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 Get Rid of Age Spots on the Legs
November 24, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Age spots, flat light to dark brown lesions that form on skin chronically exposed to sunlight, go by many names, including liver spots, sun spots, lentigines and lentigos. Particularly common on hands, arms, shoulders, and the neck and face,…
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What Do Skin Tags Look Like?
November 24, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Skin tags won’t hurt you, although you probably don’t find these tiny growths welcome appendages to your person. These benign (noncanceous) growths are sometimes treated at home, with undesirable or ineffective results, says dermatologist Katherine Lim of the Mayo…
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How using Alcohol Helps Mask True Feelings
November 24, 2013 Crisis Support
Anyone who has ever indulged in an alcoholic beverage knows that drinking changes how you feel and can alter the way you act. People turn to alcohol to reduce anxiety, feel more social, and also to numb their feelings. Additionally,…
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Good Diets for Baseball Players
Many years ago, the consensus was that every baseball player looked like Babe Ruth: big, fat and with a giant beer belly. However, as seasons came and went, the times changed. Baseball players now are fit and athletic. They need…
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Womens self Defense Techniques
November 24, 2013 Crisis Support
We live in a society where violent and sexually motivated attacks on women are on the increase. So being a woman in this world can sometimes seem very daunting. Knowing the basics of self defense can give women the confidence…
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Ways to Keep Your Lungs Healthy
The principle function of your lungs is to transport oxygen into your bloodstream and rid your body of carbon dioxide. The process of gas exchange is carried out in tiny, thin-walled air sacs called alveoli. Although your lungs are extremely…
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Social Security Retirement Benefits for Your Spouse
If you are married, regardless of your age, it’s never too early to begin making retirement plans for you and for your spouse. Financial planners and counselors often advise couples to build up a “nest egg,” in addition to their…
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Smart Shopping for Walking Canes
Canes, crutches and walkers are assistive devices for patients who have an unsteady gait or weak muscles, and they reduce the burden on their physical frame, owing to age, disability or disease. The cane is the simplest of all the…
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5 Ways to Avoid Common Cheerleading Injuries
1. Avoiding Common Cheerleading Injuries is Quite a Stretch When it comes to many sports, flexibility is key, and this is certainly no different when it comes to cheerleading. Cheerleaders do many stunts such as cartwheels, splits, somersaults and other…
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How to Protect yourself from Sexual Harassment
November 24, 2013 Crisis Support
You can think about your task to protect yourself in terms of two goals: prevention and reaction. The best way to protect yourself is to do what you can to ensure that sexual harassment never occurs. Of course, this does…
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Self Defense Techniques using Head Butts Effectively
November 24, 2013 Crisis Support
If and when having to defend yourself from incoming harm at the hands of a would-be assailant, you want to keep it simple. There is the unwritten rule that states the following: “You have the right to defend yourself if…
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3 Ways to Understand Parents’ Divorce
November 24, 2013 Find Balance
1. It’s Not Your Fault A key to maintaining emotional health for children and teens in a divorce situation is making sure they understand that they had nothing to do with the separation of their parents. When something traumatic like…
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Nutrition in Pistachio Nuts
November 24, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Pistachios weren’t grown in the United States until the 1970s, but now about 98 percent of the domestic crop is produced in California. Pistachios make an extraordinarily healthy snack, providing antioxidants, fiber, healthy fats, vitamin B6, thiamin and many…
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What Are the Benefits of Hawthorn Berry?
Hawthorn berry, known scientifically as Crataegus oxyacantha, is related to the rose bush. Hawthorn is a shrub-type tree that grows in Asia, North America and Europe, and has been used for centuries as a treatment for many ailments. Hawthorn is…
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Self Defense Techniques for Women
November 24, 2013 Crisis Support
When having to defend yourself from harm, you do not want to try anything fancy. Also, you do not want to turn a self-defense situation into some bar brawl, street brawl, and so forth. You want to use simple but…
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November 24, 2013 Relationships and Family - Other
Single. It seems that in our society, this word has become synonymous with lonely, afraid, and cold. Why are we so pressured to be one half of a relationship? This widespread pressure comes from parents, friends and even teachers. Let’s…
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The Best Waist Whittling Exercises
Getting rid of excess fat in the waist and love handles is a request many health professionals and fitness trainers hear on a growing basis. While it is not possible to reduce fat in a targeted area of the body…
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Catuaba Bark Side Effects
Catuaba is an herbal supplement derived from a small tree native to the Brazilian landscape, according to HerbalExtracts.com. This plant has long been used as a mild aphrodisiac and immune system booster due to its natural effects on the central…
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Marriages Long Term Relationships Commitment Sex Relationships Marriage Love Separation
A marriage is a much stronger commitment. But so can a long-term relationship be too. The separation between the two can be very tenuous or strong, indeed, at times. Just that there are more definitive and concrete steps to getting…
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Shampoos & Conditioners for Dry, Damaged Hair
November 24, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
When you have dry and damaged hair, it is typically caused by exposure to the sun, chemical processing or overuse of thermal-based styling products. To start repairing your hair, you should avoid these things. To restore moisture in the hair,…
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Strength Exercises for Lower Back & Stomach
A healthy stomach and back begins with strengthening the muscles surrounding the core. The lower back consists of the lats, which are the largest muscles in the back and work with the muscles of the core for posture and stabilizing…
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Peppermint Supplement Side Effects
For centuries, numerous health benefits have accompanied the use of peppermint oil as a supplement. MedlinePlus gives peppermint oil a grade that indicates good scientific evidence for uses as an antispasmodic after endoscopic procedures, management of cough, improvement of irritable…
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About Insomnia
November 24, 2013 Mental Health
Overview Everyone has trouble falling asleep now and again. However, if this occurs on a regular basis, you may have insomnia. Not getting a good night’s sleep over a period of time can lead to health problems. There are many…
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5 Ways to Choose Cancer-Fighting Vegetables
November 24, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Stop Free Radical Damage Antioxidants are substances such as vitamins that protect the body against free radical damage. A free radical occurs when a molecule splits in a process known as oxidation. Free radicals lack an electron, and they…
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Mat Work Pilates Exercises
Pilates has quickly become one of the most popular types of exercise. The American Council on Exercise states that pilates benefits include improved body mechanics, balance, coordination, strength and flexibility. Pilates mat work offers convenience because all that is required…
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About Gout
Overview Gout is a disease in which uric acid builds up in the joints, causing painful swelling. Gout can be acute–happening only once–or chronic, with attacks happening months or even years apart. Some people who experience one episode of gout…
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The Best Lat Routines
The latissimus dorsi–often referred to as “lat”–is a large, triangular muscle under the shoulders on the small of the back. As the largest muscle in the upper-body, the lat is responsible for several shoulder functions. Workout enthusiasts may strive to…
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The King of Calf Exercises
The calf, consisting of the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles, is located in the lower leg and is responsible for several movements. The gastrocnemius — located on the back of the leg — attaches to the knee and ankle and is…
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Signs of an Unhealthy Relationship
November 24, 2013 Crisis Support
You KNOW you’re in an unhealthy relationship. There are red flags from the very beginning, you simply chose to ignore their warning. Instead we collect them; having a brilliant excuse for each one. When the pain gets bad enough we will break. One…
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What Foods Cause Intestinal Gas?
Intestinal gas, also called flatulence or flatus, forms from bacteria breaking down food and from air in the large intestine. The small intestine has trouble digesting certain products in foods, such as starch, fiber and sugars. After foods with these…
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