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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There is an old saying used mostly by men who feel rejected, “Nice guys finish last.” The reality of the situation is that the “nice guy” who is feeling rejected lacked in other areas that are equally important as being…
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May 18, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Moles, or nevi, are small clusters of skin cells that are pigmented to look like brown spots on the skin’s surface. According to the Mayo Clinic, moles also can appear in a range of colors, from red to purple, anywhere…
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May 18, 2015 Sports & Recreation
There are more than 30 kinds fishing knots available to the angler. Knots are often specific to the application, such as fly fishing, bait casting, attaching tackle to the terminal end of the line or joining two lines together. Although…
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May 18, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Cystic acne is one of the most severe forms of acne. It goes beyond just pimples and blackheads because it is an actual infection of the sebaceous gland. It can take weeks, even months to heal, and usually leads to…
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Most babies experience some discomfort during the teething process, which typically begins at about four months of age and continues until nearly your child’s third birthday. Your infant may be fussy, cranky, drool a lot and chew everything he can…
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May 18, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Herpes is a family of highly contagious viral infections. A form of the disease, varicella, causes chickenpox and shingles. Another form, herpes simplex virus type 1, or HSV-1, is the usual cause of herpes infections above the waist, including oral…
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Weight machines come in a variety of forms. They make use of hydraulic pistons, lines and pulleys, weight stacks, rubber bands and your own body weight. According to the American College of Sports Medicine, each kind of abdominal workout machine…
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May 18, 2015 Style and Beauty - Other
The Spartan Health Club Association has worked in tandem with the Miss World Contest since 1976 when the club was extended the national franchise via Miss World, however a certain then-twenty-four year old, Tonoya Toyloy, didn’t care much for revisionist…
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Coloring the hair has become one of the most sought after fashion statements in the younger generation and it is believed to be giving a person a different outlook, a perspective and a new beginning which can be self fulfilling,…
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Women have three different surgical abortion options that can be performed during the second trimester. These procedures are completed within one day but side effects, such as cramping or bleeding, may last for several days following the surgery. Not all…
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Jealousy. This emotion can cause a person to mistrust, be manipulative and bring doubt to one’s self worth. None of those things are healthy. I have heard many women of all ages say with excitement, how their boyfriend, husband or…
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Vision plays a big role in an infant’s perception of the world. While eye diseases are relatively rare in infants, they do exist, and if left untreated can lead to permanent eye damage or even blindness. Eye exams are an…
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Retirement can be a period of relaxation and attention to the pleasures of life without the pressure of a daily work routine, if you have sufficient funds to finance your retirement lifestyle. Paying for living expenses, health care and activities…
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May 18, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Acne and warts are both common skin conditions that are easily recognizable because they are characterized by lesions or growths. Pimples and warts look very different and have different causes, although they may show up in some of the…
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Using your shampoo and conditioner properly can help improve your hair’s condition. However, with all the choices that you have, how can you determine which shampoo and conditioner is right for you, and how can you use them to reach…
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May 18, 2015 Benefits of Yohimbine
Normally, you should treat any supplement or medication marketed as a cure-all or jack-of-all-trades with extreme skepticism. But when there is solid medical evidence backing such claims, you can be confident in that supplement’s benefits. One such supplement is Yohimbine….
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The skin under the neck becomes loose and sagging for a number of reason. According to the Cleveland Clinic, neck aging is usually a combination of loose muscles and skin and excessive fat accumulation. After dieting, the skin that was…
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May 18, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
When you have sensitive skin, products that contain harsh ingredients can lead to irritation, redness and breakouts. If you have sensitive skin, steer clear of products that contain strong chemicals and added fragrances since they can cause irritation. Any products…
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Overview The acai berry is a fruit native to Brazil, which grows on the acai palm tree in the Amazon rain forest. It is dark purple in color and approximately the size of a grape. The berry contains edible pulp,…
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May 18, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Most of us know a mom who stays at home with the kids while her husband goes off to work each day. This scenario was once prevalent throughout the world, since women were expected to stay home and raise children….
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Cardio exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. The Cardiovascular Institute of The South recommends that individuals partake in “vigorous aerobic activities, done three or four times a week for 30 to 60 minutes to optimize heart and…
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While complete arrows are available through archery suppliers, fletching your own saves money, tunes your arrows to your bow and shooting style, and expresses your individuality as an archer with your choice of color. You will need a fletching jig,…
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It is an unfortunate fact that, despite being only 26, I have a rather unhealthy number of grey hairs. My hair is naturally quite dark in colour, no doubt thanks to my mother’s Yugoslavian complexion, which means wiry grey and…
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May 18, 2015 About Proactiv Acne Product
Overview Proactiv is a popular acne treatment system. It was created by two dermatologists, Dr. Katie Rodan and Dr. Kathy Fields. It’s a three-step system that must be used daily for best results. Though the Proactive acne products do not…
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Exercises to treat your own back can be done in the comfort of your home, without the need for expensive equipment or gym memberships. Doing a variety of flexibility exercises in the form of stretching will help you to control…
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Each and every one of us is familiar with the fact that the foods we consume have a major effect on the way we feel and the way we look. There are some minerals and vitamins which play an influential…
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How Do You Say Enough is Enough How do you say “enough is enough” to a person you thought you loved? From the beginning of your dysfunctional relationship, you let him know that you want a monogamous relationship, and that…
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Toothaches occur primarily as a result of tooth decay, although bacteria and infection may cause similar pain and discomfort. Regardless of the cause, make an appointment with your dentist immediately when a toothache occurs. In the meantime, the Mayo Clinic…
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Independent professional women generally have a harder time finding the perfect relationship partner. Men tend to want to run far away from a woman who is paying her own way through life, and fighting for herself. It can be quite…
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The Romans recognized the benefits of roses, recording over 30 disorders treatable to some degree with roses. The hips of a rose are tiny berries that form in late spring and continue to develop until fall. Dried, they are used…
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