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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3 Ways to Store Fresh Vegetables
November 23, 2013 Senior Health
1. Know Your Type You’ll need to store your fresh vegetables based on their type. Vegetables that fall into the root category, like potatoes and turnips, are stored in a cool, dark place. Other fresh vegetables, like lettuce, tomatoes and…
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4 Ways to Detect an Eating Disorder
1. Do Detective Work Eating disorders escalate into extremes that threaten health and well-being. Pay attention to warning signs, because if you detect an eating disorder early, you may save lives. Seeing stick-thin models on TV and in magazines and…
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Medications for Ulcerative Colitis
Ulcerative colitis refers to a chronic disease in which the digestive tract becomes inflamed. Specifically, this condition affects the lining of the large intestine and colon. The Mayo Clinic says that ulcerative colitis symptoms include abdominal cramping, bloody diarrhea, fatigue…
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Products That Will Get Rid of Blackheads & Large Pores
November 23, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Large pores can easily lead to blackheads and whiteheads. And those can lead to acne. So it’s important to care for your pores to alleviate any skin-care complications. The bad news is that if you are born with large pores,…
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5 Ways to Fit a Backpacking Backpack
1. Measure Your Torso Fitting a backpack is one of the few situations in which your height doesn’t determine your size. Backpack fit depends on torso length. Find a friend to help measure your torso from your back. Using a…
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5 Ways to Prevent Ankle Injuries in Ballet
1. Warm Up Warm up, warm up, warm up! Did I mention that ballet dancers must warm up before they dance? The warm up and stretching prior to class or practice is probably the most important part of ballet dancing….
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Hamstring Workout Exercises
The word “hamstrings” is used as a collective description of three muscles located posteriorly on the legs: the biceps femoris, semitendinosus and semimembranosus. These muscles are involved in flexing the leg at the knee joint and extending the thigh at…
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What causes Fear of Intimacy
At some point or another, people have a fear of intimacy. The fear of intimacy is deep-rooted and is often related to other problems. Intimacy may be easier for some people more than others, and the fear of having a…
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Blue Green Algae Side Effects
People take blue-green algae products, such as chlorella and spirulina, for their immune-boosting prowess. Blue-green algae is rich in protein and the antioxidants called cartenoids. Antioxidants protect cells from free radical damage. Blue-green algae contains B complex vitamins as well…
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How to Restore Trust in a Relationship
Trust is one of the most important elements of a relationship. Without trust, a relationship cannot be healthy and the people involved cannot fully love one another. Although restoring trust in a relationship is difficult to do, it can be…
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Chronic Sinus Infection Complications
A sinus infection is considered chronic if it lasts for more than an eight-week period, according to the Mayo Clinic. A sinus infection, or sinusitis, may be the result of severe allergies, the common cold or physical complications such as…
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How a Stroke Damages the Body
Overview Strokes are medical emergencies that result from impaired blood flow to the brain. This causes rapid brain damage that can be permanently debilitating or fatal, the Mayo Clinic explains. Immediate medical attention is required after a stroke to restore…
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Dating how to get Women get a Date Find Women Dating Made Easy
How to Get Dates with Women Men are from Mars and Women are from Venus says it all really. Women thing with both sides of their brain and men don’t. Women use far more emotion in thinking and reacting than…
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Clinical Symptoms of Anemia
Anemia is a decrease in overall mass of circulating red blood cells from the normal limits. This coincides with a decrease in the amount of oxygen being transported to the tissues. Testing for anemia involves a complete blood count (CBC)…
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Upper Arm Dumbbell Exercises for Women
The muscles of the upper arm include the triceps and biceps. The triceps are three muscles that run along the back of the upper arm, while the biceps are two muscles that run along the front of the upper arm….
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Dangers of Tea Tree Oil
November 23, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Tea tree oil comes from the leaves of Melaleuca alternifolia. While research has yet to definitively prove the safety and effectiveness of tea tree oil, it has been used for its antimicrobial and anti-fungal properties for the treatment of conditions…
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4 Ways to Take Emergency Birth Control
November 23, 2013 Find Balance
1. The Sooner, the Better Time is one of the most important aspects to remember regarding emergency contraception: the sooner you take it, the lower your chance of conception. Although you can take the morning after pill up to 72…
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Effects of Yerba Mate
November 23, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Yerba maté is an evergreen plant and member of the holly family. Used as a beverage for centuries by natives of Brazil and Paraguay, it’s now considered the national drink in several countries. Many people consume it as a health…
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Uses for Rosehips
Rosehips are the small, round seed pods that form directly beneath where the rose flower blooms. Once the petals fade and fall off, the rose bush knows that it is time to go to seed. Often roses are picked for…
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Beet Root Side Effects
Beetroot juice is taken for many purposes, from aphrodisiac use to boosting exercise capacity to supporting liver and eye health. The supplement is rich in vitamin C, magnesium, manganese, potassium, bioflavonoids and beta-carotene. A concentrated beetroot extract, called betaine, is…
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Biking Vs. Running: Which Is More Effective for Weight Loss?
November 23, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview A combination of a reduced calorie diet and exercise helps you lose weight by creating a calorie deficit–a situation in which you burn more calories than you intake. Biking and running are two popular ways to exercise that help…
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Flirting Signs
Oh, you pesky women. Any guy who’s tried to pick up a gal knows they like to be subtle. They’re the ultimate poker players: they’ll keep their hand hidden as long as possible, and when it comes time to lay…
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Characteristics of Mania in Bipolar
November 23, 2013 Mental Health
Mania most often occurs in Bipolar I Disorder, as its most elevated mood stage. Thus, mania is not diagnosed if the patient is affected by substances, or a medical condition. To be characterized as mania, the patient’s mood must be…
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What Drugs Are Used to Treat Arthritis?
Arthritis refers to a group of conditions causing inflammation of the joints. According to “The New York Times” health guide, over 37 million people in the United States suffer from some form of arthritis. When shock-absorbing cartilage in-between the bones…
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List of Lacrosse Goalie Equipment
A lacrosse goalie is unlike any other player on the field. He must endure the punishing hits of solid-rubber lacrosse balls flying at speeds that can exceed 100 mph. He must be able to react quickly and with full range…
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Heart Disorders & Diseases
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports heart disease as the leading cause of death in the U.S. Many different disorders and diseases affect the heart; some are inherited, most are acquired throughout the course of life. Heart disorders…
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Alternatives to Acai Berry
November 23, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
The acai (pronounced ah-sigh-ee) berry (Euterpe oleracea Mart) is the fruit of the Amazonian palm berry tree. This fruit is rich in polyphenols, an antioxidant that the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition says may protect against cancers and heart conditions….
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Relationships how to tell if a Female is Attracted to you
For teens: How to tell if a girl likes you Teenage girls use their friends to assist them in getting a boy’s attention. If you see a particular group of girls always hanging around where you spend time, chances are,…
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Weight Loss Tips Using Treadmill Workouts
A treadmill is an effective workout tool. It is easy to use, is appropriate for most fitness levels and has the potential to help you burn a lot of calories. In order to lose weight, augment your treadmill training plan…
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4 Ways to Do Disco Dancing
1. The California Hustle One of the most popular ways of disco dancing is the California Hustle. Sometimes, this dance is referred to as the bus stop. The type of disco dancing uses 16 basic steps and some clapping. It…
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