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 Tone Up Your Belly
November 20, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview The belly is a common area for weight gain to occur in both sexes, but men are more susceptible than women. According to the Mayo Clinic, people who gain belly fat are at greater risk of serious health problems…
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4 Ways to Substitute Turkey in Common Recipes
November 20, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Meatballs, Prepared Healthier Make a healthy appetizer by using ground turkey to make meatballs instead of the standard, ground beef or sausage. Meatballs are easy to make. Just add an egg and a handful of breadcrumbs for each package…
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Why is my Partner not Interested in Sex Anymore
Your partner is lying next to you in bed sleeping, reading or watching television. As you lay in bed next to them you wonder where the spark went. Why are they not paying the sexual attention to you that you…
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What Constitutes a Verbally Abusive Husband?
Overview Verbal abuse may occur in many forms in a relationship. Negative comments or criticism, constant put-downs, yelling or screaming, and humiliation are forms of verbal abuse. Verbal abuse is emotional abuse, which is a type of domestic violence. Types…
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Is Casual Sex the new Norm
Today’s world is very different from what is written in the history books. Moral “codes” that once stood rigid and firm have been replaced with different rules that allow for a more casual approach to life in general, and this…
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Nutrition for 1 Cup of Egg Whites
November 20, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Used for everything from smoothies and protein drinks to egg-white omelets to gelatin poppers, egg whites pack a powerful protein punch while maintaining a low glycemic load. Egg whites also provide some carbohydrates, fat and other nutrients. A 1-cup…
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Gluten Free Foods for Toddlers
November 20, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Gluten is a form of protein found in wheat, barley and rye products. Some people have a condition known as Celiac disease, and are allergic to gluten since their bodies cannot properly digest it. Parents of toddlers with Celiac disease…
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Opposites Attract
Have you ever heard the saying that opposites attract? Whoever made up that statement was a little short-sighted. Yes, it is possible for two people who have little in common to be attracted to each other’s differences, but in order…
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Naturally Gluten Free Foods List
November 20, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
The United States Department of Agriculture recommends that adults eat at least a minimum of the recommend servings from each of the five main food groups every day to get the essential vitamins, minerals and nutrients necessary for good health….
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Attracting the Opposite Sex
One important thing is to understand how much more sensitive women are. While a woman might shed tears, a man might wonder what the heck is she crying about. He just doesn’t get it. He doesn’t have the built in…
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4 Ways to Get in Shape for Backpacking
1. Variety is the Spice of the Backpacking Life Just like the competitive athlete, backpackers need to train for backpacking. It’s not enough to be in shape. Backpacking is a strenuous sport that makes demands on back, abdominal and leg…
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Dating Versus Courting in a Highly Sexualized Society
Dating and courting are two words that have had different meanings throughout each generation. In today’s world a couple can go out on one date and not pursue a relationship. In another case a couple can go out on one…
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Adult Acne & Menopause
November 20, 2013 Men's Health
Overview Menopause is usually associated with symptoms like night sweats and hot flashes, but Erin Courtenay, an Everyday Health columnist, cites acne as a common occurrence during this life stage. Acne can happen at just about any age, starting in…
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Why there Isn’t more Interracial Dating
Why does it matter? As long as two people love each other who cares what race they are. Granted we have come a long way, yet we still have ways to go. The reason that there isn’t more interracial dating…
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3 Ways to Lose Weight on the Best Life Diet
November 20, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Think of It as a Lifestyle Change Bob Greene will be the first to tell you his Best Life Diet is not about dieting, at least not in the traditional sense. It is about changing the way you think…
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Are There Any Side Effects to Ambien Sleeping Pills?
November 20, 2013 Mental Health
Ambien (zolpidem) is a prescription sleep aid indicated for short-term treatment of patients who suffer from insomnia, a sleeping disorder. If you are concerned about whether there are any side effects to taking the Ambien sleeping pill, speak with your…
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A Gym Workout Routine for Weight Loss
November 20, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview The gym has everything you need to lose weight. The best way to lose weight is by performing both cardiovascular and strength training exercises. The gym provides plenty of equipment or aerobics classes to help you lose weight. Strength-training…
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What Are the Side Effects of Aldara?
Aldara (imiquimod) is a topical cream used for the treatment of actinic keratosis, superficial basal cell carcinoma, and external genital warts. If you are using Aldara for the treatment of genital warts, you are still capable of spreading the disease…
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Eczema Like Symptoms
November 20, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Eczema is a general term for various skin irritation and swelling, according to the National Library of Medicine. The most common form of eczema is atopic dermatitis. Eczema-like symptoms are more common in babies and young children and typically improve…
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What Are the Side Effects of Alesse?
Alesse (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol) is an oral contraceptive. Alesse works by inhibiting ovulation while altering cervical mucus and the uterine lining. You should take Alesse at the same time each day. If you are over 35 years of age…
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How to Spot the Warning Signs of a Child Abuser
November 20, 2013 Crisis Support
Child abusers can be difficult to spot. They do not always appear to be anything other than good, productive members of society. If you really want to spot a child abuser, you have to keep in mind that the signs…
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Hormone Drugs for Increased Fertility
According to the American Urological Association, infertility affects about 6 million people in the United States. Failing to get pregnant despite having frequent, unprotected sex for at least a year defines infertility. Most cases of infertility in women result from…
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Gas & Bloating Symptoms
Gas and bloating stem from hydrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen and methane that builds up in the digestive tract as a normal side effect of digesting food. These gases can come from air ingested during a meal, gas created by…
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How to Dress to Kill on a Datew
Whether you’re male or female, you want to make the best impression on a date. You want your date’s eyes on you the whole time, and you want them to feel privileged to be seen with you. To achieve this…
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Wing Tsun Kung Fu Techniques
Wing Tsun Kung Fu, also called Wing Chun, was developed in China about 400 years ago. Legend has it that this martial art was created by a woman to defeat much larger attackers. Wing Tsun focuses on using the correct…
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How Gallstones Are Formed
Overview Gallstones are small hard masses that can form in the liver and the gallbladder. Gallstones themselves cause no symptoms, but they can lodge in one of the many ducts involved in the transportation of bile. When this happens, they…
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Top 10 Ways to Lower Blood Pressure
Blood pressure is fairly simple to understand; what it all comes down to are your arteries. It is their responsibility to carry the blood your heart pumps to the rest of your body. In this respect, you can think of…
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Summer Single Spots Summer get Aways Romantic Spots for Singles
You deserve a little passion. A whirlwind summer romance that tickles you in all the right places and leaves a mark in memories to come. .. the time has come to plan an escape from the everyday menotony. Why not make your summertime a…
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Cough Remedies for Infants
According to the U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA), over-the-counter cough and cold medicines are not recommend for children under the age of two due to the risk of severe and possibly life threatening side effects. Most infants will contract…
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Effects of a Methadone Overdose
Methadone is a strong prescription painkiller that can be used to treat patients who experience pain or have an addiction to heroin. Unintentional overuse or intentional abuse of this drug can result in methadone overdose in patients. The effects of…
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