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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Shark liver oil is a supplement most commonly linked to heart health. Because this natural remedy includes omega-3 fatty acids and alkylglycerols, the American Cancer Society also associates it with other benefits such as an improved immune system and cancer…
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I’ve done a little bit of everything (gardening, construction and treeplanting to name a few) and they’ve all been hard on my hands. Even through all my experiences these working hands are still soft and in one piece. I’m a…
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There many dangers associated with sexual promiscuity. These dangers are extremely broad and diverse. To make things far more terrifying, the dangers are relative to each other one way or another. My unknown and estranged father is known to be…
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Acne redness can be a result of several different causes. Redness can occur with acne papules, a red form of pimples without the obvious whitehead. It can also happen as a form of acne scar left from the infection or…
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May 5, 2015 Style and Beauty - Other
A makeover can give you an entirely new look, changing the way you appear and feel. There are many services that may be included in a makeover, including a new hairstyle, different make up and some new clothing or even…
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Overview Silybum marianum, which is Latin for milk thistle, is native to the Mediterranean area, and has been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years. Because milk thistle spreads quickly, it now populates most of the world and is…
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The Paris Couture Fashion Week hit the runway in March displaying the 2010-2011 Fall/Winter collections. Fashion on the runway is portrayed as an inspiration of dreams and imagination. Of course what is shown on the runways has its limits all…
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Isometric exercises, also called static resistance exercises, require muscle contractions without any joint movement. For example, when you stand still, certain muscles must contract continually to keep you from falling over. There are several isometric exercises you can perform for…
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When you decide not to swim in a cold lake or talk to a rude person, you are engaging in an act of avoidance. This kind of avoidance is normal and unproblematic; a typical part of daily life. However, a…
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Joint replacement surgery has enhanced the quality of life for many people who suffer from advanced arthritis, says the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. The knee joint proves one of the most frequently replaced joints in the human body, followed…
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Overview Cystic acne is more severe than common acne. Cystic acne occurs when deeper, larger pustules or cysts appear and inflammation around them is more severe, causing dramatic redness. Cystic acne is painful, as the bacterial infection involves more tissue…
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It is Friday night and if you are one of the thousands of people in a relationship, then great sex should be on the agenda tonight. There is no way that you should be sitting at home looking at the…
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“The great thing about getting older is that the wisdom you have can not be hidden.” – Unknown Many times one think about the fact that getting older means getting uglier. This is not the case. Every human-being changes over…
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Overview Palm kernel oil comes from the seed of the oil palm (Elaeis guineensis). It is a common cooking oil in tropical regions such as southeast Asia and central Africa. Palm kernel oil is also becoming more popular in other…
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The anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, is a ligament in the knee that prevents the thighbone, or femur, from moving too much over the shinbone, or tibia, during physical activity. A ligament is a fibrous band of tissue that connects…
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It has been drilled in our heads from the time we were small children that we will have many many acquaintances but very few true friends. Growing up we told ourselves that our parents and others who attempted to drill…
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Overview The Bowflex home gym is an exercise machine designed to provide resistance through a bundle of pliable rods attached to cables. While the device can assist in a variety of exercises, you must occasionally reconfigure it before beginning certain…
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Aerobic bars have hit the health club circuit and are now catching the eye of the home exerciser. Ease into a squat, step forward for a lunge, or alternate an arm curl with these weighted bars, which can be convenient…
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Everyone would like to have shiny, smooth, gorgeous hair, like hair shown in commercials. When you have frizzy, damaged, lifeless hair instead though, you have some serious work to do. Trims Try sliding your hands through your hair, starting at…
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Overview The lungs are part of the respiratory system, the bodily system that controls breathing and the exchange of air between the body and the environment. According to the Nemours Foundation, people breathe 20,000 times every day, and all of…
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It is often difficult for an adult to think about, or hear, teenagers talking about sex. It is even more difficult for a parent to think about, or hear, their own child talking about sex. It’s a tough issue because…
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May 5, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
A nasal allergy is commonly defined as hay fever (allergic rhinitis), according to the Mayo Clinic. Hay fever is an allergic reaction that causes flu-like symptoms such as sneezing, nasal congestion and a runny nose. The most common causes for…
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Overview Earth’s loose soil layer of minerals and natural materials filters contaminants. Soil pollution occurs when the level of contamination reaches the point where the structure and organisms present in the soil can no longer store and process substances or…
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If you are a girl or woman who is fond of the theatrical and dramatic, you might find yourself in need of a makeup brand that can accommodate your artistic expression. Bold yet feminine, ethereal yet vibrant, Lime Crime makeup…
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If and when dealing with possessive and demanding friends, I could say that it is not very different when dealing with possessive and demanding relatives. However, there is a difference: it is relatively easier to deal with and lose the…
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Parenting can be one of the most difficult challenges in life. As kids grow up, they become more independent. With this independence sometimes comes behavior problems, as kids test their boundaries and the rules parents and others place upon them….
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well first things first if you accessories please accessories good.for instance if you choose to wear brown don’t just wear all brown ITS BORING try adding a creative color bracelet and a matching necklace and some jeans but remember not…
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Milk thistle has been used to purify and protect the liver since A.D. 23. Science seems to back tradition, though results of human studies are mixed, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. Germany’s regulatory agency for herbs called…
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The HIV virus that causes AIDS is a retrovirus, an RNA virus that uses the cell’s machinery to transcribe itself into DNA and integrate itself into the genetic material of the cell before creating more RNA viral particles to send…
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Nails are an important part of the human body. They protect fingers and toes; they are reliable indicators of general health, and when well-cared for, they are important assets adding to the overall attractiveness of the individual. Nails are made…
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