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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Strategies Used to Resolve Conflict
In nearly all types of relationships, be it intimate, friendly or working, conflict is a fact of life. There are strategies for resolving conflict when it arises. And while the nuances of conflict can vary depending on the type of…
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The Relationship Between Heart Rate and Pulse Rate
Overview Heart rate is a term that describes the number of times your heart beats in a one-minute period. By tracking your heart rate, you can gain vital information about your heart’s level of exertion and your overall health. You…
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4 Ways to Safe Online Banking for Seniors
1. Keep on Top of Things Currently, about 15 percent of the Union Bank of Californiaâs online business comes from people 55 and older. Convenience is one of the reasons according to the bank. Seniors that don’t drive anymore or…
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The Pressure Point for Nausea
Overview Although acupressure is an ancient therapy, it has only begun to be studied by Western medicine. One of the areas of study is acupressure for nausea using the Pericardium 6 acupressure point. There have been studies that link the…
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Office Paper Recycling Facts
Overview According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the average U.S. office worker uses two pounds of paper products every day, a total that amounts to 10,000 sheets or four million tons of copy paper. In addition to computer paper, businesses…
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Knee Instability Exercises
Knee instability commonly occurs after sustaining a traumatic injury and can be debilitating if not treated appropriately. It can occur as a result of compromised supporting ligaments, muscle weakness and decreased neuromuscular control. Symptoms of an unstable knee include pain,…
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How a Mountain Bike Gear Lever Works
May 14, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Overview Mountain bike gear levers control the position of your front and rear derailleurs, which in turn control the gear in which you are pedaling. The controlling link between your handlebar gear lever and your derailleur is the shifter cable,…
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What Are Some Advantages of Fossil Fuels?
Every time people turn on a light switch, operate an appliance or drive a car, they rely on fossil fuels for energy. Fossil fuels include petroleum, coal, natural gas and other energy sources derived from plant or animal remains. Despite…
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Tea Dress Characteristics
The modern tea-length dress has many characteristics that can be traced back to its feminine, semi-casual origins. Although the tea gown of modern times no longer brushes the floor or has quite so many adornments, it is still flowy, feminine, and…
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Stomach Ab Exercises
There are so many ways to strengthen your stomach muscles with core training exercises. The best exercises are the ones that work for you. When choosing which exercises to try, keep in mind that there are actually four muscles in…
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Difference between a Cocktail Dress and Tea Length Dress
Each separate special occasion calls for just the right dress. But knowing which one is appropriate can be difficult, especially if you aren’t even really sure what the differences between each dress are. There are many differences between a cocktail…
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The Effects of Centella Asiatica
Centalla asiatica, more commonly known as gotu kola, is a small herbaceous plant that grows along ditches and in wet areas throughout India and Asia. It’s been used in folk medicine for thousands of years to heal wounds, treat skin…
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How to Deal with Body Image Issues as a Teenager
As a teen most people are aware of the pressures of society to look and act a certain way. They have also been self-conscious and have probably felt awkward at least once through their high-school years. At this age, too,…
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Guide to Sunscreen for Children
Miles of white sand in Florida cane be irresistible for parents and young children this summer; the sun’s warmth can provide the ideal retreat for a long week at work in stuffy office blocks. Although seen as appealing, there is…
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How to ask a Complete Stranger on a Date
We are all strangers until we actually meet. The one way to guarantee that we do is to open our mouths and speak. If you are interested in someone new, the first step to take is to approach him or…
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Racquetball Technique
May 13, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Overview Racquetball is a highly competitive sport, whether it is played between two friends before work or professional players. Racquetball is a game of speed, quickness, hand-eye coordination and strategy. Since the game is played in an enclosed area, players…
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Toxicfriendshurt
May 13, 2015 Friends and Peers
I have always regarded friends as extended family. And I mean the type of friends that will bring a shovel if you call them at 3 a.m, telling them you have to bury the body. And while most of us…
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Giving Respect
May 13, 2015 Friends and Peers
Respect is crucial to relationships because it means seeing people as individuals first, recognising their uniqueness and appreciating their difference. That is the first step to aiding understanding and enabling better communication. With perception being a powerful invisible force in…
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Getting old Gracefully
May 13, 2015 Style and Beauty - Other
Being described as old has all kinds of connotations. The teen can’t wait to get there, while the woman approaching the threshold of becoming “old” dreads it. Let’s face it, old isn’t the most apt of descriptions for someone who…
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Abdominal Exercises & Crunches
The Mayo Clinic cites a number of benefits from core training, which includes strengthening your abs. Among the listed benefits you’ll find improved balance, stability and ease of movement plus a toned, attractive midsection and a jump-start toward meeting your…
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About Climbing Ropes
May 13, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Overview Climbing ropes are not all made the same. Different types of ropes are suited to certain climbing conditions and techniques, and it is worth taking the time to learn something about what types of ropes are available and their…
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How to tell when to End a Friendship
May 13, 2015 Friends and Peers
Ending a friendship can be a habit that is hard to break. If you have come to the point where you feel you need to end a friendship, then there is obviously a reason why you are faced with having…
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Tea Dress History
The tea length dress is not as common as some other more popular styles, so it’s understandable that there is a lot of question about what really constitutes this garment. In order to get a true idea of the tea…
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Positive Body Image get it now
POSITIVE BODY IMAGE What would happen if you were the only woman on an island inhabited by men and they had never seen another female in their lives? You had never seen another woman either; not even yourself. How self-conscious…
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Friendship Issues Advice
May 13, 2015 Friends and Peers
The funniest thing happened to me recently, something I would never have expected. I went to one of the big home stores and found myself speaking to a woman about my own age, as I looked at the kitchen remodeling…
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Functions of Friendship
May 13, 2015 Friends and Peers
The six functions of friendships are companionship, stimulation, physical support, ego support, social comparison, and intimacy/affection.The companionship function focuses on bringing together two familiar individuals. They have these individuals spend time together and participate in activities together. When I was…
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Foods to Improve a Man’s Immune System
The immune system is the body’s defense system, protecting it from sickness and infection. White blood cells work to find bacteria and viruses in the body and destroy them. When a man has a low immune system function, he is…
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Natural Cleaning Methods
You probably have an assortment of planet-friendly cleaning products at your home without even knowing it. That’s because natural products like baking soda, borax and vinegar have passed out of vogue as more caustic, sometimes toxic products have taken their…
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Sticks and Stones may Break my Bones and Words Hurt too
May 13, 2015 Friends and Peers
The acid tongue burns! The old saying of sticks and stones can break my bones but names will never hurt me has been used for many years. Unfortunately this is not true. Words can hurt terribly. Often people with cruel…
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Power Foods for Chemo Patients
Chemotherapy is a powerful treatment used to destroy cancer cells and help save the lives of people with cancer. It also destroys health cells, causing side effects like low energy levels, weight loss, nausea and vomiting. Chemotherapy can also decrease…
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