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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Knee Warm-Up Exercises
Knee warm-up exercises loosen your knee joints in preparation for the more intense activity to come. The American College of Sports Medicine encourages a gradual warm-up, improved flexibility and a gradual increase in intensity as effective methods for the prevention…
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Good Hip Exercises
The hips contain several muscles known as the abductors. These include the tensor fascia lata, gluteus medius, illiacus and psoas major. You don’t need to memorize these small muscles to do exercises that are good for the hip. What you…
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Common Types of Drugs
Although there are many drugs on the market, available by prescription or as over-the-counter (OTC) medications, all drugs are classified into one of a variety of categories. Millions of OTC and prescription medicines are sold each year around the world…
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5 Ways to Diagnose Low Sperm Count
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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Quick Ways to Lose Weight for Men
December 24, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Seventy-four percent of American men are overweight or obese, according to the Weight Control Information Network in 2008. The health consequences of carrying too much weight include an increased risk of heart disease, some cancers, stroke, high blood pressure and…
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Epilepsy & Stroke Symptoms
Epilepsy and stroke are neurological conditions caused by abnormalities in the brain. A stroke, caused by a burst or blocked blood vessel in the brain, affects about 795,000 people each year, according to Washington University in St. Louis. The Epilepsy…
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How to Talk to Women Online
December 24, 2013 Communication
One of the biggest complaints I hear from female friends is the way they are approached online by men. It seems quite often men are not only blunt when they approach women, but are quite often crass as well. Whether…
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5 Ways to Deal With Backpacking Emergencies
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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Ten Things Men wish Women Knew Ten Things to know about Men Ten Rules for Knowing Men Relationshi
December 24, 2013 Communication
There are a lot more than ten things that men wish women knew. But to try to address the challenge, here we go. 1. Men want women to know they are not barbarians. Some may like sports, some may be…
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Things You Need to Take to the Hospital for You & the Baby
Packing for your trip to the hospital can be frantic and stressful, particularly if you are experiencing contractions and have multiple suitcases to fill. Unfortunately for expecting mothers, childbirth isn’t as simple as showing up at the hospital and letting…
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How can you tell if he is Interested
December 24, 2013 Communication
He’s just not that into you, or is he? The best way to figure this out is to observe a guy’s actions. Lots of guys will tell you what you want to hear, but it’s what they do that really…
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Vitamins That Assist Adrenal Gland Function
Adrenal function affects almost every system in the body. From blood sugar levels to mood, from immune system balance to athletic performance, the function of these small glands impacts your day-to-day health. Specific vitamins show promise in supporting adrenal function…
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5 Ways to Identify Hypertensive Heart Disease
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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What Is Oil of Bergamot?
Overview The bergamot tree produces a small fruit that resembles a miniature orange. Green in color while unripe, the fruit turns yellow as it matures. Bergamot essential oil comes from the fruit’s rind, ideally just before it fully ripens. Through…
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How Women Drive Men away
December 24, 2013 Communication
It’s a sad but sobering fact that women sometimes unintentionally drive away the men they love. Sometimes they do it without knowing its happening, other times they do it with full knowledge but can’t seem to stop themselves no matter…
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Effects of Nitro-Tech
December 24, 2013 Mental Health
Nitro-Tech may enhance muscle growth, energy and recovery. Protein supplements containing whey protein, such as Nitro-Tech, provide amino acids, which are the raw materials your body uses to repair muscle tissue damaged by intense resistance training. In addition, Nitro-Tech contains…
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A List of Infectious Diseases Caused by Viruses
Viruses are microorganisms that enter into the cells of the body. They take over the structure of the cell and then redirect it to produce more viruses. Viruses can cause illnesses in humans and there are many different examples. Some…
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The Side Effects of High Doses of Vitamin D
December 24, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
There are two forms of vitamin D: ergocalciferol, or vitamin D2, and cholecalciferol, or vitamin D3. Vitamin D assists calcium in building and maintaining bones, and keeps the immune system in balance. It is made by the body when the…
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4 Ways to Prevent Hypothermia While Sea Kayaking
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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Elliptical Machine Vs. Stairclimber
Overview You’re probably used to seeing rows upon rows of elliptical trainers at the gym. You’ve probably seen a few stairclimbers, which look like a combination between an escalator and a treadmill, too. But whether it’s because running on a…
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Men and Women Communicate Differently
December 24, 2013 Communication
Seriously, if men really did not listen to women complain, there would be a whole lot of quiet time in many houses. Women may complain a lot, but most of them are smart enough to notice when no one is…
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Advantages of a Hybrid Car
More and more car manufacturers are producing hybrid models to meet the growing demand from consumers. Massive campaigns to go “green” and reduce our carbon footprint have consumers acting to take the necessary steps towards this lifestyle. A continuous rise…
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How being Negative might Affect your Relationship
December 24, 2013 Communication
Negativity is not good in a relationship. Anyone will be able to agree with that. There is this underlying clause between couples and even in friendships that negativity is not required and will have to be dealt with in time. …
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The Ingrown Hair on Your Scalp
December 24, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview An ingrown hair on your scalp is caused when the hair curves into the hair follicle or into the skin. This is most commonly caused by hair-removal methods, such as shaving, waxing or using depilatory products, which remove the…
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Exercises to Get Slimmer
December 24, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Exercise is a proven way to lose weight and tone up. In combination with a healthy diet, exercise will help you get slimmer. Some people may not want to exercise because they think it will be too hard or that…
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Alternatives to ACL Surgery
The anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, is a large fibrous band of tissue in the knee that prevents the thighbone, or femur, from sliding over the shinbone, or tibia. An ACL injury is the over-stretching or partial or complete tear…
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4 Ways to Prevent Ankle Sprains While Cheerleading
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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Nonalcoholic Symptoms of Pancreatitis
December 24, 2013 Nonalcoholic Symptoms of Pancreatitis
Pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreas. The pancreas produces enzymes that digest proteins and fats. Pancreatic inflammation causes digestive enzyme seepage into the pancreatic tissue, leading to organ damage. In addition to excessive alcohol intake, other causes of pancreatitis…
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Knee Ligament Injury Symptoms
Ligaments are tough bands of connective tissue that bind bones to each other and stabilize joints. In the knee, four major ligaments bind the thighbone, or femur, to the shinbone, or tibia. These ligaments are called the anterior cruciate, the…
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The Best at Home Exercise Videos
Exercise videos offer a home alternative to the gym. You can find workout videos for almost any genre of fitness. Some examples are kickboxing, strength training, Pilates and even yoga. They are a great way to try out new activities…
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