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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Ways to Get Fit for Summer
Prepare to jump into a summertime fitness program with a good diet and a positive mental outlook, and you’ll hit the ground running. Shave off extra pounds and fuel up for workouts by building a better meal plan. Avoid pulled…
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4 Ways to Pick Atkins Diet Beverages
November 19, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Go for the Basic Drinks Basic drinks that are compatible with an Atkins diet include coffee, teas and water. If you’re dieting, you probably should make the switch to water. Water fills up your stomach, making you eat less….
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Teen Advice how to Protect yourself from Date Rape Drugs
In recent years an increasing amount of media attention has been focused on date rape and incidents that have involved the use of drugs to facilitate these scenarios. While most parents would only wish that they could keep their children…
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How Is Exercise Beneficial to Bone Health?
Overview Bone is a vital living tissue, just like muscle, and it continues to grow and repair itself, even in adulthood. Our bones react to exercise by becoming stronger and healthier, creating a denser bone structure and repairing any damage…
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Common Disorders of the Skin
Your skin, with a surface area of about two square yards, protects the body from infections, regulates body temperature and senses the conditions of the outside world. Irritants, diseases, bacteria and genetics cause skin disorders such as eczema, rashes, infections,…
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How to tell if you have Found your Perfect Match
Sometimes you find that you meet your ideal person in the most unexpected of situations. Although you may instinctively feel that you have found your perfect match, you will want to know if your feelings are reciprocated. Fortunately it is…
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Upper Body Warm Up Stretches
Overview Dynamic flexibility in your upper body, as well as your lower body, can help reduce stress, relax your muscles, and return them to their original length and tension. When stretching, do not overstretch any muscle or joint or you…
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Teen Advice how to Protect yourself from Date Rape Drugs
Over the past few years there have been increasing incidence of date rape drugs being used reported in the press, and many court cases surrounding this issue. Therefore, the importance of ensuring that you are protected from this situation cannot…
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How to get your ex Back
What Should I Do To Get My Ex Back? When you break up with someone you are totally in love with, it’s hard to think about anything else. You feel sad, depressed, and hurt, and miss them so much. you…
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What Is Family Planning?
November 19, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Overview According to Merck, the definition of family planning is using a variety of methods to prevent pregnancy. The only way pregnancy can be 100 percent avoided is through abstinence. Family planning can be based on personal beliefs and, in…
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At Home Volleyball Drills for Beginners
November 19, 2013 At Home Volleyball Drills for Beginners
Volleyball is a game of precision, skill, and agility. Hand-eye coordination and reaction time are critical to long-term success. There are a number of volleyball drills that beginning players can work on at home to hone their skills and progress…
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Ending Relationships Starting over
Developing long-term relationships with anyone is a painstaking emotional effort of trust. We share ourselves with others in good faith that they will remain in our lives, enhance our lives and compliment our lives just as we will compliment theirs….
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Home Remedy to Clear the Throat and Stop a Cough
Overview There are many factors that can lead to congestion and cough, and coughs can range from merely annoying to life-threatening. Regardless of the organic cause, however, a cough is a manifestation of lung or throat irritation, and in some…
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Herbs for Body Cleansing
Body cleansing is the process of removing toxins from the body. Toxins accumulate through metabolism, the environment, the use of drugs or exposure to hazardous substances, according to Andrew Bentley, a clinical herbalist, practicing in Lexington, Kentucky. Body organs and…
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Hip Enhancer Exercises
November 19, 2013 Hip Enhancer Exercises
Anatomically, the hip refers to the section of pelvis where the thighbone inserts below the bottom of the pelvic bone on each side. The muscles that surround and attach to the hip are thick and important ones, according to eOrthopod.com….
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Herbs for Stress Reduction
November 19, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Herbs can be used to reduce stress by ingestion in the form of teas, capsules and tablets or liquid extractions. Making a tea requires adding 1 tsp. of dried leaf or flower to 8 oz. of boiling water. Similarly, roots…
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How to Find Love when You’re Depressed
Finding love and your life time partner whilst suffering from depression isn’t easy but it can be done. It will require determination and a great deal of will power. Firstly, you’ll need to stop and make a critical and honest…
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4 Ways to Pack for a Camping Trip
1. Consider Your Sleeping Arrangements When you choose what to pack for a camping trip, start with sleeping arrangements. You’ll need a tent you can pitch easily, or a camping trailer. Bring along a sleeping bag, sleeping pad, pillow and…
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Benefits of Soy Protein
Soy protein is low in fat and has no cholesterol, unlike meat protein. Vegetarians often make soy a staple in their diet, according to an article by Kristin Montgomery, Ph.D., RN, in the “Journal of Perinatal Education.” Soybeans contain all…
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The Best Child Car Seats
While many parents drive safely to protect their young children, some car accidents aren’t avoidable. Fortunately, a child restrained in a safe car seat is less likely to become injured or die in the event of a serious accident. Many…
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5 Ways to Cope With Pregnancy Discomforts
1. Alleviate Aches Aches and pains, such as backache and breast tenderness, are common during pregnancy because of the physical changes that are occurring. Because it is best to avoid medication during pregnancy when possible, finding other ways to treat…
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The Best Ways to Gain Lean Muscle Mass
November 19, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
When you gain lean muscle mass, it means that you have a high amount of muscle and a low amount of fat. This type of body style can not only give your confidence a boost, but any time you have…
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Strong enough to let go
What does it take to move on and leave the past behind? Moving on involves, learning from your mistake, continue with your life and still be able to smile despite the failure. Moving on may be difficult for others, while…
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Easy Exercises for Losing Fat
November 19, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Aerobic or cardiovascular exercises, such as running and jogging, are not the only exercises that burn fat. Adding resistance training and even yoga to your weekly workout can help melt fat fast. According to the Mayo Clinic, muscle mass is…
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How to Use Stamina Rx
Overview Stamina Rx is an over-the-counter sex-enhancing supplement. It is targeted to help erectile dysfunction (ED), duration of erection, low libido and general satisfaction. Stamina Rx for men says it increases blood flow to the penis, making it firmer and…
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Natural Ways to Gain Weight Fast
November 19, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Supplement manufacturers offer a multitude of products promising to help you gain weight and muscle mass. As supplements are not regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, you may not be sure about the truth behind their claims or…
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The Best Rated Workout Videos
If you can’t make it to a fitness club, workout videos detail high-intensity exercises such as the ones you’d find in the aerobic’s studio. The best rated workout videos contain a varied array of movements, which challenge different parts of…
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Dating Safety Tips for Seniors
Dating safety tips for seniors… Seniors need to be cautious who they get involved with when they are starting to date for the first time after losing a mate. There are many men out there lying in wait for a…
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Teen Advice how to Protect yourself from Date Rape Drugs
You can watch your drink, but what about the other risk factors that can put you into harm’s way. Protect yourself from date rape drugs by making defensive practices part of your lifestyle. Avoiding Opportunistic Predators If given the opportunity…
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Types of Learning Disorders
The National Institute of Health (NIH) indicates that nearly 15 percent of the American population has some form of learning disorder. Learning disabilities are considered neurological disorders and do not measure a person’s intelligence, rather, the disability affects how a…
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