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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Silicone Breast Implant Vs. Saline Breast Implant
December 7, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Breast augmentation, also commonly referred to as augmentation mammaplasty, is one of the most commonly performed aesthetic surgical procedures by plastic surgeons, with over 400,000 procedures performed annually in the United States alone. The FDA has recognized two types…
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Alcohol Addiction Factors
According to the National Library of Medicine, over 17 million Americans are alcoholics or have alcohol abuse problems. Knowing about alcohol addiction factors can help potential alcoholics and their families identify problems and seek treatment quickly. Alcoholism is a disease…
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Adverse Side Effects of Levaquin 500 mg
Levaquin 500 mg, or levofloxacin, is an antibiotic prescribed to treat various bacterial infections including sinus infections, pneumonia, bronchitis, skin infections, kidney infection and infections of the urinary tract, states the Mayo Clinic. This medication works by destroying the cell…
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What Are the Treatments for a Sciatic Nerve?
The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in the body that runs from the lumbar, or lower, back to the back of the foot. The term sciatica describes the symptoms that are associated sciatic nerve compression and includes pain, numbness,…
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The Ingredients in Keracare Essential Oils
KeraCare is a system of haircare products manufactured by Avlon Industries, makers of retail and professional salon-grade hairstyling merchandise. KeraCare Essential Oils for the Hair is formulated to moisturize and protect against dry hair and scalp, revitalize chemically processed hair,…
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How to Entertain Guests on a Budget
Entertaining guests on a shoestring budget can be a challenge. It’s much easier to take guests out to dinner than cook, and much more fun to treat them to a day at an amusement park rather than clean up after…
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The Side Effects of Fluoxetine
December 7, 2013 Mental Health
Fluoxetine is an antidepressant medication that belongs to the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) drug class. According to Drugs.com, fluoxetine affects serotonin, a chemical in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression. Drugs.com also states that fluoxetine may…
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4 Ways to Identify a Sternoclavicular Injury
1. Dislocation of the Sternoclavicular Joint Ligaments connect the clavicle, or the collar bone, to the sternum, or the breastbone. This connection makes up the only attachment for the arm bones to the main part of the skeleton. Only a…
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Cross Cultural Events
The world is becoming so much smaller with the advent of cheap travel and the integration of many races and cultures into society. During the course of a lifetime, the chances are that the individual will face the dilemma of…
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Healthy Snack Foods for School
December 7, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
In a world full of junk food and poor food choices, it can be challenging to keep kids on the right track with their nutrition. The Parents Against Junk Food website states that nine out of every ten schools provides…
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Knee Tendonitis Symptoms
Knee tendonitis, a condition also referred to as patellar tendonitis, occurs when the tendon connecting the kneecap (patella) to the bone within the shin becomes stretched or damaged due to overuse or injury. This condition is common among people who…
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Facts on Neti Pots
Overview The use of neti pots to clear out the sinuses goes back hundreds of years to India. A neti pot is a container that looks like an Aladdin’s lamp. It has a bowl with a handle at one end…
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Elder Care Options
As we move into the twenty first century, the huge shift in numbers of the older population tells us more aging people will need care for physical ailments, limited mobility, or other problems associated with aging and diminished physical and mental…
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5 Ways to Prevent ACL Injuries in Motocross
1. Motocross and Your Body Motocross is an exciting, fast-paced sport, but it can also be taxing on the rider’s body. Though you ride a bike, you also sustain the impact every time the bike lands from a jump or…
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Facts about Eye Glasses
Eyeglasses were first used in 1000 A.D. and have changed tremendously throughout the ages. Eyeglasses continue to be popular, despite advances in technologies to improve vision, such as contact lenses and laser surgery. Many that use eyeglasses are not aware…
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4 Ways to Do the Body for Life Diet as a Vegan
December 7, 2013 Diet & Nutrition
1. Vegans Can Do Body for Life If you want to do the Body for Life Diet as a vegan, you’ll need to plan your daily menu accordingly. Individuals who eat a vegan diet avoid consuming animal products, including meat…
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Early Signs of Pregnancy by Week
December 7, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Proof of pregnancy lies for certain in the results of an actual pregnancy test, but a woman can watch for a few early signs of pregnancy in the first weeks after conception. The Mayo Clinic cautions that some symptoms are…
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A List of Noncommunicable Diseases
A noncommunicable disease is not transmitted from one person to another. Several different chronic diseases are related to risk factors such as lifestyle or genetics. They can be serious and cause disability or death in some cases. While they are…
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Prevent Elderly Abuse
The first step in stopping elderly abuse is to identify it. It is important that we know the signs to look for, as it is our job to protect our loved ones. Bruises of different colors suggest that they have…
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What to say to Messy Guests to get them to Clean up after themselves
What to do? Company is coming and they are known to be less than tidy, but you love them anyhow. Still you need to let them know in a kind way that they you are tired of picking up after…
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Jolivette Side Effects
December 7, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
The drug generically named progestin, is marketed in the United States under a variety of brand names including Aygestin, Camila, Crinone, Errin and Jolivette. This medication is used for many purposes in both women and men, such as to treat…
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Symptoms of Adult Aspergers Syndrome
December 7, 2013 Children's Health
Aspergers syndrome is one of the autism spectrum disorders. According to Better Health, this developmental disorder affects the way the brain processes information. The Mayo clinic reports that Aspergers has a strong genetic component, while some studies have linked it…
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Cyst in My Sinus Cavity
Overview Cysts in a sinus cavity are commonly termed nasal polyps, and are defined by the National Library of Medicine as sac-like growths along the sinus cavity. Nasal polyps are more common in people suffering from allergies or asthma, according…
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The Differences Between Men & Women With Heart Disease
Although the gap between heart disease in men and women is closing, there are still differences in the average age of onset of symptoms and in the causes of heart disease in men and women. Some of these are caused…
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Keflex Drug Side Effects
According to PDR Health, Keflex is an antibiotic used to treat infections of the respiratory tract, the middle ear, the bones, the skin and the reproductive and urinary systems. It is important to take this medication for the entire length…
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How to Entertain Guests on a Budget
The word “budget” makes people cringe. Many people are almost ashamed that there is a limit to how much money they can comfortably spend on entertaining guests. Often people tend to forget that everyone is on some kind of budget….
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3 Ways to Combine Swing Dancing Moves
1. Swing It Up a Notch Once you have learned basic swing dancing steps, you can move on to more advanced steps and learn to combine awing dancing moves. Swing dancing is not just one sort of dance. Instead it’s…
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5 Ways To Prevent Dancer’s Fracture
1. Preventing Fractures Dancing is a fun, expressive way to stay in shape. Dancing can also put a lot of stress and pressure on your feet and legs. Certain toe, foot and ankle injuries are common among professional and amateur…
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About Show Jumping
Overview Show jumping is a form of equestrian riding. It is derived from the sport of cross country horse jumping. Show jumping is a worldwide sport, and is a fully-sanctioned Olympic event, featuring both men’s and women’s competition. Show jumping…
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Dealing with a Rowdy Guest
Whether a rowdy guest is your child’s best friend or your father-in-law, dealing with rowdy guests can test the patience of even the most gracious host. Adding to the problem, some boisterous guests may not realize or care how their…
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