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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Signs of Liver Problems Caused by Alcohol
Liver problems associated with alcohol use and abuse involve the irritation, inflammation and scarring of the liver. It typically develops after years of excessive drinking, explains the National Institutes of Health. This can eventually damage the liver, affecting its ability…
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How to Prevent Acid Reflux in a Baby
Overview Most babies spit up. The medical term for this common act is gastroesophageal reflux, which is also referred to as acid reflux. Although reflux doesn’t bother some babies, it can be uncomfortable and even painful for others. Severe cases…
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Ways to Conserve Energy in Your Home
Approximately one dollar out of every five spent on energy is used in homes, according to Home Energy Saver, a U. S. Department of Energy website. That amounts to approximately $241 billion consumers are spending on energy in their homes…
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What Are the Medical Dangers & Health Concerns of Marijuana?
The use of marijuana, or cannabis, is widespread in the United States. At least 40 percent of Americans have tried it. Marijuana use among adolescents and teens is high, with 20 percent of all 12th graders describing themselves as current…
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4 Ways to Treat Recurrent Tonsillitis
1. Treat with Medication There are several variations of tonsillitis: acute, recurrent and chronic. All of the variations refer to an inflammation of the pharyngeal tonsils. Tonsils, themselves are lymph nodes that are located on both sides of the throat….
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How can Lying help your Relationship
December 29, 2013 Communication
While people will often say that all lies are bad, sometimes a little lie here and there is not only a humane thing, but it can help maintain your relationship. When we talk about how lying can help a relationship…
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Herbs to Reduce Appetite & Lose Weight
December 29, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Over half of all Americans are overweight, and with this comes a higher risk of weight-related diseases like cancer and stroke, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. The foundation of basic weight loss revolves around expending more energy…
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Interval Workouts for Weight Loss
December 29, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Interval workouts for weight loss alternate very intense bouts of exercise with a recovery period, or a less intense bout. The “Strength and Conditioning Journal” reports high-intensity interval training, or HIIT, burns a larger amount of calories and uses…
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Why Is Lifting Weights Important?
December 29, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Weight-lifting provides numerous benefits for your body and health if you perform your routines correctly. Since our society has become more sedentary because of technology and less demand for physical labor in the workforce, weight-lifting can help you become…
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Complaining can Ruin a Relationship – Yes
December 29, 2013 Communication
Absolutely it can. There is a fine line between venting and being a complainer. This is true in any relationship, marriage, friendship, parent-child relationship or business relationship. Nobody wants to be known as a complainer because then people will avoid…
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A Spinning Exercise Plan
Overview Spinning, or indoor cycling, is an intense cardiovascular workout that burns calories quickly. While many choose to participate in spinning classes with an instructor, you can also spin on your own. Whether you’re trying to lose weight, increase endurance…
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Exercises for Curved Spine
If you have a curved spine, or scoliosis, you may experience more back pain and stiffness that the average person. Your abnormal spine curvature can make everyday tasks more difficult due to your unusual posture. Some people with a curved…
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Why Thinking before you Speak is Important in a Relationship
December 29, 2013 Communication
Thinking before you speak is important in any relationship. Thinking before you speak, will negate harsh and offensive words being spoken. Gathering your thoughts in the heat of a debate or argument will help the communication be more precise and…
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5 Steps of Grieving
The five steps of grieving were suggested in psychiatrist Elisabeth Kübler-Ross’s book “On Death and Dying” in 1973. Since then she has gone into deeper detail on the steps in another book, “On Grief and Grieving.” Dr. Kubler-Ross contends that…
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Causes of Eye Watering
Watery eyes, or epiphoria, occur when the eyes produce too much tears or when the tear ducts fail to drain properly. While tears are necessary for lubricating and protecting the eyes, excessive tearing is uncomfortable and unhealthy. Determining the cause…
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Cardio Dance Exercises
If you are just not that into step or spin class and you feel like a hamster in a wheel on the treadmill, perhaps aerobic dancing is the best cardio workout choice for you. Cardio dance refers to classes like…
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What Are Disadvantages of a Treadmill?
Treadmills have a multitude of advantages. They allow you to escape inclement weather, watch your favorite TV shows and movies while exercising and determine your speed, distance and calories burned. But treadmills don’t always come up roses. Before you commit…
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Swimming & Water Safety
Overview Water–whether it’s a pool, lake or ocean–offers endless entertainment and a great way to stay fit. But it also can be dangerous if you don’t take care. Nine people drown each day in the United States, according to the…
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Tips to Reduce Fear of Public Speaking
December 29, 2013 Mental Health
According to the Mayo Clinic, fear of public speaking is very common. Public speaking can induce feelings of dread and anxiety. Just the idea of speaking in front of an audience may make you feel frightened or nervous. Your symptoms…
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Tips on Heart Health
December 29, 2013 Senior Health
According to the American Heart Association, the best tips on heart health are those that encourage eating a healthy, low-fat diet, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising, quitting smoking if necessary, and maintaining normal blood pressure, cholesterol and sugar levels. Regular…
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Baby Delivery Types
December 29, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Overview The delivery of a baby has been called one of life’s most treasured events. In reality, while marking the event of a new life in the world, childbirth can also be painful and can bring the possibility of complications…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Elderly Suicide
1. Most Common Cause: Untreated Depression Most (66 to 90 percent) of elderly suicide victims had at least one psychiatric diagnosis. The most common (two-thirds of the diagnosed individuals) diagnosis was clinical depression. It is estimated that over 75 percent…
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Causes of Sensitive Teeth
December 29, 2013 Causes of Sensitive Teeth
If you experience pain or discomfort in your mouth when you eat certain foods or drink something cold or hot, you may have one or more sensitive teeth. The American Dental Association, or ADA, says tooth sensitivity can have several…
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Simple Weight Loss Exercise Plan
Overview You don’t need to buy elaborate workout clothes or run a marathon to lose weight. Shedding pounds by exercising doesn’t require spending lots of money or working out endlessly. A simple, sensible exercise program that incorporates a variety of…
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Nonverbal Communication
December 29, 2013 Communication
Whether intentional or unintentional, nonverbal communication is an important aspect of interpersonal communication. Although the spoken word is the most obvious tool in communication, what is said without words speaks volumes. Although we recognize nonverbal postures in animals, we may…
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Head Nasal Congestion Relief Tips
Many people attribute nasal head congestion to excess mucus, but in most cases it is due to inflamed and swollen sinus cavities, states the New York Times health guide. Head congestion symptoms include sinus pressure pain, nasal discharge in the…
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Seasonal Allergy Treatment
Overview Seasonal allergies, allergies to pollen or mold spores produced only during certain seasons of the year, can affect the nose, throat and eyes. Also called allergic rhinitis, seasonal allergies are most common in the spring, late summer and fall….
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Causes of Pain Inside the Knee
Pain in the knee joint is very common and occurs in people of all ages. The knee joint provides hinge-like movement to the leg and supports the weight of the body during standing and movement. The knee joint is composed…
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How to tell if He’s no Longer Interested
December 29, 2013 Communication
There comes a time in many relationships when one or other of the partners is no longer interested. It may be because they have met someone else, or it may simply be that they have outgrown the relationship. Of course,…
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Rose Hips and Herbs
Overview Rose hips contain the rose’s seeds and are the fruit of the rose plant. Because it is not often seen, most people aren’t aware that roses have fruit. Either the dead flowers get pruned before the fruit forms or…
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