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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Dietary Intake for People With Heart Problems
Overview People with heart problems and those at risk for heart disease should follow a special diet to prevent disease progression. Heart disease is the number one killer in Americans, but according to the American Heart Association (AHA), that can…
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10 Tips for Effective Communication
Your communication skills can help you succeed at work, make lasting friendships and have a healthy romantic relationship. Without good communication skills, you might lose out on a great job after a poor interview and not get a second date…
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Natural Food Remedies for Hot Flashes
December 16, 2013 Women's Health
Hot flashes–the intense feeling of heat that comes over your entire body as quick as a flash–is uncomfortable, but unfortunately, a part of life for many women who have reached menopause. Hot flashes are the most common menopause symptom, according…
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Making an Online Friendship more Interesting
December 16, 2013 Friends and Peers
Has an online friend, or someone that you usually talk to but have never met been ignoring your messages? Maybe you should try using a different approach, or try making the conversations you have with this person more interesting and less monotonous and boring….
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5 Ways to Cope With the Different Stages of Emphysema
1. Educate Yourself One of the first ways to cope with different stages of emphysema is to educate yourself on managing symptoms. There is currently no cure for emphysema, but by learning ways to manage symptoms effectively, it can improve…
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Healing Meditation Techniques & Exercises
Meditation has many well-known health benefits and is recognized as a legitimate complementary medicine for healing the body, mind and spirit. Healing meditation techniques are used to augment cancer care, as a companion to traditional modes of pain management, to…
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How to Make Friends when you Suffer from Social Anxiety
December 16, 2013 Friends and Peers
Many people who suffer from social anxiety were at one time very outgoing people. Even those who may be shy still want to have friendships and meaningful relationships with others. Social anxiety can be crippling to a person’s social life…
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Foods to Stay Away From If You Have Gout
December 16, 2013 Mental Health
According to Arthritis Today, gout is a form of arthritis affecting approximately 2.1 million Americans. Gout is caused when uric acid, a waste product of the body, forms crystals around the joints causing inflammation and pain. According to the Mayo…
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Cefoxitin Side Effects
Cefoxitin, brand name Mefoxin, is a medication in a class of drugs known as antibiotics. It is available in the form of an injection, which can be given either as an intramuscular injection or through an IV. According to MedlinePlus,…
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Exercises to Firm Sagging Breasts
Sagging breasts are commonly caused from pregnancy, aging, being overweight or smoking. Other than changing your lifestyle habits, you can also perform weight training exercises to help firm them. Because breast tissue is predominately fat, the muscle underneath should be…
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Non-Hormonal Treatments for Vaginal Dryness
December 16, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Vaginal dryness can affect nearly any woman but it is often a side effect of a drop in estrogen, such as that which occurs during and after menopause. The dryness can cause itching and stinging around the vaginal opening, according…
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4 Ways to Dance the Waltz
1. Start With the Basics The waltz originated in Austria and comes from a German word “walzen,” which means to glide, turn or roll. Unlike some other ballroom dances, the ealtz has been around for a long time and has…
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Golfer’s Elbow Stretching Exercises
Golfer’s elbow is a condition known medically as medial epicondylitis. This condition causes pain and stiffness medial side of your elbow and forearm. Medial means toward the midline of the body. According to the Mayo Clinic, golfer’s elbow is caused…
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Being Friends with the most Attractive Girl around
December 16, 2013 Friends and Peers
From the perspective of a male, having a female friend that also happens to be gorgeous-looking can serve as a double-edged sword. On one hand, such a friendship can provide quite an ego boost for any man that falls short…
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Causes of Pain in the Sinus Cavity
Sinus pain, commonly referred to as a sinus headache, is a dull, throbbing pain throughout the head as a result of irritated and swollen sinuses, according to the University of Maryland. Pain in the sinus cavity may be the result…
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How to Get Rid of a Gobble Chin and a Double Chin
December 16, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview When you’re talking eyes and ears, two are desirable, but when it comes to chins most people would rather have just one. An extra chin is unsightly and is often evidence of your unhealthy lifestyle choices. A sagging gobble…
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Who to ask for Advice getting Advice from Friends who gives Good Advice
December 16, 2013 Friends and Peers
Seeking advice and coming away disappointed can make you feel worse than you did before. Advice that doesn’t work isn’t necessarily “bad”, it’s just not right for your needs at the time. Like any other role, you’ll get better results…
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Nonverbal Communication Between Genders
Overview Men and women express themselves differently. Not only do the genders use words differently to convey the same meaning, they also use nonverbal communication in different ways. In general, women utilize nonverbal communication more often than men, and women…
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Reasons for Low White Blood Cell Counts
White blood cells, also called leukocytes, help the body fight infection. Five types of white blood cells — each with a unique disease-fighting purpose — exist in varying amounts in the blood. The five types are basophils, eosinophils, lymphocytes, monocytes…
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Etiquette Tips for Dating
Making a good impression on a date isn’t just about making the perfect plan or looking fabulous–your manners matter, too. Dating can raise a few etiquette challenges, even for people who generally have no trouble minding their manners in other…
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Teen Advice how to Resist Bullying
December 16, 2013 Friends and Peers
Everyone has their own style, appearance, fashion sense, personality and traits and no two people are the same. Bullies for years have targeted those who seem “different” or in their eyes “weaker” which is ironic because isn’t everybody different? Bullying…
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Supplements for Memory Retention
A variety of physical conditions can affect memory retention. Disintegration of memory can occur gradually over time because of aging, Alzheimer’s’ disease, dementia or alcoholism or abruptly because of brain damage, infection, stroke, head trauma or injury. Certain nutrients may…
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The Best Dance Fitness Videos
Dancing is a fun way to burn fat and calories, which will help you lose weight. However, if you are not the best dancer, learning new steps in front of others can be a little embarrassing. A smart way to…
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3 Ways to Prepare Fall Macrobiotic Diet Meals
December 16, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Use Harvest Time Produce Fall is a time of harvest when many foods are available. Fruits, such as apples, pears and blackberries are available. And vegetables, such as carrots, potatoes, cauliflower and broccoli are all in their prime during…
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How to Build and Decorate a Snowman
December 16, 2013 Friends and Peers
Building and decorating a snowman can be something that parents and children do together. The winter time brings opportunity for families to get together and enjoy the seasonal offering of snow from the heavens above. The basic components of a…
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Natural Cures for Foot Nail Fungus
December 16, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Nails that are exposed to dark, damp environments can become infected with nail fungus. If you walk barefoot in a public shower, pool or locker room, nail fungus may attach itself to the nail bed and spread to the rest…
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Age Spots Home Remedies
December 16, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
As a kid, you loved those long summer days playing in the sunshine, barefoot and wearing your favorite shorts. You remember swimming half the day at the pool. If you lived near a coastline, you probably spent hours body surfing…
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Teen Advice how to Resist Bullying
December 16, 2013 Friends and Peers
Thirty years ago, bullying was a commonly accepted part of growing up. If you reported being bullied to teachers or even your parents, some of them would be just as likely to tell you to deal with your own problems,…
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What Are the Health Benefits of Acai Berry Diets?
December 16, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
The Journal of the American Medical Association estimates that over one-third of Americans are obese or overweight. Obesity can lead to a number of health problems including heart disease, diabetes and strokes. In addition to consuming the right number of…
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What Are the Dangers of Hybrid Cars?
New technologies inspire hope, wonder, awe and sometimes fear, and hybrid cars are no exception. Breakthrough developments can have unintended consequences, but in today’s litigious society, most new technologies are thoroughly tested before they ever get into consumers’ hands. Hybrid…
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