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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Summer Dating Ideas
Summer is a great time to go out on a date. There are a lot of fun things that can be done on a summer date. Summer dating is not limited to nighttime fun. There are a lot of things…
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Baby Teeth & Pacifiers
Overview Pacifiers give busy parents a break by alleviating some of an infant’s intense sucking need and providing her with a way to self-soothe. The Mayo Clinic also suggests that pacifiers potentially serve a protective purpose by reducing an infant’s…
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Extreme Fat Burning Exercises
January 4, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
There are many extreme fat-burning exercises that can help you melt away the pounds quickly. Not for the faint of heart, these exercises use high-intensity to stimulate the body to burn more fat. Although challenging, the results are undeniable and…
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The Best Hybrid Autos
Hybrid autos combine traditional gas engines with efficient electric motors to offer improved fuel economy for drivers. These vehicles are in high demand by buyers looking to enjoy the reduced operating costs and environmental benefits associated with hybrid technology. When…
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Online Dating Tips for Guys
Making a good impression on a dating website should be a top priority if you are single man who is hopeful about meeting the right person. Dating websites are great tools for helping single men connect with women who they…
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Baby Manicure and Pedicure – How to Cut Your Newborn’s Nails
No one ever thinks that part of parenting is being able to give a newborn a pedicure and manicure but that job can begin on day one. Many babies come out of the womb with long and sharp nails that…
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Types of Pumps for Sewage
Sewage pumps are used to direct wastewater from toilets, sinks and laundry systems to municipal sewers or home septic tanks. These pumps require heavy-duty casing that can withstand contact with untreated sewage. Some types of sewage pumps also contain operating…
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Middle Quad Muscle Exercises
Four different muscles make up the quadriceps–the rectus femoris, the vastus lateralis, the vastus medialis and the vastus intermedius. The rectus femoris and vastus intermedius are both located in the middle of the quads and work with the other two…
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8U Softball Rules
Softball can be very confusing to girls who are playing for the first time. With girls who are age 8 and under, called 8U players, the primary goal is teaching the fundamentals. You want to teach them how to throw,…
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The Uses for Applying Grapefruit Essential Oil
The benefits of grapefruit essential oil include its uplifting and energizing scent, its immunity-boosting effect on the lymphatic system and its ability to fight bloating. Grapefruit essential oil comes from cold-pressing the peels of white or pink grapefruits to express…
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Why Internet Dating can still Break Hearts
A Dating Story: Boxed inOrdering a pre-packaged boyfriend seemed like a good idea at the time. I simply logged into a variety of online dating sites – no one can tell me that I did not give this a fair…
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Recommended Body Mass Index
Overview Once the vanity factor is removed, it’s easier to see weight as the health issue it really is. Body mass index is a screening tool that produces a numerical estimate of an individual’s body fat. Ease of calculation and…
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How to get a Boyfriend
Sitting at home wishing you had a boyfriend to share special times with? Everyone needs a special someone in their life, but not every woman has the skill or self confidence that is needed to get one, until now. But…
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Summer Date Ideas
It’s time to thaw out and lighten up – summer is here once more! You might have endured a long, lonely winter of dating disasters, yet when the clouds of spring slowly disperse, a glimmer of hope suddenly appears –…
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Exercises for a Lean Stomach
“Strength Training Anatomy” explains that as bipeds, our abdominal muscles became very strong in order to maintain our upright posture. The added strength of these muscles allows them to actively hold in our internal organs and visceral fat. That means…
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Changing the one you Love
The question should be, do they really love this person? If they do, they wouldn’t be trying to change them but rather, they should be accepting of who they are. The Case of Putting on the Best Darn Show (How…
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Upper Hip Exercises
The gluteus medius and minimus are the main muscle groups of the upper hips. These muscles are also known as the abductors and are responsible for lifting the leg out to the side, or lateral movement away from the midline…
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Nonverbal Communication Tips
January 4, 2014 Nonverbal Communication Tips
Nonverbal cues serve numerous functions in relaying information. These cues can complement, reinforce, replace, regulate, contradict or accent verbal messages. Research results have varied regarding the power of nonverbal communication, but Dr. Albert Mehrabian suggested that people communicate as much…
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Dialysis Treatment for Kidneys
Overview Dialysis is a treatment for kidney failure. Often, it is the only thing that keeps the patient alive until a kidney becomes available for transplant. Generally, dialysis is started when the patient’s renal function drops around 10 percent. Before…
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Which Ingredients & Products in Facial Creams Are Good for the Face?
January 4, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
There is an abundance of skin care products and creams on the market. Each promises beautiful, youthful-looking skin in a bottle. The list of ingredients is the key to finding out which creams actually contain products that are good for…
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How to tell if a Crush Likes you
When you find yourself having a crush on somebody in college it can be hard to determine if they feel the same way about you, or not. There are a few cues, and hints through body language, that you need…
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Hot Weather Dating Tips
When summer comes around, it brings the hot, long summer days with it. This creates the perfect opportunity for romantic dating opportunities. The hot weather has many dating options and opportunities that are not available during the short, cold winter…
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Basal Metabolic Rate: Calories in vs. Calories out
January 4, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Basal Metabolic Rate: Calories in vs. Calories out We hear the name BMR: What is that? Basal metabolic rate is an amount of energy required by the body to maintain normal function during the rest. If basal metabolic rate is…
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Nonprescription Drugs for Anxiety
Anxiety and depression can be debilitating and cause emotional, mental and physical symptoms. Antidepressant medications can ease feelings of anxiety, nervousness and sadness; however, they can cause side effects and dependency in some individuals. Nonprescription herbal supplements for anxiety work…
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Juvenile Diabetic Symptoms
Juvenile diabetes is a condition in which the pancreas does not produce insulin, a hormone necessary for converting glucose into energy. Without insulin, high levels of glucose are present in the blood. This excess glucose is harmful to the body…
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Ways to tell if a Potential Crush Likes you in College
College life is so exciting, filled with countless opportunities to meet people to date. You’ve got your eye on someone special but are a little scared. Is the interest mutual? What you need to do is pay close attention, and…
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What Are the Most Likely Times to Get Pregnant?
Overview Some women seem to get pregnant at the drop of a hat, while others try unsuccessfully for years to conceive naturally. Getting pregnant requires that a ripe egg becomes fertilized by sperm present in your reproductive tract during the…
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Energy Saving Tips for the Home
Utility bills are a major monthly expense for many households, with a typical American family spending about $1,900 annually on utilities, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. If you take a look around your home, you’ll likely find some…
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Tips for Finding a Boyfriend
Don’t have a boyfriend? That’s okay. But there may be some things that females don’t know about males when it comes to looking for a relationship. But there are some small things that can help females market themselves to eligible…
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Exercises for a Big Neck
Exercises for a big neck will build the muscles of your neck to strengthen them for sports such as wrestling, mixed martial arts and football. You can use a towel or a head-neck harness to perform neck exercises in the…
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