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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4 Ways to Diagnose a Sleep Related Eating Disorder
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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4 Ways to Distinguish Iyengar Yoga From Other Yoga Forms
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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1200 Calorie Diets for Women
December 20, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
According to the Mayo Clinic, eating fewer calories than you burn off is the only way to lose weight. “Krause’s Food, Nutrition, and Diet Therapy” says most women can safely lose on a 1,200-calorie diet. This may seem like a…
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How To Improve a Vertical Jump With Resistance Bands
Overview A vertical jump requires a combination of strength, explosive power, balance and agility. Training for more than just one of these elements is important for maximizing your leaping ability. Resistance bands help you increase leg strength and your ability…
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Food to Increase Stamina
December 20, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
The foods you eat play an important role in athletic performance. If you find yourself falling short during endurance exercise, your diet may be to blame. There’s more to fueling performance than just eating a lot. The right food choices…
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4 Ways to Go Rock Climbing
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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The Best Solar Water Heaters
Solar water heating systems have different designs for use in different situations. Two types, active and passive, are available. Active systems employ pumps and controls, passive do not. Three types of solar collectors—flat plate collectors, integral collector-storage systems and evacuated…
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Marriage should be a Sacred Institution between only a Woman and a Man – Agree
Yes, it should be a sacred institution only between a man and a woman simply because it is a sacred institution. It is an institution created for the procreation of the human race and the creation of the family unit…
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Weight Loss Motivation Ideas
December 20, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Losing weight is a challenge for many people, because eating is pleasurable. Celebrating with food is common during holidays and on other occasions. People eat to alleviate stress, to fight boredom, or to stay entertained. Losing weight takes the motivation…
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Weight Loss & Exercise Programs for Kids
December 20, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Exercise is a tried and true way to help children stay in shape, lose weight, and have fun. Good fitness habits also help kids develop healthy behaviors, and improve self-esteem for life, according to Project Swole. There are many exercise…
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Are People Born Gay
Ha! Ha! Happy Gay or ? I don’t think people are born gay or heterosexual. I believe we are just born as male or female. I believe that the description of our gender comes later on in life. It is…
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Golf Swing Physics & Technique
Overview Golfers spend many years trying to develop the proper technique for their golf swing. It is basically a trial-and-error process that will result in quite a few good shots that keeps the golfer coming back for more and many…
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Elliptical Cross Trainer Workouts
Elliptical cross trainer machines provide an effective low-impact workout. They are relatively easy to use and are appropriate for weight-loss and overall body toning. According to the American Council on Exercise, you can burn eight to nine calories per minute…
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Stretching Exercises for Pulled Hamstring Care
The hamstrings, located on the back of the thighs, extend the hips and bend the knees. The hamstrings consist of three muscles: the semitendinosus, semimembranosus and the biceps femoris. Microscopic tears in any of these muscle fibers may lead to…
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Trailers Vs. Bike Seats
Overview Finding time for a quality workout can be difficult for parents of young children. Unlike some forms of exercise that are simply not compatible with children, cyclists have the option of taking their child with them using a bicycle-mounted…
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History of Gay Rights in Canada
History of Gay Rights in Canada On August 28, 1969 at about 1:00 am. at the Stonewall Inn located in Greenwich Village in New York City, history was made. The popular gay bar was raided by police and the brave…
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Coleman Oven Tips
Baking a cake without a kitchen may seem impossible, but with a Coleman oven you can do that and more. A Coleman oven is a box-like metal device that you place over the burner of your camp stove. The oven…
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Toddler Swimming Safety
Overview Splashing in the pool keeps toddlers entertained during the warmer months. While the water offers hours of enjoyment, it also presents a serious risk for toddlers. Summer fun can quickly turn deadly around any amount of water. Proper safety…
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Calories Burned Running a Mile
Overview Running is natural. Nomads ran as a form of survival, to capture food and to escape death. In Athens, Greece, running was used as a mode of transportation and communication. The rapid movement of body, legs, feet and arms…
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Stonewall Riots
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots in New York City. On June 27, 1969 police raided the Stonewall Inn, a little bar in New York City’s Greenwich Village. Police raids of known “homosexual gathering places” were…
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Fruits & Vegetables Low in Potassium
December 20, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Your body needs potassium to function properly, but when your potassium levels spiral out of control, serious health problems can develop. Under certain conditions, you may need to limit your dietary intake of potassium. Fruits and vegetables, like most…
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About the AIDS Virus & Disease
December 20, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Overview AIDS, acquired immune deficiency syndrome, is the disease associated with HIV, human immunodeficiency virus. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, over 25 million people worldwide have died of AIDS. The disease has no cure, although modern treatment…
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What Are the Causes of Stress in a Child?
December 20, 2013 Mental Health
All children experience stress. Transitions and change often prove stressful, but are an essential part of growing up. Although some stress is good and even necessary, there are some instances where a child may feel an unusual amount of stress….
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4 Ways to Dress for Hip Hop Abs
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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Exercises for Weight Loss on a Pot Belly
A pot belly is one of many slang terms used to describe a large, fat-filled stomach. If you happen to have a pot belly, you know how uncomfortable it can be when you expose your midsection while wearing tight or…
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Fun Things for Kids Fall Pumpkins Projects
Fall activities can not only be fun but great learning experience as well. Baking. Its cold outside and what better way to keep warm and teach how to make delicious holiday recipes such as Pumpkin pie, Pumpkin loafs, sugar cookies…
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The Importance of Teaching Gay History
The topic of teaching gay history is one that will undoubtedly make some people uncomfortable. It is also likely to elicit fierce opposition from those who feel that it is inappropriate to teach anything about the gay community in this…
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Home Remedy to Soften Calluses
December 19, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Calluses typically develop as a result of excessive pressure or friction and are the body’s way of protecting itself from the constant rubbing of a foreign object. Using a home remedy to soften up these thickened areas of skin…
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Increasing Awareness about Homosexuality through the Laramie Project Movie
I completely understand the message of the movie “Laramie Project”. But I also don’t know why people are just now figuring out that hate crimes are all around us. Sure this happened at a state university, but these kind of…
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Why Divorce Successful Marriage Eb Smith Articles on Helium Eb Smith Articles Ebsmithproject
December 19, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Let’s face it divorce is a selfish act. It says I don’t think I can handle this person anymore so I am seeking to be away from them and sometimes the children. Usually the two divorcees remarry and according to…
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