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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Overview When a child is born to unmarried parents, the father and the mother have certain legal rights in regards to the child. The laws vary by state, but most have numerous similarities. Once a man has been named the…
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Children learn through play as they strengthen coordination, build muscles and practice cooperation and problem solving. There are countless learning toys on the market, and while most of them will help your child learn important skills, your child can learn…
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May 9, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Depression includes multiple disorders, which vary by the symptoms and their duration. For example, dysthymic disorder, a chronic form of depression in which patients have a low mood for at least two years, affects 1.5 percent of the adult United…
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Being jealous is, to some, a form of weakness. For example, a man may be jealous of his partner spending time with her best friend, who happens to be a male, and a former lover. So, aside from the trust…
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Is there a such thing as emotional cheating? In today’s society things are often painted as black or white with very few gray areas. Personally, I do believe in shades of gray. There are many ways this question is looked…
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Healthy breasts come in a variety of sizes; however, due to social pressures or internal insecurities, some women with smaller breasts can feel less feminine and suffer from low self esteem. Women are inundated with advertisements offering solutions to the…
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May 9, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Overview Bicycle safety is about much more than simply wearing a helmet—it’s about information, preparation, anticipation and reaction. By understanding the rules of the road, both on a bicycle and in a car, a cyclist will be more adept at…
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YES, banning underweight girls from runway shows is a start towards a healthier industry. Currently, bookers (the representatives of fashion companies) encourage models to stay rail thin to snag jobs. My daughter was a model for two years, from 2005…
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Some women can step into any pair of stylish shoes and walk in comfort with them from day one. Others stick to shoes made for comfort and walk around without caring what their footwear looks like. And then there are…
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Long distance relationships are journeys. Distance is the only obstacle that really hits hard. It takes a lot of time,energy,and money. So how do you make it through? How do you survive regardless of the “problems” you face? It’s simple….
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May 9, 2015 Sports & Recreation
In a winter survival situation, your body needs high-calorie, high-fat foods. The key is to consume more calories than you’re burning. Because your body burns a lot of calories to stay warm in freezing temperatures, you’ll need to increase your…
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Home alone and loving it. Does this sound impossible to you? Some at times, may find themselves living alone and at a crossroad in life. They may see themselves as doomed to an eternity of such solitude as to feel lost to the…
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We are inclined to think that all American pioneers were dressed in homespun and buckskin. However, such was not the case in fashionable circles in the early days of Texas. One Texas governor, Francis R. Lubbock, reminisced that in 1838,…
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Open adoption is a legal adoption in which arrangements are made for the birth parents and the child to continue to have a relationship, despite the fact that another family retains legal guardianship. While this type of arrangement is not…
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Time reveals all and in the beginning of a relationship no one knows everything about their relationship. However, finding out if your chosen girlfriend is good for you, you have to weigh the pros and the cons. If your cons…
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I don’t think there is really a way to fix a wounded marriage once cheating has taken place. One of the main reasons in my opinion would be Once the trust has been broken it is very difficult to gain…
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May 9, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Overview The average gym contains hundreds of specialized training devices. For any given exercise, there are countless machines capable of doing the job. Some are old standards that can be found in any gym. Some are cutting edge, designed to…
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This fall is a season of serious footwear. Luxe socks transition summer’s platform sandals and pumps into granny-chic territory, while gold-trimmed designer sneakers make even your lazy days stylish. Stick your boring flats and basic pumps in the back of…
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A friend? After a lover? Hmmm, tough one. Really tough. Easy answer is yes, you can, be you male or female. It’s a great sign of maturity to acknowledge this within yourself, and not remain bitter because you can’t have…
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Single adults don’t have it easy at times, particularly when it comes to their social lives. As they get into their thirties, more and more of their friends are married with kids. These friends often hang with other married couples….
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Overview Also known as sour orange, Seville orange and bigarade orange, the bitter orange tree is a member of the citrus family. Known for its use in perfume, essential oils and flavoring, bitter orange has also had a long history…
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Designer children’s clothes are big business in today’s society. A lot of parents want their children to wear the best, no matter what the cost is. If you want your child to have some of the trendiest styles available and…
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Derived from the root word “qi” for vital energy and “gong,” or skill and working, qigong is a traditional Chinese meditative practice that utilizes bodily movement and breathing techniques to promote the healthy circulation of qi. Perceiving the body as…
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We as women have an excellent radar to recognize when a man is cheating. If only we listen to it with an open mind and not ignore all the signs. Sometimes we tend to ignore the signs hoping it will…
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May 9, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
According to the National Human Genome Research Institute, or NHGRI, hereditary breast cancer accounts for as much as 27 percent of all female breast cancer. The hereditary forms of breast cancers occur when a gene change, or mutation, linked to…
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Overview Dandruff presents itself with an itchy scalp and flaking skin, which may be particularly noticeable on dark hair or clothing. While dandruff can be embarrassing and mildly uncomfortable, it is rarely serious, notes the Mayo Clinic. Nonetheless, understanding how…
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Treating infected nails is time-consuming and difficult, and relapse is common. A nail infected by a fungus will change in appearance. Common changes include thickening of the nail, and nails that become brittle, dull, crumbly, distorted or discolored. Dermatophytes are…
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May 9, 2015 Sports & Recreation
A fishing boat is an essential piece of equipment for saltwater anglers who don’t want to confine their fishing area to piers or shorelines. Although saltwater fishing boats share the same basic function–namely to carry anglers and their fishing gear…
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Kids fashion can be traced back from early years to now. Before we talk about kids fashion, we should understand the background of fashion. Its definition and how fashion is determined to be fashionable. We can trace kids fashion as…
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Most people will think that secondhand clothes are undesirable. They scoff at them and look at them funny, just because previous people have used them. And, worst of all, if you buy secondhand clothes and people know it, you might…
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