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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Do you remember the last time you actually took the time to call a friend or family member just to say hi or to catch up on what has been going on in each other’s life? With the advent of…
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Diabetes is a condition in which glucose accumulates in the blood as a result of insufficient insulin production or an impaired response to insulin. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that lowers blood glucose levels; patients with type…
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When dealing with the term “soul mates” one usually would think that this “mate” matches and completes you in every way – that until they came along you were half a person, or waiting to be found by someone is…
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May 6, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Diesel engine exhaust contains carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and other potentially toxic gases. It also contains fine particulate matter, some in the form of soot, which can build up in a person’s lungs. People who live in high-traffic or high-smog…
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Although the word “budget’ was never mentioned when I was growing up, pretty much all of my clothes, screamed “cheap!” “hand-me-down!” or, most shameful of all, “rummage sale!” When I began to earn my own money, I decided that living…
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Relationship building is a skill that requires a bit of trial and error. In the seemingly endless search for the perfect soul mate, women often stumble upon an assortment of cads, jokers and players with little or no long term…
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Overview Although obesity levels are continuing to rise steadily, many people seem to be taking note of the change. Gym membership is high, and gym users are usually working toward one of two goals: fat loss or muscle gain. For…
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Many reasonable bargains can be found within thrift stores. Then again, these days many retail merchants within the United States of America have reduced the prices of their products to depression level values, as millions of people now find it…
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Let me start this article by saying that there is a difference between skin tight clothing, and form-fitting clothing. The major difference between the two is that skin tight clothing will reveal every bump and bulge in your body. Form-fitting…
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May 6, 2015 What Exercises Help Gynecomastia?
Androgens and estrogens are found in balanced amounts in men. When these hormones become out of balance, a condition known medically as gynecomastia can develop. In simple terms, this is the development of breast tissue. You can do chest exercises,…
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Herbs are an inexpensive way to add antioxidants to the diet. They’re also low in calories, making them a great substitute for condiments such as butter. Many herbs possess properties that may alleviate symptoms associated with certain diseases. Planting an…
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Some people say that love is written in the stars and that people are destined to meet one another. Others seem to go through life and discover their significant partner through a chance encounter. With so many ads and articles…
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You probably didn’t come here for something like, “It probably wasn’t meant to be,” or “There’s probably a good reason why you’re not together right now.” You miss him, you still love him, and you want to know, “How can…
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May 6, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Overview The world’s most gifted soccer stars, including Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Thierry Henri and Landon Donovan, blend the pace of a track star off the ball with speed on the dribble and quickness in their first step. All elements…
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A Belief is only a thought we keep on thinking (Abraham). Has it ever occured to you that there are beliefs that pose themselves, not as walls or fortresses, but the trenches in the battlefield of love? What are we…
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May 6, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Urinary tract infections typically occur because of bacteria that enters the opening to the bladder, which is called the urethra. Urinary tract infections, or UTIs, are treated with antibiotics. There are different types of UTIs that are named for their…
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Although hair extensions seem to be a contemporary craze, they actually date back to 4th Century B.C. with the Egyptians, and they have been going strong ever since then. There are different methods used to apply hair extensions to the…
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Blackheads, or open comedones, occur when oil, dirt, skin cells and bacteria plug skin pores. When these plugs are exposed to the air, oxygenation causes them to darken and appear as black spots on the surface of the skin. The…
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Overview Aluminum is one of the few materials that can be recycled indefinitely. Each batch of recycled aluminum has the same integrity as newly refined aluminum. Extracting aluminum from the environment and refining it takes a great deal of energy,…
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Overview Detoxing is a popular way to clear out the system, start a new diet, or just recharge your batteries. While Western medicine has proven that most toxins are flushed from the body by the liver and kidneys, Eastern medicine…
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Trying to lose weight is a daily struggle for millions of people. Exercise and training play a large role in that effort, but sometimes it can be hard to know if you’re doing things in the most effective way in…
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There are so many ways that hair can become damaged, from the application of chemical laden products to severe heat. The most common result of damaged hair is that it develops what is known as split ends. This happens when…
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Fear is anxiety or stress caused by an unfamiliar, new or painful situation. Whether it’s being afraid of heights or social anxiety, fear comes from real and imagined sources, making it hard sometimes to get under control. While you may…
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Bulova Watches is a company that was set up by Joseph Bulova in the year 1875. As a beginner, he opened a jewelry shop in New York City, USA and soon started selling watches. He then started manufacturing and selling…
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Breathing, the inspiration and expiration of air from the lungs, involves a number of tissues. Breath is inhaled through the nose or mouth, travels down the larynx and into the tubes of the lungs, which are called the bronchi and…
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There are countless books, magazine articles, seminars, tapes, cds, and movies on the subject: how to attract the opposite sex. Women are told it could happen if they wear a particular shade of lipstick, a particular outfit, even a particular…
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Vintage wedding dresses are far more than just apparel. Once you’ve made the choice to wear a wedding dress that is vintage, prepare yourself for a shopping extravaganza that’s filled with romance, rich with history, and unique in style. No…
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Devastating break-ups are the worst, especially if there are NO warning signs first. Out of the blue, the person you thought you were totally devoted to, no longer wants to be devoted to you. Sometimes the pain seems like it…
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Overview Junior Mints are a brand of candy introduced in 1949 and currently produced by Tootsie Roll Industries. Several types of Junior Mints exist, but the original version consists of a mint filling with a dark chocolate coating. Junior Mints…
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Tomatoes are a very healthful fruit (although many think they are a vegetable) and contain nutrients which are helpful in maintaining the growth of hair. It is possible that if your diet is deficient in some of the nutrients which…
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