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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Salmonella Food Poisoning
Overview The bacteria salmonella lives in the intestinal tract of birds and animals. When transmitted to humans through food contaminated with animal feces, salmonella can cause diarrhea accompanied by abdominal cramps and fever. It accounts for more than a million…
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Definition of Obesity BMI
January 3, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or the CDC, use body mass index, also known as BMI, to determine overweight and obesity ranges. BMI is a measure of weight relative to height and is calculated by dividing weight…
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Medicine Ball Cardio Exercises
Medicine balls can be found in most gyms, and can add variety to your typical workout. Most people think of a treadmill or stationary bike for cardiovascular exercise, but you can get a great cardio workout with a medicine ball….
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Options for Treating Depression
Almost 7 percent of the U.S. population is depressed in any given year, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Symptoms of depression persist over a period of weeks or more, yet many of these people never seek help….
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Easy Ear Wax Removal
Overview Earwax removal may be necessary if the ear canal is blocked by wax. Under normal conditions, cerumen, or earwax, makes its way out of the ear without any help from you. When earwax is not naturally expelled and builds…
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Exercises for a Strained Neck
Neck strains can occur when you move your head suddenly or force it beyond its normal ranges of motion. They can cause extreme discomfort when you try to move your head even slightly. To rehabilitate a strained neck, Dr. William…
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How to Get Rid of Scars From Stretch Marks
January 3, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Stretch marks form on the belly, upper arms, thighs, and chest as a result of rapid weight gain, often from pregnancy. The skin stretches, leaving unsightly red and purple scars. Not only are there modern creams and processes for…
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How to Control your Jealousy in a Relationship
Despite all the negativity that go along with the term jealousy, a good amount of it is still needed in order to spice things up in a relationship. Jealousy is an emotion of envy of the strongest passions that often…
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The Effects of Bilberry
January 3, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Bilberry, also known as Vaccinum myrtillus, is a close relative of the blueberry. In the February 2002 issue of “Alternative Medicine Review,” Dr. Lucy Dey, M.D., notes that bilberry is a shrubby plant native to Europe, and often called the…
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Adultry Affairs Love Companionship Happiness Passion Lust Romance
Falling in love can be very difficult as strong feelings are often plagued by uncertainty and anxiety while circumstances may push a very special person away. Of course, it is even more problematic when someone is in love with two…
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What Are the Causes of Low Serum Potassium?
January 3, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Potassium is an electrolyte found in your cells, and is essential to make your muscles and nerves function smoothly. Low serum potassium refers to having too little potassium in your body when measured through a blood test. The National Institutes…
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Are There Any Home Remedies for Stretch Marks?
January 3, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Stretch marks are usually associated with pregnancy, but they can develop when anyone grows or gains weight quickly. When the skin stretches rapidly, you may see parallel, red, glossy streaks appear that can turn white and look like scars over…
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Signs & Symptoms of Skin Disorders
January 3, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Skin disorders can run the gamut from mild conditions such as rashes and acne, to more serious infections and skin cancer. While most skin disorders are little more than a nuisance, it’s important to be able to identify signs and…
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Herbs to Help You Quit Smoking
Smoking cigarettes is an extremely difficult habit to break, mostly because the nicotine contained in cigarettes is one of the most addictive drugs in existence. Nicotine patches and inhalers, certain prescription drugs, as well as hypnosis and acupuncture are among…
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Smart Shopping for Sports Massage Oils
January 3, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
All sports require long hours of practice and dedication to the craft. Whether it’s a football player who starts off with 2-a-day practice sessions in the heat of summer, a track athlete preparing for a big competition or a weekend…
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Smart Shopping for 4-Irons
The 4-iron is a golf club that is of limited value to most golfers. It is an iron that requires a full swing and its ability to perform with versatility is quite limited. A golfer needs to be in the…
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Herbs That Help With Body Odor
January 3, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Body odor is that unpleasant smell that you sometimes notice after a hard workout or a hard day of yard work. While sweating and poor hygiene can be cited as causes, it is actually the build-up of bacteria in areas…
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What Qualities Men want in a Woman
Men love watching women. What makes a woman attractive will vary with different men, but we all have something about women that we like in particular. Some men might fixate on overall shape, others might place more value on an…
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Activities to Raise Self-Esteem
Self-esteem is important in today’s stressful society because it helps us know who we are when things get tough. It is that quiet voice that helps us move forward in the face of adversity. The National Association for Self-Esteem notes…
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Muscle Mass & Weight Gain
January 3, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Packing on muscle mass and gaining weight go hand in hand when it comes to bulking up. Building up a body can be as demanding as slimming a body down. To gain lean muscular weight, you will have to…
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Ways to let College Crush you like him her
College can be an exciting time for young adults because of the possibility of having a good serious relationship with another person. However, many college students do not know how to let their college crush know that they are interested….
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Safety of Herbal Drugs
Overview Herbal drugs are plant-based substances used to treat medical symptoms or conditions. While they can be an important part of an overall treatment plan, herbal drugs can pose a number of unique health and safety risks that may undermine…
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Exercise: Calories and Walking
Overview Walking isn’t high on the list of exercises that burn the most calories. However, exercise experts Kenneth Cooper and Dean Ornish recommend walking for long-term calorie loss because it causes fewer injuries than running and other intense exercises. “Dr….
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How Traditional Courtship Differed from Todays Dating Methods
Traditionally, courtship was of great importance and of great austerity. Usually, the man would’ve cooed the women in order to make the women interested in him and there is a possibility over a marriage. However, over the years, these gender…
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Signs that he is about to Propose
Despite the excitement of a relationship becoming serious, the foreshadowing of a proposal can be nerve racking for the girl. For some men, the secret of an upcoming proposal can be well hidden. Each of these men, however, displays an array…
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Tips for Building a Strong Relationship
Nobody wants an unhealthy, or unsuccessful, relationship, but the fact is that many uncared for relationships will end in disaster. The truth is that maintaining a relationship is not always easy, they require work and dedication. The good news is that you…
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Benefits of Lipton Instant Green Tea
January 3, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Tea is the second most consumed beverage worldwide partly due to its reputation as a healthy beverage. Tea can be categorized based on method of processing as green, oolong or black. Green tea is the least processed and therefore has…
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Smart Shopping for Skateboard Shoes
The beginning skateboarder may think he can just jump on a skateboard, push off with his dominant foot and then maneuver the board down an incline. Yes, that can be done, just as you can play baseball in a pair…
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Basics of Macrobiotic Diets
January 3, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
The macrobiotic diet is a way of eating that focuses on consuming whole, natural foods as often as possible. The American Cancer Society states that following a diet that is high in fiber and low in fat, such as a…
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What is Rappelling?
Overview Rappelling, known as abseiling in Europe, is a climbing technique using an anchored rope, a harness and a special device, called a descender, to lower a climber down a cliff face or other structure. Once connected to the rope,…
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