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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Get Offline and go out
Online dating has become a fad for young and old alike. There are many different kinds of dating sites that could lead to potential relationships. Any potential match could be found online just based on interest alone. The dating world…
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Types of Heart Disease Disorders
The Columbia University Medical Center describes the heart as a muscle about the size of a fist. It is located in the chest behind the sternum and the ribs, which protect the heart. This muscle is actually a pump with…
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The Girls Guide to Moving out and Surviving the Single Life
It’s not always like Sex and the City Moving out of home for the first time can be one of the most liberating moments in your life. It can also be one of the scariest. Here are a few tips…
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The Girls Guide to Moving out and Surviving the Single Life
So you’ve finally done it! Finally taking that deep breath and vowed to be completely independent, for a few hours you feel on top of the world, you felt like an eagle soaring through the air and then suddenly it…
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Types of Lymphoma in Children
Lymphoma is a cancer that develops from the cells of the immune system, such as B cells, T cells, or precursor cells that ultimately develop into B or T cells. B and T cells attack germs that invade the body…
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Machines or Free Weights for Weight Loss?
Overview Weight loss only occurs when you expend more calories than you consume. Therefore, it does not matter what method or tools you use for physical activity. As long as you are moving, you are burning calories. However, free weights…
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Causes of Perspiration
November 23, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
As a part of the body’s cooling system, perspiration protects the body from heat induced illness and harm. The American Academy of Dermatology notes that special variations of sweat glands in the ears produce ear wax, a type of perspiration…
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Social Media Sites not the Place to Find your Mate
Everybody is looking for love. We all want that lifetime partner, the Ms. or Mr. Right. We look for this person everywhere, at church, at social functions, at the grocery store. But one of the newest crazes is to look…
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Advantages of a Vasectomy
November 23, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
The National Institute of Child Health and Development estimates that 500,000 American men have a vasectomy each year. Vasectomy is a birth control method that prevents the sperm developed in the testicles from exiting the urethra. To block the sperm,…
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4 Ways to Treat Fungal Infections
1. Bust the Sugar Although your doctor might not prescribe food as a way to treat fungal infections, you can certainly cut certain foods out of your diet and include others to help get rid of the yeast and fungal…
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Common Methadone Side Effects
Methadone hydrochloride is a synthetic opiate drug that has several legitimate uses, one of which is treating moderate to severe pain. However, it is most known for its therapeutic role in addiction detoxification and methadone maintenance programs (MMP), especially for…
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MS Symptoms List
The New York Times Health Guide reports that multiple sclerosis is caused by damage to the myelin sheath, the covering that protects nerve cells. This causes nerve impulses to slow down or stop, resulting in central nervous system symptoms. This…
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Types of Juvenile Arthritis
November 23, 2013 Senior Health
Juvenile arthritis is a term that encompasses a group of distinct diseases that affect children younger than 18, according to the Arthritis Foundation. Approximately 294,000 children currently have juvenile arthritis, which makes it one of the most common childhood diseases…
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Alkaline Vs. Acidity for the Body
November 23, 2013 Alkaline Vs. Acidity for the Body
Overview Raw fruits and vegetables help balance the body’s pH level and reduce acid accumulation that, over time, deteriorates health. Today’s typical Western diet, which is heavy in meat, refined grains and sugars, soda and coffee, acidifies the blood, yet…
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How to Cure the Urge for Revenge
November 23, 2013 Communication
Quite often when people get hurt or are made angry by the actions of another, their thoughts immediately turn to finding some way to hurt the person that did it. Unfortunately, this human trait is not something that works very…
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5 Ways to Reheat Leftovers Properly to Prevent Food Poisoning
1. Keep Them Separated Don’t be lulled by a false sense of security after you’ve thoroughly cooked your food. Even after administering safe cooking temperatures, you can still contaminate food by cross contamination. For example, if you concocted a delicious…
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About Belly Fat
November 23, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Belly fat, also known as visceral fat, is considered the most dangerous type of excess weight that a person can obtain. Belly fat is a link to a host of serious health problems and puts apple-shaped individuals at a…
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Benefits of Taking Flaxseed Oil
November 23, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Flaxseed oil, also known as linseed oil, is derived naturally from the seeds of the flax plant. Rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, flaxseed oil has been shown to have many health benefits, such as supporting heart health, reducing…
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Exercises for Skiing
Skiing not only gives the skier the adrenaline rush of speeding and slaloming down a mountain, but also provides a challenging workout. To get the most enjoyment from your time on the slopes, incorporate skiing exercises into your workouts to…
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Uterine Cancer Treatment
Overview Unusual vaginal bleeding may be the first sign of uterine cancer, a type of cancer that usually occurs during or after menopause, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Cancer can occur in the tissues of the…
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4 Ways to Prevent Eyestrain
1. Computer Monitors Eyestrain is a common problem in a busy workplace or for those who spend a great deal of time staring at a computer monitor. Arrange your workspace or computer space to be easy on your eyes. Have…
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4 Ways to Prevent Common Childhood Injuries
1. Prevent Car Accidents Groups like Kids and Cars work to reduce the number of car accidents caused from non-traffic accidents like backing over children. Rolling over children with the front of the car and leaving children in cars also…
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Natural Ways to Lower Norepinephrine & Cortisol
Your brain functions to prevent you from danger. As it becomes stressed, it releases the hormone cortisol to mobilize the body into action. Under conditions of fear and anxiety surrounding a perceived threat, it triggers a spike in the neurotransmitter/brain…
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Pelvic Tilting Exercises
Pelvic tilts exercise your pelvic floor and gently stretch your back. Pelvic tilts are particularly beneficial to women who are recovering from childbirth or who are over the age of 65. Having a strong pelvic floor—the network of muscles and…
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Fitness Ball Exercises for Men
Stability balls have been an effective exercise tool for men and women. Men especially can design a total body routine with use of a ball. The stability/physio ball is an excellent apparatus for adding instability to torso (abdominal/lower spine) stabilization…
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The Most Effective Ways to Lose Belly Fat
November 23, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Where your body stores excess fat can have a direct effect on your risk for certain serious diseases. Belly fat, also called visceral fat, lies deep within the abdominal cavity and rests around your organs. It releases hormones and chemicals…
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Abdominal Vacuum Exercises
The abdominal vacuum exercise is also called a stomach vacuum. This exercise targets the transverse abdominis muscle of the stomach. The transverse abdominis muscle compresses the abdominal viscera, which are the contents of the stomach. The muscle supports the spine…
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Calcium Digestion & Absorption
November 23, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Calcium is one of the major mineral components of bone. It also plays a role in important physiological functions. For these reasons, calcium levels must be tightly regulated in order to maintain balance. Calcium balance is maintained by adjustments…
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Advantages of Youth Sports
Playing youth sports can give a youngster a sense of purpose and direction in life. It can also help the individual get healthy by exercising and improving overall conditioning, learn about team play, make friends and have fun. When young…
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Jealousy Proof of Love Jealous Person Jealous Relationship Insecure Selfish – No
For many people, jealousy is a proof of love. In fact, there are people who actually get excited when they see their partner becoming hysterical over the thought that he is being cheated. They think that this is a solid…
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