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 As skin ages, it undergoes changes that affect its appearance. Although some of these changes are influenced by factors such as smoking and excessive exposure to sun—with heredity playing a role as well—the fact is that facial wrinkles, along…
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School is finally out! Time to climb a mountain, swim an ocean, conquer the basketball court, or at least pretend to. Whatever your boy has in mind for his summer, it’s time to buy some shoes to support his feet…
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Allowing your your kids to wear clothing, and other facets of fashion that will allow them to navigate through the peer jungle with confidence, while maintaining your standing as a responsible parent in your own world is a challenge. But,…
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Bad breakups are challenging and almost always instills the thought “I’m never dating AGAIN” into our minds. We become so vulnerable and depressed that we watch life slip past us. God forbid when we are walking on the street and…
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According to the American Diabetes Association, the purpose of warming-up is to ready your skeletal muscles, heart and lungs for a progressive increase in exercise intensity. A well-rounded and effective gym warm-up typically incorporates the following activities: Low-intensity aerobic activity,…
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I clearly remember the choices we had to carry our books in, when we were kids. My sister had a long rubber strap that you buckled your books into and then slung over your shoulder. I had a book bag,…
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The evening a young couple becomes engaged is typically a romantic, idyllic occasion. The nervous, prospective groom kneels before his intended bride and offers her a ring, a sign of his love, and he asks her to be his wife….
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Overview Bald spots are an annoying and unfortunate condition that strikes millions of Americans every year. Male or female, young or old, all kinds of people can suffer from baldness and therefore have the desire to regrow the hair on…
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When it comes to fashion and dressing kids, don’t make all the decisions, short of life-or-death scenarios. If your child is about to wear a sequined micro-mini in the barrio, that may be a life-or-death scenario; if your boy wears…
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“The Key To Effective Communication” in my opinion is Openness,Honesty and a Loving Heart. If you have all these tools to use, you will certainly be able to communicate. I personally have found in my life that if I keep…
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Overview A series of graphs developed at Washington State University illustrates how bone density declines with age. Bone density loss may cause balance problems, falls and osteoporosis. Numerous studies performed at the University of Arizona and the University of Michigan…
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For whatever reason many strangers feel very comfortable talking to me. Whether it be in a line at the bank, maybe it is when we are both waiting for a table at a local restaurant, it happened once while purchasing…
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Overview Before filing for bankruptcy you must understand the impact on your overall financial portfolio. In considering the benefits to be gained from bankruptcy, you need to consider how it impacts everything from your home to life insurance. The U.S….
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everyone should be aloud to wear what they want to. just the same as you wear what you feel most comfortable in, and so does the next person in the street. i hate it how people class people into different…
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For men who shave on a daily basis it can be a painful chore; often for the sake of keeping one’s marriage intact. To get that smooth face that women want to get up close and personal with, men resort…
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Overview A 401k is an employer-sponsored retirement savings plan that is funded with pre-tax dollars and provides tax-deferred growth of contributions and earnings. An Individual Retirement Account shares many of the same tax advantages of the 401k, but it is…
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As the mother of a 13-year-old daughter and a 10-year-old son, I have the wonderful privilege of shopping for my children’s clothes. And after all of these years of doing so, I feel it is absolutely necessary to divide the…
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Definitions of “Make-up” – Are we talking about War Paint here? – or Cosmetics? What do we girls think about it? You cannot blame Cosmetic Companies for trying to make money but are men set to become their next victims?…
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Overview The Proform Company produces several lines of treadmills aimed at both commercial and residential buyers. For consumers, a Proform treadmill offers a comprehensive cardio workout in the comfort of the home. For commercial buyers, Proform treadmills provide durability and…
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Boys fashions seem to change at a slower rate then girls. Although there is some tweaking from year to year, the main types of styles for boys remain fairly static. These styles can be identified, fairly easily as: the athlete,…
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It is not uncommon to find shy children in the society. However, the difference between a shy person and an outgoing/bold person is very minute. In other words, it is quite easy to change from being shy to being bold,…
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May 4, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
A pinched nerve is compression on a nerve root caused by bones, cartilage, muscles or tendons. Pinched nerves cause pain, numbness, tingling or weakness in a focal area or into the extremities. Pinched nerves can be relieved with organic, or…
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Living alone after a break up can signal a huge upheaval in your life. You may be suffering from overwhelming feelings of loss and will need to take some time to learn how to adjust to doing certain tasks and…
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Overview More than a simple graphic that illustrates food groups, MyPyramid for Kids includes interactive learning tools and age-appropriate lessons to engage and inspire youngsters to make healthy choices. The USDA created MyPyramid for Kids to tailor health messages specifically…
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How to survive a broken heart Broken hearts deserve to be on the list of things people need to know how to survive. They cause murders and assaults, theft, kidnapping, obsession. They end life as we know it, replacing our…
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May 4, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Mesothelioma is a type of lung cancer that is caused by exposure to asbestos or other harmful agents. It is an aggressive cancer that is hard to treat. Surgery, radiation and chemotherapy may be used to treat mesothelioma. Administration…
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How young is too young to wear makeup? I don’t think there is an age limit to really wearing makeup just the fact of how much is too much. I was five when I had my first experience with makeup….
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Gastroesophageal reflux, better known as infant acid reflux, is a common baby ailment that affects more than 50 percent of all babies during the first three months of life, according to the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse. Generally speaking infant…
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Overview Bankruptcy serves as means of last resort for resolving financial problems. You are best served by undertaking other alternatives before you resort to filing a bankruptcy. For example, you may have obtained a credit card consolidation loan as a…
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May 4, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
People who suffer from a fear of flying greatly limit their work options and ability to see friends and family members. Some people become so immobilized and anxious about flying that they miss out on important life events, such as…
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