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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A UTI Infection
Overview A UTI, or urinary tract infection, is an infection of the urinary tract, which is made up of the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. Urine is filtered by the kidneys to the ureters, which in turn fill the bladder….
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Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercises for Women
Exercises for your pelvic floor muscles strengthen the muscles around your urethra, vagina and rectum, according to the Section on Women’s Health of the American Physical Therapy Association. No one should be able to tell when you perform these exercises,…
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How to Choose Volleyball Net Systems
Overview Volleyball net systems consist of support poles, anchors and a broad, mesh net. These systems allow you to enjoy a game of volleyball on an indoor court outdoors in a field or at the beach. Some are portable enough…
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Fat-Burning Exercises for the Belly & Thighs
If you have fat on your belly or on your thighs, you need to understand that losing weight in a specific location is not possible. However, you can still perform exercises that help tone your muscles and improve your definition….
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4 Ways to do Salsa Dance Workouts
1. Hot Salsa at Home Latin dance has become a favorite lifestyle activity and is a great way to stay in shape. Get the long and lean look of a dancer while also keeping your body fit with cardio workouts….
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How to Find Time for Friends
December 17, 2013 Friends and Peers
Friendship is essential for most people, but as lives progress, friends that you once held close to your heart may become unintentionally neglected. As time goes by, it becomes even more difficult to rekindle a friendship. While some friendships become…
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Ways to Burn Fat Fast & Lose Weight
December 17, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
The only way to lose weight is to burn more calories than you consume. Exercise increases calorie burn, and improves cardiovascular health. A combination of exercise and diet modification makes for faster weight loss than just dieting alone. Quick ways…
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The Cardio Benefits of Kickboxing
If you want to learn basic martial art techniques and get a total body cardio workout at the same time, kickboxing is the way to do it. While kickboxing is best known as a full-contact competitive sport, with varying styles…
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Side Effects of Flaxseed Capsules
December 17, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Flaxseed is an herb that has been used since ancient Egyptian times as a nutritional and medicinal supplement, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC). Flaxseed has been used throughout history as a laxative due to its high…
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Peer Pressure Teens
December 17, 2013 Friends and Peers
Peer pressure is everywhere. It’s in high school halls and in the workplace boardrooms. It’s in shopping malls and movie theaters, restaurants and bars. It can even be next door. As a young adult, I’ve experienced the trials of peer…
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3 Ways to Lose Weight With TrimSpa
December 17, 2013 Diet & Nutrition
1. Suppress Your Appetite TrimSpa is a diet pill that has had massive marketing and is available in different formulas. TrimSpa has Hoodia as an ingredient. Hoodia is an effective weight loss herb from Africa. TrimSpa with hoodia acts as…
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How to Find Time for your old Friends
December 17, 2013 Friends and Peers
Life moves on at such a pace that sometimes people don’t find it easy to make time for old friends, but they should. These are important people, and often the roots of your life are formed by the relationships which…
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Friendship Drama how to Handle Backstabbers
December 17, 2013 Friends and Peers
All of us have had friends who turned out to be backstabbers. Some of us have even been back stabbers. We have, for whatever reason, talked about someone in a negative way behind their backs. This experience can break your…
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Signs a Girlfriend Is Cheating
Late nights at the office, mysterious telephone calls and suspicious expenditures can be signs that your girlfriend is cheating on you. Cheaters may not admit to infidelity if confronted, leaving you feeling confused and angry. Looking for the signs of…
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Relationships Begin with self and then with others
December 17, 2013 Friends and Peers
Psychologist and motivational speaker Brain Tracy studied success for 20 years. According to his findings, Success is attributed to six factors which are as follows: 1) inner peace 2) high energy 3) relationships 4) financial freedom 5) worthy goals and…
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Abdominal Roller Exercises
An abdominal roller is a low-tech piece of exercise equipment that consists of a metal frame that cradles your arms and upper body while you perform crunches. Though not as effective for toning core muscles as crunches on a stability…
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Horsetail Herb Benefits
December 17, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
You’ll frequently see horsetail used in Europe as a diuretic and to treat minor wounds or burns. The herb has high amounts of silicon, which may make it useful for strengthening bones. The concentration is so high, in fact, that…
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3 Ways to Teach Salsa Workouts
1. Keep Moving to the Beat When You Teach Salsa Workouts The benefits of salsa workouts are many. With or without a dance partner, not only is salsa a great form of exercise but also it provides relaxation, stress reduction…
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Golf Ball Distance Vs. Club Used for Shot
Overview The best golfers pay somebody to help them make the decision, so you know choosing the right golf club can’t be an easy task. But if you eavesdrop on a professional golfer’s conversations with his caddie, you’ll overhear that…
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Exercise & Low Blood Pressure
December 17, 2013 Senior Health
Overview High blood pressure puts people at risk for serious cardiovascular problems including a heart attack. While less common, some people have blood pressure that is too low. This can result in dizziness, fainting, blurred vision and nausea, according to…
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Chinese Herbs for Body Dampness
Body dampness is a moist condition in the body stemming from either environmental factors or diet, according to Paul Pitchford, author of “Healing with Whole Foods.” Symptoms include digestive issues, arthritis, fatigue and feelings of sluggishness. Although dietary patterns can…
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3 Ways to Learn Basic Climbing Knots
1. Line up and Pick a Number Take a rock climbing class. Most climbing gyms, some athletic clubs and a number of universities have climbing programs that cater to beginners. This is a great way to learn basic knots in…
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Gym Workouts for Men
Men go to the gym for many reasons, two of which are to get in shape or to put on muscle. Both objectives are completed through the same action of lifting weights. Building lean muscle increases the metabolism which burns…
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Exercises for My Stomach & Hips
The most effective exercises for your stomach and hips work multiple muscle groups. The stomach muscles include a long, central band known as the rectus abdominis, and those on the sides of your ribcage called the obliques. Hip muscles are…
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Rounded Shoulder Exercises
Rounded shoulders are caused by a tightness of the chest muscle which creates a pull on the shoulders. This pull also stretches and lengthens the opposing back muscles, making them weaker. To prevent this from occurring, the “NASM Essentials of…
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Friendship Issues Advice
December 17, 2013 Friends and Peers
Importance of fitting in… *Being Left Out of the Click: I believe all human beings want to fit into neighborhoods, social groups, workforces, societies, schools, meetings, etc., and it is important to our inner-most feelings to feel we are a…
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3 Ways to Do Kriya Yoga
1. Practice at Home Kriya yoga is a technique that focuses on the breath. The core concept of Kriya yoga is that by controlling the breath, you control yourself. This school of yoga was created for the average person, with…
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Muira Puama Facts
Overview Muira puama is a small woody shrub indigenous to the Amazon rainforest that produces flowers with a fragrance similar to jasmine. Historically, various parts of the tree have been used medicinally to treat a variety of conditions, including rheumatism,…
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Non-Drug Options for ADHD
December 17, 2013 Children's Health
ADHD, or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, always appears in childhood. There is no cure, so many teens and adults continue to struggle with the symptoms, especially if they haven’t received effective treatment. Some children, teens and adults with this disorder don’t…
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Rappelling Tips
Whether your rappelling off a high desert tower, an icy mountain peak or just off the local crags, good technique will make your rappelling safe, fast and easy every time. According to Climbinglife.com, all climbers should have a few techniques…
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