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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Medications for Treating ADHD
November 18, 2013 Children's Health
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) reports that use of medication is beneficial in ADHD symptom improvement. A variety of medication options exist that, when combined with proper medical evaluation and therapeutic interventions, increases the rate of successful outcomes…
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5 Ways to Lower Blood Pressure
High blood pressure (hypertension) is often referred to as “silent killer” because the condition carries no apparent signs and symptoms. Every third American adult suffers from hypertension, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). If you have…
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Healthy Super Bowl Snacks
November 18, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
It’s time for the big game and everyone is gathered around the big screen. Part of the excitement of Super Bowl Sunday is the great food and snacks, but it’s hard to enjoy them if you’re trying to eat healthy….
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Stretches for Tight Hip Flexors
Today’s sedentary lifestyle often results in tight hip flexors, the muscles that run in front of each hip. The hip flexors are chronically short (tight) in people that spend most of their time seated. Tight hip flexors are often a…
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At Home Remedies to Induce Labor
November 18, 2013 At Home Remedies to Induce Labor
According to the Centers for Disease Control, labor inductions have doubled in frequency since 1990. In 2006, 22.5 percent of all deliveries began with the induction of labor. Risk of a c-section can double when a woman’s labor is induced…
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Exercises to Lose Man Boobs at Home
November 18, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
As with women, the condition that gives men gynecomastia, or man boobs, is an excess of fat on our bodies. The most effective way to lose fat is to eat healthy, perform fat-burning cardiovascular exercise for at least 30 minutes…
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Breast Enhancing Diet
Overview Dozens of common foods contain compounds that influence human hormones. In theory, large amounts of hormone-affecting foods may influence the size, shape and firmness of human breasts. While many women may view a breast-enhancing diet as a promising alternative…
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5 Ways to Add Variations to Pushups
1. Lift Your Feet to Do Incline Pushups Place your feet up on a box or a step instead of on the floor. Place your arms as you would for a regular pushup. Slowly lower yourself as far down as…
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About OCD in Children
November 18, 2013 About OCD in Children
Overview OCD stands for obsessive compulsive disorder. OCD is marked by repetitive or obsessive thoughts about the physical or spiritual safety of oneself or others. These repetitive thoughts and actions create distress for the individual. Individuals who suffer from OCD…
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How to tell if a Guy Likes you Signs that a Guy Likes you how to know when a Guy Likes you
Women love to ridicule men about their emotions – or more appropriately, their lack of emotion. Guys are often seen as chauvinistic characters, unable to show an ounce of emotion or signs of affection if their life depended on it….
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Cooking at High Temperatures and Cancer Risk
Even though some people love to eat the crispy, dark pieces that result from cooking burgers, steaks or chicken on the barbecue, did you know that these bits and pieces can increase your risk of cancer? Cancer Causing Chemicals When…
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Thigh Exercises for Loose Skin
Loose skin on the thighs generally appears when you lose weight at a rapid speed. Although losing weight is beneficial to your health, the loose skin left behind is not beneficial to your self-esteem. To help make the skin more…
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The Best Antibacterial Vitamins
November 18, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
In order to boost immune system efficiency in fighting certain harmful bacteria that may invade the body, people can turn towards any of the various antibacterial vitamin supplements available today. Taken alone or in vitamin mixtures, these supplements can be…
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Hamstring Partner Exercises
November 18, 2013 Hamstring Partner Exercises
The semitendinosus, semimembranosus and biceps femoris muscles make up the hamstring muscle group. These muscles are located on the posterior (backside) of your body just below your buttock and above your knee. Hamstring injuries are not uncommon. As such, it…
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Can you tell from the first Kiss if he really Likes me
Finally, the moment you’ve been anticipating since you met him. The first kiss! Chills ran throughout your body, your heart felt as though it would beat right out of your chest. It was perfect. It took your breath away. Oh,…
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How to Lose Weight and Quit Smoking
Overview According to The Weight-control Information Network (WIN), a service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), most people who quit smoking gain about 10 pounds. You are at a higher risk of weight gain…
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Top 5 Pantry Staple Foods
November 18, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
This somewhat under-appreciated area of the kitchen has the ability to rejuvenate not only your dinner repertoire but also your health. A well-organized and well-stocked kitchen pantry full of the right non-perishable items can turn weeknight dinner dilemmas into fast…
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Rules for Men’s Softball
Softball is one of the most popular sports played in North America. Mens’ softball leagues are both recreational and competitive, but both of those titles are somewhat of a misnomer. Many recreational leagues that are played by men who get…
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How to Anti-Fog Goggles
Overview Snowboarding and ski goggles primarily fog up for two reasons. One is the difference in temperature between the inside and the outside surface of the lens. The second is the presence of moisture inside the lens, either from perspiration…
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What Are the Benefits of a Kegel Exerciser?
November 18, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Kegel exercisers are devices used to perform Kegel exercises, which strengthen the pelvic floor, prevent the prolapse of pelvic organs, help with urinary incontinence and can increase sexual pleasure. Kegel exercisers can vary and weight and size. As the muscles…
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How to Prevent Stretch Marks When Working Out
November 18, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Having big muscles is a sign of dedicated hard work in the gym, but your hard work can be punctuated with a series of reddish colored lines called stretch marks. Known clinically as striae, stretch marks often affect pregnant…
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Abdominal Exercises for Bad Backs
November 18, 2013 Abdominal Exercises for Bad Backs
Maintaining your back health requires that you have sufficient core strength. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, exercise may be the most effective way to speed recovery from low back pain and help strengthen back and…
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Resistance Band Lower Body Exercises
Resistance bands, or exercise tubes, provide a challenging, strength-building workout. Bands are often used for upper-body training, but they can also be highly effective for the lower body. You can incorporate resistance bands into your regular lower-body workout for exercises…
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Waist and Stomach Exercises
The abdominal muscles are complex. The book “Strength Training Anatomy” describes them as a hammock of muscles, with some running up and down, some side to side and some at angles across. Building that muscle protects the spine during both…
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The Best Economic Treadmills
Treadmills can be a resource for staying in shape at home, but with prices ranging anywhere from $150 to $12,000, it can be confusing to know how to choose the right treadmill for you. According to Treadmill Doctor, the price…
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Online Dating for College Students
People who are in their twenties have many exciting and life-changing years to look forward to. Many people in their twenties are attending college and trying to figure out which career paths to take. Falling in love with the right…
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Health & Dieting Tips
November 18, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Taking care of your health through regular exercise and nutrition is an investment worth making. You may have tried fad diets in the past and been unsuccessful. This is not because you lack willpower or the ability to follow a…
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The Sunshine Vitamin and Cancer Risk
November 18, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Even though people often think of vitamin D helping to build strong bones, did you know it was effective in preventing cancer? Believe it or not, vitamin D is a shining star in preventing cancer. Sunlight is a key source…
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5 Ways to Prepare for Labor And Delivery
November 18, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
1. Prime Your Body Childbirth is a physical activity. Staying fit and healthy are important ways to prepare for labor and delivery. Maintaining a healthy pregnancy weight, doing prenatal exercises, taking prenatal vitamins and following your practitioner’s advice are all…
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Herbs to Increase Women’s Sex Drive
November 18, 2013 Women's Health
No herbal supplements have been scientifically endorsed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as being medically effective for treating low sex drive in women, according to the Discovery Channel. But many cultures and medical professionals have used herbal supplements…
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