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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Fastest Hybrid Autos
Hybrid technology, while typically associated with high fuel-efficiency, can be adapted to assist vehicles primarily during acceleration to provide much faster speeds than that of a comparable vehicle. While many hybrids are designed for speed, only a few stood out…
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High Calorie Burning Workouts
January 6, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Finding time to exercise is often a difficult task. Focusing on workouts that burn a higher amount of calories per hour allows you to get more out of the time you have set aside for staying fit or becoming fit….
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Divorce Rights in Texas
Although a trip to the divorce court is the last thing on anybody’s mind when they walk down the aisle to say, “I do,” that’s exactly where many marriages will eventually end up. There is no way to change the…
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Diet for Treating Diarrhea
Overview Having frequent, loose bowel movements is not only unpleasant, but can compromise health by leading to dehydration. Although refusing to eat or drink may seem like a solution, it is vital to continue taking in food and fluids to…
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Weight Loss Workouts at Home
January 6, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Not everyone who is committed to a weight loss workout regimen will have the resources or access to join a gym or to purchase high-tech workout equipment. Fortunately, while gyms and equipment are effective, you can create your own…
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5 Ways to Treat PCOS
January 6, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
1. Regulate Your Cycle Your doctor may prescribe low-dose birth control pills to treat PCOS. The contraceptive pill balances your body’s estrogen and progesterone levels and lowers the output of male hormones that contribute to facial hair, acne and other…
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Ab Exercises for 40 Year Old Women
Strength training in your 20s, 30s and even 40s follows the same principles and guidelines. Once an adult reaches age 50, he or she is considered a senior and some modifications to his or her program may need to be…
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Deep Cleaning Gum Treatment
January 6, 2014 Children's Health
Overview Gum disease, also known as periodontitis, is a major cause of tooth loss. It may also be a factor in other conditions, including heart disease, stroke, diabetes and premature births, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and…
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The Negative Effects of Caffeine
Caffeine contained in beverages such as coffee, tea and cola can have a number of negative effects when a person consumes too much of it. According to the Mayo Clinic, drinking four to seven cups of coffee a day can…
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Definition of a Legal Divorce
January 6, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Overview In the United States, divorce law and procedure substantially are the same in all 50 states, according to the American Bar Association Section of Family Law. In addition, all states maintain a similar definition of what actually constitutes a…
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How to Find the Predestined Mother of your Child
One of the most common complaints made by men who are looking for the predestined mother of their child is that they don’t know where to find women to date. If you take the time to ask female friends or…
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Should i Stay with my Partner in this Bad Relationship
What a gift it would be to be able to see inside other people´s heads and to be able to understand why they do certain things. Unfortunately this is not always possible and certain groups of people and types of…
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Herbs to Enhance Breast Size
January 6, 2014 Women's Health
Advertisements for breast-enhancing formulas, with variable combinations of herbs, often appeal especially to young women. But the scientific community has yet to see any evidence from clinical trials that supports the efficacy of such supplements, according to the American College…
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Where does Love come from Heart or Mind
The heart and the mind both play important roles in the emotion we call “love.” Some people will say that love comes exclusively from the heart, because it is a feeling and not some made up, reasoned concept. Others will…
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At Home Skin Tag Removal Ideas
Skin tags are an unsightly cosmetic problem that can also cause uncomfortable chafing under clothing. They are small, non-cancerous tabs of skin on a narrow stalk, usually found on the underarms, neck and within body folds. According to a June…
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Saying i Miss you to someone far away
Lovers or anyone else in a long distant relationship need to find ways to say I miss you, but often do not know how best to send such an important message about the way they are feeling. Due to a myriad…
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Exercises Using Foam Rollers
If you have ever had whiplash or low-back pain from a minor car accident, chances are your physical therapist asked you to use a foam roller. These 5- to 7-feet-long foam rollers provide therapeutic traction to the spine while engaging…
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How to get Close to a Single Dad
As a single woman the prospect of dating a single dad can be very appealing. An instant family and the knowledge that you have found someone who has already shown the positive qualities of a loving parent, can prove to…
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3 Ways to Manage Primary Insomnia
1. Set a Sleep Schedule One of the initial ways doctors recommend you treat primary insomnia is to create a strict sleep schedule and stick to it. In order to get your body used to going to sleep and rousing…
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What Happens to Your Body When You Quit Smoking?
Overview The median adult smoking rate in the United States as of 2008 was 18.4 percent, reports the Centers for Disease Control, or CDC. Smoking can cause a variety of serious health problems and even causes nearly one out of…
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What Are the Types of Vitamins?
January 6, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Vitamins are essential for the body to grow, develop and function normally. Each vitamin has its own purpose and serves the body in a different way. Some vitamins are water-soluble, and the body doesn’t store them as long as vitamins…
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About Clean & Clear Dual Action Moisturizer
Overview Manufacturer Johnson & Johnson recommends its Clean & Clear Dual Action Moisturizer for people with normal-to-combination skin. This is one of five moisturizers Johnson & Johnson offers in the Clean & Clear line, each aimed at a particular skin…
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3 Ways to Spot Symptoms of Russell-Silver Syndrome
1. Distinctive Characteristics of Russell-Silver Syndrome The criteria for diagnosing Russell-Silver syndrome (RSS) can be complicated because there are so many symptoms associated with this disorder, and not all of them are present in every child. If your child has…
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Oral Antibiotics to Treat Ear Infection
Ear infections–otitis media–commonly occur because of bacterial inflammation in the middle ear, explains the University of Maryland Medical Center, UMMC. The infection may result from fluid trapped in the Eustachian tube of the ear, which runs from the nose to…
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Asthma Treatments for Kids
Asthma is a disease of the respiratory system that causes inflammation and narrowing of the respiratory airways. Asthma is the leading cause of school absences in children. Most children with asthma breathe normally most of the time, but certain substances…
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Not a Date with Disaster
Whether you are going on your first ever date or have become available again after a period of time has elapsed since a previous relationship ended, it can be a daunting prospect for both sexes to play the dating game….
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The Effects of Spinning Classes
Spinning, a method of indoor cycling, is popular in fitness centers and health clubs. The workout involves riding a specially designed stationary bicycle—riders simulate various terrains by turning a resistance knob that affects the difficulty of the pedal stroke. Although…
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The Development of an Infant at 8 Months
January 6, 2014 Children's Health
Overview Infants change a lot in their early months, and by eight months of age babies look and act very different than they did when they were born. Babies at this age are learning to walk, talk and interact with…
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The Side Effects From Ginseng Tea
January 6, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Ginseng refers to any of 11 species of plants with fleshy roots that grow primarily in North America and Asia. Ginseng has been part of traditional Chinese medicine for more than 2,000 years to treat a variety of illnesses, usually…
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Mineral Water & Pregnancy
January 6, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Women often become more aware of their eating and drinking habits when they are pregnant. All of a sudden you are thinking about the health of another, the baby developing within. Your doctor will advise you of foods and…
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