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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3 Ways to Reduce Risk of Heart Disease With Grains
1. Purchase Whole Grain Products Whole grains have been linked to reducing the risk of heart disease. Incorporate whole grains into your daily diet by changing what food you buy. On the market now, there are many whole grain choices….
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Non-Dietary Causes of Kidney Stones
Kidney stones are small, hard deposits that develop in the kidneys. According to the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse, or NKUDIC, they are one of the most painful urologic disorders and result in nearly 3 million medical visits…
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Exercise for AB Lounges
Overview The basic AB Lounge exercise routine uses a jackknife movement to isolate and target muscles in your abdomen and strengthen your core. The AB Lounge design allows for back and neck support while performing crunches for building and toning…
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Obstructive Lung Disease Symptoms
Obstructive lung diseases are those that cause reduced air flow due to temporary or permanent obstruction of the airways. The two primary types of obstructive lung diseases are asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Both diseases are common in…
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How to Meet People in your Neighborhood
December 17, 2013 Friends and Peers
We have become a mobile society, and while, in the past, you often stayed put in one spot most of your life and knew your neighbors, now it seems like communities are changing by the minute. You may change neighborhoods,…
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Cheap Dating Ideas
The price of the traditional “dinner and a movie” date can be substantial these days, and if you and your date want some refreshments while you’re watching the movie the cost can go up dramatically. A date doesn’t have to…
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4 Ways to Avoid Whey
December 17, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Start Reading It’s important to read labels if you want to avoid whey. Most consumers aren’t aware just how many items contain whey until they start reading labels. Remember that whey is a dairy ingredient; whey is actually a…
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Elder Care Options
The Administration on Aging estimates that the 65+ population in the United States will reach 55 million seniors by 2020. Many seniors prefer to remain in their homes as they continue to age, but are physically or financially unable to…
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Foods That Kill Intestinal Parasites
December 17, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Parasites frequently contaminate food and water supplies, promoting illness when ingested. Other modes of transmission include air, insects, animals or other people. Intestinal parasites tax the immune system and deplete the body of essential nutrients. To return the body to…
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Antibiotics to Treat Urinary Tract Infections
Urinary tract infections account for more than 8.3 annual doctor visits, according to the National Kidney and Urologic Disease Information Clearinghouse. More common in females, urinary tract infections cause considerable discomfort involving pelvic pain and other symptoms. The urinary tract…
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Help the Needy self help Boost self Confidence Poor self Image
December 17, 2013 Friends and Peers
There was a millionaire who felt that he never quite had enough. When asked what it would take to make him complete, his answer was “Just another dollar”. It does not take a poor man to be needy. Conversely a…
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What Is Fenugreek Seed?
December 17, 2013 Mental Health
Overview Fenugreek–also called Bird’s Foot, Greek hayseed, trigonella, bockshornsame, Methi and hu lu ba–comes from the dried seeds of the Fenugreek plant and has many uses. Some uses are based on science and some on tradition, according to the Memorial…
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3 Ways to Pick Meats for an Acid Reflux Diet
December 17, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. How Meats Aggravate Acid Reflux Acid reflux happens when stomach acids flow back up the esophagus from the stomach. Not only does this leave an awful taste, it can damage the esophagus over time. There is a sphincter muscle…
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Ways Working from Home Affects your Social Life
December 17, 2013 Friends and Peers
There are so many positive reasons to work from home these days: more time with family, no commute, less clothing expense, and less office politics. Working from home is sold as the ideal way to work, but is it really…
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What Are the Benefits of Ginseng Tea?
December 17, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Ginseng, both the Asian version (Panax ginseng) and the American version (P. quinquefolius), have been sipped for thousands of years as a traditional herbal medicine, according to the National Institutes of Health. The institutes report ginseng often is steeped as…
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6 Ways to Use the NutriSystem Mindset Makeover Behavioral Guide
December 17, 2013 Diet & Nutrition
1. Identifying the Source of Your Hunger The first topic covered in the NutriSystem Mindset Makeover (MM) Behavioral Guide is identifying internal verses external hunger. These topics are essential for those of us who are not in tune with our…
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Circuit Training Routines for Men
Circuit training is a systematic approach to fitness that integrates resistance and cardiovascular exercises. The goal of circuit training is to build muscle while reaching and maintaining a designated target heart rate by following each resistance exercise immediately with a…
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Online Friends can be Dangerous
December 17, 2013 Friends and Peers
Online ‘friends’ are strangers. That may seem counter-intuitive because people think that they know the people that they speak to on-line. On line, contacts, through chat rooms, social networking sites and forums, come into your living room or bedroom in…
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What Is a Reverse Prince Albert Piercing?
Overview The Reverse Prince Albert is the name for a variation on the popular male genital piercing called the Prince Albert. In a standard Prince Albert (PA), the ring passes through the tip of the urethra and out the underside…
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Online Relationships and Friendships
December 17, 2013 Friends and Peers
In today’s day and age, there are more things keeping us busy, and newer technology everyday capturing our interest. Because of that, it’s uncommon to find someone who doesn’t use the Internet to socialize. While using Facebook, e-mail, and other…
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Exercises for People With Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. In this degenerative disease cartilage wears away and causes joint pain. A good exercise program is the most effective non-drug treatment for reducing pain. According to physical therapist Anne Menz, PhD, exercise…
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Nonverbal Communication
Overview Helpguide.org reports that the majority of communication is nonverbal. Many people don’t realize the impact that their facial expressions and gestures have when talking with others. Leaning about nonverbal communication and how to control it can significantly improve your…
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3 Ways to Prevent Rib Stress Fractures in Basketball
1. An Ounce of Prevention A stress fracture is an overuse injury. Common in athletes and military personnel, stress fractures happen when increased levels of exercise overload bones. Persistent pain in the area is usually the first symptom, and with…
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Friendship Famous best Friends
December 17, 2013 Friends and Peers
What qualifies a best friend? Is the dog a man’s best friend ? Are diamonds a girl’s best friend ? A best friend may not be as adorable as a puppy or is the most dazzling of personalities . Any…
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5 Ways to Recognize Sjogren’s Syndrome
1. Inflammation of Glands May Be a Symptom Sjogrens’s syndrome is a disorder of the immune system that affects various glands in the body. The syndrome may cause the salivary glands to become inflamed. The glands are located under the…
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Colon Detox Home Remedies
December 17, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
There are many different ways to cleanse and detox the colon that can be done at home, but they all require precautions. Gastroenterologist Michael Picco of MayoClinic.com explains that while colon cleanses in general are not dangerous, there are potential…
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A look at the Pluses and Minuses of Home Working and its Affect on your Social Life
December 17, 2013 Friends and Peers
Working from home holds considerable appeal for many people at any time, but perhaps never more so than when that early morning alarm clock rings. How great it would be simply to stumble out of bed at the last minute…
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Nutrients for Diabetes
December 16, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Diabetes, also known as diabetes mellitus, refers to numerous diseases that affect how a person’s body utilizes blood glucose (blood sugar). Treatment for diabetes often entails insulin therapy, medications and lifestyle changes. A nutrient-rich diet may help reduce pain and…
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How to Convert a Rollover to a Roth IRA
Overview A rollover IRA is an individual retirement account that has previously received funds from another qualified plan, such as a 401k plan or another IRA. Like a rollover IRA, a Roth IRA is a long-term, tax-advantaged savings account, but…
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Cranberry Juice to Treat Urinary Tract Infection
Overview Cranberry juice is well-known for treating urinary tract infections (UTIs). Unfortunately, it’s effectiveness in treating UTIs isn’t backed up by science, as it hasn’t been investigated for this purpose. However, the Mayo Clinic states that some evidence exists that…
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