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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About Mental Illness and Substance Abuse
May 11, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview People who struggle with a mental health disorder such as depression and abuse substances such as alcohol are categorized as dual diagnosis patients. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, about 50 percent of people who suffer from…
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Effects of Rose Hips
Rose hips are the fruit of the rose bush and in the same family as apples and crab apples. They’ve been an important source of both food and medicine in various cultures; first-century Roman writer Pliny recorded 32 disorders treatable…
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How to keep Hair Healthy
How to Keep Hair Looking Shiny and Healthy In these summer months it is essential that you look after your hair, being in the sun can cause your hair to dry out which means split ends. Some people are under…
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Causes of Pain in the Lower Legs
Injuries, overuse and blood vessel disorders are common causes of lower leg pain. A careful medical history noting the nature of the pain, its onset, and factors that augment or alleviate the pain can help guide physicians in an appropriate…
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Arthritis Symptoms in the Wrist
May 11, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Arthritis, or degenerative joint disease, is a condition that involves the wear and tear breakdown of cartilage over time. Arthritis can affect any joint in the body, including the wrist. Those with wrist arthritis usually perform more repetitive types of…
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Causes of High & Elevated PSA
Prostate specific antigen (PSA), a protein produced by the prostate gland in men, is used as a tumor marker. PSA is elevated in a number of conditions affecting the prostate, however, making it a less than ideal indicator of prostate…
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Deciding whether Cosmetic or Plastic Surgery is right for you
Nobody is entirely happy with their appearance, but what is the use of having plastic surgery? Do we all really want to look exactly the same – with identical facial features, perfectly straight teeth that are pristine, extremely slim and…
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Marriage can Suck but its Worth it – Yes
May 11, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
I’m not going to lie. There have been many days over the course of the past two and a half years when I’ve said “this isn’t worth it.” My husband and I got married in March of 2006, after knowing…
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Signs your Jeans don’t Fit
Sometimes as you go through life you discover things indirectly, rather than noting something obvious that might be right there staring you in the face. This can happen with clothes, for example, if we really like them or want them…
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Life Love is it better to use your Head or your Heart
When it comes to a choice between using your head or your heart to decide whether or not to pursue a love interest, or in deciding what you should or should not do in your life, generally choose the advice…
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Exercises for Thighs, Hips, Butt & Stomach
The thighs, hips, butt and stomach are problem areas for many people. Fat tends to accumulate on these areas and is often difficult to get rid of. Fortunately, these problem areas also contain some of the largest muscles in your…
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How to Close a Conversation with a Women you Meet in the Early Stages of Dating
It’s really depends on the girl, on the situation, and on how good your read her body language. In some culture, kissing is taboo. When you do live in that community, so mostly, this is better to be hold until…
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What to do with the Flowers after a Funeral
Funerals are occasions where flowers abound. They are brought to bring beauty and to honor the person who passed away. If you’ve ever been in charge of taking care of funeral arrangements and clean-ups, you have probably looked at all…
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What Is a Normal Range for a Pulse Rate?
Overview According to the Cleveland Clinic, your pulse rate is a measurement of the number of times your heart beats in one minute. Your pulse rate is lower when you’re at rest and increases with exercise as your heart works…
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How to Wear Workplace Attire with Style
Style is something very difficult to describe and yet we all know that someone has style the moment we look at them. Their fashion sense will have an individuality about it that sets them apart from everyone else. How can…
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How to Talk to your Girlfriend
Communication is an integral part of any relationship, so if you have a problem talking with your girlfriend or boyfriend, you need to start correcting it immediately. Although the information provided is for a person who needs to learn how…
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FHSAA Lacrosse Rules for Youth
May 11, 2015 Sports & Recreation
The Florida High School Athletic Association sanctions competitions in lacrosse at the high school level. All players who participate in high school lacrosse in Florida must wear protective equipment and must understand the rules of the game. That includes the…
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What to Wear after you Lose Weight
Assuming that your weight loss was deliberate, your feeling of achievement might be slightly dampened when you suddenly realise that your clothes are now all the wrong size. Baggy may be in fashion but ‘tentlike’ never is. Buying an entirely…
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Herbs to Help With Sleep
Millions of people struggle with a hard time falling asleep or staying asleep, which costs the United States an annual $16 billion in lost productivity and medical costs, reports the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Before resorting to…
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Alternative Remedies for Hypertension
High blood pressure–also called hypertension–is a common ailment of the cardiovascular system that can lead to other health problems. These include an increase risk for heart attack and heart disease. Hypertension can develop from several different factors, such as diet,…
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Why People believe Cosmetic Surgery will Improve their Appearance
People tend to believe that cosmetic surgery will improve their appearance as usually they do not have very much confidence in the way they look. They see pictures of attractive, glamorous and seductive celebrities in magazines and on the big…
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Plus Size Clothes Big Kids Clothing
In today’s society, the internet makes it easy for people to gain access to events occurring around the world. Facebbok and Myspace make it easy for people to see what their friends are doing and what their friends are wearing….
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Marriage Family Marriage Worth it Marriage Tips – Yes
May 11, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Yes, marriage is worth it, but given our country’s high divorce rate, many couples shy away from getting hitched. If only someone would tell them the secrets to staying married, nervous couples could make better choices. And better choices equal…
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Effects of Crystal Meth During Pregnancy
May 11, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Crystal meth is a stronger version of the drug methamphetamine. The National Drug Intelligence Center indicates that there are several detrimental risks to the user such as increased blood pressure and heart rate. Damage to the blood vessels in the…
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Everyday Weight Loss Tips
May 11, 2015 Weight Management
Fad diets often involve a lot of work to follow the program precisely. A complicated weight loss plan is more likely to get abandoned. Simple everyday changes to your routine help you lose weight while establishing long-term lifestyle changes to…
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The Disadvantages of being in a Love Triangle
The disadvantages of being in a “love triangle” are confusion, guilt, division of love, constant pressure and loneliness. A love triangle is created by chance most of the time. A person will fall in love with one individual and end…
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Get a Bigger Butt
Buttock implants, also known as gluteal augmentation, are slowly moving out of the realm of the select few and becoming a more mainstream procedure than ever before. With both women and men constantly pursuing a better body via plastic surgery,…
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What Is the Definition of Aromatherapy?
Overview If you suffer from chronic mental or physical illness, your favorite floral fragrance may prove beneficial to restoring your health and vitality. Aromatherapy, a 6,000-year-old healing art, uses botanical extracts to assist your body in balancing, regulating, healing and…
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Excessive Skin After Weight Loss
May 11, 2015 Weight Management
Overview If you’re overweight or obese, you’re actually increasing your risk of developing certain medical conditions, according to the Mayo Clinic. Excess weight can lead to high blood pressure, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, fatty liver disease, sleep apnea and…
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Children’s Bladder Infection Symptoms
May 11, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Each year, approximately 3 percent of children develop bladder infections, report health officials at the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse. A bladder infection occurs when bacteria abnormally enter the bladder–an organ within the body that holds urine. The…
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