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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Fast Walking & Weight Loss
December 13, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Any activity burns calories and aids in weight loss. Fast walking is a good choice for people who, for whatever reason, do not feel comfortable jogging but would like a more intense exercise than regular walking. Someone on a…
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Reasons why some People Seek Conflict in their Relationships
December 13, 2013 Relationships and Family - Other
Every couple has their fights, and arguments . This is true to a certain extent and it depends on the type of people who are involved with each other. Couples fight all the time, and they should know better than…
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Lifetime Fitness Activities
Some fitness activities may be easy to start while you’re a kid, but harder to maintain as an adult. Team sports are a perfect example of this. It may be easy to join a tackle football team in high school,…
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How to Repair Holes In & Seal a Kayak
Overview Kayaks are small boats designed for one or two riders. These vessels can be used for touring quiet tributaries, shooting the rapids and even fishing. With their light fiberglass or carbon-fiber bodies, kayaks are often subject to damage from…
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What Are the Benefits of Turmeric for Colon?
December 13, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
The spice tumeric is a member of the Zingiberaceae (ginger) family. Most usage of turmeric is in the form of powder from the roots, for color, as well as for medicinal value. Curcumin is the orange-yellow component of turmeric and…
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Tips on Tattoo Removal
December 13, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
You have many options to consider if you need a tattoo removed. The most common procedures for effective tattoo removal are laser removal, surgical excision and dermabrasion. Other treatments are available as well; these include camouflaging and various creams and…
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Common Reasons Couples Split up
December 13, 2013 Relationships and Family - Other
Couples fight, make up and then fight again, this is not a new concept or trend. It is natural for people to get on each others nerves once in awhile or for disagreements to pop up here and there. Some…
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Dermabrasion or Chemical Peels for Acne Scars
December 13, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview You may not have had an acne outbreak in years, but those pitted or lumpy scars remain on your face, making you feel self-conscious about your appearance. Scarring occurs when the skin becomes inflamed and damage occurs to the…
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Improving Self Esteem & Confidence
December 13, 2013 Mental Health
Overview Self-esteem and confidence are a group of beliefs about yourself, your talents, your abilities and proficiency, notes KidsHealth.org, a division of the Nemours Foundation. Those with low self-esteem or confidence might have low expectations for themselves. Working hard on…
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Herbs That Enhance the Breasts
December 13, 2013 Women's Health
Though marketing has done a good deal to increase interest and awareness in herbal breast-enhancing products, little researched-based evidence exists to support some of the claims of the advertisers. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists discourages the use of…
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The Best Ways to Catch Stripers
December 13, 2013 Senior Health
From the St. Lawrence River in Canada to the St. John’s River in Florida, the striped bass is one native fish species that continues to thrive because of careful marine planning and fishery preservation programs. The warm weather of late…
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Words are more Important than Body Language at a Date – No
Relying on body language to tell your dating partner what you want from him/her tends not to work as well as we all wish it would. Although it is always important to take body language into consideration, speaking your mind…
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5 Ways to Do Hip Hop Krumping
1. Bring in the Clowns At first sight hip hop krumping might appear to be a bunch of clowns dancing and thrashing around. If this is what you see, you need to look a little deeper. Hip hop krumping originated…
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10 Secrets you should keep to keep your Guy
December 13, 2013 Relationships and Family - Other
Whether he’s a steady date, your boyfriend or your live-in lover, there are some things a savvy woman knows she should never, ever share with her man. Oh sure, a woman needs to express her opinions, her feelings, her thoughts…
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Steps for Permanent Eyebrow Application
December 13, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
“Clinics in Dermatology,” the official journal for the International Academy of Cosmetic Dermatology, published a report by Christa de Cuyper, MD in 2008 indicating that tattoos used to simulate makeup have risen in popularity over the past decades. A cosmetic…
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Common Ear Problems in Children
If your child’s ear hurts, or he’s having trouble hearing, there are several things that could be causing it. Different types of infections, as well as complications from them and other unrelated ear problems are common in young kids. Treatment…
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Signs of a Midlife Crisis
December 13, 2013 Relationships and Family - Other
A midlife crisis is not all it’s cracked up to be, or is it? While the stereotype of the middle-aged man in the sports car or the forty-something woman with the much younger man at times hold true, there are…
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Dangers of Smoking in Cars With Children
There is no safe level of exposure to secondhand smoke for anyone. Children are especially vulnerable to the effects of secondhand smoke because they breathe faster than adults and their bodies are still developing. The American Cancer Society reports that…
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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Information
Overview Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a progressive neurological disease, causing paralysis and muscle weakness. It is eventually fatal. The disease affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, and the brain…
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Kidney Stone Symptoms in Females
Kidney stones are small, hard masses in the kidneys, made up of crystals that separate from the urine in the urinary tract. According to the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse, a woman’s risk for developing kidney stones peaks…
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Reasons for a Bone Density Test
When a doctor recommends a bone density scan or a densitometry (DXA or DEXA) scan, it is to rule out serious conditions like osteopenia ( the beginning of bone loss) or osteoporosis (thinning bones). These diseases if untreated can lead…
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5 Ways to Protect Your Back While Breakdancing
1. The Best of Breakdancing Breakdancing allows you to express yourself through dance by utilizing your whole body, but this full-body style also makes breakdancers vulnerable to a variety of injuries. With its twists, contortions, spins and falls, breakdancing can…
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About Sciatica
Overview Sciatica pain indicates a nerve problem. According to Mayo Clinic, sciatica is a symptom, not a disorder. The sciatic nerve, the longest nerve in the body, runs from the spinal cord to the buttocks and hips and down each…
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Joint Inflammation Diseases
Joint inflammation, resulting in pain, swelling, stiffness and limitations of movement, is called arthritis. There are over 100 types of arthritis, afflicting about 20 percent of U.S. adults, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Arthritis involves…
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Adult Asperger’s Syndrome Symptoms
December 13, 2013 Children's Health
According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), Asperger’s syndrome (AS) is a developmental disorder classified to be on the lower end of autism spectrum disorders (ASD), sometimes referred to as “high-functioning autism.” ASD refers to a…
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Society and Homosexuality
To acknowledge any change, one must align ones view to it. Gays and lesbians are judged because there are several hindrances in our society that prevent accepting their status. Perhaps the most important being, it doesn’t seem “normal”. A few…
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Living together
December 12, 2013 Relationships and Family - Other
The benefits of living together before getting married can be thought about more than just one way. If you think about the old school of life where people did not have sex before they got married it may not be…
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Fast Fat Burning Exercises for Your Back
December 12, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
When it comes to losing back fat, you need to realize that you cannot lose weight in one specific location. That would be spot reduction, which is not possible. What you can do is lower the overall fat in your…
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Have you become a Slave to your Cellphone why let that Cellphone Ruin your Life
December 12, 2013 Relationships and Family - Other
Don’t let your cellphone take over your life. Your cellphone is meant to help you stay in touch with loved ones, work and can help you work from home, and not miss an important call while taking the kids to…
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What Are the Functions of Aerobic Shoes?
Aerobics are a popular form of exercise enjoyed by millions of people. As with any activity, you need to choose the right equipment to ensure your safety and success. According to the American Academy of Podiatric Medicine, the demands of…
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