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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1. What is Carotid Stenosis? Carotid atherosclerosis is the build up of plaque in the arteries of the neck that supply the brain. It has been in the news a lot lately. In many recent studies of cholesterol lowering drugs…
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Positive thinking influences people physically and mentally. Chronic negative thinking is linked to the production of stress hormones that make people feel worse. While positive thinking does not generate positive hormones, it does curb the production of the more harmful…
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The wrist is a complex joint that you use in many activities of daily living. Immobility from a fracture, or break, can highly impact on your ability to complete the simplest of activities. “Almost all patients will have some stiffness…
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January 3, 2014 The Advantages of Running on a Treadmill
Treadmills let you get the cardio benefits of walking or running without having to worry about route, weather and other external factors. A run on the treadmill might not be as scenic as a jog down the road, but there…
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Discussing a senior’s continuing ability to drive safely is right up there with religion and politics as topics to avoid at dinner time. On the one side, seniors value independence and driving is the ultimate get away that represents freedom….
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Passion overwhelms you at the start and until the very end when you have a great love. The love you feel is amplified every moment of everyday. The excitement that is felt builds between visits. You never cease to be…
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Basketball is one of the most popular games in the world. It is also relatively easy to start playing — all you need is a basketball, a backboard and a rim, and two players. While a regulation game calls for…
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This is a question that can only be answered by you and your partner after very careful consideration of what you and/or your mate are looking for and if you are both emotionally able to handle certain situations. If you…
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Wheelchair rugby is not a game for the faint of heart. Invented in 1977 by five Canadian wheelchair-bound athletes, the game quickly earned the nickname of “Murderball” because of its hard-hitting and aggressive nature. Those who play the game usually…
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Overview Exercise and nutrition are two key components to an overall healthy lifestyle. Physical activity is important in keeping almost every body system healthy and strong. The foods you eat serve as fuel not only for exercise, but for normal…
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Overview Fibromyalgia is a challenging condition to live with and to diagnose. For some it only causes mild symptoms while in others this condition is disabling and interferes with the ability to work and socialize. This condition can be present…
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January 3, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
There are many energy drinks on the market which promise to provide an energy boost without the crash. One of the most popular of these is 5 Hour Energy, which claims to provide a boost of energy without the negative…
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Soul mates exist in the hearts of those in love, in the memories of lost loves, in the wishes of those searching, and in the hopes of those who are not sure. There are however, those of us for whom…
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Overview Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by widespread pain, fatigue and multiple tender points on the body. Its cause is unknown. Treatment focuses on reducing symptoms and improving general health. Scope Fibromyalgia affects an estimated 10 million people in…
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It is difficult to agree that there isn’t a bias in gender towards promiscuity. The general populace of society has the most common opinion that it is unacceptable for women to have a broad sexual background. Such experience is frowned…
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Naturopathy, also known as natural medicine, is the practice of treating illnesses and symptoms with organic or natural herbs and remedies, combined with the belief that given time and proper balance, the body can heal itself. Naturopathy takes a whole-body…
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College can be a socially awkward time, even more so than high school. In high school students often grew up together and the social order was established, everyone knew who liked who, but all of this is thrown into chaos…
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January 3, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Not every mysterious lump or bump on the skin is malignant. There are skin diseases that are potentially fatal, and there are skin diseases that, though irritating and inconvenient, run a definite and limited course. Identifying these benign skin disorders…
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Yoga exercises are done in a slow and controlled fashion and they are designed to create better flexibility, strength and balance. According to the Mayo Clinic, yoga can also help you relax and manage stress and anxiety. Yoga chest exercises…
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Men had the liberty to sleep with whatever female, whom he desires, since the dawn of time. That practice may be less accepted now, but men and promiscuity go together like the eye and the tiger. They are animals, and…
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Confidence is the key to being great at approaching women. Most guys have all seen Michael Buffer announcing fighters as they enter the ring. You have all seen the football announcers as they announce the players. The fighters/players they are…
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January 3, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Recovering from an injury can be difficult depending on the location of the injury. Ankle fractures are particularly debilitating because you lose the ability to do intensive cardiovascular exercise and to coordinate your legs in pressing, walking or jumping…
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Racquetball is an intense athletic contest that demands quick and decisive movements, both with the legs and upper body. That is especially true of the racquetball stroke, which must be sharp and explosive. Players often make back-to-back strokes from opposite…
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It is every girl’s dream to achieve a high social standing in their high school, the role glamorized by Hollywood. The movies portray the role as a girl who is gorgeous beyond all belief, who has the latest designer clothing,…
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Overview Drug abuse is characterized by excessive or irresponsible use of prescription or illegal drugs. Abuse often is a midway point between abstinence and full-blown addiction, and it can lead to many problems in itself, such as self-injury or legal…
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Overview Your baby will grow tremendously in his first few months. If he seems smaller than others his age, you may wonder if he’s “behind” or even start to worry that he’s not getting enough to eat. In most cases,…
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What is the Difference Between Conditional Love and Unconditional Love? To begin with, conditional and love are two words that have nothing in common. There is no such thing as conditional love. Love by the very definition comes with no…
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Finding the right partner to fall in love with and spend the rest of your life with, sounds like such a challenge and in ways it can put many people off. Think about the many people alive on this earth,…
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January 3, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
If you are on a weight-loss program, you know the importance of eating a healthy and balanced diet. Besides eating healthy foods, there are some other things you can do to help you lose weight and stay on track with…
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Posing the question: “are you in a healthy relationship” resonates well with the proverbial question of: “what is normal”. While lacking the facility to have all of the answers, it is worth a discussion. While deciding what is healthy for…
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