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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May 17, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Although there are no firm statistics to quantify the problem, it is believed based on evidence that many Americans suffer from Weekend or Sunday Night Anxiety. One of the many anxiety disorders that now seem to be a part…
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May 17, 2015 Weight Management
Overview Gaining weight can be one of the hardest tasks imaginable for some people. For those with a fast metabolism, commonly referred to as “hard gainers,” building a body up can be as strenuous and demanding as slimming a body…
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Overview Divorce can be one of the more emotionally painful events you’ll experience in a lifetime. But the financial implications of a divorce can be just as painful before it’s all said and done. And the consequences can be long-lasting…
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Picking up women is natural for men, so men should require no instruction on this matter. Nevertheless, the good folks at Helium seem to think that such instruction in necessary. This is indeed a sorry state of affairs, for it…
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Ah, Romance. What every woman desires; what every man has never fully been able to comprehend. Why? Sadly, we live our lives by prescription, consigned to a game-playing culture that fosters within us the notion that our lives are as…
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Physicians prescribe bronchodilators such as the generically named tiotropium found in the Spiriva Handihaler to help relieve the symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis. The medication helps open the airways called bronchial tubes inside…
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May 17, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Players use a lacrosse stick to carry the ball, pass it, shoot it and defend in this competitive game. The lacrosse stick, often called a “crosse,” varies in size depending on the position of the player. The stick is a…
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May 17, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
The honeymoon stage can last a lifetime if two people are truly in love and are Soul Mates. Since so many people marry someone before they truly know them, this usually is not the case. Two people date and spend…
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May 16, 2015 Style and Beauty - Other
Seems like an easy enough question, but it really depends on who you ask. As a mother of 2 small kids and the fact that I am a housewife, the answer for me would be no. Through the wear and…
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Overview If you are a fan of ginger ale, ginger snaps or ginger bread, you may be surprised to learn that the popular spice can do more than add its signature sweet, tangy taste to baked goods or soft drinks….
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May 16, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Should parents who arealways arguing stay together for the sake of the kids? Q. I think people who are arguing all the time and giving a negative impression of family life to the kids watching them…are better off separated and…
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May 16, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
There are many conditions that must be met before you can speak of a great sex life. A man and a woman nowadays go to bed and have sex in a very casual manner; they may not even know each…
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Dark roots can be a bit of a nuisance, especially since merely two weeks have passed since your last visit to the beauty salon, and you wanted to enjoy your freshly dyed hair for a long time. Fret not; there…
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Yogis say that your true age is reflected by the flexibility of your spine. Yoga exercises and back stretches help keep your spine flexible and strong. Exercises for stretching the back also help release stress that may contribute to pain,…
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Alabama has its set of divorce laws that guide Alabama courts in cases of divorce, though these laws are similar to other states’ laws on divorce. The laws are set in place to ensure that once the divorce is granted,…
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May 16, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Overview With an abundance of theme parks, roller coasters, restaurants and water parks, it may be difficult to find wallet-friendly activities in Orlando. Yet, with more than 2,000 lakes in and around this city, there is a wealth of free…
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Overview If you’ve focused on cardio exercise and diet exclusively in your fitness program and neglected weight training, now may be the time to stop hesitating and start learning the difference between a curl and an extension. Many women as…
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Sex is an important part of any romantic relationship. Both parties want to be completely satisfied after the act is completed, but after time and time again, it’s often hard to keep the spark alive. With your girlfriend, to keep…
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May 16, 2015 Weight Management
When patients recover from oral surgery, pain and numbness will limit the variety of foods they can eat. Patients might not be able to chew at all for a few days, but they don’t have to give up on eating…
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A study at the University of Alberta Hospital in Canada tested the spinal strain of 22 healthy adults in three sitting positions: leaning forward, upright and leaning back. The study found that sitting in a reclined position puts the least…
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Overview High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects about 74.5 million Americans, according to the American Heart Association. As much as one-third of all cases go undetected. The Centers for Disease Control estimate the cost of hypertension in this country to…
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Naturally, the older we get, the more our style of clothing changes. I just turned 35 years old, and I would not be caught dead in the same type of clothes I wore when I was 15 years old. However,…
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May 16, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Acne, a common skin disorder, occurs when an increased production of sebum clogs the pores. More than 60 million Americans are afflicted with the highly treatable condition, according to the Acne Resource Center. While severe acne may require a trip…
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The UGG boot: a cozy, oh-so-soft piece of footwear that, for the last several years, has literally swamped the high street and attained the prowess of an unfaltering fashion trend. But what, exactly, is it about the UGG that has…
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May 16, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Overview Illinois’ most populous city, Chicago, features a number of tourist attractions, including Wrigley Field, Millennium Park and Michigan Avenue, which is home to the Art Institute of Chicago and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. If you are looking to stray…
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May 16, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
A True Testimony of an Open Marriage First, I want you to know that I am an open-minded person. I am a junior-level psychology at University of Wisconsin-Platteville. I have had the opportunity of listening to people while “spill their…
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Overview The Los Angeles Zoo, tucked in the hills of the Griffith Park and Glendale area, is a good-size zoo offering a home to 1,100 animals and a variety of activities for visitors of all ages. Almost as impressive as…
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Overview Children’s temperaments and genders often lead to varying degrees of aggressive behaviors as they enter their school years. While most children outgrow these behaviors by fourth grade—according to Karen DeBord, a development specialist at the University of North Carolina…
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May 16, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
In 2004, the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning stating that antidepressant drugs may cause increased risks of suicidal behavior, particularly in children and adolescents. Although most antidepressant medications take about two weeks to improve mood, they affect other…
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May 16, 2015 Style and Beauty - Other
It’s natural to want to look your best each day. Follow these simple tips to look ten years younger, without surgery, stress, or suffering. Your Haircolor Lifts Your Look Your hair is the first thing people notice about you. It’s…
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