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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Bipolar Disorders in Teens
Overview Bipolar disorders are mental illnesses that are generally defined by an individual experiencing cycles of mania and depression. Bipolar disorders are usually associated with adults but can afflict teens and even children. In a manic depressive person the brain…
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Foods to Increase Blood Platelets
Blood platelets are irregular-shaped bodies in the blood that form clots when needed to prevent excessive bleeding. The Franklin Institute states that when the body starts bleeding, blood platelets, along with vitamin K, the mineral calcium and a protein called…
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Cigarette Smoke Effects on Children
Whether children smoke cigarettes, inhale secondhand smoke or contact smoke residue on clothing or household objects, tobacco holds many adverse health effects for their developing bodies. The risk to children begins in the womb. Substances from firsthand or secondhand cigarette…
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Overcoming Negative Cultural Influences to Achieve Successful Weight Loss
The modern approach to weight loss, healthy eating and athletic training has some serious problems. I see flawed mentalities and overly stressful approaches to lifestyle goals at every level, from basic fitness enthusiasts to competitive endurance athletes like marathon runners…
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Healthy & Inexpensive Family Dinners
January 2, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview A healthy family meal provides a time to sit down together and share your day with your loved ones. Choosing inexpensive meals saves on the family budget to keep you as well as your pocketbook healthy. Balancing the health…
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Importance of Health Care Insurance
Overview Health insurance costs cause some families to question its importance. The high costs force some families to take the risk of going without insurance. For a healthy family, buying health insurance seems like a waste of money until an…
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HIV Symptoms in Phases
Human immunodeficiency virus or HIV is a viral infection transmitted through exposure to the blood, semen or vaginal fluids of an infected person. As of 2008, over 33 million people throughout the world have received an HIV diagnosis, reports the…
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A Complete Plan for Weight Loss
January 2, 2014 Children's Health
Overview With so many fad diets and extreme exercise programs, it may be hard for you to know where to start when trying to lose weight. Nutrition, exercise, adequate rest, patience and consistency are all necessary components of a complete…
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Accidental Head Injuries in Infants
Overview Head injuries are common for infants, who are unsteady in their movements and need constant supervision. Injuries occur anytime there is damage to the brain, skull or scalp, and can vary in severity from a minor bump on the…
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Sexually Active Teenagers
A big con is growing up too fast, losing one’s youthful innocence, and suddenly finding one’s self very much in an adult world-with all the sinister connotations in dating, romance and sexuality-including obsession, stalking, date rape, STD;s and STI’s, pregnancies…
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Teen Advice how to say no to Sex
It is pathetically obvious now, more than ever before, that sexual intercourse is quite prevalent amongst teenagers. Records have it that over 75% of teenagers are already sexually active as at the age of 16 and not less than 45%…
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The Best Way for Women to Lose Weight
January 2, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
If you find it difficult to lose weight, you’re in good company with countless other women. You probably already have an overbooked schedule with work, family and friends. You think you have no time to change your eating habits or…
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Recover From the Stress of Training and Competition
Competitive athletes must honor the concept of “peak” performance by carefully planning periods throughout the year in which they reduce training to recover and rejuvenate for more intensive training and competitive periods. When I was a professional triathlete, I learned…
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Teen Advice how to say no to Sex
One would think that saying no to sex would be the easiest thing in the world but, as countless teenage girls have found out, often to their cost, it is rarely that straightforward. Furthermore, and despite the common preconceptions to…
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How to Find Closure after a Breakup
Breaking up with a partner is always a painful process, no matter whether you are the instigator of the breakup or not. However, it is particularly painful if you have been forced into breaking up because of circumstances. You will, of course,…
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Agnus Castus Uses
Agnus castus has been used as a medicinal plant for centuries. It has a wide range of uses revolving around the hormonal sphere. Agnus castus—also known as vitex, chaste tree, chasteberry or monk’s pepper—is a hormone neutralizer that affects the…
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Causes of Genetic Diseases in Babies
January 2, 2014 Sexual and Reproductive Health
The whole of a person’s DNA, called the genome, consists of components called nucleotide bases. The bases link together to form a series of base pairs, and the sequence of base pairs codes for thousands of genes required for growth…
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Causes of Little Red Bumps on a Newborn’s Face
January 2, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
The skin of a newborn is quite sensitive and can become red, irritated, bumpy or pimply for many reasons. Most newborn skin issues do not need treatment and are not a problem. If your child also has a fever–or other…
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Types of Digestive Diseases
The digestive system consists of a group of hollow organs including the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine and anus. This system functions to digest large particles of food into small molecules that become absorbed into the bloodstream to…
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Diseases of the Heart & Circulation
The circulatory system of the body is made of the heart and blood vessels. Blood circulates through the body via blood vessels like the arteries and veins. The heart pumps blood to all parts of the body through the arteries….
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Alprazolam 5Mg Side Effects
Alprazolam, or Xanax is a medication in a classification of drugs known as benzodiazipines. According to Drugs.com, it works by slowing down the movement of chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced, which results in a reduction of anxiety….
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What is the P90X Doubles Workout?
Overview P90X is a revolutionary fitness program that was founded by Beachbody fitness guru and trainer, Tony Horton. This 12-disc, in-home fitness program says users will see results in just 90 days. It is based on variety in the routine….
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Prenatal Massage Oil
Overview Pregnancy is a wonderful time for many women, but it’s not all bliss. Pregnancy brings a wealth of new aches and pains, bloating and general discomfort. Massage is one way to relieve those discomforts, and scented massage oils can…
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A Study says Students with Higher Iqs are less likely to be Sexually Active – Disagree
Well, I’ve done my own study. It’s not particularly scientific, or unbiased by any means. I’ve surrounded myself with intelligent individuals my entire life. I like to think of my friends as my own personal cabinet. Except, instead of deliberating…
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Immediate Home Remedies for Constipation
Constipation can take several different forms. You may have fewer bowel movements; have harder, drier stools than you normally do; or find yourself straining to pass solid waste. Whatever form it takes for you, constipation is usually uncomfortable and something…
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The Best Upper Body Workouts for Women
Historically women have had difficulty keeping their arms toned as they have less arm strength than men. There are, however, many exercises that can tone and strengthen the upper body. The three best exercises, ranked by WomensHealthcareTopics.com, are also three…
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Complications of Crohn’s
Inflammation of the digestive tract, whether all or part, characterizes Crohn’s disease. Often resulting in intestinal cramping, diarrhea and bloody stools, sufferers of Crohn’s disease can develop serious complications requiring frequent hospitalizations in order to treat disease flare-ups. Crohn’s disease…
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After a Break up Closure after a Break up Bad Romance Recovery Recovering from a Bad Romance
Human beings need human beings. We all become naturally attached to those we love, the familiar, and the habitual. Yet, when it is time to end a relationship we are often at a loss at how to keep looking forward….
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The Uses of a Sauna
January 2, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Saunas were created more than 1,500 years ago by Nordic European countries, according to Alfabricating.com. They used to be built with a log-based outside, then stones on the inside. In saunas nowadays, they are often made completely of wood, with…
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