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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Cheap Blood Pressure Machines
December 18, 2013 Senior Health
With the increasing incidence of obesity and the resulting diabetes and cardiovascular affects, at-home blood pressure monitors are becoming popular. Active and healthy adults can also benefit from periodical blood pressure measuring as increased blood pressure can be due to…
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What Are Mold Allergy Symptoms?
Mold allergy is one of the most common airborne allergies, affecting about 5 percent of Americans, according to an article in the May 2003 “Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.” Those allergic to molds usually are affected year-round because the…
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What Are the Benefits of Organic Coconut Oil?
December 18, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Organic coconut oil will usually be labeled as “organic virgin coconut oil,” or VCO. Organic VCO is produced by pressing fresh, organic coconuts, then separating the oil from the coconut meat. Quality organic VCO will have a light coconut odor….
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Purpose of a Weighted Vest
Overview Weighted vests are used by recreational exercisers and athletes during workouts. There are many models available from a variety of manufacturers. Weighted vests are made of tough fabric and secured using either Velcro or by zippers. The weight of…
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4 Ways to Care for Someone With Tourette’s Syndrome
1. Discover Tic Triggers Tourette’s Syndrome tics may be tied to specific emotional triggers such as excitement or fatigue. Other times, physical triggers such as strong scents or particular foods can trigger tics. Observe the person in your care to…
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Alternate Nostril Breathing Exercises
Alternate nostril breathing is a breath exercise more commonly known as nadi shodhana in yoga. In Sanskrit, “nadi” means energy channel and “shodhana” means purification. In this yoga exercise, you purify the energy channel that runs between your nasal passages…
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Facts About the Lap-Band Surgery
December 18, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Lap-Band surgery is a minimally invasive laparoscopic weight loss procedure. The Lap-Band device is an adjustable gastric band that is placed around the upper part of the stomach. The purpose of the system is to help restrict caloric intake…
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Privacy Guard for Credit Information
Overview A credit report contains private information collected and maintained by credit reporting agencies. According to fair credit reporting laws, only people or organizations you authorize can legally access your credit report. Despite this law, in 2009, 11.1 million adults…
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Rude Behavior and Ignoring you are Signs he may Dump you
Sometimes you luck out while in a serious relationship and your boyfriend leaves signs and gives you signals that he is thinking of moving on. He wants to break up with you. Many men are not the best communicators, and…
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Aerobic Exercises to Lose Belly Fat
December 18, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Belly fat refers to the fat deep in your abdomen that wraps around your organs and makes you prone to health issues like heart disease, diabetes and high cholesterol to name a few. Belly fat is also known as visceral…
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Assessing the value of Friends on Facebook
December 18, 2013 Friends and Peers
Currently, Facebook is forcing me to have thoughts – odd thoughts. Earlier, it was MSN messenger. In another universe, it might have been MySpace – but in this universe I am not a 14-year-old girl. These thoughts concern friendship, and…
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10 Uses for Vinegar
December 18, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
That bottle of vinegar in your kitchen pantry is a virtual jack-of-all-trades. Produced by fermenting wine, cider or other liquids containing alcohol, vinegar has been used for more than 10,000 years, according to the Vinegar Institute. Today, research is uncovering…
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Natural Ways to Raise Serotonin
December 18, 2013 Mental Health
Serotonin is an important neurotransmitter released in the brain. These neurotransmitters control what kinds of moods and feelings we experience. Serotonin levels can have an effect on pain, stress and anxiety experienced by individuals. Low levels of serotonin can also…
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Pilates Gym Exercises
Joseph Pilates developed mat and equipment exercises for every body part. The high price that Pilates instructors charge for apparatus sessions keeps some people on the mat, but gym members may find that fitness center equipment, such as the cable…
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Outdoor Volleyball Rules
December 18, 2013 Outdoor Volleyball Rules
Beach volleyball and grass volleyball are played by many of the same rules. Volleyball enthusiasts who do not have easy access to a gymnasium setting or who prefer the fresh air and sunshine of an outdoor court enjoy playing outdoors….
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Why Roses are the most Popular Flower Symbols of Love
Roses are instantly the first flower you think of when love is mentioned, so is this because of the media projecting love as this perfect, elaborately beautiful image, or is it simply because of the nature of the rose? It…
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3 Ways to Find Uric Acid-Free Foods
December 18, 2013 Diet & Nutrition
1. Discover Foods Without Purines Purines, organic compounds present in many foods, create uric acid when they break down in the body. While your body needs uric acid for blood vessel health and other processes, a buildup of excess uric…
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Reasons for Chronic Diarrhea
Diarrhea is a condition causing loose, watery stools, and in many cases, lasts one to two days. The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse explains that people with diarrhea tend to pass these stools more than three times a day. Ongoing,…
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Roommate Troubles what is and Isn’t okay to do
December 18, 2013 Friends and Peers
When I was younger I was looking for someone to help share some of the expenses while a friend of mine who I happened to work with as well, was looking for a new place to live with her and…
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Healthy Juices
December 18, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Fruits are an essential part of a healthy diet, as they are packed with vitamins and nutrients and are naturally low in fat and calories. The USDA Food Guide Pyramid recommends that adults eat from 1 1/2 cups to 2…
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How to Deal with Annoying co Workers
December 18, 2013 Friends and Peers
It does not matter who you are or what you do for a living, chances are that if you work around other people you have been forced to deal with at least one annoying co worker. While most people who…
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4 Ways to Cope With Skin Cancer
1. Coping Strategies for an Initial Diagnosis First, remember that many forms of skin cancer, particularly those caught early, are highly treatable. Second, consider taking charge of your diagnosis by requesting a copy of the pathologist’s lab report and seeking…
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Aloe Vera Juice Skin Benefits
December 18, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
The thick, spiky leaves of the tropical aloe vera plant contain juice rich in substances that reduce inflammation and stimulate skin growth. This juice has long been used to treat burns, insect bites and other skin irritations and modern research…
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What Are the Effects of Heatstroke?
Heatstroke is a potentially life-threatening condition caused by the body’s inability to cool itself. Usually, as body temperature rises, the skin sweats to cool down the body. In some conditions, such as severe humidity or extreme physical activity, sweating is…
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Ex Lovers being Friends – Yes
December 18, 2013 Friends and Peers
In most relationships, the time to say goodbye usually arrives at one point or another – unless you intend to walk down the aisle, of course. In most cases you have created memories with your ex-lover. Some will make you laugh,…
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Weight Gainer Programs
For the recreational athlete interested in gaining muscle mass without resorting to the use of illegal and potentially harmful anabolic steroids, the use of a strength-based program for muscle mass increase is a sound idea. According to strength coach Mark…
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What Are the Symptoms of Tendonitis in the Knee?
Tendons are bands of connective tissue located at the ends of muscles, where they connect with bone. The musculoskeletal system relies on the strength and integrity of tendons to form sturdy attachments between muscle and bone. Tendonitis is an inflammation…
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What Is Your Body Doing at 5 Weeks Pregnant?
December 18, 2013 What Is Your Body Doing at 5 Weeks Pregnant?
Overview At five weeks pregnant, your baby is actually three weeks along in development. The timeline for your pregnancy begins on the first day of your last menstrual period, which is about two weeks before the conception. This is a…
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3 Ways to Live With Mesothelioma
1. Remove Fluid to Cope With Pain Mesothelioma is a cancer of the protective sac(s) that surround your body’s internal organs, and it can occur in any major organ system, usually as the result of asbestos exposure. One of the…
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Effects of Ear Gauging
Ear gauging is a popular body modification practice in which gauges of varying, graduated sizes are placed in an ear piercing to slowly stretch out the hole for a larger spacing. Ear gauging can be painful and have lasting effects…
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