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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Complications of Sensory Loss With Diabetes
Diabetic patients commonly experience sensory loss, or diabetic neuropathies, a family of disorders related to nerve damage. According to the American Diabetes Association, between 60 and 70 percent of people with diabetes experience some form of neuropathy. Sensory loss gradually…
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4 Ways to Prevent Nursemaid’s Elbow
1. Leave Swinging for the Playground Let your toddler swing on the playground, but don’t let her swing by the arms on the walk there. Many parents play the “ups-a-daisy” game in which each parent holds one hand and lets…
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Training in Bikram Yoga
Overview Bikram Yoga is an intense style of yoga involving 26 specific postures that are practiced in a heated room. It was introduced to the United States in 1971 by its founder, Bikram Choudhury. To become certified as a Bikram…
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3 Ways to Identify Primary Insomnia
1. Identify the Symptoms of Psychophysiological Primary Insomnia Primary insomnia is characterized by a distinct difficulty in falling asleep, even in the presence of marked fatigue. Primary insomnia sufferers will also find themselves waking up intermittently throughout the night for…
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Great first Date Conversation Ideas
The first date can be as difficult and stressful as getting married, especially if you don’t know what to say. The first things to remember about a first date is that this the opportunity for some one-on-one with that person…
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What Are Stomach Flu Virus Symptoms?
Stomach flu, or viral gastroenteritis, is an infection of the intestines caused by several types of viruses, according to the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse. The stomach flu is not the same as influenza, or the common flu, as this…
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How Do Boxers Lose Weight So Fast?
Overview Rapid weight loss is common in boxers as they train to make stringent weight limits for fights. Boxers have been known to shed between 20 and 40 pounds for the weigh-in, sometimes even gaining 10 pounds back by fight…
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The Effects of Posture
Correct posture will help prevent injuries to your entire body. When you are standing, your ears should be directly over your shoulders, your chin must be parallel to the floor and your knee caps facing forward. Paul Chek of the…
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Warm-Up Exercises for Seniors
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services notes that an exercise program can lead to better health, reduced risk of disease and improvements in quality of life for seniors. Warm-up exercises help to make muscles “warm” by encouraging blood…
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3 Ways to Avoid Most Common Sleep Disorders
1. Get Plenty of Sleep Most common sleep disorders can be avoided by getting plenty of sleep. The average adult needs between six and eight hours of sleep each night, although the exact number differs from person to person. 2….
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3 Ways to Manage Esophagus Disorders
1. Eliminate Heartburn Triggers Although esophagus disorders have varying causes and symptoms, one of the more common symptoms is heartburn. The general approach to managing heartburn is to avoid anything that triggers your symptoms. Food is one of the chief…
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Why Single Individuals can be Happy or Content
Many believe single individuals to be very sad, frustrated and unhappy with their lonely, solitary existences. Often this is true but for many it can be the most satisfying and productive time of their lives. Singles can be content and…
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Foods That Can Cause Bad Breath
No one wants bad breath but some people are more prone than others to the dreaded halitosis. The Massachusetts Dental Society estimates that 25 percent of the population are suffering from halitosis at any one time. Make sure you clean…
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Strength Training & Bone Density
Overview Bone density, also known as bone mineral density, is a measurement of the amount of calcium and other minerals in your bones. High amounts of these minerals, or high bone density, can lower your risks for bone fractures related…
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Gardasil Shot Side Effects
January 6, 2014 Children's Health
Gardasil is a vaccination used for the prevention of cervical cancer and genital warts caused by the human papillomavirus, HPV. According to the manufacturer, in girls and young women ages 9 to 26, Gardasil helps protect against 2 types of…
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What Are the Symptoms of Stress in Young Children?
All children react to stress differently. The ability to cope, the length of time the stressor is present, the intensity of the stressor, the stage of the child’s development and the degree of support from loved ones all play a…
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What Are the Symptoms of a Stomach Virus?
Stomach viruses are a common cause of illness. The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases reports that millions of cases of viral gastroenteritis occur each year in the United States. Many types of viruses cause gastrointestinal illnesses,…
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What Are the Dangers of Giving Blood Platelets?
Platelets are essential to the blood clotting process. Patients with a low platelet count risk massive bleeding after even a slight injury. The only treatment for this life-threatening condition is a transfusion of platelets from a healthy donor. The most…
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Disadvantage Living on your own
Living on your own can be a blessing. In some ways, you are afforded some peace and quiet whenever you please. Your biggest responsibility is yourself, and your obligations are up to you to fulfill. However, there are also disadvantages…
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5 Ways to Identify Petrositis
1. Check for Inner-Ear Infection Symptoms Headaches, pressure in one or both ears, fever and pain behind the eyes are all common symptoms of inner ear infections. Petrositis, the inflammation of a bone that surrounds the ear, often develops with…
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Adult Dyspraxia Symptoms
Dyspraxia, a disorder of motor skills development, results in difficulty with planning and completing coordinated motor skills. The causes of dyspraxia are unclear, but may include immature neuron development in the brain, according to the Dyspraxia Foundation website. About 70…
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Early Signs of Macular Degeneration
Macular degeneration is a disease that can cause severe loss of central vision. The macula, located in the center of the retina, is the light-sensitive part of the eye that sends nerve signals to the brain. According to the National…
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Avoiding the Pitfalls of Singularity
Francois de la Rochefoucauld came up with a very apt quotation when he stated that “When we are unable to find tranquility within ourselves, it is useless to seek it elsewhere.” This is the main reason that people who hate…
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Kayak Care
Overview Kayaking has grown in popularity in large part due to the durable, inexpensive construction of modern boats. While requiring less maintenance than materials used in years past, plastic or cross-linked polyethylene kayaks still need proper care to retain their…
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4 Ways to Diagnose Nephropathy
1. Submit to a Urine Test Nephropathy, a medical term which simply refers to kidney damage, is common with those who have diabetes. High blood sugar can destroy the tiny blood vessels in your kidneys and ultimately lead to permanent…
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4 Ways to Get Rid of Chicken Pox Scars
January 6, 2014 Children's Health
1. Dermabrasion and Micro Dermabrasion Scar tissue that forms in the wake of any kind of injury, be it a cutting wound or a chicken pox scar, is generally comprised of collagen. Both micro dermabrasion and dermabrasion techniques remove layers…
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Which Types of Plastics Are Most Easily Recycled?
Plastic is one of the most common household items found in landfills, accounting for about 12 percent of the weight in the waste stream, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Many consumer products are made from plastic, ranging from soda…
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Why Babies Grind Their Teeth
Overview An estimated 38 percent of children grind their teeth, according to BabyCenter.com. If you observe this habit in your child, this could be the result of a number of causes ranging from adjusting to new teeth to allergies your…
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Stability Ball Cardio Exercises
You can use a stability ball to do exercises that not only strengthen your core and other postural muscles, but also to increase your heart rate so that is equivalent to running on a treadmill or other traditional cardiovascular exercises….
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Teenagers and the World around them from a Teen Point of View
Being a teenager is hard work! Most people don’t realize that since they consider teenagers to have it pretty easy. To be fair teenagers don’t have full time jobs, don’t have car payments, don’t have any of the stress that…
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