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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Exercises for Pull-Ups
Pull-ups, performed with an overhand grip, are an upper body body-weight exercise that challenges your biceps at the front of your upper arm and your latisimus dorsi muscles of your back. Pull-ups also put significant stress on the muscles between…
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Sprint Techniques for Soccer
One of the most important parts of soccer not having to do with ball skills is sprinting. No matter the situation, running is a big part of the game. A soccer field is 100 feet long by 60 feet wide….
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Atkins Nutrition
November 24, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview If you have a weight loss or weight management goal, you have several choices for diet and nutrition. The Atkins diet was designed from research on weight loss and weight management. To achieve the best results, Atkins recommends becoming…
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Ways to Get Out in Cricket
Cricket is a sport that is, in many ways, similar to American baseball. Two teams compete against each other, in an outdoor field, both in an attempt to score more “runs” than the other. However, each one maintains a field…
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Why Chemistry is Important on a Date
To have chemistry means to have the potential to build a great relationship. Dating is the perfect time to figure out if you and your date can have a good relationship together. To do so, you can determine whether or…
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Pus, Blackheads & Acne
November 24, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Acne is a common skin problem that affects about 17 million Americans, according to the Nemours hospital network. It is a bane of teenagers, but many adults get it too. Most people refer to just about any type of…
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The Best Butt Workouts
The gluteus maximus, medius and minumus comprise the gluteal muscles, which extend the hip and abduct or move the leg away from the body’s center. Extensive sitting tightens the hip flexors and causes muscle imbalances that weaken the large, potentially…
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Bad Excuses for a Relationship
November 24, 2013 Relationships and Family - Other
There are several wrong reasons to be in a relationship. These reasons stem from mainly pressure of various types. Pressure type a: “I’m too old.” The age pressure can be a miraculous push that causes you to land in a…
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Chinese Green Tea Health Benefits
November 24, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Chinese green tea, like other Asian teas, is the product of the plant Camellia sinensis. However, unlike other teas, green tea in production is gently steamed, maintaining its antioxidant properties. Epigallocatechin gallate is the main polyphenol in green tea and…
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Talk about Suicide Openly
November 24, 2013 Crisis Support
The people who make suicide an uncomfortable and difficult topic to discuss are those who are ignorant about all aspects of suicide. Those who are uneducated about this topic are the ones who have made suicide something taboo, therefore this…
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Leg Exercises to Jump Higher
Vertical jump height is one of the key measurements in determining how athletic someone is. It is a sign of power, explosiveness and even sprinting speed. Fortunately vertical jump height can be improved. Technique can help improve vertical jump height….
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Calendula Cream Benefits
Calendula cream is made from the fresh or dried petals of the calendula plant. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC), a typical preparation of 100 g of calendula cream contains between 2 and 5 g of calendula….
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Reasons for Choosing Cremation instead of Burial
November 24, 2013 Crisis Support
Reasons for choosing cremation over burial is listed below. Money would be the first reason that a person should consider cremation over a burial. It costs to bury just as much as it costs to deliver a baby. The other…
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Soul Mates do they really Exist – Yes
There are many skeptics who do not believe in the existence of soul mates. But, I on the other hand have never been in the group of non believers. My emotional side, as well as my beliefs in souls randomly meeting for reasons has led me…
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What are Techniques for Basic Massage Therapy?
November 24, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
The most common form of massage in the Western world is Swedish massage. This is a full body massage using oil or cream to move the hands smoothly over the skin. This technique is intended to promote relaxation, increase the…
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Almighty Cleanse Ingredients
While the statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration, Danny Vierra, the program director of the Bella Vita Lifestyle Education Center in California and developer of Almighty Cleanse claims the product helps to regulate the digestive…
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Brown Spots on Upper Lip
November 24, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview There’s a reason the brown spots that sometimes appear on your upper lip are nicknamed age spots–they usually make their appearance around the time your first wrinkles start to show up, and they may be caused by some of…
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Excuses for Abuse
November 24, 2013 Crisis Support
To anyone not living with the daily horror of an abusive relationship, the excuses given by the abuser seem shallow and transparent. To the abused they are a dangerous lifeline that is clung to in the renewed hope that they…
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Fun Sports for Kids
With obesity a growing epidemic among youngsters, it’s more important than ever to get kids up and moving. But kids are no different than adults when it comes to exercise. If you don’t keep things fun, they will soon lose…
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Baseball Diets
The general consensus decades ago was that baseball players looked like Babe Ruth: fat, large and a beer belly to go along with it. However, as the years go on, the times change. Baseball players now extremely athletic and very…
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Diets for Rugby League Players
Rugby is one of the most strenuous and grueling sports in the world. Players are consistently trying to avoid getting tackled, tackle others, and are often slammed to the ground like they are crash dummies. Because of the physical nature…
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Push-up Workout for Beginners
Overview Push-ups strengthen your chest and arms, using only your body weight for resistance. This makes them the ideal chest exercise do do at home, at work or even outside, when no other equipment may be available. Start doing push-ups…
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Can Teenagers Fall in Love
How old is love? When did it fist occur and at what point in time did it become a reality to those effected by it. The truth is, love is an infinitely profound experience which dates back to the dim…
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Reasons People Fear Commitment
Fear of commitment can be a very difficult hurdle to jump and is often detrimental to a person’s love life. How long can you expect someone to wait around for you to decide if you want to commit? However, fear…
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5 Ways to Recognize Tainted Fresh Vegetables
November 24, 2013 Senior Health
1. Beware of Microorganisms Vegetables are good for us, and nutritionists recommend that we eat 7 to 10 servings of them per day. However, eating vegetables that are spoiled or tainted with pesticides is not healthy. The soil where vegetables…
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Healthy Food Choices in a Chinese Restaurant
November 24, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Asian cuisine tends to be very healthy as there is an emphasis on vegetables, and meat is not usually the focus of the meal. Americanized Asian cuisine, such as Chinese food, is unfortunately much less healthy, as flavor is the…
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Pullover Weight Machine Exercises
A pullover weight machine is a common item in most gyms and provides a smooth, controlled way to work the triceps. When used correctly, this weight resistance machine isolates the triceps muscle group by making you perform an elbow extension…
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Medicine Ball Exercises for Couples
Take your fitness and your love life to the next level. Working out as a couple adds variety to your existing exercise regime and helps contribute to a healthy relationship. Nurture your heart while sculpting your body with these partner…
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Use the Law of Attraction to Find your Soul Mate
You have heard it said that there is somebody out there for everyone or as my grandmother used to say, “every pot has a lid.” Yours is out there you just have to be in the right place, at the…
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6 Week Exercise Plan
November 24, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Whether you goal is to lose weight, increase strength or improve overall fitness, your exercise plan should include four elements: aerobic activity, weightlifting, flexibility training and diet. Determine your health risks before embarking on any program. Medical clearance is…
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