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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Symptoms of a Detached Retina
The retina, a layer of nerves, lines the back of the eye and plays a vital role in vision. The retina can detach or pull away from the back of the eye, causing permanent vision loss if left untreated. Although…
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How to Report a Delinquency to Equifax
Overview If someone has defaulted on a loan or lease made by you or your business, you may choose to report that delinquency to one or more of the three major credit bureaus — Equifax, Experian or TransUnion. Each bureau…
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ADHD & Adolescence
December 15, 2013 Children's Health
Overview Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) always arises in childhood, but sometimes teens are not properly diagnosed or continue to struggle with the disorder in their adolescence and throughout adulthood, according to the Mayo Clinic. ADHD symptoms make it difficult for…
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Gym Exercises for a Baseball Player
Baseball players who don’t live in the Sun Belt have to do much of their training in the gym. While this would seem to put players in areas that are impacted by winter weather at a disadvantage, many drills help…
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Cope with Divorce
December 15, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
As a thirty something year old Mommy of three, divorce is a topic I have come to know all too well. Twice divorced at such a young age. A truism of my life, I am not proud of, but everything…
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Great Exercise Tips
December 14, 2013 Great Exercise Tips
Regular exercise is important for enhancing or maintaining your fitness level, health and well-being. Properly executed exercise can be beneficial, but if done improperly, an exercise routine can be unfruitful or even dangerous. While there are many helpful tips and…
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The most Frequent cause of Divorce
December 14, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
In 1955, while families nestled together watching television shows like Leave it to Beaver, divorce was a relatively rare occurrence. Today one out of every two couples, joined together in holy matrimony, will end in divorce. Why is divorce so…
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What Are Some Home Remedies for Sunburn Relief?
Home remedies for sunburn relief require simple household ingredients that can cool the skin and keep it from peeling or blistering. The sooner you apply these remedies, the better. Sunburned skin is a condition that rarely requires a doctor’s attention,…
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Best Non-Toxic Cleaning Supplies
Most people have a different chemical cleaner for just about every household surface that they clean. But the health effects of choosing harsh chemical cleaners simply aren’t worth the headaches. In a 2003 study published in “Thorax: An International Journal…
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5 Ways to Prevent Wrist Tendonitis in Rowing
1. Get a Grip Gripping the oars too tightly is one of the notorious causes of wrist tendonitis in rowers. When you’re rowing, be conscious of how tightly you’re grasping the oar. You want to have a firm hold on…
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The most Frequent cause of Divorce
December 14, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Despite the overwhelming consensus of “lack of communication”, as being the major excuse for getting divorced, I think the problem is much simpler than that. We simply chose the WRONG person to marry in the person in the first place….
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Reasons People get Divorced
December 14, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
The reasons people divorce are as diverse as the human race, as varied as the weather and as normal as mainstream fads; because divorce is so often expected, so often the end result of unfulfilled expectations; so often a sad…
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Thigh Exercises for Women at Home
You can lose weight and firm the thigh areas with strategic exercises performed at home. Your legs contain large muscle groups suitable for cardiovascular activities that burn fat effectively while toning the muscles themselves. You can target these specific muscle…
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Daily Calories to Maintain Weight
December 14, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Maintaining a healthy weight contributes to an overall healthy lifestyle and decreases your chances of developing serious medical conditions. In order to manage your weight successfully, you need to understand how your daily intake of calories and your level…
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5 Ways to Benefit From Cytokines
1. Cytokines Provide Protection Cytokines are proteins that are produced by white blood cells in our bodies. There are more than 150 different cytokines, including lymphokines, interferons and interleukins. The body produces these proteins when a bacterial infection is present….
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Doxyclicline Side Effects
December 14, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Doxycycline is a medication in a class of drugs known as tetracycline antibiotics. According to Drugs.com, doxycycline is used to treat many different bacterial infections such as urinary tract infections, acne, gonorrhea and chlamydia, periodontitis (gum disease), and others. Doxycycline…
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What Is Blood Oxygen Level?
Overview A blood oxygen level is the percentage of oxygen saturation either in arterial or venous blood, and can be measured by oximetry or through blood tests. By measuring the percentage of oxygen-carrying hemoglobin, doctors can determine arterial blood saturation,…
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How to Repair a Bicycle Tire
Overview Fewer activities offer more enjoyable cardiovascular exercise than long bicycle treks on designated trails or scenic country roads. But long rides in remote locations require the proper knowledge and tools to fix flat tires. A flat in the middle…
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Making the Decision about Divorce
December 14, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
When it comes to getting divorced, there is so much to figure out and emotions are going to be running wild. When we marry, we never expect we will be facing this decision. The whole point in being married, is…
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Reasons for a Complete Hysterectomy
December 14, 2013 Women's Health
A complete hysterectomy is a surgical procedure that removes the uterus, or womb, and, in some cases, the ovaries and fallopian tubes. One in every three women will have a hysterectomy by age 60, according to information from the National…
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Things That Can’t Be Recycled
Consumers who want to do their part to help the environment often choose to participate in recycling programs. Unfortunately, many consumers don’t have a clear idea regarding what is and is not recyclable. They put non-recyclable items in with recyclable…
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5 Ways to Recognize Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
1. ARVC Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC) is a rare condition, but one of the most common causes of sudden unexpected death in athletes. In this progressive disorder, fibrous scar tissue and fat replace normal muscle cells of the right…
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Winter Camping Equipment List
While winter camping can be exciting and challenging, the dangers of the sport are inherent and require careful planning, according to the Outdoor Action department at Princeton University. Snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and hiking in the white tranquility of winter may…
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The most Frequent cause of Divorce
December 14, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
The most frequent cause of divorce is marrying for the wrong reason. I have a friend who is going through her third divorce. Each marriage started out the same way. She bought into the “princess principle” that she was frail…
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3 Ways to Teach Hip-Hop Abs
1. Dancing It Off Hip-hop abs takes the long-time notion of dancing off weight and combines it with a fun and dynamic ab-specific workout regime that has wonderful results for many people. Part of learning how to teach hip-hop abs…
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Complications After Stroke
During a stroke, blood flow suddenly fails in a portion of the brain and brain cells quickly begin to die. By definition, strokes damage brain tissue and lead to temporary or permanent neurological complications. According to the Merck Manual, in…
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How to tell your Husband you want a Divorce
December 14, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
When it comes to telling your husband that you want a divorce, you are going to feel the pain with him, no matter how bad things are or how well you dress up the situation. It is likely that a…
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Reasons why People get Divorced
December 14, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
People get divorced because they come to realize that they don’t want to be together anymore; because when they look at their spouse, instead of love, they find anger, resentment or bitterness; because when they look at themselves, they find…
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3 Ways to Stretch Before Canoeing
1. Core Muscle Stretches To stretch before canoeing, focus on the core body muscle groups. With a proper warm up and canoeing stretching program, you will avoid injuries. Stand up and reach your arms up over your head, stretching your…
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Ways to Use Solar Energy
December 14, 2013 Children's Health
The world’s primary energy source is fossil fuel–oil, coal and natural gas. Although fossil fuels are efficient at providing for the world’s energy needs, these substances contribute to air and water pollution in addition to exacerbating global warming. One alternative…
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