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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Top Selling Exercise DVDs
With all the new exercise DVDs and videos produced each year, it can be overwhelming to try to keep up with the latest releases. One way to measure the marketplace is by keeping track of Amazon’s product sales rankings and…
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The Best Smoothies for Weight Loss
January 3, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Some people become so consumed with losing weight that they are willing to try anything to reach their goal, even if it compromises their health. Smoothies are a healthy way to incorporate weight loss into your lifestyle while still maintaining…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Insect Bites in Children
1. Location It’s a great time to be outside, for children and the bugs that bite or sting them. Prepare your child before she goes outdoors and know what to do if she is bitten or stung. Know your yard…
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Fibroids and Infertility: Is There a Relationship?
Fibroids are overgrowths of tissue in the uterus or womb. They grow from the muscle of the uterine wall and are not cancerous or precancerous. They can extend into the inside (submucosal) or protrude from the outside surface of the…
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Aerobic Fitness Information
Overview Though most fitness experts recommend including aerobic activity into your exercise routine, the concept is still fairly recent. Aerobic exercise and its connection to fitness wasn’t widely recognized until a doctor, just over 40 years ago, focused on how…
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Ways to Conserve Water at Home
As of 2010, you and other Americans use a collective 43 billion gallons of water daily, reports the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Not only does excessive water use drive up your utility bills, but it may also reduce the flow…
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The Best Energy Efficient Heaters
January 3, 2014 The Best Energy Efficient Heaters
When looking for the best energy efficient heaters, most people look to Energy Star for ratings. Energy Star boasts that through use of products with the Energy Star logo, people prevented the release of pollutants into the air of the…
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How to Dress for a Hot Date
Do you need help preparing for a hot date? If so , you have come to the right place. After reading this article, you will be able to dress for success. First, you would have to conclude the best look…
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Secrets to better Sex for Women
How do we have better sex? Dr.Laura Berman, America’s leading sex and relationship expert, states that stress plays a critical role in a woman’s life. Whether it’s taking care of elderly parents, taking care of children, and/or working full time…
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Why Is Health Insurance Important?
Overview Medline Plus defines health insurance as a type of protection from the high costs of medical care. In the United States, some employers offer health insurance policies to their employees. These employers usually pay for part of each employee’s…
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Hip Exercises for the Sciatic Nerve
Sciatica is a hip pain caused by compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve or its nerve roots that is felt in the lower back, hips, thigh and foot. According to Lenny Parracino, owner of Kinetic Conditioning in Montrose, California,…
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5 Ways to De-stress in-JOY: Go Ahead, Laugh It Off!
Laughter is an effective stress-management tool that can lead to better overall health as well as a more “in-JOY-able” way to deal with some of life’s more stress-FULL circumstances. When we laugh, it naturally reduces the level of stress hormones,…
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Exercises for Numbness in the Hands
Slides are non-resistance, non-exertion movement exercises that prevent nerves from being encased by scar tissue. Pressure on a nerve in the arm or wrist leads to numbness and tingling in the hand. When a nerve is compressed, the surrounding muscles…
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How Traditional Courtship Differed from Todays Dating Methods
He first noticed her as a child when they would play together at community church functions. It was a small settlement and everyone knew each other by name as well as by status. Another little boy had taken her prized…
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Swimming Exercise Plans
Swimming is an effective overall workout. Not only does it provide a cardiovascular workout, but the effort to move through the water also works out your core, arm, shoulder and leg muscles. Swimming also requires only a bit of gear:…
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Causes of Skin Diseases
Up to 9 lbs. of skin hang on the human frame, according to Medline. The skin is the body’s largest organ and its first line of defense against infection. This protective barrier is valued for its aesthetic beauty, and billions…
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Why Do You Burn More Calories Walking Than Riding a Bike?
January 3, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Walking and biking are both beneficial forms of exercise. They increase your heart rate and energy and aid in burning calories. While exercise is important, some forms burn more calories then others. A brisk walk burns more calories than…
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Dating Hot Date Night out on the Town Clothing for a Date
Dressing and preparing for a “hot” date is really no different from preparing for any other special event. Of course, every woman wants to look her very best for a prospective suitor, however, the best way is to put your…
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What Are the Treatments for Child Bedwetting?
January 3, 2014 Children's Health
Bedwetting is also known as enuresis, which is the involuntary urination into a bed at the age when toilet training is normally finished. According to the National Kidney Foundation, more than 5 million children in the United States continue to…
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The Best Exercises for a Man’s Butt
A strong and well-developed butt is essential for every man, and especially for an athlete. Every man should build strong hips and a strong butt because all athletic movements originate there. Functional hips and buttock muscles increase athletic performance and…
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Reasons for a Urine Infection
Urinary tract infections account for approximately 8.3 million doctor visits every year, according to the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse. Women are more prone to these infections than men, with one in five women developing a urinary infection…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Visiting Your Pediatrician
1. Work with Your Child’s Schedule When you call the office to make an appointment for a well-child check-up, try to keep your child’s normal schedule in mind. If she always naps at 1 in the afternoon, you probably don’t…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
January 3, 2014 Women's Health
1. PCOS is a Common Condition PCOS is one of the most common causes of irregular menstrual periods. It is a chronic condition that occurs in about 5 to 10 percent of women. It causes irregular menstrual periods and high…
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Be an Excellent Woman a Valuable Friend at any Age
Science has shown us that men and women are very different creations. Physiology is merely one of many areas in which the sexes are unique. Each of these unique areas is purposeful. Accepting the value of each gender-specific…
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Physiotherapy & Treatment for Sciatica
Overview According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, sciatica refers to symptoms of irritation of the sciatic nerve. Sciatica can be caused by a variety of ailments, the most common being disk disorders such as herniated disks, spinal abnormalities…
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Klebsiella Characteristics
January 3, 2014 Women's Health
As of 2009, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Klebsiella pneumoniae is considered to be a danger to patients when they are in the hospital. The bacterium has the potential to cause several types of infections. More…
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The Development of Infants
January 3, 2014 Children's Health
Overview From birth to 12 months an infant’s development, personality and skills change drastically. Many parents worry their baby is not developing at an appropriate pace; they may compare their infant to other babies of a similar age. However, it’s…
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Cigarette Smoking Affects Fertility in Women and Men
Cigarette smoking (in either male or female partners) has consistently been shown in clinical studies to increase the amount of time it takes to conceive. It also has been associated with poor pregnancy outcomes, such as miscarriage and complications in…
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Asthma in Children
It can be scary when your child is diagnosed with asthma. Thoughts may go through your mind about how he will not be able to play sports or may not grow well. You may worry about giving medicines to your…
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Laws of Domestic Violence
Domestic violence consists of abusive behaviors used to control a relationship. Domestic violence not only occurs in marriages but can also occur in dating relationships, heterosexual as well as gay and lesbian. Although domestic abuse can include mental and physical…
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