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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A Guide to Bad Dating Manners
Dating is a time when a person should be on his or her very best behavior. This is the time that you are getting to know someone, developing relationships, and putting your best foot forward, so to speak. Some people…
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Causes of Depression in Youth
May 16, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, childhood depression has been taken more seriously over the last two decades. While no single factor may explain the cause of depression in youth, a number of different theories exist. As with…
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Emotional Eating & Physical Activity
May 16, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Emotional eating refers to eating in response to emotional triggers rather than hunger or perceived need. Most people partake in emotional eating on occasion in response to stress, hormonal shifts associated with premenstrual syndrome (PMS) or in response to…
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What Are the Causes of Amblyopia?
Amblyopia, sometimes called “lazy eye,” is a visual impairment that results when vision is much stronger in one eye than the other for any one of several reasons. If the condition goes uncorrected, the brain fails to form the appropriate…
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Causes of Hives in Children
Children develop hives as often or more often than adults. But frequently, the causes of hives in children cannot be pinpointed. A hive is a circular area of raised skin that shows swelling and can occur in groups. They can…
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How to Remove Hair From the Armpit to Reduce Odor
May 16, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Underarm hair traps sweat and bacteria, amplifying annoying body odor in many people. Men are especially susceptible to this dilemma, as they are the least likely to perform any hair removal under their arms. Excessive underarm hair can pose…
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Go Green Tips
Going “green” can mean different things to different people. However, going green typically means that you’re adopting environmentally sustainable lifestyle practices, which can range from using alternative modes of transportation to your patterns of energy use in your home to…
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Tips on how to Cleanse your Face
Walk into any drug store or the cosmetics section of any department store and you will find all kinds of facial cleansers on display and with price tags that make you wonder if some people have more money than common…
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Why Families are Dysfunctional
Families are bonded by blood, but that does not mean they will stay functioning as a supportive and healthy unit. Families usually run more on the side of dysfunctional at some degree. If you are honest with yourself, you will…
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About Osteoarthritis
May 16, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview According to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis. Occurring mainly among older people, it is also sometimes called degenerative joint disease or osteoarthrosis. The effects of osteoarthritis…
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Guide to keeping facial skin healthy
The face is what presents a person and promotes self-esteem. Keeping the face looking healthy and fresh is the key to looking vibrant and in good health. Taking good care of how you look is important to maintain your appearance….
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Summers Makeup Tips
Sweat, heat and humidity.. Characteristics of summers.We need to think light and fresh in summer to get through the day. Dark or overbearing makeup, not only looks harshly ugly but is uncomfortable to carry during this season. Your makeup should…
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Yoga Fitness Training
Overview Yoga for fitness increases in popularity as more people than ever enjoy yoga. Most health clubs and gyms offer some type of yoga class because it’s generally accepted as a way to improve flexibility and to reduce stress. There…
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About Frostbite
Overview Frostbite is the freezing of the skin and underlying body tissues. Mild frostbite, known as frostnip, can be irritating, but doesn’t typically cause permanent damage. Frostbite occurs upon exposure to extremely cold temperatures and can take hold within minutes…
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Family Break up Working it out
Family is supposed to be one of the most important aspects of our lives once we achieve the level of wanting to settle down, marry and have children of our own. Family is supposed to be the ones you are…
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Winter Skin Safety for Kids
May 16, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Skin is an important and delicate body organ. Children, especially babies, are susceptible to skin damage during winter weather. Damage does not require prolonged exposure. According to the McKinley Health Center at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, frostbite…
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Baby Oil & Tanning
May 16, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview If you grew up in the 1960s, 1970s or even the 1980s, you were likely one of the many people who spent hours in pursuit of the perfect suntan. Before the medical community realized the negative long-term effects of…
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Hip Isolation Exercises
You have four groups of muscles around your hips, and each is responsible for controlling different movements. Your adductors, or inner thigh muscles, enable you to move your leg inward or squeeze the tops of your thighs together. Your abductors…
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What Are the Benefits of Hempseed Oil?
Oil extracted from the seeds of the much-maligned hemp plant is rich in essential fatty acids, including both omega-3 and omega-6. These acids offer a wide array of health benefits and are essential for optimal functioning of your body. The…
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When Commitment to Marriage is one Sided
May 16, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Marriage is a commitment made between two people to love, honor and cherish one another, through all that life brings their way. Both people are necessary to make the marriage a success and avoid the all too familiar failures that…
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Properly Applying Foundation to your Skin
Foundation is available in many different types these days, so depending on what type you’re using, will determine how you apply it. You should always start with a clean, moisturized, face no matter what type of foundation you’re using. Cream…
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Uses of the Lemon Balm Herb
The fragrant Mediterranean herb lemon balm thrives as a perennial in warmer climates of North America and Europe, but can also survive as an annual in cooler areas. Although its compact growth habit and summer flowers make it suitable as…
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Enjoying Marital Bliss after the Honeymoon Stage
May 16, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Marriage can go through so many stages and where the honeymoon stage is typically bliss, other stages of marriage can be so much more blissful. The honeymoon stage of marriage is a thrill; hormones are high and each partner is…
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Makeup Tips on looking Younger not Older
Makeup techinques that will help make you look younger. Isn’t everyone searching for the everlasting fountain of youth? Almost everyone except, someone who is 17 to 25 years old, wants to look younger than they really are. I always looked…
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When one Spouse is not Committed to Marriage
May 16, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
When commitment is one-sided, a marriage ends up either being a marriage in name only, or not a marriage all. This is because marriage is a relationship, a covenant that two people make with each other. Where no covenant exists…
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Jealousy why the Thought of his ex Girlfriend Drives you Crazy
He has talked about her with dreamy eyes and a touch of nostalgia. He has told you how they met and the great times they have spent together. He even gave you a few details about their intimate life. And…
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Exercises for Crossing the Midline
As you age, you lose muscle mass, and your ability to perform your activities of daily living decreases. Exercises in which you have to cross the middle of your body mimic everyday activities such as wiping counters, grabbing pantry items…
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Easy Ways to Get Flat Abs
Defined abdominal muscles containing zero flab are a much desired attribute for most Americans. Unfortunately, having six-pack abs doesn’t happen overnight. Instead, the characteristic is usually the result of hard work, discipline and repetition. But several simple ways exist to…
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Gothic Style Personal Style Goth Gothic Shopping
Oh to be goth, let me count the ways I love to express my inner goth girl. Do I love my black lipstick? Yes. Do I love my chunky rings and wide leather bracelets? Yes. Do I love my corsets…
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How to Change your look in 5 Easy Steps
May 16, 2015 Style and Beauty - Other
There are many ways to change one’s look, and there are many reasons a person may want to pursue a change in appearance. The best reason to change one’s look is for personal satisfaction. No one should change at another…
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