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 Marketed as a legal way to get high, salvia extract comes from the plant scientifically known as Salvia divinorum. The genus Salvia is the largest genus of mint plants and includes all types of sage. Salvia divinorum is commonly…
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January 2, 2014 Children's Health
Perhaps you spent months sleep training your infant. You finally taught her how to fall asleep and stay asleep. It worked for a few months until she grew into a toddler and one night she woke up. All the sleep…
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January 2, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
In addition to helping improve your heart health, build strong bones, develop lean muscle mass and enhance lung capacity, exercising burns calories to help with weight management. The number of calories burned in any exercise depends on factors such as…
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While self-massage and flexibility enhancement are the most traditional uses for foam rollers, they are also effective for integrating strength training with balance conditioning. Their cylindrical shape imposes a balance challenge for exercises performed in the supine, prone and standing…
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Picnics, the ease of pre-made delicacies, a warm blanket and perhaps a bottle of wine; what could be more romantic? It’s economical as you get to avoid paying for a pricey meal and a tip, and allows you to put…
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January 2, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Millions of Americans are overweight or obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, so it’s no wonder people often look for quick ways to lose weight. While it may seem difficult, dropping pounds just depends on simple…
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How men used to view women from the early nineties is different from the way they are viewed nowadays. Women are viewed in a different light that many men are confused on what women find attractive in men. Is it…
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January 2, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
You both work hard, part sleepily early in the morning, get home worn and tired after a long day at the office. You grab a bite for dinner, feed the kids, tutor the kids, play with the kids, dishes, bath,…
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January 2, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview As people become more motivated about the quality of their health, eating healthy food becomes a stronger focus. The supply of organic foods continues to rise, and there now are organic foods available in chain supermarkets as well as…
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Bladder, or urinary, incontinence, is a common problem and one that can be a symptom of an underlying medical condition or an everyday habit, according to the Mayo Clinic. Depending on the cause, it may be a temporary or persistent…
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A condition caused by destruction of the myelin sheath, which is the protective covering of neurons, multiple sclerosis affects the brain. The Mayo Clinic’s website notes that multiple sclerosis starts between ages 20 and 40, with women diagnosed with the…
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If you’ve thrown out your back or are experiencing soreness, contact your doctor immediately. In some cases, back pain can be serious and can get worse if you ignore it. If your doctor approves, you can use free home remedies…
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Overview Each year, more than 40 million people whiten their teeth, according to the Wall Street Journal. While you are pregnant, be cautious about the items you put into and onto your body. Because your developing baby may not be…
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January 2, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Food digestion occurs in the digestive system, a multi-part collection of organs that includes your digestive tract, as well as several organs that provide substances for the breakdown of food. Your level of digestion is determined by the combined…
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Having a baby brings many new concerns into the lives of parents. One concern that many parents have is how to safely and effectively clean baby supplies. Healthy Children encourages parents to give their house a good cleaning but to…
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January 2, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Acne is a common skin condition that most people experience. One of the first signs of acne consists of comedones, more commonly referred to as blackheads. Blackheads begin when natural oil from the sebacious glands, called sebum, combine with dead…
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How to Look Sexy After 50 There are many things to consider when attempting to look sexy. The first thing you must figure out is what is sexy to you. The next thing to consider is whether it is age…
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Are you having a date and you’re freaking out? Is this your first date and you don’t know what to wear or you’ve been on many others before and you think you’ve used all your outfits, lacking of inspiration now?…
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It’s a common misconception that Pilates is only beneficial for strengthening and lengthening the core muscles. Pilates has many more pluses attached to it than just creating a strong powerhouse. This powerful training method is fabulous for sculpting and toning…
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Overview Many people are interesting in building muscles, either for aesthetic reasons or for physical performance improvements. Lifting weights to increase your muscle size–also known as hypertrophy–requires consistent participation in a certain type of training program. A specific intensity, volume…
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Overview Teenagers need a healthy diet and regular physical activity to develop physically and cognitively. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, young people with healthy eating habits lower their risk of dental caries, constipation, eating disorders, malnutrition…
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January 2, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Healthy, beautiful skin can be marred by unattractive and disfiguring tumors. Even growths that are benign, or non-cancerous, can still cause significant emotional pain. Skin tags and warts are two fairly common disorders that are similar in appearance. Both…
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The thyroid gland, located inside the neck, produces two important hormones that travel through the body to regulate metabolism. The Hormone Foundation explains that the thyroid hormones control every organ system in the body, and, when the thyroid gland stops…
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January 2, 2014 Children's Health
Overview Newborns sleep up to 16 hours each day, making crib selection a priority. A safe sleep environment for a baby reduces the risk of suffocation and death. Selecting a crib based on looks alone ignores the safety aspect of…
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January 2, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
After your baby is born, you need to eat healthful foods in order to keep your energy up in the face of sleep deprivation, to heal after childbirth and to keep your milk supply up if you are breastfeeding, according…
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Gaining strength involves challenging your body to a new level of performance by adding variety and progression to your routine. There are many ways to increase your strength, aside from the traditional dumbbell, barbell or machine. Performing exercises that use…
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Caffeine is a type of drug found naturally in the seeds and leaves of various plants. It is located in a plethora of foods and drinks such as coffee, soda pop, energy drinks, chocolate and tea. In addition, some medications…
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Most new car seats sold in the United States carry a label proving that they meet or exceed Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213—meaning that the great majority safely contain your infant and offer adequate crash protection in case of…
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Bald men have always fascinated me as strange creatures who are awesomely separate from the pack, the lone clones who dare to be bold as bald. Yummy. Bravery is a turn on and to shave off all your hair is…
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What do males see as particularly attractive in women? At the risk of sounding superficial and shallow many men are simply visual creatures. It should be no big surprise that when a beautiful woman walks into a room the men…
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