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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Workout Schedule for Arms
Overview Your upper arms are made up of two main muscles: your biceps brachii at the front of your arm and your triceps brachii to the rear. Your biceps are responsible for bending your elbow, flexing your shoulder joint forwards…
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What Are the Risk Factors of Parkinson’s Disease?
November 15, 2013 Senior Health
Parkinson’s disease causes muscle tremors, slow movements, difficulty with moving and stiff muscles. Clumps of a normally harmless protein called synuclein form in the brains of people with Parkinson’s, damaging brain cells in areas that control muscles. The symptoms result…
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Rudeness on Streets how to Deal with Rude Drivers on Road
November 15, 2013 Communication
So you are driving down the road, and all of a sudden you run into a jerk on the road. Either you are dealing with some little old lady who is going 35 in a 55 or some idiot who…
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Benefits of Fish Oil on the Skin
November 15, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Fish oil, also referred to as Omega-3 fatty acids or cod liver oil, has a number of proven health benefits. These benefits include reducing inflammation–especially inflammation associated with chronic conditions according to Ascenta. Anyone who suffers from a chronic or…
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Dealing with Pushy Salespeople
November 15, 2013 Communication
Nothing is more annoying than a pushy salesperson. Many of us have encountered these types, these irritating mosquito-like creatures that buzz around you making inane statements and trying to get you to buy something that you might not have the…
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Vertical Jump Exercises
Vertical jumping is an essential skill in a variety of sports, including baseball, basketball, football, racquetball, softball, tennis and volleyball. If you are an athlete in any of these sports, you should work to maximize your vertical jump height. To…
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About Human Parasites
Overview The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) observes that of all the infections caused by parasites in America, about 90 percent of those are due to protozoa. The World Health Organization estimates that protozoan parasites are responsible for…
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How to Deal with Rude co Workers
November 15, 2013 Communication
One of the reasons why most people hate going to work everyday is because there is always that one co-worker that seems to make your life a living hell. For whatever reason this person just doesn’t get it, and won’t…
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4 Ways to Strengthen Upper and Mid Back With Straight Arm Pull Downs
1. Work the Back, Beat the Ache Work your mid and upper back consistently to relieve tension. Straight arm pull downs are effective for isolating the lateral muscles in the back. Poor working and driving posture abuse the mid and…
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What Are the Effects of Anxiety?
November 15, 2013 Mental Health
Stressful situations result in anxious feelings. Family problems, work difficulties, grief, depression or health conditions may result in anxiety. Anxiety is a natural response in coping with stress, but anxiety can magnify troubles when a person focuses too much attention…
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4 Ways to do the Body For Life Diet as a Vegetarian
November 15, 2013 Diet & Nutrition
1. Know Your Proteins The Body for Life Diet is a high protein diet and exercise program that lasts twelve weeks. When you are doing this diet as a vegetarian, you have to know the vegetarian protein choices that are…
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Differences in Depression in Men & Women
November 15, 2013 Men's Health
Depression is a serious condition that affects all aspects of a person’s ability to function and live fully. Symptoms of depression can occur in both men and women; however, women are at greater risk than men of developing it. Prior…
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How to Ride a Bicycle With a Child Seat
November 15, 2013 How to Ride a Bicycle With a Child Seat
Overview Riding with your child in a seat mounted to the bike can be lots of fun when properly and safely done. These seats can either be mounted to the frame over the rear wheel behind the rider or mounted…
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How to Get Rid of Red Bumps
November 15, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview If you have red bumps that appear on the skin after shaving or tweezing, you likely have developed ingrown hairs. After you remove the hair, it can curl back and grow into the skin. This causes painful and irritated…
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Effective Communication Partner Communication Communication Skills
November 15, 2013 Communication
The way we communicate with those around us, and ourselves, determine the quality of our lives. While it may seem easier to communicate to a stranger, it becomes increasingly difficult to communicate with your partner or loved ones effectively. Especially,…
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Types of Knee Problems
Knees are a hinge-like joints that make jumping, crouching, walking, and running possible. All joints are comprised of tendons, cartilage, bone, ligaments, and muscle. Inflammation of or injuries to any of these components in the knee can ultimately cause knee…
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About Diabetic Medicines
Overview Diabetes is a condition in which patients have chronically elevated blood sugar. Diabetes is caused by problems with insulin, which is a hormone produced by the pancreas in response to carbohydrates. Insulin causes the liver, muscle and fat cells…
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The Kegel Exercise
November 15, 2013 The Kegel Exercise
Overview Kegel exercises were originally developed as a way to make childbirth easier and to prevent incontinence. Over the past seven decades, women and men have discovered more reasons to use them. Kegel exercises not only help urinary dysfunction and…
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3 Ways To Perform Weighted Neck Flexions
1. Utilize Weight Plates Weight plates are weighted metal discs that are used with free weight bars. They are easy to find in gyms, and are a convenient shape to use for neck flexions. To use them, lay down on…
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How to Deal with Seemingly Lazy People
November 15, 2013 Communication
How can somebody, for example, open a candy wrapper and leave it on the table, then go off and do something while they eat the candy. Do they really believe that another person will clean up after them? You think,…
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About High Blood Sugar Emergencies
Overview High blood-glucose levels (hyperglycemia) can present with a wide variety of signs and symptoms and can affect the brain as significantly as low blood-glucose levels. When circulating blood glucose rises above a certain level, gradual changes that occur may…
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How to Increase Male Stamina
November 15, 2013 How to Increase Male Stamina
Overview Sexual potency is an important part of most men’s lives. The desire to fully satisfy a lover is a goal that generally requires endurance on the male partner’s part. Amorous lovers long to improve their stamina in the bedroom….
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Diseases That Group B Strep Bacteria Can Cause in Infants
Group B strep bacteria are a common cause of infections in newborn infants. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), group B strep bacteria live harmlessly in the genital or lower intestinal tract of approximately 10 to…
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How to Make an Impact through Effective Conversation
November 15, 2013 Communication
Conversation is an art. Some people are born as good conversationalists and they know how to tackle any kind of conversation. On the other hand for some people facing any kind of conversation is not an easy task. What separates…
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History of Football
Overview American football has been around for centuries. It is one of the most popular sports in America and as of 2010 is the most watched of the four major pro sports in the country. The game has evolved over…
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Fetal Development Stages
November 15, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
During a 38-week pregnancy, one fertilized egg cell develops into a fetus that is soon ready to become a newborn baby. The process of fetal development consists of a set of stages that unfold with consistent order and timing. Fetal…
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4 Ways to Prevent Overtraining Back Muscles in Bodybuilding
1. Back to Anatomy 101 The largest muscles of the upper body are the latisimus dorsi, triangular muscles that go from the shoulders down to the small of the back. They serve to move the shoulders forward and back. Massage…
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Fetal Growth Stages
November 15, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
The human fetus develops in the mother’s womb over the course of approximately 38 weeks. The development is remarkably complex and follows a precisely-timed set of steps. The growth stages have been characterized in great detail, but several of the…
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Exercise Workout Videos for Seniors
Physical fitness provides health benefits for people of all ages, especially older adults. Physical activity can improve balance to prevent falls, decrease risk of heart disease and reduce arthritic pain in older adults. Many older adults are reluctant to exercise…
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Rudeness at Workplace how to Deal with Rude Employees
November 15, 2013 Communication
If you are a manager at your job, you might have to deal with a lot of things that you would rather not. From people being late, to employees getting into fights, or just having other problems at work that…
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