…
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The Art of Sharing Disappointment with others
January 7, 2014 Crisis Support
Have you ever been disappointed? Of course you have, who hasn’t? Most often, disappointment comes at the hands of those that we care most about. If we don’t care about someone, they lack the power over our hearts that it…
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Five Ways to Develop a Healthy Committed Relationship
Nurturing a healthy, committed relationship is the root element in promoting human happiness and well-being. The quality of our relationship makes a significant difference in all aspects of our lives. For relationships to be productive, a clear intent and focused…
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Conflict Handling Methods
Various methods of resolving conflict often rely on the personality of the parties involved. According to Applied Strategies International, there are a number of different management styles that lend themselves to various methods of handling conflicts. While no one solution…
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4 Ways to Spot Symptoms of Petrositis
1. Hearing Issues and Ear Pain Petrositis causes hearing issues more often than other ear infections. The hearing loss may be only slight, but it is often enough to make the patient feel disoriented in some noisy environments. The hearing…
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What Are the Treatments for Allergies to Dogs?
Pet allergies affect around one in seven people, Discovery Health reports. While more people have cat allergies than dog allergies, dog allergies are still common. Although it may seem that the fur triggers an allergy, the dander–skin cells that the…
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Swimming Pool Safety Requirements
If you have a swimming pool, it is important to meet the safety requirements to ensure that accidents do not occur. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, each year about 260 children under the age of 5 drown…
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3 Ways to Find Remedies for a Sinus Infection
1. Seek Professional Help If you have recurring sinusitis, or infection of the sinus cavities, a doctor can help keep the bacteria from lingering or spreading to other parts of your body. More than one or two cases of sinusitis…
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Elliptical: PaceMaster Vs. Life Fitness
Overview The next time you’re at the gym, try each type of elliptical trainer lined up in the cardio room. You’ll find that sometimes the small details–such as adjustable stride length or an adjustable incline ramp–make the difference between a…
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3 Ways to Prevent Kaposi’s Sarcoma
1. Understand Ethnic Risk Factors While no known lifestyle modifications can help you prevent or avoid Kaposi’s sarcoma with any degree of certainty, it helps if you know whether or not you’re at increased risk for developing this rare form…
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About Energy Saving Light Bulbs
Overview The compact fluorescent light, or CFL, gives essentially the same amount of light as an equivalent incandescent bulb, but it uses much less electricity. This reduces the amount of fossil fuel that utilities have to burn to produce electricity,…
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Baby Brain Growth
Overview Your baby will use her brain for thinking, crawling, walking, eating, laughing and speaking. According to PBS, at just 4 weeks gestation, your unborn baby’s brain cells are forming at a rate of 250,000 per minute. These cells will…
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How to be a Committed Military Wife
Military –adjective1.of, for, or pertaining to the army or armed forces, often as distinguished from the navy: from civilian to military life. 2.of, for, or pertaining to war: military preparedness. 3.of or pertaining to soldiers. 4.befitting, characteristic of, or noting…
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Baby Tooth Growth
January 7, 2014 Children's Health
Overview A baby’s teeth begin developing in the early stages of development within a mother’s womb, according to Children’s Hospital Boston. Teeth typically begin to appear around the sixth month of life, but they may develop later or earlier. Understanding…
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How to Delete Inquiries From a Credit Report
Overview If you have too many credit inquiries, it may adversely affect your credit score by giving the impression you are desperate for credit and possibly in financial trouble. According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, credit inquires must be…
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