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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The possession of denim can just not be denied by anybody on this planet as it is one of those fabrics which has its own style and is becoming a lot more popular lately. I fail to understand why women…
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Positive pregnancy tests don’t always indicate that conception has occurred. In some instances, false positives occur completely unrelated to pregnancy. Several medical conditions can cause the production of human chorionic gonadotropin, or HCG, the hormone which usually indicates that conception…
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In the not too distant past, clothes choices were dictated by what some unseen fashion predictor dictated. Hemlines were exact, colors were definite and black was for mourning, white for weddings and baby christenings, red was used sparingly, shoes and…
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May 1, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
“I think my marriage is going to end over a computer game,” my best friend confided as we sipped our coffee. I knew she was struggling in her new marriage, but had no idea how serious it was. She went…
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Overview Essential oils, natural distillations of aromatic compounds from plants, appeal to many parents due to their reputation for gentle, medication-free healing. While the oils have a long history of therapeutic use, little published research exists on their true efficacy,…
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Overview According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are five major components of physical fitness: cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, body composition and flexibility. Each of these components factor into overall physical health and ability. Both…
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This article discusses some of the many ways to get over feeling different from other people. Firstly, let’s just establish that everybody is different. Everyone is unique, even identical twins who appear alike on the outside are different – they…
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All across the Web, men have shared their thoughts on which pieces of clothing they find sexy on women. The general consensus showed that figure-flattering clothes are considered sexy. This does not mean too tight. Men also like to see…
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May 1, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Diarrhea is not only uncomfortable and embarrassing, it can potentially cause dehydration. Diarrhea is usually caused by a virus, parasite or bacteria in the stomach. Other times, diarrhea is caused by a food intolerance such as gluten or lactose. In…
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While the loss of the sense of smell or anosmia is not usually a serious condition, it can affect quality of life. It may lead to a loss of appetite as the sense of smell also aids in tasting flavor….
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Dry skin is a common problem which affects nearly everyone at least once; however there are some people who suffer from dry skin because of a medical condition or inherited genes. These people will have dry skin almost all year…
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Many people engage in an extraordinary amount of sexual activity to fulfill needs they can’t fully understand or explain to others. Men often fill up the gaps in their lives with sex. While they may say they want a committed…
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According to the Mayo Clinic, liver function tests are blood tests that doctors use to determine whether a patient has a damaged or diseased liver. Some of the tests assay the blood levels of certain enzymes that the liver secretes…
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May 1, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Guilt works. Creating that feeling in your spouse can be manifested through a “Honey Do” list. I put mine on the refrigerator. I give it a title, “If my (husband) really loves me, (he) will…” Then I list the things…
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Three main types of blood vessels make up the circulatory system that’s powered by the pumping action of the heart: arteries, veins and capillaries. When freshly oxygenated blood leaves the heart, the arteries carry the oxygen and nutrients towards the…
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May 1, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
A pinched nerve in the neck can be caused by damage and degeneration to the cervical (neck) vertebrae or due to stenosis (narrowing) of the spinal nerve canals, according to research published in “The Spine Journal.” A slipped or damaged…
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With warnings against wrinkles and cancer many people are choosing self tanning products rather than spending hours baking in the sun. There are many choices and few agree on which one is the very best, but it is fairly easy…
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May 1, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Overview Lacing up your football boots is an important part of preparing for a game or practice. Not only can a properly laced boot affect your performance, it can also reduce your chances for injury. While a standard cross-laced pattern…
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May 1, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus! True love do last forever, it just might not last the way we want it to last. We know with out a doubt that the love between parent and child, siblings and other…
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Solar window screens block the sun’s heat and glare from entering your home. Solar screens attach like regular window screens and resemble such screens from the outside of the home. They’re made of fiberglass mesh that shades your home’s interior….
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Of all the cells in the human body, there are more bacterial cells than any other type. The normal flora of bacteria, that is, bacteria that are beneficial to people, reside in the mouth and intestines. This normal flora help…
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Japanese school girl style has been in the trend for ages! This Japanese cutesy look has been on going for many years and the look itself is not going any where anytime soon! You can get an authentic Japanese school…
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Moisturizers are very much needed for our skin. Our face and body need to be moisturized almost daily, to keep our appearance soft and smooth and better yet, to counter attack pre mature aging, which studies show, really does work….
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May 1, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
The answers to this question is very simple. If you don’t have the patience of dealing with children. If you don’t want to feel tied down. If you want to come and go as you please without having to worry…
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Overview When prenatal screening identifies features of a genetic syndrome or there is a family history of genetic disease, a woman’s health care provider may suggest prenatal genetic testing. Highly accurate, prenatal genetic testing can diagnose a baby’s syndrome, allowing…
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The eyes tell more than we think, they show emotion, sadness and every other emotion. Over the years these emotions can take it’s toll on the eyes and surrounding areas, so with this in mind, we want our eyes to…
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May 1, 2015 Irritability and Pregnancy
Overview Along with the food cravings, food aversions, and general aches and pains of pregnancy, you may find yourself struggling with irritability while pregnant as well. A sudden change from feeling happy and complete to feeling upset and angry can…
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Here is a guide for all the women to find a pair of jeans which would not only make them look great but also make a statement: -Flared Jeans: These jeans are seemingly narrow around the thigh and the knee…
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Here is a quick guide for some popular jeans worn by men lately. Go through it to get a clearer idea about the type of jeans which would suit your look. -Bootleg These kinds of jeans are plain and casual…
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May 1, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Sharing housework can lead to a mental ledger of the effort put into caring for a household but it is not a ledger of the effort put into a marriage. If you find yourself keeping track of the chores it…
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