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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Sway Back Posture Exercises
Sway back is a postural distortion also known as excessive lordosis. Stand with your back against a wall and your feet about six inches from the wall; if the gap between your lower back and the wall is greater than…
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What Are the Consequences of Smoking?
While smoking is pleasurable or relaxing for some people, it is also unhealthy and unsafe. The economic and health impacts of smoking affect smokers and nonsmokers, including developing fetuses and children. These widespread consequences make the individual choice to smoke…
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Making Friends at any Age
December 18, 2013 Friends and Peers
Making new friends at any age and keeping them can be the key to a happier life. Human beings have an inherent need to belong, and strong social contacts are one of the essential building blocks to that satisfying and joyful life….
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Which Has More Calories: Brown Sugar or White Sugar?
December 18, 2013 Which Has More Calories: Brown Sugar or White Sugar?
Overview Most of the sugar consumed around the world is refined sugar derived from sugar cane. Sugar is a natural substance which when extracted from sugar cane can be white or brown. Other names for sugar include Turbinado, Muscovado, and…
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10 Ways to Conserve Energy
It’s common knowledge that recycling saves energy, although we may not always be aware of just how much energy it saves. According to the University of Maryland, the energy saved by recycling a single aluminum can is enough to run…
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Renagel Side Effects
The drug generically named Sevelamer is marketed within the United States under the brand names Renagel and Renvela. According to the National Institutes of Health, its primary function is to bind the phosphorous within the digestive tract, which in turn…
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4 Ways to Use a Head Harness for Neck Resistance Exercises
1. Harness More Power in Your Neck Weight training can include a head harness that fits with straps running around and over the head. You can place the harness so that the chains attached to its ends hang down in…
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4 Ways to Do Jazzercise Side to Side Movements
1. And the Chase is on The chasse is one of the first basic side to side movements in Jazzercise. The word “chasse” literally means to chase. This is exactly what your feet do during this move. Stand with your…
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The Best Ways to Recycle Plastic Bags
It takes up to 500 years for a plastic bag to decompose in a landfill, reports “USE Today.” If you use plastic bags, you can reduce the amount of bags in the landfill by reusing and recycling your plastic shopping…
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What Are the Causes of Shellfish Allergy?
As more people across the world consume more seafood, shellfish allergies have significantly increased in the last few decades. Allergic reactions can happen when people touch or eat shellfish or breathe in vapors from cooking shellfish. Workers in shellfish-processing plants…
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3 Ways to Do Jnana Yoga
1. Practice at Home To follow Jnana yoga, there are many steps. The first step is to create a meditation space in your home. This room should be clean with room to complete the padma, siddha and sukha asanas. The…
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About Daycare
Overview Daycare provides parents with a place for their children to reside while they work or attend school. The selection of child care is one of the most important choices a parent makes. It is imperative to find a situation…
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4 Ways to Avoid Impact Injuries in Kayaking
1. Safety First To avoid impact injuries in kayaking, wear safety equipment. All kayakers must wear a helmet. The helmet must fit snugly on your head, and you should adjust the chin straps in place. Any questions about fit and…
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How Piercing Needles Work
December 18, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Professional body piercers perform piercings with needles made for piercing and medical use only. Needles for stitching fabric are used by non-professionals and piercees attempting a piercing procedure. Needles not designed for body piercing make smaller holes than needed…
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Time is the Essence in Nurturing Friendships
December 18, 2013 Friends and Peers
Today in the 21st century with the hectic pace of living, you may find yourself not having much spare time for your old friends. It’s not that you don’t want to; pleasant memories of your old friendships may continue to…
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Ways to help your Elderly Neighbors
December 18, 2013 Friends and Peers
As people age and become “elderly” in the eyes of others, they can be lonely, and require help getting around (doctors’ visits, groceries, out to eat…). Some elderly people move back in with a child, or into Assisted Living facilities. …
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About Jatropha Oil
Overview Jatropha oil is extracted from the seeds of the Jatropha curcas plant. This oil can be used for a variety of purposes, but it is most commonly used as biofuel for powering diesel engines in automobiles and even airplanes….
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What Are the Health Benefits of Probiotics?
Probiotics are microorganisms that are considered to be good or friendly bacteria. These live microorganisms are usually found in foods or as supplements and are similar to microorganisms naturally found in the body. Because probiotics are a type of good…
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How to be Comfortable around new People
December 18, 2013 Friends and Peers
It seems so easy for some people; they walk into situations where they know very few people, but they act as though they have known them all their lives. For other people, meeting new people can be a nerve-wracking experience….
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Good Dating Tips
December 18, 2013 Children's Health
Pre-date jitters can begin the minute you agree to go on a date. The pressure is on to display your sparkling personality, sense of humor, good looks and sensitive side without any awkward missteps. Reviewing some dating tips can help…
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3 Ways to Wrap a Rehabilitating Knee
1. Wrap the Knee to Help it Rehabilitate Dancers, gymnasts, cheerleaders, runners and all kinds of weekend athletes know the pain of a knee injury. An injury to the knee that requires medical care or attention may be a problem…
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5 Ways to Improve Flexibility With Jazzercise
1. Do the Common Static Stretch Static stretching, where a muscle is stretched and held for a period of time, is the most common form of stretching. Jazzercise will teach you a series of static stretches. A good static stretch…
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Remedies for a Stopped-up Nose
December 18, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
When the blood vessels and nasal passageways in the nose become swollen with fluid, the nose becomes congested and often is referred to as stuffy nose. Allergies, pet dander, tobacco smoke, a cold or flu can cause nasal congestion, according…
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Fencing Competition Rules
December 18, 2013 Fencing Competition Rules
Fencing is a sport in which contestants duel with swords; competitions are held from the local and regional levels to the Olympic Games. The rules governing competition worldwide were developed in the mid-17th century and evolved through the early 20th…
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Friendship
December 18, 2013 Friends and Peers
Friendship is a social relationship that you develop as you get to know new people, move to new places, seize opportunities, or assume work. Friendship does not know any boundaries such as age, gender, economic status, or educational attainment. Since…
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Benefits of Flaxseed Oil
December 18, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
The primary health benefit of the oil of the flaxseed, Linum usitatissimum, also called linseed oil, is due to its omega-3 fatty acid content. Flaxseeds contain a high quantity of alphalinolenic acid, or ALA, a precursor to eicosapentaenoic acid, EPA,…
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Remedies for Atrophic Vaginitis
December 18, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Atrophic vaginitis is a condition in which the vaginal tissue shrinks and becomes less moist because of a decrease in the hormone estrogen. It often results in feelings of dryness and subsequent pain in the vagina. While it is frequently…
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Body Wrap Formula Ingredients
December 18, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
The ingredients in a body wrap are as different and varied as the person creating the body wrap. Ingredients in your formula can be customized based on the results you hope to achieve. Check with your doctor before having a…
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3 Ways to Prepare Spring Macrobiotic Diet Meals
December 18, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Use Spring Produce The Macrobiotic diet is not necessarily a diet but a lifestyle. Learning to eat foods that are in balance is part of that lifestyle change. Preparing spring meals means eating what is in season in springtime….
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Ear Drops for Wax Removal
Overview Cerumen, commonly known as earwax, prevents dirt and other foreign bodies from entering your ear canal. Earwax typically falls out of your ear on its own or washes away as you bathe, but sometimes the wax can build up…
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