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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Should you Cut off all Contact with a Person who Repeatedly Disrespects you – Yes
December 27, 2013 Communication
Life is short and to waste time having someone in your life who does not show respect only sours your existence. We all know people that fit into this category, yet fazing someone out of your life is extremely difficult….
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Fast-5 Diet
Overview According to the latest results from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, or NHANES, more than 30 percent of the American population is obese. Obesity is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. With…
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Sunburn
Overview Symptoms of sunburn usually appear within a few hours after exposure, and up until 24 hours after exposure. A sunburn usually peaks within two to three days. Sunburns can be avoided by using an appropriate sunscreen for your skin…
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How to get your Lazy Roommate off the Couch
December 27, 2013 Communication
Getting a lazy roommate off the couch requires strategic planning, great acting skills and tenacious determination. Basically, a few lies, some cruel ploys and will power will accomplish this difficult task. You must really want them off that couch and…
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Addiction Recovery Plans
For most individuals addicted to drugs or alcohol, the span of time leading up to recovery has been filled with pain. Some have had to hit bottom–the lowest point in their lives–before recognizing the need for sobriety. Deciding to quit…
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How to Deal with his ex
December 27, 2013 Communication
Some situations are challenging, while others are close to impossible. If your husband has been married before, befriending his angry ex probably falls into the latter category. You may ask: why should I even try to be friends with this…
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Side Effects of Clonidine
December 27, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Doctors prescribe clonidine for the treatment of high blood pressure. The medication is an antihypertensive that alters the way in which the brain perceives and sends out certain nerve impulses that control the blood vessels. Clonidine causes the blood vessels…
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Side Effects from Tamoxifen
December 27, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Physicians prescribe the generically named drug tamoxifen as an agent to help fight breast cancer, Drugs.com reports. The medication prevents the female hormone estrogen from being as active as normal, which helps slow the growth of tumors. Tumors in the…
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What Are the Steps or Stages of Grief Response?
December 27, 2013 Mental Health
Grief, a natural response to loss, occurs in different stages. Dr. Elisabeth Kubler identified five stages of grieving in her book, “On Death and Dying,” published in 1969 and based on her work with terminally ill patients in Chicago. Not…
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Alternative Health Spas
December 27, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Spas can be relaxing getaways that help reduce stress and allow the body to recharge and recuperate from the daily grind or specific maladies. When looking at alternative health spas as a viable treatment option for a specific condition, it…
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Tips for Remembering Peoples Names for the first Time
December 27, 2013 Communication
In any business or social setting, remembering a person’s name becomes paramount to your development and acceptance within a group. It’s both polite and reflective of overall intelligence. Often however, with the sheer excitement and influx of sensory data, it…
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Recoginzing and Coping with Obnoxious Individuals
December 27, 2013 Communication
Everyone has to deal with individuals who are hard to get along with. Those individuals who almost everyone finds difficult are called obnoxious. Dealing with obnoxious people with grace and tact is not just being kind to them. The difficult person…
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Push-Ups vs. Bench Presses
Overview If you are trying to build muscle on your upper body, then chances are you have included a push-up or bench press into your routine. Both are compound exercises which have their advantages and disadvantages. You will need to…
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Male Orgasm
Overview The period of emission and ejaculation is called the male orgasm. Males are able to reach orgasm from the time they begin puberty. During puberty, many males even reach orgasm during their sleep. This is called a “wet dream.”…
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Causes of Swollen Fingers & Joints
December 27, 2013 Senior Health
Swollen fingers and joints occur for many reasons, ranging from temporary and mildly annoying to permanent and crippling. Swelling in the fingers makes it difficult to do even the simplest things, like opening a jar or picking up an object….
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Medicinal Uses of Plantain
December 27, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Plantago lanceolata or P. major, commonly called plantain, is a weedy herb that’s been used in traditional medicine as a curative for wounds, fevers, congestion and constipation. Today, plantain herbs are commonly used to treat skin conditions and upper respiratory…
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After Effects of Chemotherapy on Male Fertility
December 27, 2013 Men's Health
More than 75 percent of male cancer patients become long-term survivors due to medical advances in detection and treatment of cancers. Because cancer survivorship is increasing, quality of life issues, such as being able to conceive children after cancer, are…
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Survival Essentials List
Whether you go camping over the weekend, drive your car daily or set off on a cross-country bike jaunt, every individual should be prepared for an emergency. Survival is especially important to address in scenarios like deserts, mountains or cross-country…
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How to Cope with Pessimistic People
December 27, 2013 Communication
Pessimistic people are always down on their luck, they give off negative vibes that can somehow affect a positive persons feelings. They allow pessimistic views to overshadow their plans for their happy lives. Everyone experiences times where their luck is not…
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Cervical Spinal Stenosis Treatments
Normal wear and tear that occurs with age can cause a degenerative process all along the spine including the cervical, or neck area. The spine is made up of vertebrae, which have disks in-between them. With age, these disks can…
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Lemon Cleansing
Overview The lemon cleanse diet, or Master Cleanse, is a diet and detoxification program. Food is eliminated altogether during the main phase of the diet and replaced by a homemade lemonade drink. Proponents of the diet suggest that this rests…
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The Most Common Diets
December 27, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
According to Medicalnewstoday.com, a diet is “a prescribed course of eating and drinking in which the amount and kind of food…are regulated.” Much of America is currently overweight, so dieting is one way to stay healthy. Knowing the most common…
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The Drawbacks of Inflatable Kayaks
Inflatable kayaks offer an affordable and lightweight alternative to traditional hard-shelled models. While buyers may hesitate to buy an inflatable boat, these kayaks are strong and durable enough to handle whitewater riding, fishing or simple cruises along local waterways. While…
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Communication Issues when its better to say nothing
December 27, 2013 Communication
Knowing when to keep quiet and when to speak is important when it comes to relationships. Giving advice when it’s unwanted can cause rifts between family and friends, upsetting both individuals involved. It’s only natural to want to help or…
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About Calorie Count
December 27, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Calorie counting can be an important tool for people who are trying to lose, maintain or gain weight. Weight gain happens when people eat more calories than their body needs, and weight loss happens when people eat less calories…
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Causes for Water Retention
December 27, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Water retention, also called edema, is swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in the body’s tissue. Water retention can occur in any part of the body; however, it is most commonly observed in your feet, ankles, legs, hands and arms….
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You Have � the Power to Change
I find that the words “You have …” can be life changing. I struggle with why so many of us wait for the diagnosis of some disease in order to take positive steps to change our lives. I know change…
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Female Orgasm
Overview Orgasm is the point at which all sexual tension is suddenly released in a series of involuntary and pleasurable muscular contractions that may be felt in the vagina and/or uterus (although some women experience orgasms without contractions). Orgasm is…
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How to Recover from a Toxic Relationship
December 27, 2013 Communication
Toxic relationships are based on control and power, one partner undermining the weaker party by manipulating their feelings and giving them limited choices in life, often through the medium of violence and emotional blackmail. The other partner will become used…
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Battling Cancer One Bracelet at a Time
Rebecca Grella is not one who shies away from a challenge. So, when the dedicated high school teacher and doctoral student in ecology and evolution found out she had breast cancer, she knew she couldn’t give up. Instead, she said,…
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