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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Vitamins That Improve Women’s Sex Drive
November 10, 2013 Vitamins That Improve Women's Sex Drive
Female sex drive naturally diminishes with time, just like the libidos of their male counterparts. And while some may think sexual frustration or difficulty in achieving sexual arousal is an increasing trend among women, GoodHousekeeping.com reports that sex drive problems…
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A List of Fatal Human Brain Diseases
Many different things can affect brain function, from infection, to trauma, to metabolic imbalances, but only a few of them are deadly. Most of these deadly diseases are equal opportunity, infecting just as many people from First World countries as…
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How Long should you Wait to Start Dating again after a Divorce
November 10, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
How long should one wait to begin dating after a divorce? The honest answer is it is impossible to say as you are all different people. It will depend on the individual’s temperament and disposition. The period between the resumption…
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5 Ways to Prevent Viral Gastroenteritis
1. Scrub Your Hands During flu season, attentive hand washing is one of the most important preventive measures you can take. Your hands are one of the easiest entry points for viral gastroenteritis. If you pick up the virus from…
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Cellulite Solution Exercises
November 10, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Cellulite is a form of fat that gets trapped under the skin and causes it to have a cottage cheese appearance. The legs, thighs and buttocks are the most common areas where cellulite develops, and according to the Mayo Clinic,…
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Moving out of a Loveless Marriage
November 10, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Yes, you can be in a loveless marriage and not recognize this fact. Why? Because you don’t want to deal with it. Who wants to be alone again? Who wants to start over? But, on the other hand, who wants…
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Medications Used for Recovery From Drug Abuse
November 10, 2013 Medications Used for Recovery From Drug Abuse
Drug abuse and addiction are often difficult disorders to treat due to the psychological and biological components that complicate the recovery process. In understanding the nature of drug abuse and addiction, it is important to recognize when medication is necessary…
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Signs you are Stuck in a Loveless Marriage
November 10, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Marriages are subjective – what one person is willing to accept may differ vastly from another’s idea of what is acceptable. Despite what someone is willing to endure, it is safe to say that some marriages can be loveless when…
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Upper Body Stretches for Men
Stretching is an important part of any fitness routine because exercise programs are designed to cause your muscles to contract and flex, shortening the length of the muscles. The Mayo Clinic notes that stretching can improve performance by increasing flexibility,…
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Exercises That Give You a Bigger Butt
The gluteus maximus composes most of the mass of your butt. Besides being the largest muscle in your butt, it’s also the largest muscle in the entire body. In order to stimulate it to grow, you’re going to have to…
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3 Ways to Treat Bulimia With Medication
November 10, 2013 Mental Health
1. Use Antidepressants to Reduce Symptoms While psychiatrists consider therapy the most effective way to treat bulimia, antidepressants can also speed recovery. The most effective of these medications are specific serotonin reuptake inhibitors. So far the only FDA approved SSRI…
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About Escitalopram
November 10, 2013 About Escitalopram
Overview Escitalopram oxalate is a prescription medication in the family of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. It affects the central nervous system and must be taken only as prescribed. Do not stop taking this drug abruptly without physician consent. If you…
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Volunteer Firefighter Wife of Volunteer Firefighter Volunteer Fire Department
November 10, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Being married to a volunteer firefighter is more than a relationship, it is a lifestyle. It is not the same sort of lifestyle that other couples will share with one another, but it is not necessarily one that is any…
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What Are Some Ways I Can Induce Labor Myself?
A pregnancy is term at 40 weeks. While some mothers go into labor on their own before 40 weeks, it is best to avoid any natural labor induction techniques until the pregnancy is term. Women may attempt to induce labor…
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Knee Patellofemoral Syndrome
Overview Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a very common cause of anterior knee pain in the pediatric and adult population. PFPS is also known as runner’s knee; however, most people who develop PFPS are not, in fact, runners. The exact…
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Medications for the Induction of Labor
November 10, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
While a pregnancy is technically not post-term until 42 weeks, some obstetricians and midwives feel the need to induce labor before then. Possible reasons include low amniotic fluid, suspected fetal distress or large baby. If natural methods of labor induction—sex,…
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Weight Training Exercises for Weight Loss
According to personal trainer Deborah L. Mullen, inactive adults lose muscle at a rate of 1/2 lb. each year. This muscle loss slows metabolism and leads to weight gain. You can counteract muscle loss with weight training. Research from the…
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Love at first Sight more than just a Fairytale – Yes
November 10, 2013 Relationships and Family - Other
“It was love at first sight,” the man spoke whimsically to a group of friends at dinner on the couple’s anniversary of how he met his wife. Some of his listeners cooed and cheered dreamily at the sweet sentiment, making toasts and…
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Excercises to Get Rid of Stomach Fat
Getting rid of stomach fat involves dedicated effort, sweat and discipline. The discipline comes into play when you sit down to eat. You have to refrain from high-fat, empty-calorie foods and keep your intake to reasonable levels. You can also…
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4 Ways to Prevent Elderly Abuse in Nursing Homes
1. Be Selective With Personnel Make sure everybody hired to work in a nursing home goes through a rigorous background check. Get recommendations from previous employers and monitor every new employee that comes in either directly or by pairing him…
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About Group B Strep
Overview Group B streptococcus–also known as GBS, group B strep, or beta strep– normally inhabits the intestine. Beta strep bacteria can cause infections in the urinary tract, skin, blood, lungs, brain and spinal cord that may be life-threatening for newborns,…
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3 Ways to Choose Fruits for the Sugar Busters Diet
November 10, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Check the Glycemic Index While the Sugar Busters diet doesn’t push the glycemic index as a whole, take a look at it anyway to clarify your understanding of healthy choices. Avoid fruits high on the glycemic index list as…
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Exercises With Weights to Tone Flabby Arms
The word “weights” is used in reference to free weights. These consist of dumbbells, barbells and weight plates. When you want to use weights to tone flabby arms, you need to pay attention to your triceps and biceps. The triceps…
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What is a BMX Bicycle?
Overview Built sturdy and small for aggressive and agile riding techniques, BMX bikes are fast and maneuverable in the hands of an experienced rider. Primarily used for racing in the early years of BMX, a parallel stunt-riding style, known as…
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How to Prevent Hair Loss in Menopausal Women
November 10, 2013 How to Prevent Hair Loss in Menopausal Women
Overview Hair loss during menopause is common and is caused mostly by the hormonal changes happening in the body. While some women do not lose any hair at all, many suffer thinning of the hair, and others lose a considerable…
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The Top 10 Face Exercises
As you age, your skin tends to sag and wrinkle around the eyes, cheeks, chin and forehead. Lifestyle habits, such as smoking, alcohol and caffeine consumption add to the aging process. To perk up your face, do some facial exercises….
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Couples Marriage
November 10, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Couples are drawn to each other by a magnetic attraction while courting. The passion in the relationship is usually intense and many couples just cannot get enough of each other. This period usually lasts for two years but thereafter couples…
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Pilates Spine Stretch Exercises With an Exercise Ball
November 10, 2013 Pilates Spine Stretch Exercises With an Exercise Ball
Pilates is popular for its stretching. Pilates on an exercise ball is no exception. The muscles of your spine are responsible for keeping your back straight, extending your spine back, as in a back bend, and laterally flexing the spine,…
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Home Remedies for Oily Facial Skin
Breakouts are caused when the sebaceous gland in the hair follicle produces too much oil and clogs the pore. It is estimated that 60 million Americans have acne, making it one of the most common skin conditions in the United…
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Recognizing a Good Marriage Counselor
November 10, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
A good marriage counselor should listen to both parties even if one spouse does the initial contact. It is perfectly fine for the counselor to take a first report and follow through with someone in crisis; but eventually the other…
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