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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Diabetes Insipidus Types
Diabetes insipidus is entirely different from diabetes mellitus, or what most people refer to simply as “diabetes.” Diabetes insipidus is marked by the frequent production of large amounts of urine, which is typically clear and very dilute. Diabetes inspidus can…
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Facts About Safe Tattoos
December 3, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview When you decide to get a tattoo, you have more to consider than what it will look like. According to the Mayo Clinic, the risks associated with getting a tattoo include allergic reactions, skin infections, blood borne diseases and…
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Drugs for Ringing in the Ears
Tinnitus refers to a condition in which a sensation of sound is apparent in one or both ears. The Mayo Clinic describes this sound as being a buzzing, ringing, whistling, hissing, clicking or roaring sound. Sometimes, tinnitus is subjective or…
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How to get more of your Wifes Time
December 3, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Sometimes it seems there are just too many things that go on in the day to find any quality time with that person you most want to see when you have time yourself to spare; your wife; that beautiful woman…
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Speed Training for Runners
Overview Whether you are a competitive runner, a recreational athlete or just someone who is trying to improve upon your last jog around the track, you most likely get excited when you improve your overall speed. Specific training methods can…
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Why Saving your Marriage for Children Isn’t always a Good Idea
December 3, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
When a marriage is failing, there is not really very much you can do to save it. Couples try to stay together for the children’s sake, but they are only making things worse for everyone. The tension is always there…
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ADHD Treatments for Children
December 3, 2013 Children's Health
ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, affects boys three times more often than girls. The American Academy of Pediatrics states that more than 6 percent of school-age children have this chronic condition. Symptoms include inattention, lack of focus, impulsivity, hyperactivity…
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Air Balance Board Exercises
An air balance board consists of an air-filled dome attached to a flat, rigid platform, such as the BOSU balance trainer. This type of balance board is often used in injury rehabilitation, and it is also useful as a functional…
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Easy Exercises for Obese People
December 3, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Approximately one-third of American adults and more than half of all children are obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Heart Association (AHA). Although exercise is one way to deal with this serious…
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Beneficial Calf Muscle Exercises
The calves, located on the back of each leg between the ankle and the knee, are easy to neglect in muscle building routines. In each workout, target calf muscles with these simple exercises, then rest the muscle for 48 hours….
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How to Love your Wife through Menopause
December 3, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
There remain many women who may think most men do not embrace Menopause as a strength of a woman; nor as a sacred change in their lives; rather, only viewing her in such a negative manner which is a terrible…
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Should Couples Live together before getting Married – Yes
December 3, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Should couples live together before getting married? The short answer is most definitely. Consider this, statistically 50% of all marriages end in divorce. In other words, half of all marriages go south before “death do us part”. That number alone…
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Female Signs of Depression
December 3, 2013 Senior Health
Depression can affect nearly everyone, but the Mayo Clinic points out that women are about twice as likely as men to develop the illness. The factors that contribute to a woman’s risk of depression include hormones, work overload and sexual…
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Balance Ball Exercises for Legs
If you only get on your unstable stability ball for core workouts you are missing out all on your balance ball has to offer you for improving your total body fitness. While stability balls do build core strength and balance,…
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What Are the Treatments for Infant Colic?
If you think your baby has colic, you’re not alone. “It’s estimated that up to 40 percent of all infants have colic. It usually starts between the 3rd and 6th week after birth and ends by the time the baby…
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Exercise Plans
Exercise plans typically are a collection of activities of varying intensity tailored to suit physical fitness needs and goals. Exercise plans may focus on one or more elements of fitness, such as aerobic training, strength training or stretching, but some…
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Running Exercises for Weight Loss
Any aerobic exercise done consistently and for a longer duration will burn calories and cause weight loss. However, running in particular has the unique capability of not only causing weight loss, especially for those already overweight, but also helping to…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Illegal Softball Pitches
1. It’s a Ballgame In many ways, softball follows most of the same rules as regulation baseball, played with a small hard ball that is fast and dangerous. Players take the filed in the same positions at the three infield…
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Ways to Gain & Maintain Healthy Weight
December 3, 2013 Senior Health
Your family members and friends probably aren’t sympathetic if you struggle to gain a few pounds and maintain a healthy weight. The truth is that many people deal with the same challenge, and being underweight can be just as dangerous…
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Medicine Ball Training for Boxing
Overview “In addition to superior fitness levels and lightening-fast speed, boxing success requires tremendous power output,” says David Robson, martial artist and personal trainer. Balance and the ability to withstand impact to the body also play a crucial role. Medicine…
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What Muscles Do You Use to Kick a Soccer Ball?
Kicking a soccer ball is a dynamic movement that requires many muscles, although several key muscles typically are used to help generate the majority of the force that goes into your kick. Your level of muscle recruitment when kicking a…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Motocross Trick Riding
1. Catch a Freestyle Match While motocross tricks are practiced on tracks all over the country, you can see the tricksters in action at freestyle motocross events. There, riders are sent across a course that could be last anywhere from…
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Can you keep together when Love is gone – No
December 3, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
How can a marriage continue to work without love? In short there is no way for marriage to effectively continue without love. I wonder for those that believe there is a way, whether they were ever in love in the…
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Comfrey Root Side Effects
The chemical allantoin in the plant Symphytum officinale, more commonly known as comfrey, helps new skin cells grow, keeps skin cells healthy and decreases inflammation, as explained by the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC). People use comfrey to heal…
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Turmeric Extract Effects
December 3, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Turmeric, or Curcuma longa, also commonly called Indian saffron, is related to and looks somewhat similar to ginger. The roots or rhizomes and the bulbs of the plant are the sources of turmeric. It has been used for years as…
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Adaptogen Herbs for Stamina
Adaptogens are herbal medicines that are purported to serve as an overall health tonic. They are used to strengthen the immune system, enhance sexual performance, boost energy levels and raise your general sense of well-being. Adaptogens figure prominently in the…
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Marriage Happy ever after
December 3, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
People get married because they want to be with their spouse for the rest of their lives. They want to commit to a relationship based on love and trust. Unfortunately, the number of divorces in this country rising. Nearly half…
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5 Things You Need to Know About UV Light And Wrinkles
1. Tan Now, Pay Later Stay away from the sun if you want younger looking skin. The sun emits ultraviolet radiation (UV) that breaks down collagen and elastin fibers that lie in the dermis. Lose this connective skin tissue and…
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Turmeric for Inflammation
December 2, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Turmeric is a spice made from the Curcuma longa plant that is used in Indian foods for flavor and color. In addition, it has been used as a treatment for a variety of ailments for thousands of years in…
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How to Speed Train With Weight Machines
Overview Weight machines provide resistance for exercises while providing a stable lifting environment. The leg press exercise trains leg extension, training the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes and calf muscles. Extension of the leg is directly utilized during the drive phase of…
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