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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Facts About Baseball & Softball Bats
Overview The barrel of a baseball bat is larger than that swung in a softball game. Its weight distribution is different too. These facts and others about the bats used each game are rooted in the essential differences between baseball…
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Types of Divorce
December 16, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
It is hard enough to make the decision to get a divorce. Deciding which type can also be a nerve-racking ordeal. If you have already reached the point in your life when you know you are going to need a…
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The Effect of Tattoo Ink
December 16, 2013 The Effect of Tattoo Ink
Overview When it comes to tattoos, you can choose from all the colors of the rainbow or pick a shade that defies description. Whether you prefer the subdued pastels of a Southwestern landscape, the bold red of a tropical flower…
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Herbs for Triglycerides
December 16, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Triglycerides are a type of fat circulating in the blood that provides energy to the body, according to the Mayo Clinic. Too much triglyceride in the blood can cause hardening of the arteries or atherosclerosis, which increases the risk of…
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Green Tea Supplement Benefits
December 16, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Green tea from the Camellia sinensis plant has been used for thousands of years as a hot beverage, according to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, but it’s good for more than just soothing warmth on a cold…
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Men_to_avoid_in_nightclubs Men_to_avoid Nightclub
Night clubs are places where you drink, dance and chill out with friends. Night clubs are not suitable places to find a relationship partner, because people who go there are just wanting to have fun, many of them are putting…
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Why Should People Recycle Plastic?
Overview Recycling plastic has a number of benefits. Recycling keeps plastics waste out of landfills, where it is not biodegradable, and puts raw materials into the hands of manufacturers of plastic products in a way that is often cheaper than…
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What Are the Treatments for Female Genital Warts?
December 16, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Genital warts are a sexually transmitted infection caused by the human pappilomavirus. They can affect both men and women during unprotected sexual contact. They appear in the genital area as grey flesh colored raised bumps which can occur in clusters….
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Signs a Friend is just using you
December 16, 2013 Friends and Peers
Friendship is said to separate man from beast, but friendship is not always genuine, unfortunately. Do you ever wonder if your friends are truly your friends? That can be a hard pill to swallow sometimes. Here are some signs that…
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Drug Treatments for Primary Hypertension
December 16, 2013 Mental Health
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, when left untreated can result in severe health problems. According to the latest data available from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), hypertension killed 23,855 Americans in 2006. Hypertension affected 32 percent of…
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Gay Gay Clubs Homosexuality
I am a woman who has spend her fair amount of time in gay clubs over the years. These nights were usually a lot of fun and they are particularly memorable because they were also completely hassle free. Despite being…
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4 Ways to Treat Gastrinoma
1. Assemble a Team of Specialists Patients with gastrinoma should consult with various medical professionals when attempting to identify an individually appropriate treatment protocol. The family physician is the first member of this vital team. Other team members may include…
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Divorce
December 16, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Which type of divorce is right for any individual or couple is, of course, as individual as the 60 million or so married people in the U.S. Anyone who finds themselves at the point of considering the legal procedure of…
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Good Neck Exercises
If you have stiffness, soreness, or fatigue in your neck that causes discomfort, you could benefit from a regular program for stretching and strengthening the muscles of the neck. Just like other muscles in the body, the neck muscles can…
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Optic Nerve Damage Symptoms
The optic nerves begin at the back of the eye in an area called the optic disc. They transmit visual information from the eye to the brain, which is responsible for comprehending the visual input. Many types of disorders can…
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Weight Training & Diet for Middle Aged Women
December 16, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview As women age it becomes harder to maintain a slim, toned figure, but it is possible with the right diet and exercise program. Weight training is especially important for middle-aged women because, according to the American Academy of Orthopedic…
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Childhood Symptoms of Diabetes
Inability of the body either to produce sufficient amounts of insulin or to efficiently utilize the insulin produced leads to a health condition known as diabetes mellitus in children and adults. The former is type 1 diabetes whereas the latter…
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Causes of Jaundice in a Newborn
Neonatal jaundice refers to the yellow discoloration of a newborn’s skin and eyes. It is a very common reason for parents to seek medical attention during the first week of a baby’s life. In fact, about half of all full-term…
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Household Cures for Skin Irritation
December 16, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Treating irritated skin can be as easy as looking through kitchen cabinets. Many commonly found household products treat skin just as well, and sometimes even better than, pricey store-bought products. Best of all, these products are accessible, easy to use…
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Which Type of Divorce is right for you
December 16, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Divorces can be approached in many ways. The information below, can help you determine, which choice is best for your personal situation both emotionally and financially. In order to determine which divorce is best for you, there are things that…
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How to Build and Decorate a Snowman
December 16, 2013 Friends and Peers
Of the many activities that can be done in the snow, building a snowman is one of the best activities for a family to do together, especially when smaller children are involved. While smaller children are probably the ones who…
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Knee Injury Types
Knees support the body, enable mobility, and play a supporting role in prayers and marriage proposals. This hard-working hinge is a compound joint made up of two long bones, the femur and the tibia, and the flat shield-like patella, or…
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Background of Lung Cancer
Overview According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), lung cancer kills more people than any other type of cancer. Lung cancer includes all cancer that begins in the lungs, not cancer that spreads to the lungs after…
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3 Ways to Dance the Jitterbug
1. Rock it Out From swing dancing of the 1930s and 1940s derived the first rock ‘n’ roll dance, the jitterbug. In the fifties, teens everywhere learned the jitterbug from their peers and by watching the television show “American Bandstand”…
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Men to Avoid in Nightclubs
This article is strictly for women only (unless you’re a homosexual who might like to benefit from this) and it concerns the Boogers of Nightclubs. Booger is another term for a club-goer – usually a man – who somehow manages…
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Divorce Stradegies
December 16, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
What type of divorce is right for you? Depending on the relationship you have with your spouse will inevitably depend which way a couple goes when they decide to split. Do you have children? If you have children there is…
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Common Childhood Allergies
Allergies in children cause a wide range of symptoms that often vary from those seen in adults. As explained by information from the University of California in San Francisco (UCSF) Children’s Hospital, infants and toddlers are more likely to develop…
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What Are the Treatments for Electrolyte Imbalance?
December 16, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Electrolyte imbalance occurs when the body experiences an abnormal water level. According to the Merck Manual of Health and Aging, the most frequently treated forms of electrolyte imbalance are those related to sodium, potassium and calcium. Treatments often depend on…
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Exercise Tips for Posture
Correct postural alignment enhances exercise safety, efficiency, and effectiveness. A well-aligned body maintains the most functional length/tension relationship between muscle groups and facilitates precise and fluid movement patterns. Muscle imbalances, habitually faulty movement or standing and sitting posture, as well…
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5 Facts About HIV
HIV, or human immunodeficiency virus, is a chronic, incurable disease affecting a person’s immune system. An HIV victim’s immune system progressively declines and no longer is able to fight off illnesses and infections caused by viruses and bacteria. As the…
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