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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Breast Enhancement Risks
Breast enhancement has become one of the most common reasons for women to seek cosmetic surgery, according to the Mayo Clinic. Women may consider breast enhancement in an effort to improve their self-image, particularly if they naturally have breasts of…
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Tips for Coping with in Laws
Coping with in-laws can be difficult, but it needn’t get ugly. When we think of in-laws, we tend to think of mothers and fathers-law. But don’t forget, they consider you the in-law. I never fully appreciated my mother and father-in-law until…
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The Advantages of the BMI
December 6, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
BMI or Body Mass Index is a measurement of body composition determined by assessing a person’s height and weight and then completing a simple calculation to find where the person falls on a predetermined scale. The BMI scale charts a…
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About Ski Equipment
Overview Skiing is a popular winter sport that many people head to the slopes to take part in every year. Skiing can be enjoyed by people of all sporting abilities but the use of some key items of specialized equipment…
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3 Ways to Treat a Ruptured Stomach Muscle
1. Define Your Muscle Strain Abdominal muscle strains fall into three categories, ranging from a grade one injury to a grade three. In a grade one abdominal strain, you may not even know you have an injury until after you…
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Types of Headache
Headaches are a common cause of disability in both men and women, according to the online medical library Merck Manuals. Though their effects can be debilitating, headaches are only very rarely due to a serious disorder. Headaches that are not…
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How to Build Stamina Running
Overview Building stamina as a runner takes a bit of planning and patience. With consistent efforts, at least three times a week for at least 30 minutes, anyone can improve their endurance and ultimately their cardiovascular health. Follow a few…
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About Scoliosis
Overview Three sections make up the anatomy of the spine. These sections include the cervical, thoracic and lumbar regions. Each section has individual bones called vertebrae. The spine naturally curves toward the body at the shoulders and away from the…
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Tea Tree Oil for Head Lice
December 6, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Tea tree oil traditionally has been used to prevent and treat skin infections because of its anti-septic properties. It is acquired by steam distillation of the leaves of the melaleuca alternifolia, according to the Mayo Clinic. Some research also…
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5 Ways to Use Climbing Chalk
1. Sweaty Hands Can Make You Slip To achieve a better grip, many climbers use climbing chalk, which absorbs the sweat on their fingertips. When your fingers are sweaty, you can’t firmly grasp the rock without slipping. When you find…
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Is it ever ok to Date your ex Brother in Law Relationships Dating Family Members Relatives
Relationships are complicated. In this world, there may be a billion people, but circumstances and personal decisions we make in life may ultimately dictate where we end up in life and how we decide to live. Sometimes, the way that…
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Allergy Season Symptoms
It is estimated that about 40 to 50 million Americans suffer from allergies, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. People with seasonal allergies commonly are allergic to pollen, certain types of grasses or weeds. An allergic reaction occurs…
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About Strokes
Overview A stroke is defined as an interruption of the blood supply to the brain, according to the National Institutes of Health Medline Plus site. Some strokes are brief and only cause a temporary problem, while others may permanently damage…
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The Best Downhill Bikes
Downhill mountain-bike racing requires skill, commitment and the right equipment. Evolving from time trials on cross-country bikes over modest courses to its own adrenaline-packed competition, downhill racing also has advanced in bike materials, suspension technologies and design innovations. There are…
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How Heart Rate Increases Due to Exercise
Overview You only have to compare the pulse in your neck or wrist during rest and after exercise to figure out that your heart rate increases dramatically while you exercise. This is necessary because your muscles require more blood flow…
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How to Downhill Bike
Overview Downhill mountain biking is not just an action-packed competitive sport with special equipment, but also provides a useful set of skills that all mountain bikers should have to add more adventure, excitement as well as safety to their ride….
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How to Flatten a Man’s Stomach
Overview Flattening the stomach area for a man can be very difficult due to male-pattern fat storage, which can cause fat to accumulate in the middle. Moreover, the metabolic rate declines with age, exasperating the problem. Men can take control…
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5 Ways to Take a Week Long Backpacking Trip
1. Where and When If you are going to take a week long backpacking trip, you first need to figure out where you’re going and when to leave. Each will factor into what supplies you need to pack. For instance,…
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The Best Vitamins and Supplements for Men
December 6, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
When discussing men’s health, the subjects of heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, prostate cancer and obesity are often at the forefront. Although the importance of a well-balanced diet and disciplined exercise routine should not be understated, supplements also…
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3 Ways to Tape a Knee for Basketball
1. Taping Basics in Basketball Understand first off, there is no conclusive evidence that taping a knee reduces the risk of initial or further injury but it is an excellent method to reduce pain and enable the player to exercise….
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4 Ways to Meditate During Integral Yoga
1. Meditation to Clear the Mind Some use integral yoga meditation for a religious experience. Others use the meditation to raise consciousness. Many beginners of the practice of integral yoga simply want to clear the mind so that relaxation takes…
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Cures for an Itchy Throat
The common cold often causes an itchy throat and is the most common illness in the United States, with more than 1 billion colds developed every year, according to MedlinePlus. Other causes of sore, itchy throat, also called pharyngitis, include…
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Tips for Dealing with a Mother in Law
An almost sure way to have an argument is to utter the words mother-in-law. It has been six years and I still have no real relationship with my mother-in-law. It never bothered me that we had no relationship, but it…
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What are the Side Effects of Premarin?
Premarin is a prescription hormone replacement drug consisting of conjugated estrogens. Premarin is used to treat hot flashes, vaginal dryness and other vaginal irritations in postmenopausal women who have had a hysterectomy. Like other hormone-based therapies, Premarin is associated with…
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Ensure your Relatives well being Today
Healthy Aging is a blessing that is predominantly wished for all elderly relatives. Eating properly coupled with adequate exercise and sleep could play a critical role; it could keep minds and bodies of the elderly in top working condition. Eating properly entails…
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The Top 10 Workout Programs
Regular exercise is defined as 30 minutes per day and is essential for good health. Whether working out at a local health club or training in the comfort of your own home, there is a workout program that will fit…
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Psyllium Fiber Benefits
Dietary fiber intake has been linked to lowering cholesterol, relieving digestive distress and improving colon health. In addition to fiber found in fruits and vegetables, supplements made with psyllium are also available. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center,…
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Consequences of Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy (CP) refers to a group of neurological disorders characterized by abnormal movement and coordination of the muscles. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, abnormalities in parts of the brain permanently affect the muscles, although…
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Ideas to Help Lose Weight
December 6, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
A healthy weight loss program involves changes to both your physical and mental state. You don’t have to make drastic changes, and you can gradually incorporate changes into your life. Depending on how much weight you want to lose, a…
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Myths About Master Cleanser
December 6, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Based on a concoction of fresh lemon juice, maple syrup, cayenne pepper and water, the Master Cleanser is a popular “detoxification” program purported to improve health and support weight loss. Although proponents of the Master Cleanser ascribe numerous benefits to…
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