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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Exercises for Upper Arms on Seniors
A person’s ability to build strength and produce force does not diminish with age, according to a paper titled “The Importance of Strength Training for Seniors,” presented by Bruce W. Craig, Ph.D. Speed does seem to decrease with age, but…
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Newborn Baby Development
Overview A newborn’s body rapidly adapts to its new environment outside of the womb, as it moves from a water environment to an air environment. Its body instinctively begins to breathe air, eat, regulate body temperature and eliminate waste. The…
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Gout Resistant Diet
Overview Gout, sometimes referred to as gouty arthritis, is caused by too much uric acid in the bloodstream. Uric acid is the end result of purine metabolism. Purines are a natural component of many foods. In excess, uric acid can…
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Types of Colloidal Silver
Silver has been used in many ways since ancient times to control infections and spoilage; even Hippocrates ground silver into powder and consumed it with water. Today, however, the relatively modern process of electrolysis must be used to make colloidal…
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How to Forget your ex
What’s that ever popular saying… “Breaking up is hard to do?” Yep, that’s it. But forgetting him and moving on after the break up is sometimes even harder. A failed relationship can make even the most self confident girl question…
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Exercises for an Exercise Ball
An exercise ball is an effective way to add resistance and balance training to your workout. When choosing an exercise ball for your workout, you should pick one that is firm enough to sit on and large enough to allow…
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4 Ways to Store Bread
November 19, 2013 Diet & Nutrition
1. Why Bread Goes Stale Depending on the kind of bread you buy, you’ve noticed bread stales or turns hard within 3 days. Bread goes stale because the starch in the bread crystallizes. This forces moisture out of the bread…
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Long-Term Effects of Witnessing Spousal Abuse
When addressing domestic violence issues, the primary concerns generally involve providing help to the victim and removing the abuser from the home. In the immediacy of ensuring the physical safety of the parties involved, it is easy to overlook the…
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Types of Bowel Disease
November 19, 2013 Types of Bowel Disease
There are several types of bowel diseases. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one bowel disease, colorectal cancer, is the second highest cause of all cancer deaths. In 2006, over 53,000 Americans died from colorectal cancer, while…
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About Caffeine Effects
November 19, 2013 About Caffeine Effects
Consumers can find caffeine in coffee, tea, colas and chocolate as well as over-the-counter diet pills and stimulants. This mild stimulant can be found naturally in more than 60 plants. The effects of caffeine are dependent on body weight, metabolism…
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ADHD Teen Symptoms
November 19, 2013 ADHD Teen Symptoms
According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), up to 5 percent of American teens are ADHD diagnosable, with this being the most common mental health disorder affecting youth. According to Teenhelp.com, ADHD often accompanies behavioral problems, juvenile delinquency…
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Acne Blemish Care, Medications & Skin Treatments
November 19, 2013 Acne Blemish Care, Medications & Skin Treatments
Overview Acne, which affects approximately 40 to 50 million Americans, is the most common dermatological condition in the United States, according to the American Association of Dermatology. Acne blemish care, medications and skin treatments are all part of a comprehensive…
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The Pull-In Waist Exercises
If you have chronic lower back or neck pain from sitting at a computer to work for hours or driving, you might benefit from doing pull-in waist exercises. These are to help prevent lower back or neck compression that can…
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Top 10 MS Symptoms
Multiple sclerosis, or MS, affects the nervous system, specifically the brain and spinal cord, according to MedlinePlus.com. MS damages the myelin sheath of the nerve that helps conduct nerve impulses. When the myelin sheath develops scar tissue and hardens (sclerosis),…
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Exercise Weight Loss Tips for the Obese
November 19, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Losing weight through exercise is recommended for people who are obese. Although exercise is important, not everyone knows where to begin or what to do. It is important for an obese person to decide which exercises to do, how often,…
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Teen Advice how to Protect yourself from Date Rape Drugs
What are date rape drugs and how do they get into the drinks of teens? Underage teens usually get these drugs from classmates or peers, either willingly or unsuspectingly at parties or social gatherings. “Kitchen chemists” make one powerful date…
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Neck Tension Exercises
November 19, 2013 Neck Tension Exercises
Neck pain is common and is usually caused by muscular tension or strain, according to MedlinePlus, a National Institutes of Health resource. Poor posture, stress, bending over a computer desk and sleeping position all contribute to neck pain. MedlinePlus recommends…
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Abdominal Pain After Birth
November 19, 2013 Abdominal Pain After Birth
Overview After a baby arrives, the mother’s body must recover from pregnancy and childbirth. Abdominal muscles, including the uterus, need time to get back to a normal, non-pregnant size. These changes can cause intense abdominal pain for the first few…
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Teen Advice Tips for Breaking up and Moving on
Breaking up, indeed, is hard to do. The person you once pictured naming your kids with and who’s name you scribbled at the end of yours so that you were the perfect Mr. and Mrs. is now with someone else….
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Alternative Medicine for Chronic Fatigue Symptoms
November 19, 2013 Alternative Medicine for Chronic Fatigue Symptoms
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a condition characterized by extreme fatigue that worsens with physical or mental activity and doesn’t improve with rest. Generally, the cause of chronic fatigue syndrome is unknown but some medical professionals believe that it may…
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Pregnancy Skin Care Tips
November 19, 2013 Senior Health
Pregnancy has many affects on a woman’s body. Several skin changes–like blemishes, dryness and discoloration–may occur. Although common, these conditions vary from woman to woman in severity and length. As a result, you’ll probably need to adjust your skin care…
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What Is a Receding Hairline?
November 19, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Pattern baldness, also called androgenetic alopecia, is the most common type of hair loss. It is most often seen in men, though it occurs in women as well. In men, it typically begins with a receding hairline. According to…
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About Hydroxy Cut
November 19, 2013 About Hydroxy Cut
Overview If you are struggling to lose weight, you may be interested in boosting your diet and exercise regimen with a weight loss supplement. One popular and widely available supplement option is Hydroxycut, which is manufactured and marketed by Iovate…
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The Reduction of Wrinkles
November 19, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Wrinkles are caused by different factors. They are often associated with the process of aging but can also be induced by other things such as the environment and lifestyle choices. Prolonged sunlight exposure along with smoking tobacco also cause…
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Atkins Type Exercises
November 19, 2013 Atkins Type Exercises
Robert Atkins, the late best-selling author of diet books, wrote that exercise is an essential part of his diet plan. “Dr. Atkins’ New Diet Revolution” includes three exercise plans. The book emphasizes that you can exercise more if you’re on…
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Signs that You’re Uncomfortable with your Partner
One of the most wonderful things in a relationship is when two people meet who are totally comfortable with one another. Theirs will be an easier relationship to develop and to maintain, as the two will have the energy to…
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4 Ways to Learn Basic Tap Steps
1. Learn from the Pros Dance lessons are the most popular and conventional way to learn basic tap steps. A qualified dance instructor is the ideal way to facilitate learning tap steps. It’s also never too late to learn. Dance…
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The Best Flat Stomach Exercises
Exercises that engage both the frontal abdominal muscles and the side obliques are the best workouts to achieve a flat stomach, report researchers at the American Council on Exercise. Moves that are incorporated in the most effective stomach exercises include…
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4 Ways to Keep Food Fresh While Camping
1. Pack the Right Food Keeping food fresh while you are camping is hard because there isn’t usually electricity when you are camping in a tent. Picking the right food to take with you when you go camping will help…
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Natural Ways to Curb Smoking
Smoking is a habit that affects nearly every organ in the body in a detrimental way and is the leading cause of lung cancer, says the National Cancer Institute. If you are a smoker and hoping to quit, try natural…
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