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 22, 2013 Communication
If you practice good communication skills, it can be your key to success in your professional and personal life. There are two ways that we communicate to each other, verbal and non-verbal. Examples of verbal communication are the words you…
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Stability balls, gyro balls, wobble boards, medicine balls and more all await you when you head to the gym to get your workout it. It’s easy to get overwhelmed by all the different pieces of equipment in the gym and…
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December 22, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
In today’s day and age, we hear countless statistics and stories about marriages failing as a result of infidelity. Whether or not you suspect your wife of cheating on you, when you do find out your wife has been cheating,…
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Bisexual means having sex while riding a bicycle. Bicurious means to wonder about having sex while riding a bicycle. Just kidding! Got your attention, though, didn’t I? The funny thing is, the words “bisexual” and “bicurious” tend to attract attention…
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Overview Your fitness goals can be achieved in a number of ways. Regardless of your fitness routine or method to achieve your goals, you need to stay motivated to find long-term success. Using daily fitness tips and motivation can keep…
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December 22, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Most acne sufferers get relief when the hormones of adolescence settle down and adult life begins. But sometimes the condition affects adults, too–and often in severe form. Adult acne patients not only endure vexing, sometimes painful lesions, but also…
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December 22, 2013 Types of Tattoo Inks
Tattoo inks are comprised of a mix of pigments, suspended in a carrier solution that is injected into the middle layer of the skin. Depending on the color, pigments are made from a variety of materials, such as from chromium…
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The feeling of alienation is something we all deall with during some point of our lives, it’s no exclusive to the LGBT or the straight community, it hits us all. In the LGBT community it is seemingly more pronounced. Even…
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December 22, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
There are essentially three areas of the back to focus on when weight training. First, there are the trapezius and rhomboid muscles which are primarily between the shoulder blades and in the upper back and shoulder area. Next are the…
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December 22, 2013 Diet & 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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An acoustic neuroma is a tumor located on the nerve that supplies the inner ear. Unilateral acoustic neuromas are acoustic neuromas that only affect one ear. The tumor affects the eighth cranial nerve and is responsible for 7 percent of…
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December 22, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview With the growing obesity epidemic among both adults and children, it’s common for parents to worry if their children are the right weight for their age. But according to multiple sources, such as the Centers for Disease Control and…
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Acid reflux occurs when stomach acid flows backward (refluxes) into the esophagus (food pipe). The acid irritates and inflames the delicate lining of the esophagus causing heartburn, a warm burning sensation in the upper chest. Left untreated, acid reflux can…
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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 22, 2013 Crisis Support
The flowers that you buy for a funeral say a lot about who you are, though they need to say a whole lot more than that. After all, this is a very sensitive time for everyone concerned, and it’s strange…
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The flu is a viral infection that affects the respiratory system. Called seasonal influenza, the peak time of year for flu is between November and March. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that every year anywhere from…
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Drug addiction is an insidious disease. The individual entrenched in the throes of drug dependence often feels hopeless and doomed. Attempting to escape the cycle of drug addiction can be a daunting process, but no one needs to go it…
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Hip replacement surgery can be a godsend for those who suffer from chronic, end-stage arthritis. Removing arthritic joint surfaces and replacing them with artificial components can mean a significant improvement in quality of life. For all the benefits that hip…
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I could not help but chuckle a bit when I read this debate title: Should bisexuals be considered homosexuals? A bisexual, as the word should indicate, is a person sexually interested in either sex. This means that, unlike homosexuals, a…
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Stomach exercises do not have to be cumbersome. Most do not require equipment, except the addition of a mat or pad to protect the back, and many can be performed relatively anywhere. When training the stomach, or abdominal muscle group,…
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Achieving well-defined abs, or a “six-pack,” can be a challenge, but it is definitely not an impossible task if you are willing to work hard. Having a ripped stomach not only makes you look great, it can also improve your…
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December 22, 2013 Mental Health
When you have a seizure, abnormal electrical signals are sent through the brain cells, causing involuntary muscle spasms, vision changes and even loss of consciousness. If you experience chronic, recurrent seizures, your doctor may diagnose you with epilepsy. You can…
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Yoga is an ancient form of exercise and controlled, rhythmic movement that focuses on the union of the body, mind and spirit. According to “K.I.S.S. Guide to Yoga,” by Shakta Kaur Khalsa, yoga was practiced as early as 3000 B.C…..
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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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Marriage not only should be, but is a sacred institution between husband and wife. Man and woman. Why would gay people even want to get married? Their sexual relationship is a sin against God and the laws of nature. Why…
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December 22, 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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There are a million excuses for not going to the gym, many of them legitimate, but none of them should keep you from getting a workout. Good old-fashioned bodyweight exercises and a minimum of home equipment will get you well…
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Flowers have long been the gift of choice for men trying to win (and keep) the heart of a woman. The gift of a beautiful bouquet of flowers can set your girlfriend’s a flutter, but not just any bouquet will…
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Marriage. The definition of marriage from dictionary.com is “the social institution under which a man and woman establish their decision to live as husband and wife by legal commitments, religious ceremonies, etc.” For centuries this is how marriage has been…
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December 22, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Acne is caused by your pores clogging due to a variety of reasons, such as overactive oil glands, an accumulation of oil, dead skin cells and bacteria, states the FamilyDoctor site. Acne can happen at any age. Acne cannot be…
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