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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November 29, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
1. Every Other TV ad It seems like everywhere you turn these days, there is a newspaper, Internet or television ad for some form of sexual enhancement. These advertisements are generally directed at men and promote some sort of pill…
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There are many reason people want to lose leg and butt fat: You live a sedentary lifestyle; you’re fighting genetics passed down from your parents; or you simply don’t have good eating habits. No matter what the reason, if you…
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November 29, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
“By virtue of the power vested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife,” one of the most common, final phrases spoken when a couple gets married, seals the union of two people in matrimony. These two people will…
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November 29, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Subway is a fast-food restaurant that allowing patrons to choose items for their own subs. According to the Subway website, patrons who eat a balanced and reduced calorie diet that includes subway sandwiches offering 6 g or less of…
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Medicine balls are constructed out of durable rubber, leather or vinyl and can be used to work multiple muscle groups. Doing exercises on your knees is a good way to get familiar with medicine ball training. From this position, the…
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November 29, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Yeast infections are caused by yeast of the Candida family. Candida albicans is the main culprit. To combat a candida infection, two avenues must be used–medicinal and diet. Adhering to a proper anti-candida diet raises the effectiveness of the…
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November 29, 2013 Children's Health
Overview Parenting in general can be frustrating at times, but when you have a child who forgets his backpack at school, can’t pay attention for more than a few minutes when he’s working on homework and can’t sit still at…
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November 29, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Age spots, or liver spots, are flat, brown, tan or black areas of discoloration that primarily occur on the hands, shoulders and face. According to the Mayo Clinic, they develop in response to increased melanin production in the skin,…
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November 29, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Derived and extracted from a plant native to North America, primrose oil has long been used by many alternative medicine doctors and their patients for the treatment of minor diseases and disorders, according to the National Center of Complimentary and…
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Herbs have been used for years for their numerous health benefits and medicinal properties. Cardiovascular disease affects men and women worldwide and is the number one cause of death in the United States. Along with an overall healthy diet and…
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Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease that causes painful swelling of the colon (large intestine). According to the American College of Gastroenterology, approximately two to 10 new cases of ulcerative colitis are discovered among every 100,000 people annually. Though…
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November 29, 2013 Children's Health
Overview At 9 months your baby is an active, fast-growing bundle of energy. She is learning about the world, and you need to keep up with her increasing maturity. Check that her environment is a safe place as she becomes…
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November 29, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
As a married woman, I can speak from experience to answer the question: Do women view sex differently after they are married? The answer is a definitive and resounding “yes”! This is proven by the fact that although my husband…
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Overview Breathing is a critical function of living, which is carried out by the respiratory system. The primary function of the respiratory system is exchanging carbon dioxide, a waste product of cells, with oxygen, which is necessary for cells to…
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November 29, 2013 Women's Health
1. A Painful Problem Hysterectomy scar tissue, also known as adhesions, comes from an abnormal connection between two parts of the body. When surgeons remove the uterus, ovaries or both, the remaining organs sometimes form attachments to other organs. This…
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November 29, 2013 Banana Cream Pie Nutritional Information
Overview A thick slice of banana cream pie can taste fantastic, but its nutritional information is less than impressive. You might think the pie has some redeeming value because it’s made with bananas, which are a healthy and natural food,…
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November 29, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Most people think that sex in a marriage is good only for the first few years. I disagree. I think good sex over the lifetime of a marriage takes focus and making it a priority. All the research says that…
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November 29, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Red yeast rice, which originated in China, has been used for hundreds of years to prevent diarrhea, eliminate gastrointestinal discomfort and improve circulation. Currently, red yeast rice is being analyzed to determine its effectiveness in lowering serum cholesterol. At…
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November 29, 2013 Drugs for Impotence in Men
Impotence in men, also known as erectile dysfunction, refers to a medical condition in which men are unable to keep an erection for sexual intercourse. The Mayo Clinic states that some risk factors for developing impotence include suffering with stress,…
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November 29, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Why do some married couples seem to enjoy their relationship after spending years together while others act as if they are in prison? The answer frequently involves marital satisfaction. Marital satisfaction is a key contributor to a lasting marriage. Marital…
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November 29, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Early pregnancy is an exciting time for the new parents-to-be. Signs and symptoms of pregnancy can begin as early as 1 to 2 weeks following conception. Not all women will experience the same signs and symptoms at the same time….
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November 29, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
“Your loving whispers in a moon-lit night are like soothing wine, they put me in the mood”. “You are the other half that makes me feel whole.” How many times you wanted to hear phrases like these or even close…
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November 29, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Often it is considered to be a taboo subject, to talk openly about problems that couples are having in keeping the sexual side of their relationship alive. But no doubt all of us have wondered how many married couples have…
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November 29, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Flaky skin, also referred to as scaling, is the shedding of the outermost layer of skin cells. Scaly skin is not an especially attractive look and can become itchy and painful. Flaky skin can be caused by a variety of…
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The consequence of teen drug use, casual or otherwise, can be devastating. Teens are still maturing physically, emotionally and psychologically, which makes them even more susceptible than adults to the harm that drugs can cause. Although drug use damage can…
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November 29, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
New diets appear to pop up several times a year, so there are many choices for people who have a bit of weight to lose. Finding a healthy, long-lasting way to shed pounds is a little more difficult. Physicians at…
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November 29, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Keeping the fun alive in a marriage isn’t really that hard to do. Remembering to keep the fun in the marriage is the problem, but with a bunch of practice, keeping the marriage fun can become second nature. The degree…
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1. Did Monks Start Joint Manipulation in the Martial Arts? Many martial arts teach joint manipulation as a form of self-defense. Exactly which martial art has bragging rights is unclear, but it’s possible that this effective way to inflict pain…
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Stomachaches are a common ailment that can be triggered by a number of different causes, including the flu, food poisoning, food allergies, stress or even certain medications. As long as the cause of a stomachache is not related to a…
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November 29, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Being a new mother myself, I’m beginning to see that we’re not appreciated or respected by our spouse, families and the rest of society, as we should be. Deciding to be a stay at home mom, or going back to…
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