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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How to Choose a Girls Softball Bat
Overview When you visit a sporting goods retailer, you are likely to find a large selection of girls’ softball bats. Companies that produce softball bats include Easton, Miken and DeMarini. Softball bats are constructed out of different materials and come…
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Five Fun Family Night Ideas
As most families today lead busy lives filled with work, school, errands and other commitments, nighttime is often the only time they have to get together, share a meal, catch up on each other’s day and do something fun together….
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How to have a better Relationship with your Children
Once your day is over, you can’t get it back. You can’t live it again or get that time back, it’s gone. Consider that fact when you are too busy for your children and feel whatever you are doing is…
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Disease of the Muscular System
Overview Disease of the muscular system, or myopathy, occurs when the muscle fibers do not function properly, according to “Disorders of Voluntary Muscles.” As a result, weakness and decreased muscle mass often ensue. The disease happens among skeletal muscles, or…
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When you Stop Talking to a Family Member
We all wish for a loving, supportive family but often our reality is nothing like our fantasies. There may be a family member who has caused you great emotional turmoil and although you have tried to work things through with…
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What Are the Complications of Bariatric Surgery?
December 11, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
In a consensus paper written for the journal Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases, Dr. Henry Buchwald points out that about a third of Americans are obese. Obesity is considered a chronic disease and a risk factor for many other…
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Effects of African Yohimbe Bark on Women
You may see yohimbe bark extract advertised as a treatment for dry mouth or as a weight loss aid. It’s often associated with a prescription drug called yohimbine hydrochloride, which is a standardized form of yohimbine used to treat male…
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Herbal Remedy for a Sinus Infection
Overview Sinus infection, also known as sinusitis, occurs when the sinus membranes become irritated and swell. The swollen passages trap air and mucus secretions, which leads to the accumulation of bacteria and eventually, infection. Sinusitis may last for several weeks,…
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How to Improve your Relationship with your in Laws
Struggling to get along with your in-laws can be a very frustrating experience, especially if they live nearby and you have to deal with them on a regular basis. However, if you are prepared to put in a little bit…
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General Body Piercing and Body Jewelry Information
Overview Body piercing, thought to have its roots in ancient tribal cultural, has been in existence for centuries. Today body piercing and body jewelry are a mainstay of popular culture. Many consider body modification a form of artistic expression. You…
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How to Get Rid of Deep Stretch Marks
December 11, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Stretch marks are an annoying, visible condition than can happen to almost anyone. Stretch marks appear on parts of your body that stores fat. The two main causes of stretch marks are pregnancy, or a large amount of weight…
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Staying Connected Adult Children
Today’s cell phones make it possible to beep, buzz or text someone any hour of the day or night. For many parents, this is the easiest way of staying connected to their adult children. Think back to when your children…
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Exercises to Tone the Butt & Thighs
Having a toned butt and legs can help boost your confidence, reach your fitness goals, and allow you to walk along the beach in your favorite swimsuit with your head held high. The butt and thighs can become a problem…
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How does having Meals together Benefit Families
Family meals provide great opportunities for parents and children to bond with each other. When a family sits and eats together, the regular routine can benefit family members’ emotional health and nutrition levels, and strengthen relationships within the home. Emotional…
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What Are the Dangers of Inversion Therapy?
December 11, 2013 Senior Health
Inversion therapy is a fancy name for hanging upside down. If you have chronic back pain, you might have tried inversion therapy—being strapped to an inversion table and positioned with your head near the floor—to take pressure off the disks…
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The Best Shoulder Exercises for Posture
Rounded shoulders are common among many people who works at a desk or in front of a computer all day. This causes your muscles in the front (chest, anterior shoulders, abs, hip flexors) to shorten and tighten while your posterior…
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4 Ways to Compete in Snowshoeing Races
1. Snowshoeing Around for Ages Snowshoeing is an ancient activity. Historians say there is evidence of man using a primitive form of snowshoe more than 6,000 years ago as a way to get around in extreme winter conditions. But snowshoeing…
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Eucalyptus Oil Cures
Eucalyptus oil is prized by aromatherapists for its antiseptic and pain-relieving properties. It has been used for centuries by the Australian Aborigines to heal wounds and treat infections, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. Today, it is commonly…
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Let’s Play Catch
Subject: Summer days 09. Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, and children of all ages, We are playing catch in the backyard, Joey and I. Grandfather, and grandson, in the eternal game of America. I was given a baseball mitt by…
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How to Get Rid of Blackheads Without Using Products
December 11, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Blackheads are a specific type of acne called comedones. They appear as small yellow or blackish bumps that are filled with plugs of dead skin cells and sebum, or skin oil. Blackheads commonly appear on the face. Numerous products…
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5 Ways to Identify Invasive Fungal Sinusitis
1. Sinus Infections Are a Common Symptom Sinusitis forms when the sinus cavities become inflamed as a result of an upper respiratory infection such as a cold or allergies. Fungal sinusitis develops when you inhale organisms, such as mold spores,…
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About the AIDS Test
Overview The immune system begins to produce antibodies in an attempt to fight the HIV virus as soon as the virus enters the body. HIV/AIDS tests screens for and diagnoses an infection by either detecting the antibodies, or by testing…
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What Are the Treatments for Adult Attention Deficit Disorder?
December 11, 2013 Children's Health
Adult attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects a person’s ability to maintain healthy relationships with coworkers, friends and loved ones and succeed at work. The main symptoms–inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity–negatively impact life. The good news is that there are treatments for…
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How to Combat Child Abuse in Unexpected Situations
Combating child abuse in any situation is not easy but as a society we all need to be alert to what is happening to children around us and if necessary take action. Whilst many may fear that reporting concerns to…
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A List of Hand & Finger Exercises
Hands and fingers need to be exercises for optimal function, range of motion and strength, just like any other part of the body. Hand exercises are especially important for seniors or those diagnosed with arthritis or other musculoskeletal conditions, to…
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Trihexyphenidyl Side Effects
December 11, 2013 Senior Health
Trihexyphenidyl is a prescribed medication that is used to treat Parkinson’s disease. In addition, this medication may be prescribed to treat medical condition that have Parkinson-like symptoms, including tremors, irregular shuffling pain and slowing of movement. Drugs.com states that trihexyphenidyl…
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How Families can Bond over Telling Stories
When children are small, one effective way to teach them about life is through stories. Whenever they reach a new stage of development there is a story available to help them identify and express their feelings and make a smooth…
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How to Bring Closure to a Family Dispute
Family disputes are never easy to deal with. These are close loved ones and in many instances the dispute began over a small issue. In most cases, the disputes can end up shattering the family and will always affect everyone…
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3 Ways to Take Precautions on the Mediterranean Diet
December 11, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Understanding the Idea of a Glass of Wine Each Day Most proponents of the Mediterranean diet like the addition of wine to meals. Scientists who study the Mediterranean diet say drinking one or two glasses of wine, and red…
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Remedies to Treat Eczema
December 11, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a skin condition in which the skin becomes inflamed and severely itchy. Eczema is common in infants and children, according to the Mayo Clinic. It is commonly associated with children who suffer from…
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