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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Chicken Food Poisoning Signs
Eating raw or undercooked chicken causes food poisoning. Cross-contamination of uncooked foods, such as vegetables, with raw chicken juices is another cause of food poisoning. Using a cutting board and utensils to cut up raw chicken and then using the…
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The Best Natural Baby Care Products
December 23, 2013 Children's Health
Pregnant women often become increasingly mindful of their exposure to chemicals and the potential effects on their developing baby. Many parents carry this attitude over into their parenting once baby arrives by choosing chemical-free baby care products. Keep baby clean…
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How Can We Conserve Water?
Overview Though water doesn’t seem to be a scarce resource in America, it is important to conserve it in any part of the world. Saving water means that appliances and systems can run more efficiently, people who pay a monthly…
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4 Ways to Adjust Macrobiotic Food Choices by Activity Level
December 23, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
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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Meditative Breathing Exercises
Breathing techniques provide structure to quiet the mind, assisting in creating a feeling of serenity. The combination of meditation and breathing positively affects the entire body by promoting a sense of well-being in body and mind. Benefits of practicing meditative…
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How to Clean a Hearing Aid
Overview Like many electronic devices, hearing aids must be cleaned and protected. Since hearing aids are inserted into the ear and often worn for extended periods of time, they’re susceptible to dirt and earwax. Hearing aid users should use tools…
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Gym Exercises to Lose Weight Fast
December 23, 2013 Gym Exercises to Lose Weight Fast
Losing weight requires consistency within a workout regimen. In their textbook, “Exercise Physiology: Energy, Nutrition and Human Performance,” Dr. William D. McArdle and Professors Frank I. Katch and Victor L. Katch describe the process of losing weight as a reduction…
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Budget-Friendly Diet
December 23, 2013 Senior Health
Overview Food is something that we all need to survive. Because of this necessity, many people feel that they’re bound to spend a lot of money on food. But creating a budget-friendly diet is not as daunting as it may…
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Tips for Saving a Marriage after an Affair
December 23, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Whether a marriage can be saved after an affair depends on the attitude, feelings and intentions of the husband and wife involved. They need to agree to work as a team to mend their marriage, and work on problems which…
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What Types of Materials Are Commonly Recycled?
It may be second nature to drop your aluminum cans or plastic bottles into recycling bins at work, school or home, but many of the products you use on a daily basis can also be recycled. Recycling creates jobs, decreases…
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4 Ways to Find Tap Dance Classes
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 Are the Causes of Water Retention?
December 23, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Water retention, or edema, causes swelling of certain body parts due to fluid buildup. The water retention can be anywhere from the ankles to the under-eye area, and the causes range from common conditions to serious diseases. If you’re unsure…
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What Are the Benefits of Using Biotin?
Getting enough biotin is necessary to help your body process sugars and fats so you’ll have enough energy, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC). Biotin, which is part of the B complex family of vitamins, is often…
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Low Back Strength Exercises
December 23, 2013 Low Back Strength Exercises
Your lower back is vital to everyday functioning. While you’re sitting or standing upright, its muscles must contract continually to keep you from falling over. The lower back muscles also help you move your trunk through various ranges of motion….
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4 Ways to Diagnose Eye Floaters and Spots
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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Can a Cheating Spouse ever be Faithful again – Yes
December 23, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Yes, a cheating spouse can be faithful again, but there is no guarantee. First of all, it is important to figure out why your spouse cheated on you. There can be a number of reasons that led to having an…
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Do Men Cheat more on Women – No
December 23, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
To put it simply, I don’t think so. If you really consider it, men always seem more willing to work out their problems when it comes to being married and having children than women are. Women always say that men are…
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Adverse Effects of High Sodium Intake
December 23, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Your body needs sodium, but too much salt–sodium chloride–can cause harm. When you eat too much sodium, your kidneys can’t eliminate the extra amount and it begins to accumulate in your blood. In general, you should limit your sodium intake…
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About Pregnancy & Depression
December 23, 2013 Mental Health
Overview As many as one out of five women will be afflicted with depression symptoms during pregnancy, according to the March of Dimes. Taking the time to learn about depression during pregnancy is important because this condition can pose serious…
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Cheating Serial Cheats Relationships – No
December 23, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Certainly not. There are, have always been, and always will be “serial cheats”. It may be because they do not have the emotional capacity to commit to a faithful relationship or because they have never found the person who gives…
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What Are the Benefits of Cayenne Pepper in Food?
Cayenne pepper is a spice long known for its medicinal properties. Cayenne pepper contains capsaicin, a substance responsible for its hot, spicy flavor, and for its pain-relieving properties. Adding cayenne pepper to food may also boost weight loss, and provide…
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Rebuilding Trust after your Affair
December 23, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Anyone who has ever been betrayed by a spouse or partner knows the trauma of finding out that significant other has cheated with someone else. Many couples do not survive the aftermath of an affair. The good news is that,…
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Signs of Low Self-Esteem in Children
According to the National Mental Health Information Center, children with high self-esteem are more likely to make good decisions independently, deal well with peer pressure and know how to handle an array of emotions better than children who lack self-esteem….
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4 Ways to Do Sleeping Big Toe Poses in Ashtanga Yoga
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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Common Rashes for Children
December 23, 2013 Children's Health
While some childhood diseases accompanied by rashes have been eliminated by vaccines, many childhood illnesses and disorders still cause a rash. Rashes can often be diagnosed by when they occur and their appearance. Some viral and infectious rashes occur with…
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Tips for Saving a Marriage after an Affair
December 23, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
An affair can be one of the most difficult things that a couple have to face during their marriage. For some couples the betrayal of trust and the hurt that is caused are too difficult for them to face and…
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4 Ways to Tone Abs With Stability Ball Push Outs
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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About the Female Reproductive System
December 23, 2013 About the Female Reproductive System
Overview “Turn outward the woman’s, turn inward, so to speak, and fold double the man’s, and you will find the same in both in every respect,” Claudius Galen, a second century A. D. philosopher and medical expert once said about…
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Unfaithful Husband
December 23, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
There is no set formula for what to do when your husband has been unfaithful. Many friends and family will try to give you advice if they are apprised of the situation. But only you can make the decision on…
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Effects of Diabetes on the Kidneys
According to the National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Disease or NIDDK, nearly 44 percent of all new cases of renal failure result from diabetes. As of 2007, there are nearly 180,000 diabetic patients living with renal failure. This…
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