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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Cardio Circuit Training Exercises
Circuit training is an exercise method where you move from station to station with little or no rest. Circuits usually consist of six to 15 exercises. Circuit training exercises can be calisthenic body-weight exercises; strength training exercises using a variety…
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About Boning Trout
Overview Like its cousins the herring and whitefish, trout is best served fresh. Trout fishing seasons are held throughout the United States, mostly in the spring. The best trout for eating generally weigh between 2 and 4 pounds. A trout…
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Free Workout for Toning the Body
December 2, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview A workout for toning the body should include both resistance and cardiovascular exercise. Resistance training targets fat burning specifically because it burns fat both while you do it and for up to 48 hours afterward, according to “The Abs…
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How to have a Happy Marriage
December 2, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
5 ways to have a happy marriage and a happy husband Sometimes as a wife it is difficult to balance your time and juggle your different responsibilities and commitment equally. Between work, raising children and looking after your home, there…
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How to Make the Feelings last
December 2, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Most couples are often happy the first few months or years of marriage, but usually one member starts to believe the grass across the way looks greener, or the familiarity of the relationship produces boredom and has more negatives than…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Sun Exposure And Wrinkles
December 2, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
1. UV Light There is no safe or good UV light. Exposure to ultraviolet radiation will make your skin wrinkle at the very least. It can also cause skin cancer. The danger lies in the fact that sunlight is made…
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Simple Steps to Improve your Marriage
December 2, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Marriage is a partnership, and like all the best partnerships, it takes effort and commitment to make it work. The good news is, it’s not so hard. Here are some simple steps that every husband or wife can take to…
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Information on Medicare Supplemental Insurance
Overview Medicare is a health insurance program that the federal government offers to people over the age of 65 and to people with certain disabilities. Though it is generally good insurance, there are some things it does not cover. Some…
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How to Safeguard your Marriage from Stress
December 2, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
There are different ways for a couple to safeguard their marriage from stress. Here are some ideas that may help: Empathize with your partner to show him or her that you are really listening. Stress can make both parties less…
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Knee Exercises for Running
The many physical and mental benefits along with its affordability and easy access, make running an activity that many people enjoy. The forces incurred during running create stress which can lead to injury if precautions are not taken. Patellofemoral pain,…
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Exercises to Strengthen Your Glute Muscles to Jump Higher
Your gluteus maximus, or glutes, are powerful muscles located on the back of your pelvis which are responsible for extending your hip. Your glutes are very important in many athletic activities such as running, sprinting and jumping. Strengthening your glutes,…
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Tips for a Happy Marriage
December 2, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Many couples blindly wander into marriage expecting it to be easy. Staying happy as a couple takes lots of hard work, but the work can be fun. 1. Married couples need to have a “date night.” Date night sounds…
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Glucose Free Foods
December 2, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Glucose is a type of carbohydrate and the body’s main source of energy. Glucose is referred to as blood sugar in the body. Diabetics and individuals who are glucose intolerant need to limit dietary glucose because it can raise blood…
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How to have a Happy Marriage
December 2, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
With divorce rates so high, it would appear that being happily married is an idea of the past. The fact is that there are still couples out there, married or not, who make it work and are truly satisfied with…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Condoms And Sensation
1. Latex vs. Polyurethane Condoms are usually made of polyurethane or latex. Latex is more common and available in more countries. To ensure the integrity of the material, latex condoms can only be used with water based lubricants, don’t use…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Flatwater Racing
1. Flatwater Racing for Spike Adrenaline Flatwater racing represents the fastest human-powered boat racing events in the world. Racers use low profile and often hi-tech canoes or kayaks to slash their way through the water in a straight lane on…
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Advanced Pilates Abdominal Exercises
Pilates exercises are designed to improve core strength and stability as well as increase flexibility. The muscles of the abdomen and waist are especially targeted in advanced Pilates exercises because of the high level of difficulty of maintaining good posture…
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Natural Pain Relief Supplements
December 2, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
On any given day millions of people in the United States suffer from pain. Prescription drugs and over-the-counter, non-steriodal, anti-inflammatory drugs are commonly used to treat pain. These drugs can have harmful side effects, as evident by Vioxx being taken…
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Environmental Risk Factors for Breast Cancer
The breasts are hormonally-regulated organs that develop before birth, during puberty, and during lactation and pregnancy. Breast cancer can develop from the milk-producing lobules, the ducts which connect the lobules to the nipple, or within the nipple itself. There are…
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How to be Fair in your Marriage
December 2, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Love and fairness in a marriage means giving as much as receiving. You’re married because you love each other and you want to be together forever. To make a marriage last you need to respect, trust and be able to communicate with each…
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Simple Steps you can take to Improve your Marriage
December 2, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
For those who are married for many years, they will echo that it is challenging. It requires work And, perhaps, that’s the reason for the high divorce rate because many did not foresee the work involved. After the honeymoon stage of…
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Kayak Paddling Tips
December 2, 2013 Kayak Paddling Tips
Keep certain rules and paddling strategies in mind when you’re kayaking, and you can greatly increase your speed, efficiency and stamina. Focus on your paddle grip and stroke and your body’s position in the kayak until these elements become second…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Working Off The Ropes In Boxing
1. Beware of the Ropes The last place a boxer wants to be during a bout is up against the ropes. Being in that position is like sudden death. Admittedly, sometimes there is no getting around it. Your opponent skillfully…
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Tattoo Removal Options
December 2, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
There are many reasons you may decide to remove a tattoo. Perhaps it was done out of impulse and you regret getting it. Or maybe you are dissatisfied with the way it turned out or are experiencing an allergic reaction…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Karate Sparring
1. Karate Sparring With a Real Opponent Karate sparring, or kumite, is an opportunity to use all of your training in a practical application. Karate basic training, or kihon, teaches you how to block, punch, strike and kick. Then you…
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How to Deal with a Cheating Spouse
December 2, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Infidelity is one of the leading causes of divorce. Upon learning your spouse has cheated, it’s common to feel rage, distrust, sorrow, humiliation, or try and blame yourself for his or her actions. Allow yourself to feel these emotions. If…
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How to Lose Weight With a Hypnotist
December 2, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Some people will try almost anything to lose weight, such as diet pills, weight loss surgeries, special shoes to increase calorie burn and even chewing gums to decrease appetite. One method that may help people to lose weight easier…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Canvas Heavy Bags
1. The Bag of Champions Heavy bags are the stuff boxing champions are made of. All the greats Joe Frazier, Muhammed Ali, Mike “Iron Man” Tyson, Evander Holyfield, Floyd Mayweather and Oscar De La Hoya perfected their technique by attacking…
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Classic Signs of Alcoholism
December 2, 2013 Children's Health
Alcoholism is considered a disease in which the body craves alcohol psychologically and physically. Most people will deny they have a drinking problem or suffer from alcoholism. Obsession with drinking alcohol and the inability to stop drinking impede relationships with…
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Exercises to Strengthen the Core, Back & Neck
The core, back and neck muscles support your spine, move your torso and head, and help move your arms. All of these motions are important for everyday functioning. Therefore, you should exercise these muscles at least once each week to…
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