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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Exercises to Increase Endurance
December 30, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
You can increase your endurance with consistent use of simple, efficient exercises. Some choices such as swimming and running will offer a muscular challenge that heightens the overall conditioning while providing endurance benefits. When training to increase your endurance, be…
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5 Ways to Help Your Child Be Healthy and Fit
1. Set an Example The most important thing to do as a parent is to set an example of a healthy lifestyle. Even young children object to the hypocrisy of eating right and exercise if you do not model that…
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How to Convey Confidence
December 30, 2013 Communication
Low confidence is an issue with many people. Going through life with low confidence can affect the chances of accepting many opportunities in life, including ones to do with career prospects, relationships and general social interaction. But if one lacks…
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About Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis and Food Additives
Overview The National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS) defines multiple sclerosis (MS) as a chronic, unpredictable neurological disease that attacks the central nervous system (brain, spinal cord and optic nerves). Myelin, the fatty covering of nerves, is targeted in the attack….
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Wrestling Weight Loss Tricks
December 30, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
If you are a competitive wrestler and you are at the lower end of a particular weight class, you may want to lose a few pounds to qualify for the next-lower weight class. Work with your coach and a nutritionist…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Early Childhood Behavior Management
December 30, 2013 Children's Health
1. Manage Your own Young children have an uncanny ability to sense anxiety or fear, and these sensations give them reason to feel insecure. Unfortunately, children are not emotionally sophisticated enough to cope with these feelings and the feelings usually…
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Can Insulting Words like Fag ever be used in a way that is not Negative – Yes
The simple answer to this question is, “yes, ‘fag’ can be used in a way that isn’t negative.” A more complete answer has to delve in to shades of meaning. To begin with, I am a gay man, and I…
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Muscle Relaxation Tips
Learn to relax in order to lower your stress and improve your life. According to the Mayo Clinic, relaxing is a process that cuts back on the damage you do to yourself while facing everyday challenges. If you practice certain…
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The Impact of Technology on Relationships
December 30, 2013 Communication
Technology has such an important role in society that it is bound to have had an impact on people’s relationships. As a result of technological innovations it is easier than ever before to stay in touch with people. You can…
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Grape Seed Extract Facts
December 30, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Grape seed extract purportedly has a wide variety of health benefits. This dietary supplement may appeal to women because of its use to treat varicose veins, chronic venous insufficiency and edema. However, getting the bottom line on the benefits…
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Ingredients for the Lemon Detox Diet
December 30, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
The lemon detox diet is a cleansing diet formally known as the Master Cleanse. The Master Cleanse diet removes toxins and other harmful material from the body through ingestion of a lemonade mixture which cleanses the digestive tract through bowel…
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Smart Shopping for Baseball Cleats
Baseball cleats provide traction for starting, stopping, changing directions and acceleration. This would be difficult without cleats and nearly impossible if you’re playing on a dirt infield. Attempt to to come to a quick stop, set yourself and throw while…
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Dating Tips That Can Help You Meet Women
Chances are that you’ve heard the best dating tip is to just be yourself. While it’s true that changing your interests and personality traits to find a date will ultimately fail, there’s no reason that you shouldn’t put your best…
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What Is Bilberry Fruit?
December 30, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Among the long annals of folk remedies, the bilberry fruit makes for an interesting story. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC), World War II British pilots ate bilberry preserves to increase their night vision. Although science…
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Green Products for Cleaning Wood Floors
Many of us have grown accustomed to using harsh chemicals to clean our homes. If you’re concerned about the effect these chemicals may have on your family’s health, switch to green cleaning products that contain only eco-friendly materials. Green cleaning…
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Stages of Grief During a Divorce
December 30, 2013 Senior Health
Getting a divorce is a monumental event in a person’s life. Gone are the dreams of being half of a united couple, and now you face a future of uncertainty. Regardless of who filed for the divorce, it’s not easy…
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New Year Weight Loss Plans
December 30, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Each January, gyms and health clubs swell as legions of new members arrive, motivated by New Year’s resolutions. And while some may become long-term fitness enthusiasts, many get discouraged by the lack of results. Often, this occurs because the fitness…
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Noisy Neighbors
December 30, 2013 Communication
It’s generally reasonable to assume that everyone makes noise throughout their day. Parties, musical instruments, and televised sports games are only a few examples of the common culprits in noise complaints. When dealing with obnoxiously loud neighbors, the deciding factor…
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Atkins Meal Plan Guide
December 30, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview The premise of the Atkins diet is that you should eat more high-fat and high-protein foods and fewer high-carbohydrate foods because carbohydrates cause your blood sugar to rise and excess blood sugar is converted into body fat. The late…
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3 Ways to Find Foods that Elevate Metabolism
December 30, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Nutrition Labels Are Your Friend Nutrition labels are going to give you an idea if the food is nutrient rich and low in calories—hallmarks of foods that elevate metabolism. When reading the nutrition label on the back of a…
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The Uses of Boswellia
Boswellia, also known as frankincense, is taken from the resin under the bark of the frankincense tree. In the biblical account of the birth of Christ, frankincense was one of the gifts bestowed upon him by the three wise men….
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Hypothyroidism Symptoms Checklist
Hypothyroidism is a clinical condition characterized by the thyroid gland’s inability to produce sufficient amounts of thyroid hormone. The thyroid releases hormones that are responsible for many aspects of normal metabolism. A lack of thyroid hormone in patients with hypothyroidism…
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How to Determine if I Have Ringworm
December 30, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin—not caused by any type of worm—that is transmitted by skin-to-skin contact with an infected person or through contact with a surface that an infected person has touched. Ringworm can affect any…
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Finding the right Words in an Embarrassing Social Situation
December 30, 2013 Communication
Finding the right words in an embarrassing social situation can be difficult. If you are feeling embarrassed all you will probably want to do is disappear, but sometimes it’s necessary to face the music and deal with feelings which are…
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Natural Home Remedies Using Baking Soda
Baking soda is an ingredient in some quick bread recipes and is an effective way to deodorize your refrigerator. Baking soda is also an effective natural home remedy that can alleviate some health symptoms. If it’s OK with your doctor,…
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How to Use a Straw to Help Quit Smoking
Overview Smoking can be both physically and psychologically addictive. Smoking can produce a calming effect in the smoker not only because of the products in a cigarette, but also because of the meditative act of smoking. While nicotine supplements can…
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Exercises for Split Abdominal Muscles
The muscles of the abdomen split during pregnancy. This is a normal condition called rectus diastasis because the muscle that separates is the rectus abdominis. The rectus abdominis muscle runs vertically down your stomach and is the main muscle used…
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Anxiety Issues
December 30, 2013 Mental Health
Overview Although some anxiety is beneficial, many people have anxiety issues that interfere with their lives. Lifestyle changes can help, but medication or counseling may be necessary to overcome anxiety. People should not feel ashamed about talking to a mental…
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The Best Exercises to Lose a Baby Belly
You have welcomed your new little one into the world–and now it’s time to focus on caring for your baby and also working on getting your body back into shape. If your physician has given the OK to begin exercising…
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21st Century Technology Shrinks the Miles between you and Loved ones Overseas
December 30, 2013 Communication
When a close member of your family moves overseas on a temporary or permanent basis, it can seem as if the bottom has dropped out of your world. The relationship you previously enjoyed seems threatened by the tyranny of distance….
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