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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Dating anxiety affects everyone. It results from the fact that people fear rejection and want to be liked. The feeling resembles the nervousness that affects actors before appearing on stage or the fear that often troubles public speakers. Some people…
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Solar panels provide clean energy for heating the home. More advanced photovoltaic (PV) panels look almost identical to traditional solar panels, but are capable of producing electricity in addition to heat. While these panels generally represent a substantial upfront investment…
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May 8, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Lymphoma is a type of cancer that affect the lymphocytes, also called white blood cells. There are a number of white blood cell types that make up the immune system. Lymphomas are generally categorized based on the grade or aggressiveness…
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How are you able to tell if your significant other is cheating on you? What are the obvious signs? Many individuals who become suspicious that their partners are being unfaithful feel this way because their internal instincts are sending off…
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Things to look up for in a man These are but just a general characteristics any man would posses which every quality female partner would love and appreciate. They are; Simple: A man that appreciates simple things in life, he is easy to…
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Behavior management techniques provide a framework for decreasing children’s bad behaviors and increasing good behaviors. For a toddler, biting would be a bad behavior, and sharing with a sibling a good behavior. For a teenager, bad behavior might be staying…
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Society has established an ideal in which our kids finish high school and move onto college. But what happens when you didn’t follow that path? A great deal of focus is placed on kids getting a great education. Society has…
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It is obviously up to you what kind of shoes you wear to work, but if you are required to spend eight hours or so on your feet you might want to consider wearing ones that are comfortable. If you…
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Ferritin is a protein found in the intestines, liver, spleen, bone marrow and young red blood cells. The central area of the protein stores iron. Lab tests of the serum ferritin levels, or the levels of ferritin in the bloodstream,…
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According to the U.S. Department of Energy, or DOE, evaporation is the number one source of heat loss in a pool. By using a solar blanket to cover your pool when it’s not in use, you’ll reduce evaporation and enjoy…
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Breastfeeding has many benefits for both the mother and the baby. The American Academy of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization recommends that babies be exclusively breastfed for the first six months. Sometimes, moms may experience breast pain due to…
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What is appealing sexually in a man varies for various women. Of course, there are those common threads of attraction, that most women would agree upon. For instance, a man with a Grecian statuesque physique, wearing an expensive Italian suit,…
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If you are looking for spinal flexibility and mobility, then yoga may be what you need. Alternative Medicine and Health writer Melanie Haiken shares results from a study conducted by Group Health Cooperative in her article for “Yoga Journal.” Out…
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To get the most value out of kids fashion, you have to know fashion and know your kids. You also have to have a good dollop of common sense and a strong temperament! The first question you have to ask…
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May 8, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
The most common cause of cancer deaths in America, for women and men, is lung cancer. In 2008, 215,020 people were diagnosed with lung cancer, and 161,840 people died from this disease, according to Patricia Cornett, M.D., professor of medicine…
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Dumbbells have a number of advantages over barbells. Dumbbells create more equal development between the right and left side because it’s impossible for the strong arm to assist the weak arm. Dumbbells better develop the stabilizer muscles, giving you practical…
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I’m an Australian mother of six children. I have a condition with my back and my husband is on a carers pension to look after the simple tasks I am not capable of.As neither of us are working full time…
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My grandmother always said, “Never put anything in your ear except your elbow.” As you can imagine, that led my cousins and I to contort our bodies in various ways trying to put our elbows in our ears. Of course…
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Kava, also called “kava kava,” or Piper methysticum, has been used for medicinal purposes and in ceremonies in the Pacific Islands for centuries. Kava is used for its relaxation-inducing and sedative-like properties to treat anxiety, insomnia and nervous disorders. Kava…
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When referring your lower abs, you are talking about the lower rectus abdominis. This is the long sheath of muscle that starts by the chest and ends by your pelvis. Even though any ab exercise will recruit the entire rectus…
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I was married to my husband for 27, years before he died. I was well aware of his cheating. we weren’t together for the total years, but for most of them. I was a dumb, green wife when we first…
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Anxiety can produce a wide range of both physical and psychological symptoms, including feelings of tension, nervousness, worry, irritability, hopelessness and frustration. Anxiety can also cause insomnia and an inability to cope with daily life. Most people experience some level…
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Chemicals, such as strong acids or alkalies, burn the skin or eyes on contact. According to the National Institutes of Health, symptoms vary depending on the type of chemical and duration of exposure. Symptoms of a chemical burn include breathing…
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Polo Ralph Lauren for kids. Do we honestly think that it will be worth it, because it is expensive. We know thatit looks good, but image is not everything. Kids do not get noticed these days bytheir elders, but other…
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Sleep talking or somniloquy is a common problem that affects both children and adults. It can occur every night or just once in a while. It can occur at any point during the sleep cycle and may or may not…
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This past weekend I did a marathon “under-48-hours-mommy-is-getting-a-break-and-is-getting-an-entire king-size-bed-to-herself” trip to Toronto to surprise one of my best friends at her ‘keep it a secret she doesn’t know anything about this’ wedding shower. The trip of course was a total…
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May 8, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Alcohol and drug abuse occurs when a person uses mind-altering substances in a reckless or irresponsible manner. Many factors may play a role in substance abuse, such as genetic influences, childhood trauma and underlying mental disorders. Spreading information about…
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This year mothers can breathe a sigh of relief that the low rise jeans and midriff tops are no longer the trendiest fashions for 2008. The new look for girls is much more modest, but still very feminine and sassy. Hannah…
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Open-toe shoes were invented to show off your toes and give a good enough reason to go out and spoil yourself with a pedicure! Open-toe shoes are stylish, chic and sexy, and teamed with the right outfit you could end…
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Boots are an autumn/winter fashion staple. Whether you love knee high, ankle or three-quarter boots , they are the must have foot wear when the chill wind starts to blow. This season, the essential boot style is lace-up. Stylish and…
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