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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Don’t drink and drive. Don’t drink and operate heavy machinery. Don’t drink and wear your skin. That’s right, all three of the statements above are accurate. Sure, most of us know that alcohol impairs the function of our senses and…
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Living each day in fear of losing the love of your life is unhealthy. Your fear could be about losing him to another woman, or to a dreaded disease. Loving someone more than yourself is hard on your emotional well-being….
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Overview If you are in the market for a new home or simply want to refinance your current mortgage loan, consider applying for a government mortgage. Government mortgage loans are secured by the federal government and often have more lenient…
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April 30, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview According to the National Institutes of Health, approximately 20 million people in the United States suffer from asthma. Worldwide, the disease affects 300 million people and is the cited cause of 250,000 deaths annually. Asthma is a type of…
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Near the close of the school year there are a multitude of activities that are taking place but there is no bigger festivity than prom. Prom comes quickly and is weighed down with hair, nail and tanning appointments. All this…
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People have used yoga to improve their health for centuries. Named from the ancient Indian Sanskirt word meaning “to yoke” or “union,” yoga is considered to be a way to unify body, mind and soul. In their textbook “The Science…
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Eyebrow threading is an epilation hair removal technique, in that it removes hair from the root. If you are wondering what to expect from eyebrow threading in comparison to other forms of hair removal, read on for a guide to…
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As someone who ended a relationship with someone who had a history of cheating (based on their own admission and actions), I can honestly say that staying with someone that has cheated in the past will bring many issues to…
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April 30, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Overview Noni juice is good for your health, due to its richness in fiber, carbohydrates, protein and vitamins, according to nonijuicefacts.com. Every part of the Noni fruit, including the pulp and its juice provide high nutritional value, medical benefits and…
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Winter can be harsh on the skin so Olay Total Effects Self-heating skin exfoliator is an enticing product to try to restore skin texture. The exfoliator is presented in a sturdy tube that stands on its cap which is wide…
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Overview The Achilles tendon is a large band of connective tissue that connects several muscles in the back of the calf to the foot. This tendon allows for the muscle movements that allow the foot to be flexed downward. Injuries…
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Floral printed fabrics have been around for hundreds of years. A popular floral print, the chintz, which originated in India, was around during the 1600s. The popularity of floral prints declined after 1830, according to fashion-era.com. Floral prints once again…
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Overview Annuity is a certain amount of money that is invested in order to generate income. The two types of annuities are annuities due and immediate annuities. An annuity due pays the holder immediately, while an immediate annuity pays the…
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While it is true that some people are more romantic by nature compared to others, it is also true that even people who tend to have a more realistic way to approach life have a romantic side, that only comes…
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When being deeply in love we are often under the impression that what we experience is not real. We are afraid that anytime soon we are going to wake up from our wonderful dream and be left all alone again.Being…
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When you say till death do you part does it mean you must part with being friends with the opposite sex? Unfortunate complications can arise when a married person becomes good friends with a member of the opposite sex especially…
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Herbs can be powerful sources in the detoxification process to assist in the elimination of wastes from the body. Certain herbs can increase the circulation of the blood through the system to speed up filtration and waste removal. Liver and…
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April 30, 2015 Weight Management
Overview You have to burn off 3,500 calories to lose one pound, reports Columbia (N.Y.) University. Cycling is an excellent exercise if you want to maximize your calorie loss. Fast bicycling is the second-best of 22 activities on the “Calories…
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April 30, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Overview A botanist travelling with the famous English explorer Captain James Cook was the first to describe the use of kava kava in the late 1700s. The words kava kava denote the plant, roots and a beverage made from the…
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A memorial is one of the saddest, beautiful, most important, tattoos that a lot of people have. Most often, a memorial tattoo signfies death, though the category can include births, marriages, and other important events. In this case, we’ll just…
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April 30, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Razor bumps are red, irritated areas of the skin that occur when a recently shaved hair becomes ingrown. Ingrown hairs occur in areas where the hair is particularly coarse or curly, such as the bikini area. You can reduce ingrown…
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Skin rashes are most commonly caused by allergies, anxiety, bacterial or viral infections, friction, fungal infections, heatburn, contact with irritants, irritation, reaction to vaccination, skin diseases, or sunburn. Sometimes, several factors contribute to the rash. Most of the time, only…
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Not all electric cars are created equally. Some are meant to supplement gas-powered driving while others have designs on taking over the auto industry. Big automakers concerned about perceived negatives such as long charging times and limited range have hedged…
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Yoga comes from the ancient Indian Sanskrit word meaning “to yoke” or “union.” Traditionally, it refers to the unifying of body, mind and soul through various types of yoga practice. Physical yoga, or hatha yoga, combines the physical movement of…
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Why do some men cheat? Why do men cheat? This is a timeless question that has been asked over and over again. The truth be told there is no definite answer to such a question, however following several interviews I…
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Overview Deep breathing is the opposite of shallow breathing. Deep breathing involves the act of breathing deep into one’s lungs by flexing the diaphragm rather than breathing shallowly by flexing the rib cage. Deep breathing is marked by expansion of…
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If you are a beginner to ear piercing you may discover that you have a far wider choice of areas available to have your ears pierced, and a greater choice of decorations to place in, or through them than you…
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We have all been there, suffering with dry skin. During the winter months, it can be especially hard to maintain moisturized skin. So to get you through these dry months, I have compiled some tips to maintain your skin’s moisture….
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The fitness trend began in the 1970s. Those who began exercising when Jane Fonda and Kenneth Cooper were household names have probably maintained their fitness level but still require exercise program modification. Experts at the National Institute on Aging advise…
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It is fairly safe to say that most women can never have enough shoes in their lifetime. Probably this can also be applied to some metrosexual men. They always have to have the different colors, style, material and even the…
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