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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5 Ways to Use a Pilates Fletcher Tower
1. Old Fitness Friends As a young injured dancer in 1944, Ron Fletcher met Joe Pilates and his wife Clara at their New York Pilates Studio. At that time, Pilates was almost more of a physical therapist than an exercise…
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Home Pedicure Tools
December 17, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
With flip flops and open toe dress shoes, it is always nice to show off well-groomed toes. Whether you are cleaning your feet up for beach season or for a special occasion, it is important to take care of your…
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What Are the Treatments for Addiction to Marijuana?
According to Addiction Science and Clinical Practice, marijuana is the most widely used illicit substance in the United States. Approximately 4 percent of Americans have experienced addiction to the drug at some point in their lives. The Mayo Clinic indicates…
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Friendship Drama how to Handle Backstabbers
December 17, 2013 Friends and Peers
In a world where fantasy and reality sometime collide, it is often hard to establish real from fake, especially when it comes to people. For some people, the more they trust, the more they get hurt. Friends aren’t supposed to…
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The Best Water-Saving Toilets
Toilets manufactured before the early 1990s use an average of 3.5 gallons per flush. New toilets, by law, can use no more than 1.6 gallons for every flush. If the toilets in your home date from the mid-1990s or before,…
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The Best Ways to Get a Baby on a Sleep Schedule
December 17, 2013 Children's Health
It’s the middle of the night and you have rocked your bundle of joy for hours to no avail, yet when the sun is shining brightly during the day, she sleeps peacefully… sometimes. Don’t despair; there are ways to get…
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Most Nutritious Foods for Toddlers
December 17, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Toddlers need 1,000 to 1,200 calories a day according to the KidsHealth website. But a universal characteristic of toddlers is picky eating, according to the AskDrSears website. A toddler’s constant desire to play and learn can affect his attention span…
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How to Get Rid of Eye Puffiness
December 17, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Although not uncommon as one ages, puffiness under eyes it still a frustrating condition. From lack of sleep to allergies, having puffiness under your eyes can make it impossible to go out into the world and put your best…
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How to Maintain a Social Life when you Work from Home
December 17, 2013 Friends and Peers
Maintaining a social life when you work from home can be difficult but, for a healthy mental state, you must try. Humans thrive with personal relationships; so, these relationships need to be active and productive. Whether you are 20 or…
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What is a Real Friend
December 17, 2013 Friends and Peers
The front door burst open, “Will you marry me?” Julie stood in the entryway with tears streaming down her face. I didn’t flinch, “Yes, of course I will.” In reality, I would never marry Julie. Gender wise she’s not my…
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Chronic Cardiac Diseases
Cardiovascular disease, also known as cardiac disease, is the name for a group of diseases that affect the heart and blood vessels. Although many forms of cardiac disease can be prevented through lifestyle changes, they remain the No. 1 cause…
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3 Ways to Land Freestyle Motocross Jumps Safely
1. Be Ready for Anything Freestyle Motocross riders will encounter a number of obstacles over which they must jump. They can do any kind of trick they want to get over these ramps and flyovers, but when they miss the…
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Quadriceps & Hamstring Exercises
The quadriceps and hamstrings each consist of four separate muscles that work together to perform common movements such as knee extension and hip flexion. According to the National Academy of Sports Medicine, isolating and recruiting both the quadriceps and hamstring…
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3 Ways to Land BMX Jumps Safely
1. No Excuses BMX is a dangerous sport and responsible riders wear the proper gear. No one can race for money or prizes without this gear. While the sport attracts a level of risk-averse athletes who tend to the extreme…
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Beginning Treadmill Workouts
According to the Mayo Clinic, participating in aerobic exercise reduces your risk of chronic disease, helps regulate your weight and enhances your mood. If you’re considering beginning a regimented aerobic fitness plan, it’s important for you to exercise discipline and…
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How to Find True Friends
December 17, 2013 Friends and Peers
It is easy to find friends – they can start out as co-workers, people at church, a cashier at your favorite store, neighbor – anyone. They are people who just seem to be there and you enjoy crossing paths with….
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Teen Advice how to Resist Bullying
December 17, 2013 Friends and Peers
High School can turn into a tornado of stress when it come to “what is everyone wearing?” and ‘who’s sitting with who’ and what is and is not cool. Among all the different personalities and the different attitudes and personal…
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Home Heating & Air Conditioning Energy-Saving Tips
More than half the energy you use in your home goes toward heating and cooling, according to Energy Star, the joint project of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy. You can save much of the energy…
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Herbal Acne Remedies
Acne, an inflammatory skin condition, occurs when the pores become clogged with oil, dead skin cells and in some cases, bacteria. More than 17 million people in the United States have acne, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center,…
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How Working from Home can Affect your Social Life
December 17, 2013 Friends and Peers
Working from home can be rewarding and economical. It frees up costly commuting time and reduces your carbon footprint, but what impact does this fairly new work configuration have on your social life? Ironically, many people who chose to work…
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The Best Yoga CDs
Appropriate music or chanting can infuse your yoga practice with newfound enthusiasm or deepen your understanding of yoga. Though many options flood the yoga markets, a few classics still hold their well-deserved positions. The late Swami Sivananda Radha, sacred activist…
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Herbs to Help Circulation
Poor circulation can lead to a number of physical conditions, ranging from fatigue, which can be caused from a lack of oxygen being transported by the blood, to blindness, which can result from insufficient blood flow to the eyes. While…
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3 Ways to Do the NutriSystem Women’s Diabetic Program
December 17, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Help for Women with Type II Diabetes Diabetics face many diet restrictions. Women that are diabetic may find it a struggle to lose the weight that their primary health care providers have told them they must lose. NutriSystem Women’s…
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4 Ways to Participate in Kayak Racing
1. Pick a Race There are several different types of kayak racing which are governed by the International Canoe Federation (ICF). Sprint racing and marathon racing are grouped together in a category call “flat water racing.” You might also choose…
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Causes of Ischemic Stroke
December 17, 2013 Causes of Ischemic Stroke
A stroke occurs when the blood supply, and therefore the oxygen supply, to the brain is interrupted, resulting in the death of brain cells. There are two main types of stroke: A hemorrhagic stroke occurs when blood vessels in or…
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Why is it Hard to Find True Friends
December 17, 2013 Friends and Peers
Finding true friends seems as though it would be a relatively simple task for most of us, after all, we are a very sociable species. However somewhere in the mix of forming relationships issues arise that can kill a friendship…
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Cervical Changes in HPV Infection
December 17, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Specific strains of the sexually transmitted human papillomavirus, or HPV, cause the benign tumors known as genital warts. HPV can also affect the cervix, the opening of the uterus, causing warts or changes in the appearance of cervical cells. Some…
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Snowman Family Fun Winter Outdoor Activity Team
December 17, 2013 Friends and Peers
Building a snowman is simple with a little teamwork and light-lifting. Decorating a snowman is very easy since there are many homemade options available as well as store-bought decorating kits. At its most basic, it takes only five steps to…
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Options for Women Diagnosed With Fibroid Tumors
December 17, 2013 Women's Health
Fibroid tumors are groups of abnormal cells that form in the uterus. These tumors, also called fibroids or uterine fibroids, are not cancerous. Many women will have fibroids at some point during their lifespan and often there are no harmful…
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Succeed with Women at Night Clubs
Succeed with women at night clubs is not as hard as many people try to make it. If a guy is looking to quickly “pick up”,attract or seduce women a bar or a night club are often the first place…
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