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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Remedies for Tension Headaches
Sometimes doing simple things such as taking a shower or drinking a tall glass of water will get rid of a tension headache. However, there are plenty of other ways to decrease the number of tension headaches a person gets…
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Organic Flaxseed Oil Benefits
January 1, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
When you consume flaxseed oil, you take in both omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Organic flaxseed oil provides the best benefit because organic flaxseeds are not irradiated, meaning exposed to radiation, and are not contaminated by chemical fertilizers, pesticides and…
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Marcy Home Gym Exercises
Marcy offers a line of home gyms that range from a basic model with only a few features, to more advanced platforms with Smith machines. The forms of resistance used range from selectorized weight stacks to free weights and in…
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Smallmouth Bass Fishing Tips
Smallmouth bass, sometimes called smallies or bronzebacks, are among the most popular game fish in America. While largemouth bass are fairly predictable, patrolling weed patches and structure in the shallows, smallmouth bass run deeper and prefer more open areas. Often…
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3 Ways to Use Nitrate Pills
1. Get Blood Flowing Nitrate pills dilate your blood vessels, relieve chest pain and improve heart function. They are most frequently prescribed to treat angina. Angina causes frequent chest pain due to an inadequate flow of oxygen-rich blood to portions…
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Remedies for Painful Keloid Scars
January 1, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Keloids are dense, benign growths found mainly on the chest, back, shoulders, neck and earlobes; they extend beyond the boundary of an original injury. A study reviewing keloid symptoms published in 2004 in the “Journal of the American Academy of…
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S-Adenosylmethionine Side Effects
S-adenosylmethionine, which is more commonly referred to as SAM-e, is a supplement used to control symptoms associated with depression, osteoarthritis and liver problems in affected patients. This supplement is a naturally-occurring compound found within the body and helps regulate the…
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A Review of Weight Loss Programs
January 1, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview When you analyze any diet program, consider several important factors: the weight loss time frame promised by the program, whether it eliminates any food groups, the daily calorie amount allowed, the balance of macro nutrients, and the presence of…
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The Cheapest and Most Nutritious Foods
With diet-related diseases such as diabetes, stroke, cancer and heart disease claiming over half a million American lives each year, the importance of healthy eating is indisputable. Yet in many cases, the most nutritious foods are also the most expensive–making…
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Teen Advice how to get over a Relationship
SEX!… Now that I have your attention, being broken up with and breaking up with someone will undoubtedly be some of the most turbulent times that you’ll have throughout your life. Most of us have heard of the “Six Stages…
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Medicare Diabetic Shoe Requirements
For people who are covered by Medicare Part B and have diabetes, coverage is available for diabetic (or therapeutic) shoes and shoe inserts when specific conditions are met. People who have diabetes and are covered by Medicare Part B need…
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Cardio Respiratory Endurance Exercise
January 1, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview According to The President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, cardio respiratory endurance refers to your body’s ability to efficiently deliver necessary oxygen and nutrients to tissues while removing waste from the energy process over a prolonged period of…
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Top 10 Mistakes Women Make in Relationships
Whether we like it or not, there are rules when it comes to dating and relationships and the rules that apply to men are not the same rules that apply to women. The majority of mistakes women make in relationships…
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About a Hybrid Car
January 1, 2014 About a Hybrid Car
Overview Hybrid vehicles provide an eco-friendly alternative to traditional gasoline-powered engines. As governments tighten emissions standards to protect the planet and gas prices continue to rise, demand for hybrid vehicles is likely to increase. Modern hybrids often look identical to…
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After Divorce Dating Rules
Dating after experiencing a divorce can be daunting. You may still be fragile and not ready to pursue a relationship, yet feel lonely from the lack of the same. While it may take some adjustment to get back into the…
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What not to Talk about with Mates ex
While some of us will never have a close relationship with our spouse’s ex, there are others who become friends and actually seem to enjoy one another’s company. No matter how bonded you are, there will be certain things that…
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Dating Tips Meeting the Parents
The scenario begins when one person of a frequently-dating couple suggests meeting his or her parents. At least in that person’s mind, the relationship has progressed far beyond mere dating. In some cases, the invitation can imply a straight line…
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The Best Tasting High Protein Bars
December 31, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
You can use high protein bars in addition to your current diet to add extra protein or use them as a meal substitute if you are trying to lose weight (as part of a healthy diet). High protein bars are…
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Tips on Mental Toughness
December 31, 2013 Tips on Mental Toughness
In competitive sport, winning athletes often contribute their success to having had a “mental edge” on the day of the contest. That “edge” is known as mental toughness and it allows athletes to remain focused and in control even in…
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How to Write a Dear John Letter
You’ve finally decided to end your four month relationship with this guy; you realize that this has been four long boring months with him and you don’t want to end up making it to five months with this guy. He…
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Workout Tips for the Abs & Losing Weight
Abdominal exercises are an excellent way to strengthen and tone the muscles, but to lose the fat around your stomach you will need to eat healthy and do aerobic exercise daily. Since there is no such thing as spot reducing,…
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Dangers of Teenagers Smoking Cigarettes
While teenagers may experiment with tobacco use, their bodies are still developing. The dangers of smoking cigarettes at a young age are heightened, although symptoms may not surface immediately. Those that do include bad breath, stained teeth and the onset…
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How to Build Strong Relationships with your Children
Building a strong relationship with your child requires constant maintenance. Luckily, it is simple to incorporate some “mandatory” conversation within the regular structure of family life. There are times when children and teens do not want to talk to their…
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Natural Acne Treatment Products & Home Remedies
December 31, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
More than 60 million Americans suffer from acne, according to the Acne Resource Center. Although it ranks as the most common skin disease in the United States, 40 percent of the population allows acne to go untreated, even though it…
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Books on Facial Exercises
December 31, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Author and poet Oscar Wilde once said, “An inordinate passion for pleasure is the secret of remaining young.” Dr. William Roberts of the Baylor University Medical Center states that roughly 23 million Americans have had plastic surgery, more than in…
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Treadmill Cardio Workouts
A treadmill is a type of cardiovascular equipment used to run or walk indoors. All treadmills come with speed and incline adjustments that make workouts more challenging. Some models have digital screens, iPod attachments and even heart rate monitors. Treadmill…
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What Are the Treatments for Penile Cancer?
Penile cancer is cancer of the male reproductive organ, the penis. It is a rare cancer, affecting only about one in 100,000 men in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society. Once penile cancer is diagnosed and staged,…
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Discovering Ancestors in Pre Revolutionary America
Everyone wants to be able to trace their family back as far as they can. For many this means following the travels of their immigrant ancestors right here in America, sometimes, for over a century. If you are lucky enough…
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Ways to Lessen Emotional Symptoms of PMS
December 31, 2013 Women's Health
Not all women experience premenstrual syndrome, or PMS. For those who do, symptoms typically begin five to 11 days prior to the start of the menstruation and subside soon after menstruation begins. According to the National Institutes of Health, as…
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How to know when you are Ready to Start Dating again
While there may be others, five primary reasons account for why most single people do not date. The three big ones are the break up of a long-term relationship, divorce, and death. Another one that mops up most of the…
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