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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5 Ways to Do Hula Dancing
November 21, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. The Heartbeat of the Hawaiian People To do hula dancing, you have to understand how it came to be. The Polynesians that started coming to the Hawaiian Islands in the fifth century originated the hula dance. Of course, legend…
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10 Dates on a Budget
SkatingIce skating or roller skating won’t break the bank. It’s a workout and a date. Some cities even have outdoor rinks. Plus, you get to hold your date’s hand should you or they happen to be the clumsy type. If…
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Backyard Trampoline Safety
Overview Backyard trampolines can be great fun and provide good exercise, but based on the statistical evidence of the dangers involved, several prominent medical organizations discourage their use. If you decide to have a backyard trampoline, you should be aware…
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10 Ideas for Fun Dates on a Budget
If you think fun dates need to be expensive, think again! Despite today’s economy with its pressure on couples to reduce their debt and increase their saving, dating does not have to be eliminated. Here are ten ideas to have…
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Healthy Meals for a Picky Husband
November 21, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
If your goal is to help your family eat healthier meals, you need to get your husband on board and setting a good example for your children. Ease into the transition by serving your husband’s favorites in healthier ways so…
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Acne Treatments for Teenagers
November 21, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
As if being a teenager weren’t hard enough, this time of life is also when acne emerges, adding to the sensation of being uncomfortable in one’s own skin. Using a few types of treatments is a good approach to dealing…
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Facts About Deception Anti-Aging Cream
November 21, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Deception is a cream formulated to temporarily reduce the appearance of wrinkles. According to Amazing Emu Oil, the British company that distributes Deception, tiny silicon particles are absorbed by the wrinkles and reflect light in the same way a…
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5 Ways to Pick Organic Vegetables
November 21, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. You Are What You Eat When you say it out loud, it’s hard to believe. Our generation actually sprays poison on the vegetables we eat. But more Americans are now choosing to eat organic vegetables, which are grown without…
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Online dating profile tips
For starters, don’t write in all capitals on your profile, whether it is just one paragraph, a few sentences…or even just a few words. It can seem like you are screaming at prospective partners, who are visiting your dating profile….
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Fear of Falling in Love
Falling in love is one of the most amazing – and intimidating – experiences in life. The fear of falling in love, while somewhat different for everybody, most generally comes from two primary sources: 1) fear of getting hurt, and…
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Cinnamon & Glucose Levels
November 21, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview With more than 50 million Americans suffering from diabetes, pre-diabetes or hearth disease, the emphasis on controlling blood sugar levels is tantamount to maintaining health. Because it becomes more difficult to metabolize glucose as we age from increased sensitivity…
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Tips for getting that second Date
The first date is undoubtedly difficult. Perhaps the most difficult part about it is that if you actually like the other person, you may want to try hard to get that second date. Getting a second date is not, however,…
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Early Symptoms of the Stomach Flu
The stomach flu is not related to the seasonal influenza viruses. Stomach flu or viral gastroenteritis results from viruses that can infect the digestive tract. The Mayo Clinic explains that these viruses can become contracted through the ingestion of contaminated…
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Beneficial People Skills
November 21, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Interpersonal skills include thoughts, emotions and feelings that occur within each one of us that affect the way we interact with other people, according to the North Carolina State University Counseling Center. Learning and developing people skills proves essential to…
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Fun and Cheap Date Ideas
Dating can be the most expensive part of a new relationship. Both partners want to impress, and no-one wants to seem cheap. However, especially in today’s economy, money is in short supply. So, is it possible to still date and…
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About Health Insurance for Families
Overview Making sure you have a way to pay for health care for yourself and your family can be a complicated proposition in the United States. Because there is no universal health care system, your doctor’s payment for seeing you…
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Love Relationships
Being in love is such a wonderful experience that all individuals strive to find and keep. Some people go through extremes just to find that one person they can spend the rest of their life with. Relatives and friends sometimes…
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How Does One Contract Herpes?
Infection The herpes simplex virus is transmitted from an infected person to a non-infected person. Herpes simplex virus-1 commonly causes cold sores, which are blisters around the mouth. Herpes simplex virus-2 is noted for sores or blisters around and on…
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Eight Week Sprint Triathlon Training
Overview A sprint triathlon is the shortest triathlon distance, lasting one to two hours. The swim might be in a pool or open water and is usually under 500m. The bike portion takes place on about 9 miles of paved…
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4 Ways to Do Strength Training on the Abs
1. Pass Along Some Stronger Abs Pass the ball is an abdominal exercise that works all of your abdominal muscles at once. It has a high level of difficulty but offers amazing results. Lay on the floor, with your legs…
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How to Salvage a Bad Date
You are on a date and things are not progressing well. You have nothing in common with your companion and time is dragging by very slowly. Your date keeps looking at his watch and seems distracted. You may or may…
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What Are the Benefits of Massage for Body Builders?
November 21, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Massage is one of the oldest forms of medicine and has been used by sportsmen since before the days of the ancient Greek Olympics. There are a variety of styles of massage but, according to massage expert Mel Cash, author…
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Deviated Nasal Septum Symptoms
A deviated septum can occur when the nasal symptom, the thin wall inside the nose, moves off to one side. The Mayo Clinic explains that the septum keeps the right and left nasal cavities apart. When the septum moves off…
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5 Ways to Pick Shoes For Jazz Dancing
1. Jazz Shoes Need to Keep Up the Pace Jazz dancing requires dance shoes that can keep up the pace. Jazz is a dance form with high energy and lots of action. Beginning students usually wear the standard jazz shoe….
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Free-Weight Training Exercises
Free-weight training builds muscle strength, speed, tone and endurance and conditions the heart, lungs and musculo-skeletal system. These benefits improve health and athletic performance. Start slowly, train consistently with proper form, eat healthy foods, get adequate rest between workouts, use…
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Best Way to Build Muscle Fast
November 21, 2013 Best Way to Build Muscle Fast
Overview Muscle tissue takes time to grow in size, but there are ways to make the physiological process of building muscle more efficient. Muscles need amino acids (protein) in order to grow in size, so it’s important to consume enough…
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Choline & Pregnancy
November 21, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Overview Proper health and nutrition is very vital to pregnant women. Including all of the nutrients needed to maintain the best health for mother and child may seem daunting at first, but is easily attainable by eating a balanced diet….
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Winning the heart of somebody
Being rivals for someone’s affection can be very hard. It can be two or more friends vying for the affection of that person…it can be two or more strangers. Whatever the case, it can be very taxing to win that…
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Mistakes that derail romance
Whether you’re in a budding romance or a long-term relationship, self-sabotage can easily derail it into a chaotic train-wreck. And just because the relationship continues after such a mishap, it doesn’t mean that it’s not crippled. Take a look at…
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Tips for Dating a Girl
Most girls, young women, and older ladies still appreciate a chivalrous, gentlemanly, courteous escort when they’re taken out on a date. Depending on your upbringing, you may have seen this modeled for you in the way your father treated your…
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