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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Insider Tips on Womens Secrets
Women in general have a reputation for talking too much, but often there is much going on inside of a woman’s head that remains a secret. What women choose to keep to themselves is generally information and comments related to…
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What Are the Side Effects of Poison Oak?
December 31, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Poison oak contains a substance called urushiol that causes contact dermatitis. Urushiol is a gooey oleoresin produced in the stems, roots, leaves and flowers of the poison oak plant. Contact dermatitis refers to a skin inflammation caused by contact with…
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Hypothyroid Symptoms in Teens
Overview The thyroid is instrumental in helping control metabolism and growth. In the case of hypothyroidism, the thyroid is underactive and produces insufficient amounts of thyroid hormone. While teens with this condition share many of the same symptoms as their…
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Dong Quai & PMS
December 31, 2013 Women's Health
Overview For thousands of years, dong quai has been used in traditional Chinese medicine– along with combinations of other herbs–to treat symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) in women. Dong quai is also called the “female ginseng” because it purportedly addresses…
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Ways to Lose Weight Fast for Teens
December 31, 2013 Ways to Lose Weight Fast for Teens
Teenage bodies are still under development, so when it’s time to lose weight, special care must be taken to prevent undernourishment or malnutrition. While formulating a weight-loss plan, factor in the nutrients that are essential for good health. Sometimes the…
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Carbon Footprints Explained
Overview Carbon footprints measure the amount of carbon dioxide produced by activities of daily living. These include direct activities such as burning fuel when driving a car, or using electricity when heating your home. They also include more indirect activities…
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1,800-Calorie Diet Meal Plans
December 31, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Often, people cannot visualize what one calorie, 200 calories or 1,800 calories looks like. An 1,800-calorie meal plan will help you capture the numbers in real tangible foods you can buy, prepare and enjoy. Based on the federal MyPyramid website’s…
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What is Dutch Dating
At its simplest, “Dutch dating” means that each person will pay for him- or herself when they go out on a date. This method is appropriate for many types of people. Dates who don’t know each other well, are financially…
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Causes of Pain in the Chest Wall
Chest wall pain can be caused by broadly diverse ailments. Injuries, infections and chronic diseases that affect the lungs, ribs, chest muscles or heart sac can lead to chest wall pain. The character of the pain, aggravating or alleviating factors,…
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Common Risk Factors for Contracting Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C (HCV) is a contagious disease that infects the liver and causes inflammation that causes the liver to stop functioning properly. Hepatitis C is transmitted from person to person through contact with blood infected by HCV. The Center for…
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3 Ways to Compare Effectiveness of Diet Pills
December 31, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Trial and Error Sometimes the only way to compare the effectiveness of diet pills is to try them. Most diet pill companies give you a free trial period of their product before you have to buy a whole bottle….
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Psychological Effects of Caffeine
December 31, 2013 Senior Health
Some people can’t wake up until they’ve had their morning cup of joe. The average 5 oz. cup of coffee has anywhere from 40 to 100mg of caffeine, while your favorite soda contains about 50mg. A caffeine pill for staying…
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Remedies for Low Blood Pressure
Low blood pressure, or hypotension, can be a serious condition if not treated. According to Medline Plus, hypotension is a blood pressure reading of less than 90/60. Hyponatremia, or low blood sodium, can cause hypotension. Bradycardia, which means the heart…
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Top 10 Crappie Lures
Whether you pronounce crappie as “croppy” or “crappy,” your crappie-hunting fishing expedition for the lively, silvery-green panfish is still sweet. Nothing beats finding an underwater school of famished crappies that keep an angler busy reeling in, netting, and checking and…
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Exercises to Lose Belly Fat Quickly
In order to increase the strength and definition of your abdominal muscles, you need to lose excess fat. You can get strong abs and lose fat by performing exercises that will build muscle, as well as elevate your heart rate…
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Is it too soon to Move in together
First comes love, then comes…living together? In this day and age it seems like everyone is moving in together before officially tying the knot or instead of tying the knot. Cohabitation has its positive and negative aspects, but once you…
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3 Ways to Prevent a Groin Injury While Bowling
1. Warm Up Before You Roll Stretching before and after rolling a few games is a great idea if you want to prevent a groin injury while bowling. Gentle stretches might not seem like they accomplish much, but a warm…
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Options for Quitting Smoking
Smoking is the “single greatest avoidable cause of disease and death,” according to the Surgeon General. Smoking harms every major organ in the body. It is directly linked to cardiovascular disease, cancers, lung disease, peripheral vascular disease and stillborn, premature…
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Personal Relationships
So what might you expect after you have moved in with your boyfriend? Will it be the time of your life or just another event that leaves you wondering why the heck did I do that? Imagine, if you will,…
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Acne Scar Laser Treatment
December 31, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Acne scars generally heal well, leaving behind a layer of new skin that looks like the surrounding tissue. In some cases, however, your acne lesions may create permanent unsightly scars. The Acne Net website says laser treatments can effectively…
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Tips for Dating Shy Guys
How many times have you caught yourself staring at a guy who sits silently next to a party of people, rarely talks and only nods, while he uncomfortably holds his drink? There is a certain type of guy who not…
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Lemon Balm for Stomach Upset
Overview Lemon balm’s latin name is Melissa officinalis, and it is part of the mint family. Lemon balm is native to southern Europe, but it grows all over the world. The plant may be 2 feet in height or taller,…
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Baby Milk Allergy
December 31, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Feeding a young baby may seem easy and simple since babies don’t actually need to start eating solid foods until they are around 6 months old. Giving a baby only breast milk or only formula allows a woman to…
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Hot Drinks Made From Fresh Ginger
Overview Whether you’re coping with a cold or just trying to warm up, there are times when nothing hits the spot like a hot drink. Though coffee, hot chocolate and hot cider make frequent appearances on hot beverage menus, drinks…
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Zinc Supplements: The Side Effects
December 31, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Zinc is a mineral that is vital to the body’s immune system. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, (UMM), zinc also plays a role in cell growth and division, wound healing, carbohydrate breakdown and the senses of smell…
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What Is Speaking Anxiety?
December 31, 2013 Mental Health
Overview If the thought of speaking in front of a group leaves you trembling, odds are most of your potential audience has felt the same way at one time or another. While public speaking is the most commonly reported fear…
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Reasons why Women like Nice Guys
Why do women like nice guys? to answer this question, one has to know what ‘being nice’ means. Women generally, have a different perception of ‘being nice’, compared to men. To them, being nice refers to being gentle, kind and likeable; qualities…
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Gun Safety Rules for Kids
In the United States, approximately half of all households have firearms. The National Rifle Association points out that gun safety for kids is first and foremost the parent’s responsibility. Teaching gun safety to children begins with practicing gun safety yourself….
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Tips on Pitching Modified Pitch Softball
In modified pitching softball leagues, pitchers are not allowed to use a windmill windup or do anything that is considered deceptive when delivering the ball to home plate. Under the modified rules, there is more hitting and there are more…
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Green Tea Extract & Health Benefits
December 31, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Of all the nutritional supplements you can take, green tea extract is probably one of the most well studied. Much of the interest surrounds its high levels of antioxidants, ingredients believed to destroy cancer-causing free radicals. Green tea extract…
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