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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How to Make the best use of your Time as a Stay at Home Spouse
November 28, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Some people complain that life as a stay-at-home wife or husband with no kids is boring and insist they would be bored with that lifestyle. However, if you’re a motivated person, that’s just not true. Below are some quick tips…
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Chinese Herbs for Memory
Natural herbs are a popular method of treating and improving memory. They are currently being studied for their potential ability to treat and prevent the onset of Alzheimer’s disease–a condition in which the mind’s ability to recall memories gradually deteriorates….
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How To Reduce Puffiness Under Your Eyes
November 28, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Puffiness under the eyes, otherwise known as bags under the eyes, is a cosmetic concern, as it makes you look tired or unwell. The Mayo Clinic notes that typically, it is not a medical concern. The condition generally develops…
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How to Change your last name after Marriage
November 28, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
One of the items on many brides post-ceremony to-do list is changing her name on all of her legal identification and documentation to reflect her new societal status. While it might seem simplistic in theory, changing your name after you…
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Negative Effects of Flaxseed
November 28, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Flaxseed’s benefits are widely touted in the health food community. It’s used as a fiber source as well as a source of omega-3 fatty acids. It is possible to have too much of a good things, though. Because flaxseed is…
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How to Overcome the Financial Challenges of Leaving an Abusive Relationship
November 28, 2013 Crisis Support
There are many factors to consider when preparing to leave an abusive relationship. The primary focus is on safety along with the ability to heal from the devastating mental and emotional effects of abuse. But … what about the real…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Badminton Grip
1. The Right Grip Can Mean Powerful Smashes It’s important to learn how to hold a badminton racket correctly if you want to be a good player and product great strokes. The right badminton grip can help you hit powerful…
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Black Cohosh Benefits
November 28, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Black cohosh, also known as macrotys, bugwort, bugbane, black snakeroot, rattleroot and rattlewood, has medicinal properties when you use the stems and roots of the plant. These plant parts appear in teas, liquid tinctures, capsules and pills. Several research studies…
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Common Marriage Myths
November 28, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Whether you’re married or not, you have always heard someone who has never been married have some crazy idea about what happens after being married for some time. Every marriage is different and my marriage myths may be realities for…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Water Polo Offense
1. Offensive Positions in Water Polo There are six players and one goalie on each team in water polo. The field players rotate through several different positions during the game. During the game, the players arrange themselves in three-on-three formations,…
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Testimonies the Effects of Alcoholism on Marriage
November 28, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Marriage Is always a work in progress and for those who are in a marriage to an addict of any sort, it is an incredible amount of work which often leads to very little in the way of progress. Alcoholism…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Ice Axing
1. Anatomy of an Axe Every part of an ice axe has a special name. The pointiest part at the top of it is the pick. The broader part opposite this is the adze, and the pointy bit at the…
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List of Home Exercises
A healthy workout routine should incorporate strength exercises, cardio and stretching. You can do all three at home. Building muscles with strength training will add to your muscle mass. The more muscle you have, the more calories you will burn….
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How to Get Rid of Brown Spots on Your Body
November 28, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview The brown spots on your body are age spots caused from too much exposure to the sunlight. Age spots usually occur when you are middle-aged, but they can appear even on young people’s skin. The brown spots on your…
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Exercises to Build a Smaller Butt
While it isn’t physiologically possible to target one area of the body that you want to lose fat in, it is possible to build a smaller butt by combing a healthy diet with aerobic and resistance exercises. You can sculpt…
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4 Day Work Out Plans
November 28, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Four-day workout plans will help you burn more calories compared to exercising for only two or three days a week. When you engage in moderate-intensity weight training, you burn a significant amount of calories after your training session compared to…
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Diseases That Affect Muscular Systems
A wide variety of diseases affect the muscular system. Genetic disorders, such as the muscular dystrophies, typically present in children. Inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, such as polymyositis and myasthenia gravis, usually are of adult onset. All diseases that affect the…
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Neck Rotation Exercises
November 28, 2013 Neck Rotation Exercises
Neck rotation exercises can help improve mobility for driving movements, such as turning the head to check a blind spot or back out of a parking space. The exercises can prevent fatigue and are also beneficial for those who suffer…
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Why Couples should consider having Separate Bedrooms
November 28, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
There are many reasons why a couple may decide to sleep in different bedrooms, some of which may include the following examples: One partner snores; one may move and thrash about too much needing a whole bed to him/herself; one…
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High Testosterone Symptoms in Women
November 28, 2013 High Testosterone Symptoms in Women
Women normally have a low level of circulating testosterone, which is produced by the ovaries. An abnormally elevated testosterone level is termed hyperandrogenism. Androgens are male sex hormones and include testosterone, dihydrotestosterone, dehydroepiandrosterone and androstenedione. Polycystic ovary syndrome causes the…
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About Lexapro
November 28, 2013 Mental Health
Overview It is common for everyone to have feelings of anxiety or sadness at times, but when these feelings are persistent and negatively affect daily life, it could be a sign of a more serious disorder. Major depressive disorders (MDD)…
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Benefits of Lemon Juice
November 28, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Lemon juice is a tart and acidic juice that is often used in cooking. But squeezed into drinking water, added to foods or used in tea, it provides antioxidants and supplies the body with vitamin C and other nutrients. Lemon…
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Acne Scar Beauty Tips
November 28, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Suffering from acne can be embarrassing and depressing, but even more so to find that you’re left with acne scars once the lesions heal. Scar removal treatments are expensive and can be invasive. Before you secure a permanent fix, you…
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Problems of Being Underweight or Overweight
November 28, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
A person’s body weight may correlate to overall wellness. Excessively high or low body weight can trigger complications, such as infertility, bone problems and lethargy. Often, weight can be improved and managed through healthy lifestyle changes. In more serious cases,…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Heelflips on a Skateboard
1. Falling at High Speeds Skateboarding is a recognized sport now, no longer the arena of urban and beach dropouts lost in an underground culture. It became mainstream when the sport was included in the 1997 Winter X Games as…
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Herbal Sinus Remedies
Inflammation of the sinuses, or sinusitis, affects approximately 30 million adults, as reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Of those cases, 15 million result in physician visits. Expensive prescriptions and over-the-counter sinus remedies carry numerous side…
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About Snoring
November 28, 2013 Mental Health
Overview Folklore, jokes and cartoons about snoring testify to widespread frustration with this common sleep disturbance. It is not unusual for the snorer to be unaware of the disruption he causes; after all, he is asleep. Scientists are finding out,…
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About Smoking Cessation
Overview Smoking cessation, or quitting smoking, takes emotional and physical effort to conquer nicotine addiction. Most smokers try to quit smoking or want to quit, according to the American Heart Association. Changes in the acceptance of smoking have caused a…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Saw Palmetto and Hair Loss Prevention
1. An Herb With a History Saw palmetto, also known as serenoa repens, is a small, shrublike palm plant that has large leaves. It has large dark red berries and grows in the southeastern part of the United States. The…
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How to Get Rid of Stretch Marks on Your Breasts
November 28, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview While stretch marks can appear on almost any part of the body, for women, breasts are one of the most common places they form. That’s because stretch marks like areas of the body where fat is stored. The Mayo…
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