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 Sinus Infections
Sinus infections are caused by bacterial or viral infections that invade the sinus cavities. They cause inflammation of the sinus cavities, severe sinus pain, increased mucous production, congestion and watery eyes. Several remedies for sinus infections can alleviate the symptoms…
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Hawthorn Berry Juice Benefits
Hawthorn, Crataegus monogyna, is a flowering shrub related to the rose that produces edible berries. The University of Maryland Medical Center reports that European and American doctors have long used the berry’s juice to treat heart conditions, including chest pain…
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Nutritional Disorders of the Skeletal System
December 31, 2013 Nutritional Disorders of the Skeletal System
The skeletal system consists of hundreds of bones, ranging in size from the very large leg bones to the tiny bones deep inside the ears. Bone health is as vital as the health of the heart or any other organ….
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Nutrition Tips for Gaining Mass & Getting Lean
December 31, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Increased muscle mass and reduced body fat can usually be obtained through dietary lifestyle changes coupled with appropriate physical activity. According to the American Dietetic Association, increased muscle and leanness are common goals among athletes, thin people hoping to improve…
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Home Remedies for Age Spots on Your Hands
Age spots, or liver spots, occur when extra skin pigment known as melanin accumulates in the skin. Age spots occur most frequently among those older than 40, as they develop slowly over time, according to Medline Plus. The dark spots…
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What Are Some Things You Can Do to Sleep Better?
Although factors such as age and health determine the specific amount of sleep you require, the University of Michigan website recommends that adults get at least eight hours each night. If you’ve been unable to get a sound night’s sleep,…
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Early Signs of Sickle Cell Anemia
Sickle cell anemia is an inherited condition characterized by abnormalities in the shape of the body’s red blood cells. Sickle-shaped cells periodically block blood flow to parts of the body and adversely affect the functioning of the spleen and liver….
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Bad Ways to Breakup
Generally speaking you’re going to know when your relationship is drawing to a close. You may not want to admit that the curtain call exists, of course, but that doesn’t make it any less obvious – and if you’re the…
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About Infant Motor Development
December 31, 2013 Children's Health
Overview The process of infant motor development sets the stage for all of the motor skills a child will learn as he grows up. Although all babies develop at a different pace and have individual strengths and weaknesses, one thing…
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Natural Supplements for Estrogen
Your estrogen levels can fluctuate according to a number of factors. Smoking and drinking can reduce the estrogen in your body, as can aging in women. Men, on the other hand, develop more estrogen as they age and accumulate more…
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Complete Pancreatitis Symptoms
Pancreatitis is a medical condition characterized by severe inflammation of the pancreas–an organ that produces enzymes and hormones that aid in digestion. This inflammation occurs when the enzymes produced by the pancreas abnormally attack and degrade this organ. There are…
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What Is the Purpose of a Solar Cooker?
Overview Horace de Saussure conducted the first recorded experiments with a solar collector in 1767, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. De Saussure captured the sun’s heat as it passed through the panels of successively smaller stacked glass “hot”…
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Discovering how to be Happy and Make more Money
December 31, 2013 Friends and Peers
Nobody makes money simply by being happy, but happiness does play a big part in motivation and determination to succeed. What you accomplish in life is an important part of being happy, and many of your personal accomplishments can result…
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Fitness Ball Tips
December 31, 2013 Fitness Ball Tips
The fitness ball’s journey from the playroom to the exercise room proves its versatility. Italian toymaker Aquilino Cosani created them for children; Swiss physical therapist Dr. Susan Klein-Vogelbach discovered their rehabilitative potential and American fitness professionals such as Paul Chek…
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Are Real Men becoming Extinct – No
It does beggar the question, what, or whom do we regard as being a “real man”, and a house-wife would probably define him as the “provider and protector” of her brood, as opposed to a career motivated woman, who views…
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How to Build Muscle With Testosterone & Training
Overview Training with weights can raise the testosterone levels in your body. Combined with a proper nutritional strategy, higher levels of testosterone can foster new muscle mass. Numerous other factors also impact your body’s ability to build muscle tissue, including…
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Causes of Headaches & Dizziness
December 31, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Most people experience a headache and dizziness at some point in life. Sometimes a headache is accompanied by dizziness and at other times these symptoms occur individually. The causes of headaches and dizziness may be internal as in the case…
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Herpes Simplex 1 Symptoms
Herpes simplex 1, or HSV-1, is one specific strain of the virus that is most often responsible for oral lesions. The American Academy of Dermatology points out that HSV-1 can infect the genitals and open wounds in the skin. Many…
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Creative Ways of Breaking up with someone
Obviously the best way to break up with someone is the good, old fashioned honest way: you invite the person to your place, tell him or her exactly how you feel, being honest and firm, yet sensitive, and end the…
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How to End a Relationship or Break up with someone
Have you ever ended a relationship? Depending on your reasons it can be the most heart-wrenching, guilty news you will ever have to relay to someone, not least because they have played such a huge part in your life. Intimacy…
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Burn Fat Fast Tips
December 31, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Reducing body fat levels can be achieved within a matter of weeks using a few good fat-burning tips. The various fad diets and diet pills on the market will help you to achieve fat loss in the short term, but…
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Ab Exercises to Lose Belly Fat
Many people want to spot-shrink their problem areas, such as their belly fat. While this is not physiologically possible, it is possible to burn body fat all over in order to flatten your tummy. According to Fitness Magazine, if you…
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About Water in the Lungs
December 31, 2013 About Water in the Lungs
Overview Water in the lungs is also known as pulmonary edema and is a serious condition that requires medical attention. Pulmonary edema involves excess water accumulating in the lungs, filling the little air sacs where oxygen enters the blood and…
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Discovering True Friends
December 31, 2013 Friends and Peers
Friendship is the second greatest bond on earth (next to family), yet it often seems like a monumental task to find a friend that stays true. More often than not, friends end up backstabbing, lying, getting upset, or not showing…
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Knee Surgery Exercises
Pre-surgery and post-surgery knee exercises reduce pain, increase range of motion and help the patient return to normal functioning. Most orthopedists and physical therapists prescribe these exercises on a case by case basis, which takes into account the patient’s recovery…
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3 Ways to Cut Down on Fatty Red Meats to Reduce Arthritis Pain
December 31, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Arthritis and the Symptoms of Arthritis Arthritis is the inflammation of joints in your body, including the shoulders, neck, elbows, wrists, fingers, knees, ankles, toes and hips. The inflammation causes decreased flexibility and pain. In some cases, especially rheumatoid…
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The Best Pelvic Floor Exercisers
Pelvic floor is a group of hammock-like muscles that extends across the pelvis and supports the internal organs. The pelvic-floor muscles are important for a correct function of the urethra and the rectum. Many people are unaware of their pelvic-floor…
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What Are the Symptoms of Yeast Infections?
December 31, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
A yeast infection occurs due to the overgrowth of a fungus called Candida albicans. This condition, also referred to as thrush, can develop within any region of the body, including the skin, mouth, throat and genitals. The symptoms of a…
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Ten Things You Need to Know About Losing Weight
December 31, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Losing weight is about calories in versus calories out. Consume fewer calories than you expend and weight loss will occur. While this formula seems simple, your body does not always cooperate with your efforts. You may think you are doing…
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Band Resistance Training
Overview Resistance training is an invaluable tool for improving body composition, increasing muscular strength and maintaining a strong skeletal system. While the use of metal weights is still the most common method of training, elastic bands have become more popular…
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