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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Medications Used for Chemotherapy
Over 1 million new cases of cancer are diagnosed each year, according to the American Cancer Society. A common and effective treatment option is chemotherapy, which is the use of chemical agents designed to kill the rapidly dividing cancer cells….
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Uses of Wheat Germ Oil
Wheat germ oil is rich in vitamin E, a fat soluble vitamin that eliminates free radicals from the bloodstream. Free radicals can destroy cells throughout the body and speed the effects of aging on the skin. Nutros.com, a nutritional information…
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4 Ways to Make Barbecues Healthier
1. Healthy Holiday Barbecue Nothing makes Father’s Day, Independence Day or a weekend pool party more fun than a barbecue–and we here at LIVESTRONG.COM want to share some of our tips and recipes to make your holiday barbecue a healthy…
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Reasons why it is Great to Live alone
Living alone can be scary for someone who has never lived alone before. However, they will learn just how great it is to live alone when they don’t have to worry about someone walk into a room and witness them…
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About Fetus Development During Pregnancy
November 23, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Overview When the mother’s egg is initially fertilized by the father’s sperm, it is referred to as a zygote. This single cell develops into a ball of cells called the blastocyst, and then an embryo over the following two weeks….
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3 Ways to Compare Brown Rice to White Rice
November 23, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Processing the Processes When comparing brown rice to white rice, you’ll find one very important difference–processing. Rice companies, in an effort to give the consumer what they want and not what their body needs, brought to market a product…
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Easy Ways to Cut Calories to Lose Weight
November 23, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Weight loss occurs when the amount of calories consumed is less than the amount of calories burned. A daily reduction of 500 calories is recommended for a weekly weight loss of one pound. Subtle changes in daily eating habits can…
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Healthy Meals for Teens
November 23, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Healthy eating means balancing what kinds of foods your teen eats so he is well-nourished, healthy, strong and energetic, according to Young Women’s Health. Teens who eat nutritious meals are better able to maintain healthy weight levels, get the needed…
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Ending a Date on a Positive Note
Showing appreciation with a thank you is a display of good manners, and manners are not old-fashioned, nor have they gone out of style. When someone has invited you out on a date, presumably paid any expenses incurred, in an…
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Being alone and Happy on Christmas
All around are signs and songs reminding one of Christmas Day. For those who know they will be alone for what is supposed to be the most happy holiday of the year, it can be the most dreaded day instead….
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I am Afraid of Dying alone
Being single can be fun and satisfying for people who want some time to themselves to figure out what they want. Being single is a choice that a person makes and it is also a choice that someone can change…
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Five Types of Food Bacteria
November 23, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Bacteria are microorganisms found on our skin, in the air, under the soil and even in the food we eat. Bacterial strains that occur in our food can be either harmless, beneficial, or pathogenic. “Probiotics” are beneficial bacteria found in…
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Recommended Workout DVDs
Workout DVDs offer an alternative way to exercise at home without the gym. You can find workout videos for almost any genre of fitness. Some examples are kickboxing, strength training, Pilates and even yoga. They are a great way to…
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4 Ways to Control Hypertension With Diet
1. Get a Veggie Edge Many people may control hypertension with diet. Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a sustained blood pressure reading greater than 140/90. Your blood pressure goes up and down during the day for many reasons: Physical exertion,…
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Lymphocytic Colitis Symptoms
Colitis is an inflammation of the colon, which is part of your large intestine. Lymphocytic colitis, according to the Mayo Clinic, gets its name because in this kind of colitis, lymphocytes — specialized white blood cells — are present in…
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Exercises for Hip Musculature
Although it makes sense to look for the cause of your knee pain in your knee or around your shin if it hurts that may not be the right approach. In an article in the “National Strength and Conditioning Association…
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Burdock Effects
Burdock is a common weed that has powerful medicinal properties. It grows abundantly in the central and eastern areas of the United States and has a tapering root. The root from burdock’s first year’s growth is what is used for…
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About Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson’s Disease
November 23, 2013 Mental Health
Overview Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) was pioneered in the 1990s by neurosurgeons Benabid, Pollak, and Gao, et al., as a means to provide relief from Parkinson’s disease (PD) symptoms related to degeneration of body movements and tremor activity. A startling…
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Succesful Dating and the Pitfalls to Avoid
Dating can be a minefield. And the pitfalls can be many. The trick is how to avoid them in order to have a successful date. The problem with the pitfalls within dating is that there are so many of them…
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Medications to Help Diabetes
Diabetes mellitus occurs when a group of metabolic diseases that affect insulin secretion, says “Understanding Medical Surgical Nursing” by Linda Williams and Paula Hopper. Insulin affects the blood glucose, commonly referred to as blood sugar, and the balance of glucose…
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4 Ways to Handle Kids’ Sleepovers
1. Plan Fun Activities One way to handle kids’ sleepovers is to make sure the kids have something to do. If you have a group of kids over and don’t plan the activities, they are sure to find their own…
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Getting the most out of Single Life
Getting the most out of single life…Single life is an excellent time to explore the world and participate in all the sports activities, do arts and crafts works, and other activities we have always wanted to participate in. Single life…
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Causes of Chronic Sinus Infections
35 million people develop sinus infections in the U.S., according to Doctor Murray Grossan, a leading eye, nose and throat doctor in California. The Mayo Clinic claims that a chronic sinus infection includes any sinus infection that lasts for more…
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Why some People Choose to Remain Single
There are some people who choose to remain single because they don’t want to be in a relationship. Being in a relationship can be stressful when you spend your time worrying about what your partner thinks and feels about everything….
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4 Ways to Emotionally Prepare for Marriage
1. Be Emotionally Ready for Marriage Marriage is typically undertaken as a lifetime commitment to another human being. Marriage for many is a huge step and takes a considerable amount of psychological and emotional growth. Getting ready for marriage means…
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The Middle Child Syndrome
November 23, 2013 Children's Health
Overview In most families with multiple children, the first child initially receives the most attention and continues to have more privileges than her siblings. The last child, or the “baby of the family,” tends to get away with a lot…
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Reasons Roommates Fight about Money
November 23, 2013 Friends and Peers
Roommates fight about a lot of things, it’s part of the joy of sharing your home with someone. But one of the many things roommates like to fight about is money, for reasons which will be made clear below. The…
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Aloe Vera Juice Home Remedies
The aloe vera plant is a desert plant indigenous to South Africa that is used to help heal maladies that include burns, insect bites, various skin conditions and constipation. Consuming aloe vera juice or applying it topically is a potent…
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Single Parent at Christmas
Being a single parent, especially during the holidays, can bring out many different emotions. Some single parents struggle more than others depending on how much help they may or may not have from other people. Some single parents do not…
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Fitness Tips for Arm Toning Exercises
Vary your arm program to tone and strengthen your shoulder, bicep and triceps muscles by incorporating a change the amount of resistance, a change in the type of resistance you use and how much volume (the total number of reps…
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