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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Ever since Michelle Obama began campaigning against childhood obesity, this issue has become a hot topic. It became an even hotter topic when she described how she has been watching her daughters’ weight very closely. Critics cried out that putting…
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How should we refer to people? One of the most vivid of my growing up memories is the stern admonishments that my siblings and I got, from our mom, to not talk about or refer to other persons unless we…
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Overview Turmeric, scientifically known as Curcuma longa, is a shrub related to ginger. Grown across India and parts of Asia and Africa, the yellow, tuberous root is harvested for medicine, flavoring and fabric dye. You can find fresh, raw turmeric…
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May 13, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Serving the volleyball is where all the action begins. A good service can make the difference between a quick point for the offense or an easy setup for the defense. In order to help players learn proper serving techniques, you…
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Aging produces wrinkles. Skin thins with time and loses elasticity. Fat deposits that once plumped the epidermis shift. The processes that refresh skin slow down, and the skin produces smaller amounts of protective oil. All of this is natural and…
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An ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves that transmits through body tissues and provides an echo in return, showing up as a real-time video or photographic images. Renal ultrasounds detect and confirm any conditions related to the kidneys, bladder and ureters….
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Overview Sodium bicarbonate is an antacid medication used to treat the symptoms of heartburn, acid indigestion and sour stomach. You also may take a sodium bicarbonate product to lower the acidity of your blood or urine or to relieve the…
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When getting water is as easy as turning on the faucet, it can be difficult to remember that the Earth’s drinking water supply is small. About 1 percent of the earth’s water supply is drinkable, according to Evergreen State College….
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Asking someone out on a date is one of the most difficult tasks in your life. It can be a nerve-wracking experience. The first step to ask someone out on a date is to know her name and contact number….
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High Density Lipoprotein, or HDL, is the protective cholesterol that sweeps up potentially damaging Low Density Lipoproteins and Triglycerides and carries them to the liver for storage and disposal. To be effective levels of HDL need to be above 40…
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Most people would associate straightening treatments with harsh chemicals that create a ‘quick fix’ solution and ultimately do the hair more damage than good. The Brazilian Blow Dry is different in that it can rescue dry, damaged and over-processed hair…
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I used to say that the best thing a man could posses was a pair of dirty work boots. Nowadays, the list is a bit longer but work boots are still at the top. It isn’t hard to impress a…
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Nonverbal communication is a powerful tool for communicating our feeling and yet it is somewhat taken for granted the impact it has on each of us. We all experience this phenomona but it is such a seemingly natural occurance we…
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We all write letters throughout our lives and for various reasons. We may hand-write them, type them, or send through email. No matter what we all have written a letter at some point. There are all types of letters that…
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May 13, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Proteus species like Proteus mirabillis, Proteus vulgaris and Proteus penneri are one of the most common causes of urinary tract infections (UTIs), especially in patients with a catheter or an abnormal urinary tract. In fact, Proteus sp. is responsible for…
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Through bankruptcy an individual or company can obtain legal debt relief by seeking help through the U.S. court system. Bankruptcy protects the filer from creditor lawsuits and allows the individual or company to discharge high amounts of debt or repay…
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May 13, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
It can be hard for those who try to stop smoking to see the daily benefits of quitting until these result in cumulative changes. The economic impact of quitting smoking is immediately apparent, while changes for the better in health,…
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Are you a “people” person? Do you have the desire to become perfect at interaction and develop your interpersonal skills? You will learn what it takes to connect with others and develop good interpersonal skills. Take advantage of proximity. Start…
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Traditional Chinese medicines and herbal remedies have been and are still used not only in China but countries around the world to treat a variety of medical conditions and symptoms, including joint and muscle pain. Pain caused by injury, arthritis…
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Everyone wants a thick, shiny, and healthy head of hair. But, with millions of women using hair dryers and chemical products everyday all over the world, and with the increasing number of men with male pattern baldness, healthy hair may…
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Normally I eschew lists, but this is the rare topic that seems to cry out for one. That said, here are some surefire methods of impressing a girl: 1. Build a large wooden badger. As far as I know, this…
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Overview Healthy babies follow a pretty predictable timeline advancing through the stages of development. Most books will tell you exactly what your baby will be doing and when. Still, there is a fairly contentious debate surrounding a parent’s role in…
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Here I sit in sweat pants and a tie-dyed T-shirt. My hair is crumpled on the top of my head in a bun. I feel lazy today and I look it. I have a certain style of dressing. If I…
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After nine months of pregnancy, the much-anticipated delivery of the baby arrives. A woman and her doctor choose the type of delivery, with things like beliefs about childbirth and the health of mother and baby taken into account. Many pregnant…
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Advertising for the hair care industry has grown exponentially over the past decade. As a result, people care about the condition of their hair now more than ever. The advertisements that people see that show beautiful, healthy hair from the…
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Regular eye exams help maintain good vision and keep eyes healthy. Most eye care providers perform vision screenings and general eye care. However, if a person has a medical eye condition or a family history of eye disease, it is…
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Ways To Prevent Frizzy Hair If you’re one of those people who have coarse, dry and frizzy hair, you might resign yourself to thinking it’s in your genes and there’s not much you can do. Think again! While you may…
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Nagging is the use of repetitive, unchanging, uninspiring words aimed at another person in order to get them to do something that they, obviously, are not in a hurry to do. It may, in fact, be the nagging that is…
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Death can be a scary experience for a child or teenager. The finality of most grieving rituals, including funerals and wakes, may not soothe away your youth’s grief over losing someone she loved. She may need more time to grieve…
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The definition of nagging and to nag means to repeatedly find fault, complain, and constantly annoy another person. Before the term nag became popular, people who behaved this way were called shrews. These words conjure images of shrill voiced women…
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