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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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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December 28, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Codalgin fights pain with the combination of acetaminophen and codeine phosphate. It may be substituted in patients that can’t take aspirin due to conditions such as stomach ulcers. Acetaminophen works as both an analgesic (pain blocker) and an antipyretic (fever…
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Overview Walking is a natural and enjoyable exercise that can help you get fit and keep your heart healthy. The American Heart Association recommends that if you are a male over 40 or female over 50, you may want to…
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Overview Open your medicine cabinet and you will find a variety of products packaged in plastic: pill bottles, toothpaste, shampoo and conditioner. Walk into your kitchen or living room and plastic abounds: the blu-ray, the plasma TV, cups, bowls and…
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December 28, 2013 Communication
This is exactly How to make your stupid Lazy friends Get off your comfy yet annoying couch Is it always easy to get a friend away from a TV? well heres the help on how to get a friend that…
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Teens are not prohibited from doing ab exercises that are safe for adults, though it is advised for teens to do less repetitions and avoid extreme temperatures. The National Academy of Sports Medicine recommends strength training for children and teens,…
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Menopause can be a trying time in a woman’s life. You may experience depression and mood swings because of hormonal fluctuations, lack of sleep due to hot flashes or as a response to adjusting to your changing body. The American…
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December 28, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Let’s clarify that when we say “men become lazy after saying ‘I do,’ we are not speaking about “all” men. Some are willing to divide up the household chores and do their fair share. Now, for the rest of those…
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December 28, 2013 Communication
Is it always easy to treat others as you wish to be treated? The other day I arrived home from Taekwondo with my wife. She got out of the car and I started to put it on our drive. A…
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December 28, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
The human body keeps blood sodium concentration in a tight range of 135 to 145 meq/L. According to Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine, low blood sodium, or hyponatremia, is defined as a sodium level less than 135 meq/L. Mild hyponatremia…
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December 28, 2013 Communication
The mother-in-law has been blamed for many misunderstanding in marriage. The common belief that mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law are inherent enemies would not have developed had there not been some basis in life’s experiences to conclude that the mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law…
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1. Preventing Ankle Sprains While Cheerleading a Balancing Act Though still not considered as risky as contact sports, cheerleading has its fair share of injuries. As stunts become increasingly athletic (such as jumps, flips and tosses), the risk of injury…
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1. Preventing Ankle Sprains While Cheerleading a Balancing Act Though still not considered as risky as contact sports, cheerleading has its fair share of injuries. As stunts become increasingly athletic (such as jumps, flips and tosses), the risk of injury…
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December 28, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
I really don’t like being lazy. Although laziness has it’s benefits. It has been said that hard work pays off over time, but laziness pays off now. The problem with my laziness is really multi-faceted. I am not a confident…
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December 28, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Age spots, also known as sun spots or liver spots, are one of several common signs of aging, reports the National Institute on Aging. The spots typically appear on the feet, hands, face and other areas that are constantly exposed…
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1. Preventing Ankle Sprains While Cheerleading a Balancing Act Though still not considered as risky as contact sports, cheerleading has its fair share of injuries. As stunts become increasingly athletic (such as jumps, flips and tosses), the risk of injury…
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December 28, 2013 Communication
A mother-in-law may be overbearing for a variety of reasons. Perhaps she smothers her son or daughter, leaving a spouse with little room to have a private relationship with their husband or wife, or she gives unneeded and unwanted advice…
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Overview The National Institutes of Health describes flatulence as intestinal gas that exits the body through the rectum. It’s basically a byproduct of the digestion of food within the intestinal tract. Though diet, health and food tolerances often dictate the…
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Overview Getting funds from a credit card is usually not recommended by financial experts. When you use a credit card to access cash, in most cases you are subjecting yourself to extra fees and higher interest rates. Due to the…
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Pancreatitis refers to inflammation of the pancreas, a small organ that lies behind the stomach and aids in both digestion and endocrine functions. Pancreatitis presents acutely, as a short-term condition, or chronically, as a long-term condition. Reversible injury results from…
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December 27, 2013 Communication
Some people believe that respect is earned, but I don’t agree. Respect should be assumed when it comes to human beings. The degree of respect we receive can increase or decline, but we are all worthy to receive the basic…
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Spinning, or cycling, is a popular exercise performed indoors on a stationary bike usually in a class format led to music by a certified spinning instructor, who will lead you on a route of hills and flat roads, according to…
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December 27, 2013 Communication
One day, you might stand in the face of rejection and ridicule. Are you able to over look their rude and hostile behavior and continue to love and treat them in the way you wish to be treated? My bet…
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1. Preventing Ankle Sprains While Cheerleading a Balancing Act Though still not considered as risky as contact sports, cheerleading has its fair share of injuries. As stunts become increasingly athletic (such as jumps, flips and tosses), the risk of injury…
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Keflex, the brand name of cephalexin, is a prescription medication that belongs to a class of antibiotics called the cephalosporins. Keflex is used for the treatment of bacterial infections such as respiratory tract infections, inner ear infection, skin and skin…
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December 27, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Manage Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms Over two million people in the U.S. suffer from rheumatoid arthritis. Classified as an autoimmune disease, rheumatoid arthritis causes the body’s immune system to attack the tissues in joints. Rheumatoid arthritis is a painful and…
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Overview Pitching is the dominant factor in competitive softball. Pitchers can throw fastballs at 70 mph from a distance of 43 feet, which is the equivalent of a 90-plus mph fastball in baseball. Pitchers can also throw drops, risers, curves…
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Overview Before the advent of routine ultrasound in pregnancy, medical personnel estimated a baby’s due date by the date of the last menstrual period and by feeling the uterus and determining the size to see if it matched the given…
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December 27, 2013 Communication
One of the most difficult things about becoming a newlywed is learning how to deal with an overbearing mother-in-law. The first thing to consider is that your mother-in-law’s actions really have nothing to do with you. Her personality was formed…
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1. Pancreatitis Understood An inflammation of the pancreas is called pancreatitis. The pancreas is a gland located near the stomach and gall bladder. The function of the pancreas is to produce and make hormones and enzymes used in digestion. If…
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December 27, 2013 Communication
Some people love to argue. I knew a married couple like that once; it seemed as if their entire relationship consisted of one sniping at the other, who would then respond in kind. To a casual observer it seemed as…
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