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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Childhood Abuse
Growing up in an abusive home takes away your childhood. You finds ways to escape into your own little world because the world you live in is hard to handle. Abuse comes from different forms. Mental, sexual, physical, these are…
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How to Lower Eye Pressure With Exercise
Overview Glaucoma is an eye disease in which the fluids in your eye do not drain normally, thus causing eye pressure, called intraocular pressure, to rise. When your interocular pressure becomes elevated, you risk damaging your optic nerve, which could…
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How to Write a Letter
If you ask most people, one of the most exciting things to get is a personal, handwritten letter in the mail. Sadly, handwriting letters has become a bit of a lost art. Most people prefer emails, text messaging, Facebook, or…
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Powerblock Dumbbells Vs. Bowflex Dumbbells
Overview If you’re tired of sorting through a jumble of dumbbells or have very limited space to work with, adjustable dumbbells like PowerBlocks or Bowflex SelectTech may be the right free weight equipment for you. Before charging out and paying…
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Clove Oil Dangers
Clove oil is derived from the buds of an evergreen tree that is cultivated in the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, parts of Africa and Brazil. The active ingredient in clove oil is eugenol. Eugenol is used in dentistry as…
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What Are Some Interesting Facts About a Stroke?
May 13, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
A stroke, or “brain attack,” occurs when blood vessels in the brain get clogged or burst. Strokes can happen to anyone, at any age. During a stroke, brain cells are damaged and may die, causing temporary or permanent disability. It…
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Free Weight Training Routines for Women
Overview Periodization is useful because the female body can’t handle constant high stress being placed on it. Still, high stress is needed to develop strength. Periodization keeps your training balanced so you don’t undertrain or overtrain but train just enough….
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How to Stay on Top of Fashion
Over the years the girls from the west coast of america have been dominating the fashion pages due to their original, funky and update style, whilst our friends over in good old blighty lurk in the shadows! with major LA…
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Popular Colognes for Men
Change is essential to bring some spice in your life. Many of us keep on wearing the same fragrance for ages and make it our identity without realizing how quickly the smell blends with other things to produce a not-so-bad…
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Words to Avoid to Stay Positive
The best way to stay positive is to recognise how using negative language can pull you into a bad mood and keep you there. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) teaches people that they can change their behaviour if they are aware…
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How to Improve your Communication Skills
You can become a better communication today! Anthony Robbins once observed: “The way we communicate with others and with ourselves ultimately determines the quality of our lives.” Good communication skills is important, not only in our interpersonal relationships but also…
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How to Track Mortgage Rates
Overview Mortgage rates can fluctuate on a daily basis due to demand, changes in the Federal Reserve discount rate and prevailing economic conditions. Track mortgage rates when you are looking for a new home loan, or want to refinance your…
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Tooth Pain & Sinus Congestion
Overview Dr. Alan Carr, a Mayo Clinic prosthodontist, says that there can be a direct correlation between sinus congestion and tooth pain. He states that the upper teeth are the most affected by sinus issues due to their proximity to…
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Deep Water Running Workouts
If you see someone furiously pumping her arms while bobbing in the pool’s deep end, she’s not working on her dog-paddling skills, she’s deep-water running. While it may seem like a funny idea, deep-water running is a serious and effective…
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How to Impress a Girl
Dear Young Man – That very cute girl you’ve been trying to impress has probably noticed you already. The fact that you’re looking for ways to improve yourself is impressive in itself. But there are some simple guidelines that can…
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The Positive and Negative Sides of Meddling
Meddling, it’s going to happen to you eventually. Meddling literally means intruding. It can be described as ‘sticking your nose in other people’s business’, or ‘butting in’. You may think of the meddling mother-in-law, the nosy neighbor, the know-it-all co-worker…
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Smart Shopping for Recumbent Bikes
May 13, 2015 Sports & Recreation
There are many advantages to a recumbent bicycle over a standard one. This is not to say that a recumbent bike is the better option for all who choose to ride a bicycle, but it can be for many bicyclists….
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Rejecting The Importance of Consistency and Moderation
May 13, 2015 Sports & Recreation
I often shudder when I hear the word “consistent” mentioned in conjunction with athletic goals. I urge that you reject the notion of consistency when it comes to pursuing peak performance goals. Sure, we can be too analytical and debate…
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The Key to Effective Communication
Communication – a revolution of the population with different points of view. For some people it’s very easy, for some it’s almost impossible. Communication is an art that takes alot of concentration and requires an understanding of those who you…
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The Development of a 16-Month-Old Baby
Overview At 16 months, your child is losing much of his baby-like qualities and is becoming a full-fledged toddler. He is learning new skills, including how to walk and talk, and he is making new discoveries about himself and his…
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Distracting Clothing Dress Code
As a current high school freshman, the transition from a safe, if a slightly mundane middle school to a bustling, overcrowded 5A high school has been a dramatic culture shock. Surprisingly enough, the most startling change hasn’t been the homework…
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Isometric Rotator Cuff Exercises
The rotator cuff includes the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor and subscapularis muscles of your shoulder, according to Dr. Susan Hall, author of the textbook “Basic Biomechanics.” They are called the “rotator” cuff muscles because they function to rotate the humerus…
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Ralph Lauren Romance Perfume Review
‘Romance’ Eau De Parfum by American fashion designer Ralph Lauren is said to evoke the feeling of falling in love. Despite ‘Romance’ being released in 1998 I only recently discovered this floral and feminine fragrance. On initial application, the perfume…
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Vitamins for Endurance Athletes
To be at their physical peak, athletes need proper nutrients and vitamins. Proper vitamin intake is extremely important for endurance athletes because vitamins are essential in the body’s metabolizing of carbohydrates and fats, which supply energy to the body during…
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How to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse
Pains of sexual abuse run deep through the soul of the victim. They often carry their effects through their life, rearing their ugliness when one least expects it. Dreams of flight may occur. One has an unconscious escape from the…
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Old Age Dementia Symptoms
Old age dementia generally involves diminished mental capacity to perform daily tasks that involve memory, physical coordination and executive functioning. It is often gradual rather than immediate. The Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer’s Disease Center at Northwestern University states that in…
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History of the Tuxedo
Unusually for an item of clothing the official history of the tuxedo can be dated exactly. It made its first official appearance at the Tuxedo club autumn ball of 1886. Its design has been credited to Pierre Lorillard IV, a…
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Is Blood Thicker than Water – Yes
There are always exceptions to every rule, but, for the most blood is thicker than water. People tend to do more for family members over and over again. ‘am not saying that true friends will not do for each other…
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Activities for Increasing Self Esteem in Teenagers
Self esteem can be very volatile during adolescence. This can be a turbulent time where children develop physically at different rates. Much of a teenager’s self esteem can be influenced by performance in school and his relation to other children….
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For eyes that get noticed
With the times changing and new products coming on the market all the time, it’s no wonder that a woman’s approach to her facial hair differs from the traditional method of plucking. Although there are other methods apart from waxing,…
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