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 Properly Put on Boxing Wrist Wraps
Overview Punching hard objects, such as an opponent’s jaw, can easily damage the delicate bones in the hand. To prevent injury, boxers wrap their wrists and hands to provide additional support underneath boxing gloves. Worn alone, boxing wraps protect the…
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Fibromyalgia Signs and Symptoms
The American College of Rheumatology reports that two to four percent of Americans–mostly women–suffer from fibromyalgia. The Mayo Clinic reports that the disease appears to be linked to changes in the brain’s manner of processing pain signals, and that fibromyalgia…
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Abnormal Cortisol
Overview Cortisol, according to the Mayo Clinic, is produced by the outside portion of the adrenal glands, also known as the adrenal cortex. Cortisol plays an important role in the body’s ability to metabolize food into energy. It also affects…
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What Drugs Do They Give for Stomach Cancer?
Stomach cancer, medically known as gastric cancer, refers to a potentially fatal disease in which stomach cells grow at a rapid rate. The Mayo Clinic states that signs of stomach cancer include stomach pain, vomiting, weight loss, indigestion and feeling…
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Why Sleeping with someone on a first Date can be Disastrous
One incredibly influential human trait is the truth that everyone wants to be accepted. Aside from basic needs for food, water and shelter, human need for social acceptance is the strongest driving attribute of human behaviour. This is universally true…
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Abdominal Oblique Workouts
With all the gadgets on the market that claim to whittle your middle in two minutes a day, knowing how to best sculpt and tone your abs can sometimes be a little confusing. Your obliques are the abdominal muscles that…
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Foods That Have High Fructose Corn Syrup
November 22, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
From tomato soup, chocolate chip cookies, crackers to iced tea, finding common foods without high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is becoming more and more difficult unless you never leave the grocery store’s organic-foods section. Registered dietitian Kim Dorval says that…
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Ab Exercises & the Decline Bench Press
Abdominal exercises on a decline bench allow you to increase intensity for a variety of exercises. When you do abdominal exercises on a decline bench you use resistance due to gravity to make the exercise more challenging. Paul Check of…
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Food to Help Clear Up Acne
Certain foods may help prevent or reduce the severity of acne outbreaks. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC), no foods have been proven to cause acne. However, people with food allergies may develop acne as part of…
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Uses for Astragalus
The herb astragalus has been used in Chinese medicine for centuries. It has compounds that help protect the body from stress, whether the stress is physical, mental or emotional. It is antibacterial and anti-inflammatory, and may also be antiviral, according…
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3 Ways to Replace High-Fat Meats With Healthy Alternatives
November 22, 2013 Senior Health
1. Use Your Bean It might seem hard to replace high-fat meats with healthy alternatives, but one easy way to do it is to replace fatty ground beef with high protein beans. Not only are canned beans a convenient replacement…
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Benefits of Tea Tree Oil for the Skin
November 22, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Tea tree oil is an essential oil that is extracted from a specific type of melaleuca tree known Melaleuca alternifolia, or the “ti tree”. The oil is extracted from the leaves of the tree through a distillation process and then…
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Cancer From Asbestos
Overview Exposure to asbestos, whether by working in an asbestos industry or through accidental contact with asbestos fibers, can increase the risk of developing cancer. People who worked in an asbestos-related industry for many years are at the highest risk…
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Why being Single Doesn’t Automatically Make you Lonely
Just because you’re single doesn’t automatically mean you’re lonely. Some people enjoy having the freedom to live life their own way, without needing to take someone else’s feelings or opinions into consideration. However, being single seems to have a number…
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Adverse Physiological Effects of Caffeine
November 22, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
The caffeine in a person’s coffee, tea, soft drinks, dietary supplements or energy drinks may cause adverse physiological side effects. Caffeine can negatively impact a person’s blood pressure, heartbeat and quality of sleep. It is also potentially addictive. If you…
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Foods Men Can Eat to Enhance Sexual Stamina
November 22, 2013 Senior Health
As many as one out of three men may be affected by premature ejaculation or erectile dysfunction at some point in their lives, according to the Mayo Clinic. The website Ask Men states that premature ejaculation occurs when a man…
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Abdominal Exercises to Do on a Fitness Machine
The abdominal muscles stabilize your torso and allow for motion at your waist. The three major muscles of the abdominals are the rectus abdominus, oblique abdominals and transverse abdominals, which run along the front of your abs, the sides of…
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7 Signs of a Stroke
A stroke happens when the brain receives an inadequate amount of blood flow, usually due to a blocked or burst blood vessel. The signs of a stroke depend on the location in the brain where the damage occurred; but a…
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List of Essential Oils Properties
Different essential oils have varying properties and can be used for many purposes. In her book, “The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy,” Valerie Ann Worwood states that there are approximately 300 essential oils in use today but that…
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How to Build Muscle Mass With Supplements for Women
Overview Women can benefit from using supplements to gain muscle mass. Just like men, they can use natural supplements to accelerate their muscle-building. Natural anabolic substances enhance muscle performance without the hormonal effects that drugs such as anabolic steroids have…
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Exercise Equipment for Small Spaces
Getting to a gym on a regular basis can be expensive and time-consuming, but working out at home also can be tough if you have limited space. Small exercise equipment, such as a treadmill or a stationary bike, can help…
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Interval Treadmill Workouts
Interval workouts on the treadmill can be monitored in detail, helping you to improve your walking and running performance in small increments. Walk, run or do a combination of both in very short or long time periods with a quick…
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5 Ways to Transition to a Mediterranean Diet
November 22, 2013 Diet & Nutrition
1. Switch to Olive Oil Olive oil is used in all parts of Mediterranean cooking. People use it in baked goods, pasta and sauces and as a dip for bread. Olive oil contains omega-3 fatty acids, which help reduce heart…
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What Are the Benefits of Massage During Pregnancy?
November 22, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Massage is a type of therapeutic bodywork that can benefit a pregnant woman in many ways. The weight of the growing baby puts pressure on the mother’s internal organs, creating aches and pains and restricted breathing. The stress of caring…
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Why being Single can Make you think You’re going to Die alone
It might sound ridiculous, but dying alone is something that many people start to think about when they’re single. When you’re young, being single isn’t really seen as a bad thing, since you can go out drinking and bring home…
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Abdominal Muscle Strengthening Exercises
The main abdominal muscles consist of the rectus abdominis in front and the external and internal oblique muscles on either side. These muscles work together to flex your spine forward and side to side. Your oblique muscles also function to…
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5 Ways to Control Weight Gain From Birth Control Pills
1. Weight Gain: A Common Side Effect Most forms of birth control have side effects, especially birth-control pills that are taken orally. One of the most common side effects of birth-control pills is weight gain. Weight gain occurs when the…
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A List of Non Communicable Diseases
A disease that does not arise due infectious process is termed as a non-communicable disease (NCD). Factors such as genetics, lifestyle, drug, alcohol and tobacco abuse, environment and psychological conditions are primarily responsible for NCDs. Some of the most common…
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4 Ways to Gather Firewood for Camping
1. Know the Rules If you camp in national parks, you won’t be able to gather your own firewood. Even if you trip over a big piece of dead wood that’s sitting right next to your campfire, you’re not allowed…
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Effective Abdominal Exercises to Have a Six Pack
A “six pack” stomach is an undeniable sign of athleticism, because it requires both low body fat and high muscularity. Besides being a sign of physical fitness, having six pack abs means they are muscular enough to bulge around the…
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