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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You might be familiar with well-known triggers of asthma attacks, such as exercise and breathing in dust or smoke. However, asthma is a complex disease, and it’s possible that the food you eat can trigger an asthma attack or be…
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Overview NordicTrack produces a line of treadmill machines designed for use in the home. Different models vary in their feature sets, but the general functionality of the devices remains consistent from one to the next. Before you can use your…
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No more “stylish stout!” Plus-size women everywhere are learning how to make the most of their generous bodies. Fortunately there are plenty of resources in magazines and online to help full-figured women make the most of their curves. Even a…
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May 9, 2015 Sports & Recreation
The nice aspect about fishing for bass in early summer is the variety of techniques that will work. Early summer bass are still in shallow water following their spawn, and you can catch them on a variety of topwater lures,…
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Teenage boys often have a hard time when it comes to gathering clothing fashion tips. It can seem as though all the useful information out there is aimed at girls. Tips about clothing and style trends for teenage boys are few and far…
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The Academy Awards always brings out the best and worst of the designing world. The 82nd Academy Awards was no different – there were some red carpet winners with plenty of losers to match. Seeing some of these expensive get-ups…
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It’s thing, living alone. Unfortunately many people find themselves alone at home more and more as they grow older. It’s often no fault of their own either. As time goes by more and more of your friends are getting married…
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Dating for senior citizens is similar to dating for any other age-group but with one big added benefit. That being that older individuals through significant life experience are more often in touch with who they are and what they like,…
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With the rise of emo music bands like Fall Out Boy, it shouldn’t be any surprise that the emo fashion trend has sprung up as well. This trend, whose name is a shortened version of the word “emotional” is meant…
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My mother used to warn me about the dangers of staying single. I sometimes wondered if she thought that being married was an necessary in order to qualify for heaven. In all seriousness, there are some difficulties when you are…
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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that all adults get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity each week. Moderate intensity is defined as any activity that gets the heart pumping and makes you break…
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Closed-angle glaucoma, more commonly referred to as angle-closure glaucoma, involves a blockage in the eye, preventing drainage. The Merck Manuals explains that angle-closure glaucoma may be primary, meaning the cause is unknown, or secondary to another condition, such as diabetes….
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The secret to getting a huge back is targeting each area with specific weight training exercises. Although the back is often referred to as one muscle group, there are actually several subsections that need to be targeted. The trapezius is…
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Cross country running is not a child’s play. It is actually very challenging, exhausting and an arduous task to accomplish. This particular sport requires you to run a whole lot of long distances on different kinds of terrains. Therefore, running…
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I am the other woman. Right now I am seeing a guy…lets call him Michael. Micheal has a girlfriend. He has been with her for 5 months. And with me for 1. I met him at my bets friends birthday…
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Overview Selenium is a mineral that your body needs to function properly. It is found in many common foods and is also available in supplement form. Although a selenium deficiency is rare in the United States, people who have one…
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Casual has taken on a new turn. In the casual range of footwear for men, the loafers available in today’s market seem to favor comfort and style all at the same time, making the loafer not only a shoe to…
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Medication is not always needed to treat hypertension. In fact, exercise is one of the most effective things you can do to lower both diastolic and systolic blood pressure readings. Regular physical activity not only lowers blood pressure, but it…
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Alternative and complementary medicines have long suggested the use of herbs to detoxify, support and heal the liver. Since your liver clears toxic residues of your diet and medications from your body, it often requires extra care and attention. Herbs…
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The fear of public speaking, also known as glossophobia, is a fairly common condition. Time magazine reports that a fear of public speaking is merely a stress reaction to your fight-or-flight instinct. Fear of judgment from your peers results in…
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As solar power energy systems improve and are brought to the mass market, more and more solar home ideas are coming to fruition, offering consumers a wide selection of options. Solar power no longer is just about the massive solar…
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The skirted bikini dropped off the radar for awhile after its heyday back in the age of surf movies, Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello. Remember how cute the girls all looked dancing about on their beach blankets sporting a skirted…
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May 9, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Cardiovascular disease is a grouping of disorders that affect the health of the heart and blood vessels. According to the American Heart Association, some of the more common include high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, heart failure and stroke. But…
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By the time you and your significant other are starting to think about moving in together, you are ready to take your relationship to the next level. By agreeing to live together, you are essentially telling the world that you…
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When you are seeking a life-long mate there are many important points that you need to consider to ensure that you don’t make an inappropriate choice that could severely effect your long-term future. To begin with, it helps to be fully in touch with who…
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Hypertension, or high blood pressure, occurs when there is an abnormal amount of resistance to the blood flowing through the body’s arteries. Although it is treatable, hypertension rarely causes obvious symptoms until it progresses to an advanced stage; therefore, many…
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At this point in my life, having a relationship is the farthest thing from my mind. It would be easy for someone to blindly theorize why this is, but all I can do is give you the facts, my facts….
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May 9, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that 20,000 children under the age of five are hospitalized for influenza each year–a figure that does not include visits to the emergency room, urgent care centers or physicians’ offices. Children…
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With more and more people within society living alone the prospect of an individual life is no longer considered to be unusual or even unattractive, but people should be aware of some of the consequences before jumping on the bandwagon…
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Cross trainers are generally multi-tasking shoes. They do not only protect your entire feet with a firm grip, but also provide with weight bearing stability. If you belong to the lot of people who have flat feet, then these are…
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