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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Teenagers and Body Image Issues
After a school clothes shopping trip, my sweet girl is crushed beyond her ability to cope. Why? There is but one reason, the size of her jeans! She was a thin child, very active, pleasant and outgoing. As she approached…
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Chair Stomach Exercises
Sitting in a chair all day is often a necessary evil, one that can be bad for that bulging stomach. But just because you’re tied to a desk doesn’t mean you can’t exercise your abdominal muscles. Strong abs provide a…
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Learning to take Responsibility for your own Behavior
Everyone has a story. People who have faced true adversity in the past may still believe that it affects their current situations, and at times it does. I had a childhood unfortunately similar to so many others which was filled…
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Good Cardio for Weight Loss
Overview With obesity levels steadily rising, now is the time to take action against unnecessary weight gain. Although many people believe that the only way to control weight is through close monitoring of calorie intake, there is another option. Cardio…
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Types of Endurance Exercises
According to the National Institute on Aging, a division of the National Institutes of Health, endurance exercise improves your health and your ability to perform your activities of daily living by improving your heart, lungs and circulatory system. Improved endurance…
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What your Clothing says about you
This has always been an interesting topic in my eyes as people have decided first impressions are the most important, and naturally anyone’s first impression of a person is their appearance, so in a way, by dressing up, we are…
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The Art of Communication Basic Principles of Effective Communication
Effective Communication In an effort to resolve issues between parties, be it two people or a group, it is important to arrive at the table in a favorable emotional position. Presenting one self from a defensive or offensive emotional position…
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How to Use Liquid Root Stimulator
Overview Liquid root stimulators are used to help plants grow strong roots. Unlike powdered rooting hormones, root stimulating liquids are meant to support existing roots, rather than encouraging new roots to form. They’re intended to be used when planting bare-root…
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The Art of Communication Basic Principles of Effective Communication
In a recent survey taken from people in long lasting successful relationships the number one contributing factor was honest communication .You need to be able to communicate your needs and concerns and listen well to your partner .Communication skills are…
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Skinny Jeans and how to Wear Skinny Jeans plus Size Women can Wear Skinny Jeans
There are many benefits of wearing skinny jeans, the best of which come if you are clever in the dressing department, and wear skinny jeans in a way that suits your particular figure, rather than attempting to copy cat walk…
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What to Talk about on a first Date
In the world of competitive dating what you don’t talk about is more important than what you actually talk about. Conversations steering towards politics, religion or your YouTube Star Wars video (starring yourself of course) is a quick way to…
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How to Develop Good Interpersonal Skills
Learning how to get along with others (and how to motivate them to get along with you) is a life-long quest. Various approaches come and go. Some will fit you, some won’t. If you find something you think you can…
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Issues in Athletic Training
May 13, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Whether it’s training for a marathon, playing sports or just trying to keep in shape, athletic training takes time, effort and a lot of commitment. Even if you have the desire, there are things that can get in the way…
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Anaerobic Exercise Plans
Anaerobic exercises are exercises lasting between 15 seconds and three minutes, compared to aerobic exercises, which last three minutes or more. During anaerobic exercises, your cells do not need oxygen to convert the food you eat into energy your cells…
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How to Treat Raised Scars Under the Eyelash Line
May 13, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Raised scars are also referred to as keloid scars. These scars usually result from surgery or deep injuries to the skin. Keloid scars, whether under the eyelash line or elsewhere, are sometimes bright red or purplish. They may have…
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Sales for Polo Ralph Lauren for Kids
What a Kid Wants Things haven’t changed all that much since we were kids. Fashion has a way of going in circles. The styles that you see today are the same styles you were looking at (if you’re as old…
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Accepting Gifts from Abusers
Never accept a gift from someone that has abused you, whether man or woman. That gift can and most often will be used against you at a future date. Giving a gift is an expression of power to an abuser….
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Physical Abuse
Physical Abuse Domestic Violence takes many shapes and forms and affects families of all nationalities, all sexes, most economic areas and is not picky about whether or not you are a child, an adult, a senior, male or female, rich…
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Abuse Domestic Violence
The Signs of an Abusive Relationship: First off, and most important thing to realize is that, in the beginning, there are rarely signs of any type that would hint to you that he is going to harm you. Most abusers…
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Never Taking our Relationship for Granted
The simple truth is, we are all human and as humans we must consider the fact that we sometimes are bound by the very things that makes us more than just apes. As humans we all rely on feelings sometimes…
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Introduction to Internet Addiction
May 13, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Although it is not yet recognized as a medical diagnosis, the term “Internet addiction” is now widely used to describe people who cannot control their use of the Internet. According to the Computer Addiction Study Center at Harvard University’s…
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Is the Ability to Speak more Important than the Ability to Write
Speaking and writing are equally important. A person writes as they speak. If you are not a good speaker chances are you will not be a good writer. Every one has access to a dictionary or thesaurus. Following the basic…
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Exercises With Hand Held Weights
May 13, 2015 Exercises With Hand Held Weights
Hand held weights, or dumbbells, provide an inexpensive and versatile option for strengthening and toning all your major muscle groups. Most gyms have a wide variety of dumbbells or you can purchase your own set and exercise from home. They…
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How to Start a Conversation and Make Friends
Creating conversations in a common form to introduce yourself when getting to know a person is the number one way in striking a conversation. It’s most common to use this tactic and it’s also most effective. When trying to introduce…
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Workouts to Lose Lower Belly Fat
May 13, 2015 Weight Management
According to the textbook “Exercise Physiology: Energy, Nutrition and Human Performance,” some of the deepest abdominal muscles are located in the lower part of the torso. Also known as the transverse abdominis, a muscle running laterally across the waistline, the…
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ABCs of Finding a Good Husband
Overview “Where have all the good men gone?” It’s a popular question on girls’ night out, around the coffee pot at work and especially when you are alone at night, wondering if he will call you for a second date….
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Slim your Belly and Change your Lifestyle
What your personal trainer has not told you about losing belly fat can leave you frustrated with less than average results. The label on the back of your latest diet pill guaranteed you flatter abs, but never told you that…
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How to Write a Letter
Letter writing is somewhat of a lost art form. E-mail, text messaging, and on-line chat have taken the place of friendly letters, passing notes in class, and pretty much all other types of informal written communication. Is there still a…
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Adaptive Equipment for Toileting
Illness, injury and aging can sometimes make it hard to continue what medical professionals refer to as our activities of daily living (ADL). These include such activities as bathing and using the toilet. If your condition is long-term, you may…
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What to Talk about on a first Date
“Mom, what on earth am I going to find to talk about?” She still asks me these things, which makes me both happy and amused. Having things to talk about was my daughter’s concern when she was going out with…
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