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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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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You’re smart, pretty and intelligent – or so you’ve been told. But you’ve also been informed that you intimidate men. You can’t help but wonder: What’s the problem? You strive to be nice, warm and compassionate. And don’t men like…
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May 18, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Most painkillers classify as one of three types: narcotic analgesics, non-narcotic analgesics and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Doctors may prescribe other types of medicine to fight pain that are drugs primarily used for other conditions. Common painkillers include narcotics such as…
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With the increasing concern for hair and scalp care and for the environment, many people are turning to products that are either all-natural, organic, or both. While these products can seem a little more expensive at first, the benefits far…
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The result of heat from styling, or the effect of chemicals from dye jobs, is dry and brittle hair. Unhealthy-looking and just plain unwanted, dry and brittle hair seems to have become the curse of many people. However, there are…
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Having chemistry in a relationship is vital if you want the relationship to be sexually and physically satisfying, happy and lasting. Unless we want to be with a person where the relationship is more like a sister with a brother…
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May 18, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Using commonly available materials, you can reduce your chances of getting wrinkles at a young age, or remedy existing wrinkles without spending a fortune on dermatological procedures and expensive skin creams. Although you may need to change parts of your…
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Overview We all know the misery of nausea, perhaps one of the most unpleasant physical sensations a human can experience. The most common causes of nausea are fairly benign–indigestion, pregnancy, flu, motion sickness–and thankfully rare. However, if you find yourself…
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Orthopaedic surgeons and physical therapists often see patients with knee injuries. Knee injuries can include damage to the patella, meniscus, or knee ligaments, like the ACL , or anterior cruciate ligament and MCL, or medial collateral ligament. Some knee injuries…
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May 18, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Overview Karate is one of the most popular and widely practiced forms of mixed martial arts. The sport of karate was invented in Japan and it is employed as a method of self-defense or as a competitive combat activity. Punching,…
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May 18, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
When patients are scheduled for surgery they are advised to quit smoking by their surgeons. Many patients feel this is unnecessary and do not take their doctor’s advice. But surgeons have seen the complications that occur in smokers after surgery…
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Overview Honey bees make wax and honey to house and feed their growing larvae. They also make royal jelly, though in much smaller amounts, which can transform a single larva into a queen. According to a 2009 report published by…
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People often confuse kindness (or, for the sake of this argument, niceness) with weakness. Most of these so-called nice guys spend their weekends playing World of War-craft instead of meeting new people and honing their social skills. Come Monday, they…
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The kickback exercise emphasizes the triceps muscles at the back of the upper arm. The triceps feature three heads known as the lateral, medial and long heads. Performing the kickback exercise in slightly different ways targets the three heads differently…
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Kegel exercises are when a person repeatedly contracts the pelvic floor muscles that support the pelvic organs. Kegel exercises, also known as pelvic floor exercises, can be performed while driving the car, standing in line, sitting at the office or…
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May 18, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Two people, two personalities, two diverse styles coming together as one. Who told you marriage would be easy? Love is the basis of all good marriages but it is not enough. Love is what keeps me from choking my husband…
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Many women tend to shy away from lifting weights because they fear getting big and bulky like a man. Without the proper hormones, this will not happen, as women have too much estrogen. Strength training will give the body a…
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I refuse to give in to old age, at least on my head. I look terrible with gray-white hair. My face is fair to begin with, and with my natural medium-brown color going, going gone at age 60, I look like…
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There are certain qualities in women that intimidate some men. It’s not all men, mind you, but men who may not be as secure as they would like to think they are. If you are a woman who is dealing…
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Stretching and exercising your neck is important for keeping the muscles in your neck strong and flexible, as well as preventing muscle tension and stiffness. Lack of proper exercise of your neck can result in a decreased range of motion,…
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There’s an old belief that trimming hair can cause it to grow faster. Undoubtedly, humans have had a long obsession with their hair, and it does not seem as though the obsession is going to cease any time soon. The…
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May 18, 2015 Weight Management
Weight loss is a goal for many people. Whether you’re doing it to feel better or look better, a few simple changes to your lifestyle can help you achieve your goals. Stay positive, make small changes and consult a licensed…
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Radon is a cancer-causing radioactive gas that’s naturally emitted from soil and rocks. It is colorless and odorless and present everywhere. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, radon gas exposure causes thousands of deaths due to lung cancer every year….
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Menstrual cramps, or dysmenorrhea, can be annoying or debilitating. The release of the hormone prostaglandin causes cramping of the uterus, though infection or another health problem can also contribute. According to California State University Northridge, 30 to 50 percent of…
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May 18, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
If only husbands realized how special it makes a wife feel to be whirled around the dance floor, they would possibly put out a little more effort. How many times has a woman closed her eyes and imagined she is…
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I think that the saying “Nice guys finish last” is totally incorrect. When a girl chooses the “one” to her it is someone who is nice. I don’t think any female in this world will admit to wanting to be…
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1. Determine Your Risk Factor for Blood Clots Schedule an evaluation with your doctor to determine if you fall into a high-risk group for arterial embolism. If you have a past history of blood clots or have just recently had…
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There are almost endless possibilities for highlighting your hair naturally without paying the pricing salon fees. With these simple methods of hair highlighting, subtle and attractive hair with just a short time at home is only minutes away. The first…
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And the winner is…the bad guy. Often times, women want a bad guy with good qualities, but that is why he is a bad guy, because he has bad qualities or habits. I have heard so many women say that…
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Push-ups have long been considered one of the best exercises a person can do, regardless of the goal. Push-ups work virtually every muscle of the upper body and core, and have so many variations that the focus can be shifted…
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In the dating world, games and tactics can make it seem more like a strategic battlefield than the best way to find a mate. It can be hard to decipher the signs to tell whether or not someone is interested…
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