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 Compare the Best Treadmills
Overview The highest-end treadmills have many features in common: Electronics consoles that display basic information like distance traveled, current speed and calories burned; variable incline; built-in heart rate monitors and push-button electronic adjustments. Prices for quality treadmills typically range from…
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5 Ways to Complete Best Life Diet Phase 1
November 23, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Weigh Yourself and Then Forget About It At the beginning of Phase 1 on the Best Life Diet, weigh yourself. Then tuck the scale away for 4 weeks. Don’t hop on it midway through Phase 1 to see how…
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Biggest Mistakes Women Make before getting Married
In modern society, many people seem to regard marriage as a simple contract that requires little responsibility and effort and can be easily annulled when required. Not only does this opinion of marriage seem rampant, but many women and even…
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What Is the Effectiveness of Boot Camps?
Overview According to Boot Camp Info, a boot camp is a structured environment in which discipline, structure and intense physical activity take place in a military-style environment. A boot camp is generally utilized by parents who are looking for a…
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Help in an Abusive Relationship for a Husband’s Emotional Abuse
Overview Husbands emotionally abuse their wives in an attempt to control them. Emotional abuse is considered domestic abuse and it is just as harmful as physical abuse. At least 12 million women will be abused in their lifetime, according to…
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What Info should be Shared with new Partner
There are certain things about yourself which you will need to tell your significant other at some point. What information, when it should be given and how much should be shared all depend on the stage of your relationship. Obviously…
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4 Ways to Stretch for Swimming
1. Muscle Your Way Into Swimming Sure, you stretch before running or perhaps before playing a game of basketball, but swimming? Don’t let the comforting buoyancy of the water fool you; swimming is an aerobic exercise that demands muscle power….
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How to Remove Items from Credit Reports
Overview You cannot dictate which items are placed on your credit reports by Experian, Equifax and TransUnion. These credit bureaus collect the information from lenders, court records and other sources. However, you do have the power to remove certain items….
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About Adrenal Fatigue
Overview The adrenal glands are small, triangle-shaped glands that sit atop both kidneys. Each gland has two layers and each layer is responsible for producing important hormones. The adrenal cortex, or outer layer, synthesizes and secretes cortisol, aldosterone and some…
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Importance of Nutrition to Personal Health
November 23, 2013 Mental Health
Overview Nutrition is critical for health and well-being and is important at every stage of life. Foods provide energy, nutrients and other substances needed for health. Optimal nutritional status helps ensure a healthy pregnancy and a robust newborn. Poor nutrition…
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Difference Between Elliptical & Spinning Machine
Overview Those looking to add diversity to their cardio routines need not look very far. At any gym or health and wellness center, plenty of machines can help patrons burn off calories and improve their endurance. For people who want…
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Losing Weight Faster: Running Vs. Biking
November 23, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Losing weight requires you to burn more calories than you consume. Both cycling and running provide effective ways to burn those calories. The type of exercise that is best for you really depends on your personal preferences and physical…
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What Drugs Can I Be Prescribed to Help Me Lose Weight?
November 23, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that at least one-third of Americans are obese. Despite the myriad of diet and exercise programs being advertised today, it seems that people are more confused than ever before on how…
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4 Ways to Use the Mediterranean Diet Food Pyramid
November 23, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Include Food From all Groups Many times when people are following a diet for weight loss, they exclude certain groups of fruit, from fat to carbs to sugar. However, exclusion doesn’t often work, and it is hard to maintain…
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Marriage Material 10 Signs He’s a Deadbeat
1. How does he eat his food? Does he gulp it down without any thought to the flavor, or preparation? This is most likely the first thing to look for in marriage material. I associate the eating of food with…
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Is Playing Hard to get a Gamble
When it comes to playing hard to get, it is a behavior typically affiliated with women because that’s what they do. Men do not play hard to get, for they have no time for the games. Thus, is playing hard…
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What Are the Treatments for Noninvasive Breast Cancer?
Non-invasive breast cancer, often called “Stage 0” breast cancer, can be a very early stage in the development of a breast tumor or simply a risk factor for future breast cancer onset. There are two subtypes of non-invasive breast cancer:…
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All Types of Headaches
Headache is one of the most common symptoms reported to doctors, according to Clinical Methods. A headache is defined as pain in any region of the head, which includes the skin, muscles, blood vessels, sinuses, dental structures and cranial nerves….
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Health Dangers of Molds and Mildew
Those with sensitivities to molds and mildew often bear the brunt of the worst symptoms related to allergies and low immunity, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Special populations most likely to be affected include infants and…
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Lymphatic Cancer Symptoms
The lymphatic system is a complex network of tissues, including the lymph nodes, spleen and tonsils, that are involved in the immune response of the human body. Lymphatic cancer, which is commonly called lymphoma, occurs when cancerous cells begin to…
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What Are Treatments for Hangnails & Ingrown Nails?
November 23, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Ingrown nails and hangnails are conditions that can cause pain and irritation around the affected nail. An ingrown nail occurs when the nail grows into the surrounding skin and is most common on the toenails. A hangnail occurs when excess…
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Family Routines that Encourage Closeness
A family is composed of a mother, father, and a child. However, the word family doesn’t ends in these three persons alone. The grandfather and grandmother of both paternal and maternal sides and all of their children are still a…
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Why People are Afraid to Fall in Love
I believe falling in love is one of the most amazing and exhilarating feelings anyone can experience. Falling in love can be compared to falling in general which is frightening and intimidating because you may get hurt. People always say…
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Facial Treatments for Wrinkles
November 23, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Wrinkles appear on your face for a variety of reasons. Repeated facial expressions like, squinting, laughing or frowning can cause wrinkles. Too much sunlight, smoking and getting older can also make wrinkles appear on your face. There are treatments that…
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Common Causes of Hypoglycemia
Hypoglycemia is defined as blood sugar dropping below normal levels by the National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse. Symptoms include shakiness, dizziness, confusion, irritability, and sweating. If the blood sugar becomes too low, it can turn into a potentially dangerous situation. Hypoglycemia…
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4 Ways to Choose Vitamin-Rich Yellow Vegetables
1. The Advantages of Lutein When nutritionists talk about yellow vegetables, they are referring to orange vegetables as well. Yellow and orange pigment can be found in corn, sweet potatoes, carrots, squash and tomatoes. These vegetables contain lutein, a carotenoid…
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Common Sleep Medications
November 23, 2013 Mental Health
According to a survey by B. Sivertsen and associates (2009) published in the “Journal of Psychosomatic Research,” insomnia affects about 13 percent of the population. A survey by M. Lee and colleagues (2009) presented in the “Journal of Nutrition, Health…
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Steps for Setting Goals
November 23, 2013 Senior Health
Setting goals is an important way for you to motivate yourself to achieve success. Goal setting can be used for any endeavor, from achieving financial freedom to quitting smoking to running a marathon. But setting goals for yourself should involve…
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Information on Food Sources With Iron & B12
November 23, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Our body needs a wide range of vitamins and minerals to carry out different biological processes. Among those essential nutrients are iron and B12. Iron belongs to a class of minerals known as trace or micro minerals. Iron plays…
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Why Women Date Married Men
Contrary to what society would have us believe, some women do not want to be in a serious relationship. They might suffer from the same fears of commitment that are generally attributed to men. Thus, having an affair with a…
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