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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Swimming the Breaststroke & Breathing
Overview The breaststroke allows for easier breathing than some other common strokes, such as the freestyle, making it a popular stroke among recreational swimmers. Proper breathing with the correct timing will make your stroke more powerful and efficient. Keep certain…
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About Triathlon Bikes
Overview A triathlon-specific bike is designed with more aerodynamic features than a road bike and is primarily used by triathletes, or participants in swim, bike and run race events (triathlons). Triathlon bikes reduce the wind resistance that riders endure during…
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About Getting Tested for HIV/AIDS
Overview According to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, 21 percent of Americans infected with HIV are unaware that they have the disease. Only an HIV test can definitively determine whether someone is infected with the virus and…
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Types of Braces Available
December 27, 2013 Children's Health
Braces are a type of orthodontic device used to gradually straighten teeth over time. Straighter teeth can help improve your appearance, give you more confidence and make it easier to care for your teeth and gums. New orthodontic technologies mean…
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Herbs That Detoxify the Liver
Your liver is the cleaning factory of your body, scrubbing your blood of toxins and extraneous molecules. As such, it can get overloaded with harmful compounds, resulting in a general decrease in health and vitality, as well as several specific…
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How to Deal with a co Worker Who’s Making your Life Miserable
December 27, 2013 Communication
Anybody who’s worked anywhere has had a co-worker that’s bugged the holy hell out of them. They come in all shapes, sizes and attitudes, but they all excel at making you gag whenever they enter the room. These people, whatever…
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Achilles Tendon Bursitis
Overview Achilles tendon bursitis can be a painful condition that affects the ability to walk and run. While not as serious as a torn Achilles tendon, bursitis may still affect the quality of life and should be treated as soon…
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Breast Stroke Swimming Tips
Many beginning swimmers find the breaststroke harder to master than the freestyle. The breaststroke requires you to coordinate your arms and legs in a balanced, well-timed rhythm. Keep certain basic tips in mind as you practice the stroke, and soon…
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Exercises for a NordicTrack
Nordic Track offers a range of fitness products, from its original skier to high-incline treadmills and home gyms. While some of the exercises you can do depend on which Nordic Track fitness machine you have, other treadmill exercises, like interval…
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Bass Fishing Tips for Summer
The hot summer months lead many people to try their hand at bass fishing. In North America, bass-fishing enthusiasts typically pursue one of the freshwater varieties of black bass, depending on the region. Two of the most popular varieties of…
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Cocaine
Overview Cocaine is the most potent stimulant of natural origin. It is extracted from the leaves of the coca plant which grows on the mountain slopes of the Andes Mountains of South America. Cocaine is distributed illegally, usually as a…
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How to Remove Stretch Marks on the Skin With Stretta
December 27, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Stretch marks occur when during rapids period of growth, the skin becomes overstretched. The overstretching causes a disruption in collagen and leaves behind reddish and purplish indentations on the skin, which can fade to a more silvery color that’s…
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Weight Loss Plateau Tips
December 27, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
After dieting and exercising for a length of time, you are likely to hit a weight loss plateau. During this period, you may feel as though your scale is stuck and it becomes difficult to drop any more weight. According…
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Communication Differences between Men and Women
December 27, 2013 Communication
Men and women have different ways of communicating because both sexes have different ways of thinking. When looking at how men and women communicate, there is a lot of obvious differences such as body language, the words being used and…
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What is Cyberbullying
December 27, 2013 Communication
The case of 15-year-old Phoebe Prince has underscored what is becoming an increasing problem: bullying has gone digital. Prince, if you recall, was the young girl who’d moved from Ireland to Massachusetts and was cyber taunted in the days before…
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How to Masturbate – A Guide for Women
December 27, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Overview Most women orgasm from stimulation of the clitoris. Others can only orgasm from vaginal penetration, also known as G-Spot stimulation. However, there is no wrong or right way to masturbate because everyone responds differently. Before Your Masturbate It is…
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Aromatic Herbs & Spices
Herbs are the leaves of the plant, and spices can come from roots, stems, flowers and seeds. Aromatic herbs include lavender, mint and rosemary, and anise and ginger are among the aromatic spices. Aromatic herbs and spices should be enjoyed…
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The Best Toys for Infants 6-9 Months
December 27, 2013 Children's Health
An infant’s development between the ages of 6 to 9 months allows the child to play more vigorously. Movement into different positions is now possible, allowing the freedom to move toward toys or items that would have been out of…
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Toxic Types and how to Treat them
December 27, 2013 Communication
The easiest way to deal with obnoxious people is to permanently avoid them ‘Like the plague’ but if you have the misfortune to be married to one or have one as a boss, colleague, or close relative, finding an effective…
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Difference between Drama and Trauma
December 27, 2013 Communication
Drama and trauma have distinctly different meanings but they both can be used in regard to describing an emotional effect on a person. Understanding the nuances of the two words in detail is essential in correct usage in written and…
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When the Entire Family Practices Bullying Behavior
Most families try to teach their children not to be bullies. However, there are families that tend to practice bullying behavior on a regular basis. As a result, the entire family can be looked upon as bullies. It is unclear…
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Food to Improve Stamina
December 27, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Stamina is the amount of energy available to a person over an extended period of time. Many athletes can relate to stamina in terms of giving that last “push” of energy to achieve a goal. To improve stamina, eat the…
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Sex FAQs 2
December 27, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Sexual Questions Part II 1. What is an erection? An erection is a hardening of the penis that occurs when tubes in the penile tissues fill up with blood. Usually, an erection causes the penis to enlarge and stand away…
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What Are the Treatments for Arthritis of the Spine?
Inflammation, stiffness and pain in the lower back or neck can be caused by osteoarthritis of the spine. The term, degenerative disc disease (DDD) is another way of referring to osteoarthritis of the spine. Aging causes changes in the bone…
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Ways to Save on Water Bills
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the average family of four spends $500 a year on water for the home. By reducing your overall water consumption, you can reduce the amount you spend on water and help the…
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How to Deal with a Jerk at Work Bullied at Workrunning to the Bossannoying Colleague
December 27, 2013 Friends and Peers
We spend a great amount of our day in the workplace. Over there we are asked to get along with our colleagues in order to be able to work smoothly with them. Unfortunately though, that is not always possible. Quite…
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What are the Risks of Getting Braces?
December 27, 2013 Children's Health
Braces straighten the teeth to create a more attractive smile. Straighter teeth make oral hygiene easier, which can lead to healthier teeth and gums over time. While braces offer many benefits, patients should also be aware of the potential risks,…
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Communication Differences between Men and Women
December 27, 2013 Communication
Men and women will never understand each other. That idea is not a shocking one especially to those who have been studying male and female psychology, especially their differences. This idea is even supported further by saying that men came…
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Female Forum
December 27, 2013 Senior Health
As a woman your health is in your own hands. It’s up to each of us to take care of ourselves. This means getting the information we need about our bodies and health from books, health care practitioners, Internet and…
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Neck Exercises for a Turkey Neck
Turkey necks are fine on turkeys, but not on humans. A turkey neck, often called a wattle or sagging chin, makes people seem older than they are, fills out their profile and gives the impression of a weak chin or…
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