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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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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Overview The information contained in your credit report can potentially determine whether you’re able to borrow money for a home loan or new car, get utility or cell phone services or even land a job and it’s your right to…
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When you are pondering the reality of your online relationship, there are many factors to consider. Many people at one time or another, have had some type of Internet “interlude” , many realize that the mystery and uncertainty of the relationship makes…
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1. Check for a Metallic Taste in the Mouth Acute poisoning from arsenic typically begins with a taste of metal and an odor similar to garlic on the victim’s breath. It may also cause a dry mouth and difficulty swallowing….
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January 4, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Nails are composed of layers of keratin, a protective protein manufactured by the body. When the body does not receive enough of the nutrients needed to create healthy keratin, the result may be dry and brittle nails that crack and…
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Most bacteria coexist with humans without harm. However, some bacterial species cause severe infection with potentially disabling or life-threatening consequences. Disease-causing bacteria are termed pathogens. The bacteria Neisseria meningitidis, Mycobacterium leprae and Clostridium perfringens cause three notoriously feared infections–meningitis, leprosy…
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1. See Your Optometrist Regularly In order to manage your nearsightedness, or myopia, it is important to visit your eye professional at least once a year. Your doctor will test your vision and write out a prescription that will best…
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It is becoming more and more acceptable to meet a potential date online instead of in the traditional fashion. People’s lives are busy, communities are more fractured and we are a bit more willing (and able) to travel to meet…
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Overview Health anxiety is better known as hypochondria or hypochondriasis, a mental illness in which the sufferer believes that he has some type of disease despite there being no evidence, like symptoms, to support this belief. Like many mental illnesses,…
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Cigarettes contain many poisons including tar, nicotine and carcinogens. In a 2006 report, the Surgeon General called smoking “the single greatest avoidable cause of death and disease.” Cigarette smoke not only affects the smoker but those around the smoker. Inhaling…
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Internet dating is like playing Russian Rulet. There are major factors that play in internet dating. There is only a few ways to actually play it safe and over a hundred ways it can be dangerous. I wouldnt advise it…
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Aesthetics has often been associated with resistance training due to the transforming nature of exercise. The hourglass shape, a thin waist with curvy hips and shoulders, is a desired look among many women and can be achieved through specific exercises…
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1. Antibiotics to Relieve Symptoms Antibiotics are a first line of defense for both reflux and obstructive types of uropathy. They are used to treat the bladder infection that you may be experiencing along with your uropathy, and they will…
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January 4, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
1. Give OTC Creams a Chance Most people dealing with age spots stop by the pharmacy first. Over-the-counter creams and gels that claim to treat and clear age spots abound, although the efficacy is at best questionable. Light age spots…
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By recycling items instead of throwing them away, you reduce the amount of waste in landfills, prevent toxic materials from leeching into soil and water, and preserve natural resources by providing reusable raw materials. Many states offer curbside pickup for…
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Like all other tasks in human life, dating has also been influenced by the technological advancements of the modern age. During the last few years, people have preferred to search for their companions through the internet, rather than by interacting…
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Overview Different styles of yoga vary widely in their approach to this ancient practice. While some types of yoga are geared towards promoting a peaceful, relaxed state, other forms have emerged that provide an intensive workout focused on yoga’s physical…
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Each day it seems as though I hear another success story to add to the archive of “online dating”. My best friend met her husband online, my husband’s best friend met his wife online, and, yes, my husband and I…
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Spinning is a relatively new fitness activity, compared to many of the techniques in use. Technically, it is very similar to biking or cycling. By adjusting and manipulating the resistance, the workout can be made to resemble a real cycling…
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The electric vehicle, or EV, is relatively easy to manufacture without extensive infrastructure in place, and its usability will only grow over time. Similarly, it provides the means to significantly reduce overall emissions even if there are criticisms about its…
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Why does online dating , particularly elderly online dating make me feel so anxious? Generally I have no doubts when it comes to my 75 year old father’s decisions. Yet when it comes to the world wide web I feel…
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January 4, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Weight gainers and protein products have come a long way over the years. These products provide a convenient means of taking in extra protein and nutrients for gaining muscle and body weight. Protein and weight gainer powders have different…
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Women come in all different shapes and sizes, posing a dilemma for the apparel industry, whose products face fit problems with consumers. In a study published in 2005, textile researchers Karla Simmons at the University of Missouri and Cynthia L….
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Everyone experiences sadness at some point or another, but depression is more than just occasionally feeling blue. If you are depressed, you might feel guilty, worthless, fatigued and tearful. You may lose interest in favorite activities and notice changes in…
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Dating in the modern, industrialized world involves fewer rules and lower levels of patience. People searching for a partner have different expectations, limits, and personalities that in the past may not have been acceptable according to rules of etiquette. Despite…
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1. Find the Right Pain Reliever People respond differently to pain management, so a drug that works for some may not work for others. The most commonly prescribed drugs for the pain management of chronic gout are over-the-counter pain relievers…
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Symptoms of digestive disease can be extremely uncomfortable and cause nutritional deficiencies. Even doctors cannot always tell what the problem is until several tests and procedures are completed. Once the affected area is pinpointed as the colon, or large intestine,…
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As technology has advanced, it has went beyond keeping our budgets, contact lists, and business resources in proper order. It has entered into many peoples’ lives in a much more personal way, helping them to find romance and often, their…
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1. Floss First, Floss Right Gingivitis, infection or complications from a chronic disease can cause gum sensitivity. Whatever the source, if you’ve experienced bleeding gums in the past and want to prevent the condition in the future, step up your…
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An ecologic footprint refers to humanity’s impact on the planet, specifically the amount of resources we consume versus the amount of resources the earth can regenerate. The goal of an ecological-footprint analysis is to draw attention to the issue of…
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January 4, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Overview The skin repairs itself after an injury or wound, but the affected area is often altered by a scar. Although scars fade with time and become less noticeable, they are permanent. But although scars cannot be erased, proper wound…
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