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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Chronic & Communicable Diseases
Chronic diseases refer to those that are persistent and long lasting and that may develop slowly rather than rapidly, such as acute diseases. Communicable diseases, also known as infectious diseases, are those that can be acquired from humans and animals…
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Smart Shopping for Pedometers
A pedometer is a basic fitness tool that is worn on the hip and measures the number of steps that a person takes. Some pedometers also record calories burned, distance walked, time spent exercising and body mass index. Your activity…
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How to Maintain a Loving Relationship when Sex is Impossible
December 29, 2013 Communication
A loving relationship contains various pillars such as kindness, gentleness, joy, compassion, understanding, and communication. However, passion is important as well because it adds a dimension to the relationship. Passion or desire is expressed through sex. When two people are…
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Amniocentesis Vs. CVS
December 29, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Overview Amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling (CVS) are two types of invasive tests administered to pregnant woman to gain information about the health of the fetus. These tests could potentially harm the fetus or jeopardize the pregnancy, so doctors generally…
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How to Eliminate Dark Spots With Simple Home Remedies
December 29, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Brown spots on the skin are caused by overexposure to the sun and environmental toxins. These factors cause excessive melanin production in the skin, worsening as we age. Brown spots are referred to as liver spots or age spots…
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Why Won’t he get Married
December 29, 2013 Communication
Men shy away from marriage for a combination of reasons, and it can be very hard for the pro marriage partner to accept that the man that she adores cannot bring himself to make the ultimate commitment to her. Sadly…
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Risks of a Face Lift
December 29, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
If the natural course of aging leaves you with loose skin around your face and additional wrinkles, a rhytidectomy or “face lift” may be effective at tightening your skin, minimizing wrinkles and helping you recapture your youthful appearance. Before undergoing…
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The Best Ways to Get Abs Fast
If you have an upcoming engagement that involves a bathing suit and exposure of your stomach, there is no need to panic. To develop a nice set of abs quickly, you need to blend the right exercise habits with dietary…
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3 Ways to Treat Gout
1. Diet for Gout Gout involves an accumulation of uric acid crystals in the tissues, irritating the joints and creating acute inflammation. Uric acid is a normal metabolic waste product created from the digestion of proteins. However, when protein intake…
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3 Ways to Prevent Gout
1. Eat More Fruits and Vegetables Than Breads and Animal Products Gout results from a combination of an excess of uric acid in the bloodstream and inadequate water to keep the uric acid suspended in solution. When this occurs, the…
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3 Ways to Use Medication to Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis
December 29, 2013 Senior Health
1. Standard Drug Therapy The standard medical approach to treating rheumatoid arthritis involves the use of immunosuppressive and anti-inflammatory drugs. While these pharmaceuticals may help manage the pain and control the inflammatory process, they do not correct or cure the…
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Kinds of Hybrid Cars
There are several types hybrids on the market, with more being added each year, creating more efficient, more powerful hybrid vehicles. According to Consumer Reports, hybrids produce 29 percent less smog-forming nitrogen oxide than conventional cars, making them better for…
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The Best Ways to Conserve Water
Between 1950 and 2000, while the population of the United States doubled, the demand for water nearly tripled, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Americans use 100 gallons of water each day, and by 2013, 36 states anticipate water shortages….
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Tips on Sea Bass Fishing
Sea bass are a favorite of saltwater anglers because of their size, the challenge they present and their tastiness on the dinner plate. If you’re looking to catch your limit the next time you head out for some sea bass…
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3 Ways to Spot Gout Symptoms
1. Acute Onset of Joint Pain Gout pain usually comes on suddenly, frequently in the big toe. The sufferer may simply awaken in the morning or the middle of the night with acute pain that is not preceded by a…
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Why some Men keep their Promises and others don’t
December 29, 2013 Communication
I don’t know why men don’t keep their promises. Logic would say that you make a promise, you honor it. Common sense right? Maybe not, but we are familiar with the ones who don’t keep their promises and the ones…
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How to Show your Wife you Love her
December 29, 2013 Communication
As time marches on, married couples often find that they start living more as roommate than lovers, because it just seems easier, or to make more sense, when you consider all the things they face during the day. This is…
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Nutritional Information for Brown Sugar
Overview The first methods of processing cane sugar didn’t remove all of the molasses from the sugar, giving it a brownish color. Modern processing methods normally remove all of the molasses from cane sugar, so processed sugar is completely white….
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Information on Crappie Fishing
Overview Crappies are easy to fish for. Once filleted, they make a tasty meal. The two types of crappies, black and white, look similar and are difficult to tell apart. The largest black crappie caught in Minnesota is recorded at…
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What Chemicals Cause Indoor Air Pollution?
The term, pollution, is used mostly to refer to contamination of the outdoor environment. Some of the most dangerous sources of pollution, however, are chemicals that are commonly used or found inside our homes and offices. While some sources of…
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Information on Fishing Rods
Overview A fishing rod is an essential part of the fishing experience. It provides a means to cast your bait at a distance and with accuracy. It also allows you to control a hooked fish more easily, making it more…
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Remedies for Gout
Gout occurs when the blood contains too much uric acid, either because the body is producing too much of it or because it isn’t getting rid of enough of it. This causes small crystals to form in and around a…
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Venting Stress can too much Complaining Hurt a Relationship – Yes
December 29, 2013 Communication
While we can all benefit from venting a little of our stress to a person who cares about us, when it is in the form of complaints we can hurt our relationship. The damage comes either because our negativity begins…
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The Best Bowflex Exercises
Bowflex home gym machines use a power rod system that provides resistance when performing an exercise. The machines offer dozens of exercises designed to target all the major muscles of the body, including the chest, back, shoulders, arms and legs….
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Tips for Super Swing Golf
Whether you’re an advanced golfer or have just picked up a club for the first time, the golf swing is the foundation for your game. Without a good swing the game of golf can quickly descend into an exercise in…
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Home Acupressure
Overview Acupressure is a form of traditional Chinese medicine closely related to acupuncture. Because it uses touch instead of needles, most people can practice this ancient healing art at home to relieve headaches, nausea, stress and other common ailments. Pressure…
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Old-Time Snoring Remedies
December 29, 2013 Mental Health
Snoring can be a problem for those who do it and those who have to listen to the racket. In some cases, snoring can be a symptom of a serious sleep disorder that requires medical attention. In other cases, snoring…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Stroke in the Elderly
1. Elderly are Unaware of Stroke Symptoms Despite a push to educate the public on symptoms of stroke, the elderly are still at risk for unidentified symptoms of stroke. Research shows that older adults do not always recognize their symptoms…
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How to Rebuild a Troubled Relationship
December 29, 2013 Communication
Relationship malfunction! Relationships get into trouble when they stop meeting most of the needs and expectations of their members. When we discover that we are not being loved in the way we expected, it tends to get our knickers in…
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Comparing Heart Rate Monitors
Overview Heart monitors are useful for those training for an endurance event, individuals participating in strenuous exercise and those who have heart conditions in which a physician has set heart rate limitations. Heart rate monitors measure heart rate in real…
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