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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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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Shoulder impingement occurs when obstructions develop in the space normally inhabited by the rotator cuff muscles. With less room for dynamic movement, the arm and shoulder do not enjoy their full range of motion. A breakdown in muscle, bursa and…
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November 29, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Trust and fidelity are integral parts of a good marriage. If these two are lacking, no matter how one partner swore to high heavens how much he/she loves the other, that love will always be in question. It is because…
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While traditional Pilates is about conditioning the body and doesn’t induce much weight loss, adding a bit of cardio to your Pilates exercises can help you burn extra calories and lose weight. Pilates exercises help strengthen, sculpt and tone the…
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November 29, 2013 Children's Health
Asperger’s syndrome is one of the autism spectrum disorders. These developmental disorders affect verbal and nonverbal communication, social interaction and other behaviors. According to the National Institute for Child Health and Human Development, Asperger’s syndrome is the least severe of…
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November 29, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Green tea extract is the herbal by-product of the green tea leaf. Green tea is one of best plant sources of antioxidants, with the active ingredients of polyphenols, flavonols and epigallocathechin gallate (EGCG). By weight, green tea extract has…
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November 29, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as of 2007, there were approximately 1,051,875 Americans diagnosed with AIDS. The HIV virus attaches to CD4 lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell, and destroys them. People have AIDS…
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Acupressure is a method of healing and relieving symptoms by applying pressure to various points on the body. Once the points are pressed, the muscles in the area relax, and blood circulation increases, enabling the body to heal. Advocates of…
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November 29, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
It is sad, but true that our sex lives lose some of their sparkle after the first bloom of romance is over. Our careers, children and general responsibilities, at times, are all consuming and we tend to neglect this special…
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November 29, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Overview Flat warts are flat-topped, smooth, yellowish papules caused by infection with HPV 3, 10, 28 or 49. In most cases, flat warts are benign and cause no symptoms, according to Merck. They will disappear on their own without treatment,…
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Multiple sclerosis, or MS, is a progressive neurological disorder characterized by a set of classic symptoms that tend to flare and then resolve for a period of time before flaring again. These typical symptoms include stiffness, spasms, tingling, dizziness, fatigue,…
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November 29, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview With interval training, you perform short bursts of intense exercise, then take a longer period to recover. For example, sprint all out for 20 seconds, then walk for 60 seconds. Interval training burns more calories because of the intense…
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November 29, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Romance is never dead. Even if your marriage is seemingly void of it, there are always methods and techniques which can be put to the test to restore your husband’s seemingly long-lost romantic tendencies. Sometimes, the key to reviving romance…
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November 29, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
For more than 5,000 years, green tea has been valued for its numerous health benefits and nutritional value. According to the U.S. National Institutes of Health, green tea has traditionally been associated with meditation and enlightenment. Today, health experts continue…
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November 29, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Take It in Stages Be aware that your diet after gastric bypass is a progression. Right after surgery, you will not be allowed anything. After two days, you can start on a liquid diet consisting mostly of clear broth,…
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Chinese herbs have a long history of use. Herbal remedies have been studied to check its effectiveness and clinical trials are still in progress to find how Chinese herbs can enhance today’s medicinal market. Like any medicine or treatment, you…
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November 29, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Along with your first born may have come several surprises…you may not have realized how much newborns pooped, you may not have anticipated how painful breastfeeding would be and you may not have expected to still look pregnant when you…
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November 29, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Marriage is supposed to be a sacred unity between two people who wish to share the rest of their lives together. It is supposedly something valuable and very precious, yet a myriad of married couples tarnish it by engaging in…
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Joseph Pilates was a pioneer among inventors of unusual exercise equipment before 1950. Some of his inventions began as adaptations to hospital beds during his time in a World War I internment camp, according to Balanced Body Pilates’ Pilates Origins….
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November 29, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
We make an incredible effort to achieve happiness, but once found, we get confident and stop trying. When in fact, maintaining that state of happiness can be harder than achieving it. In my opinion, having a successful relationship is all…
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According to the U.S. surgeon general, “Smoking cessation represents the single most important step that smokers can take to enhance the length and quality of their lives.” More than 47 million Americans have quit smoking cigarettes for good as of…
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Building arm muscles with the right combination of exercises using dumbbells will give you sexy, toned, strong arms. The biceps brachii muscle is in the upper arm. It has several functions, including rotating the forearm and flexing the elbow. Exercises…
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Overview Yohimbe, also known as yohimbine, johimbe and Corynanthe yohimbe, is derived from the bark of the West African Pausinystalia yohimbe tree. This evergreen grows in the rainforests of Cameroon, Gabon, Nigeria and the Congo. Yohimbe is a popular ingredient…
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November 29, 2013 Senior Health
From tot to teen, kids need healthy foods to grow into healthy adults. What you pack in your kids’ lunches can affect how they perform in school and help determine the nutritional choices they will make for the rest of…
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The legs are prone to fat gain, from the thighs all the way down to the calves. If you want to get rid of this fat, you need to target the major muscles of your legs with weight training exercises…
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November 29, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Digestion is the body’s method of taking the food we eat and breaking it down to obtain vital nutrients that will allow us to live and be healthy. A healthy digestive system is able to process food in an…
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November 29, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Acne is a condition where P. acnes bacteria on the skin cause pimples, whiteheads and blackheads to develop on the face. The result of excess hormone production, clogged pores, medications taken or other causes, acne can be a troublesome…
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Overview Wrapping feet for kickboxing provides lateral stability for the ankle. Because martial artists require a great deal of mobility around the ankle joint for kicking, foot wrapping is usually reserved for providing support to an injured ankle during a…
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November 29, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
There are many magazine out there that explain all the in and outs. It seems they all very with the many different taste of women and men. Which leaves us all to wonder, What is the best to use. Seemingly…
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November 29, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
5 Hottest Ways to Satisfy and Delight Your Spouse Are you on a venture, rummaging magazines, to rekindle that passion in your marital life? Wish to lend your sex life with that lost spark and set your marriage on fire…
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November 29, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Contact dermatitis can result from an irritant or an allergic reaction. Infants will generally be fussy with an obvious skin irritation and possibly swelling, warmth and redness. The rash may be itchy and will result from a substance that…
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