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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Exercise for Longevity
December 9, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Studies have shown that exercise not only improves our quality of life as we get older but it also helps us live longer lives. According to the University of Florida Health Science Center, senior citizens who did “dynamic activities”…
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4 Ways to Modify Pilates Moves That Cause Neck Pain
1. Pad With a Pillow The design of Pilates is to strengthen your muscles. People with weak muscles benefit from Pilates training, especially when they make modifications to the basic moves and positions. You can support Pilates moves performed lying…
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10K Treadmill Training
Overview One of the most popular race distances is the 10K, or 6.2 miles. Striving to finish or reach a personal record in a race helps you adhere to a workout plan and give your runs purpose and structure. Treadmills…
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3 Ways to Prepare for Sailboat Harbor Racing
1. Practice Endlessly Harbor racing in the world of sailing is one of the most common forms of competition. Racing in a local harbor is something that most people can get involved with and not have to take on the…
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How Twins are different
I have an identical twin sister. We have very similar personalities. Sometimes too much alike that we fight. The twin relationship is a very complex one. Twins often get labelled and compared by parents, teachers, peers and friends. I was…
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5 Ways to Detect and Treat Night Blindness in Seniors
1. When Night Falls, so Does Vision If you’re one of the millions of people who have noticed that the stars in the sky seem dim, you might be a victim of night blindness. Night blindness takes a lot of…
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Exercise to Reduce Cortisol
December 9, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview The body produces the hormone cortisol in response to stress, both physical and mental. For example, when your immune system acts up, cortisol works to reduce inflammation and calm it down. Also, when you work out at a high…
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Flatulance Remedies
Flatulence, or excess gas in the intestinal tract, can cause belching, abdominal bloating and abdominal pain due to distention. Although it is natural to release excess gas from the body, it can be uncomfortable, embarrassing and annoying. According to the…
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What Are the Benefits of Taking L-Lysine?
L-lysine, or lysine, is an essential amino acid that cannot be produced by the human body and is typically found in foods like dairy, fish, meat, legumes and brewer’s yeast. Only certain people with specific dietary deficiencies or conditions require…
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The Difficulties of having an Adult Sibling who is Schizophrenic
Growing up, you probably did not imagine that your sibling(s) would be mentally ill. Neither did I. You probably imagined your future life and your successful adulthood more than theirs. However, you probably let them into your daydreams every now…
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List of Anxiety Disorder Meds
December 9, 2013 Mental Health
Anxiety disorders include generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder and phobias. Benzodiazepines and antidepressants are often used to treat anxiety disorders. RxList.com explains that benzodiazepines reduce the activity of nerves in the brain by increasing the effects of the…
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Favorite Child
Families with more than one child all too often have a “favorite”. It is human nature to feel closer to some people than others. Fortunately, most parents are capable of treating all of their children equally and masking the fact…
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Considering the Phenomena of Toy Boys and Cougars
Whilst scientists claim that there is an ‘ideal’ physical shape for both men and women, the fact remains that as individuals, we are sexually attracted to very different things. Even when considered on a purely physical level, tastes vary wildly,…
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How to Overcome not being the Favorite Child in a Family
Face the facts, you are not the favorite to the ones you love, it will be painful to face. However, it is what it is and you have to accept it and live with it. The only way you can…
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10 Best Places to Meet Women
If you want to meet new women, you need to go to the places where women go. You might meet your future wife at a bar, but the chances of making a solid connection decrease when drunkenness and grinding on…
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3 Ways to Balance Protein on the Atkins Diet
December 9, 2013 Diet & Nutrition
1. Protein–Essential for Life Protein is the building block of all cells. Protein helps our cells regenerate and rebuild constantly and is essential for healing injuries and burns. Protein is important in building muscles, which help your body burn more…
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About Teenage Depression
December 9, 2013 Mental Health
Overview Being a teenager is difficult. Figuring out how to become independent, trying to fit in with their peers, dating, dealing with raging hormones and often juggling academic work with jobs or sports can make any teenager feel moody at…
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5 Ways to Prevent Rib Stress Fractures From Rowing
1. Eat Right Rib stress fractures are inevitable for many competitive rowers. This type of fracture is more common in elite rowers than recreational rowers. Eating a well-balanced diet can help rowers avoid rib stress fractures. Rowers need to be…
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Essential Oils for Soap
Essential oils can do more than give your soap a pleasant scent–choosing the right essential oil can also have beneficial effects on your health. Because the fragrance and intensity of essential oils are diluted in soap, soap provides a less…
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What are Soul Mates and Twin Souls
December 9, 2013 Friends and Peers
Soul mates. Everyone has an idea what that is. The current idea is that a soul mate is someone you meet and feel connected to in a romantic way. I agree and I disagree. I have perhaps met one person…
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5 Ways to Do Jazzercise Step Movements
1. Jazz up toe Touches Start with both feet on the exercise step and your arms down at your side. Step back with the right foot and touch your toe to the ground. Bring your right foot back to the…
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Herbs to Help Fight Candida
Candida (Candida albicans) is a yeast-like fungus that causes candidiasis, an infection of the skin, stomach, mouth, vagina or urinary tract, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC). Most women will experience a vaginal yeast infection during their…
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Break Unwanted Sibling Patterns
Having brothers and sisters can be a torment or a blessing, depending upon one major factor. This is whether you stay in the patterns that are developed during childhood, when you are each immature and self-centered, or whether you grow…
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Computer Tools for Genealogy
Tracing a family’s heritage can be an interesting but difficult journey. With today’s technology, the degree of difficulty has been reduced several times over. In the past, a person had to travel to different counties and sometimes, even different states…
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Anchorage Reverse Mortgage Information
Overview Reverse mortgages are available in Anchorage, Alaska through private lenders, credit unions and the state Housing Financing Agency. The requirements for these mortgages are standard throughout the United States, and the loans provide one way for homeowners aged 62…
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What Are the Benefits of Papaya Extract?
December 9, 2013 What Are the Benefits of Papaya Extract?
The taste of a sweet, ripe papaya can make you long for sun-filled days on a tropical island. Until your escape to paradise materializes, consider the health benefits that papaya and papaya leaf extract can provide. This fruit, along with…
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Tips for Improving Relationships between Sisters
The bond between sisters can be very strong and infinitely rewarding. Whether you currently have a good relationship or one that needs work, there may be things that you can do make things even better. The following are tips for…
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How to Find an Ancestors Grave
Genealogy is a popular hobby and past time for many people. Genealogists are always searching for answers concerning ancestors in their family tree. One of the most vital sources of information is finding the burial place or grave of an…
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How to Lace a Mountain Bike Wheel
Overview Mountain bike enthusiasts who want to build their own bikes or make extensive repairs on their own must eventually learn to build bike wheels. Building a mountain bike wheel entails lacing spokes through corresponding holes in the wheel’s rim…
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The Best Generators for Camping
As much as you may want to take a camping trip and “rough it,” there are many vital uses for electricity such as heating, lighting and even to power electronic devices should the need arise. All electrical generators serve the…
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