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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Espadrilles are great for summer. They’re comfortable to wear and are virtually weatherproof. This is mainly because espadrille soles are made of rope, or a rope-resembling kind of rubber. Along with the soft sole, the straps of this shoe are…
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April 30, 2015 Sports & Recreation
While bass hunt visually in bright, clear water conditions, their hunting techniques change when the water becomes dark, murky or clouded. Under these conditions, bass are initially attracted to passing prey by the vibrations it gives off, making them more…
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April 30, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Arthritis in the fingers can cause pain, deformity and loss of range of motion. This can make it hard to hold onto objects such as writing and eating utensils. It may also be more difficult to dress and groom, which…
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Finding out a partner has been unfaithful can be truly devastating. It can leave you feeling hurt and confused. Deciding what to do after the fact is often the hardest part. With the flurry of emotions that come from hearing…
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When it comes to a good pair of shoes, the sort that you’ve spent far too much on, you’ll always want to ensure that they stay as fresh as possible. However, it often the case that after a month or…
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Overview Resistance training is best accomplished in a gym setting with a variety of weights, machines, and pulley systems to help you reach your goals. However, if time or money are limited, or if you need to take your workouts…
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Chances are very good that when a friend, or anyone, turns mean after drinking too much, they have deep unresolved issues they have not dealt with. Being intoxicated lowers their inhibitions and frees them up to act out their pent…
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Overview An abdominal aneurysm is a bulge in the abdominal segment of the aorta, the major blood vessel leaving the heart. The bulge indicates a weak spot in the abdominal aorta that threatens to rupture, leading to catastrophic internal bleeding….
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April 30, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Many different causes can result in chronic fatigue and tiredness. Loss of energy affects the ability to function at work, at home and with the family. Sometimes the lack of energy creeps in so insidiously that a person may not…
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There seems to be a perception that romance has to be expensive. But it doesn’t have to be and romance itself is free and often the cheap or free ideas can work out as well as the expensive ones. Therefore,…
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The female role in the workforce has evolved immensely in recent years and it’s become even more common for women to hold higher positions in professional work environments. Women take on every role from secretary to CEO and it’s not…
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April 30, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) mainly affects the lower intestinal tract and involves a combination of abdominal pain and diarrhea, or an alternating pattern of these problems. The development of IBS remains unclear and occurs at any age. Although no cure…
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“Be resilient, when you feel as though you’re being mistreated.” “Unfortunately, some people have a genetic bond with those who hurt them physically or emotionally. You’re position in this situation is to keep your head held high, and persevere.” It…
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Acne is an unsightly skin condition that affects millions of distraught people throughout the planet. Despite the fact that it is a relatively harmless condition, many people spend countless hours (and substantial amounts of money as well) trying to eliminate…
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Overview People bewildered by dandruff product ingredients might be relieved to try vinegar, a familiar household item. While white vinegar is commonly found in household cleaners (and has a strong smell), apple cider vinegar has gentler fumes and is a…
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Trust and communication are the most important tools one has in a relationship. If you suspect your partner of cheating, it is likely these are not options for you at this point. We all want to be able to trust…
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April 30, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Blushing is a physical manifestation of emotional stimuli. It results in reddening of the face, concentrated particularly where bones are close to the surface like the cheeks. It can extend to the neck and even upper chest in severe cases….
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To bear a grudge is to hold onto a hurt that has been inflicted in the past. Like an untreated wound, a grudge festers and poisons any future relationship with those who have hurt us. Holding onto a grudge prevents…
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April 30, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Nose piercings, like other types of body modifications, have increased dramatically in popularity over the past several years. The “Washington Post” quotes Jeffrey S. Dover, a Boston-based dermatologic surgeon, as saying that the increase in popularity is at least partly…
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Treating a infected tattoo is rather simple, yet tedious and sometimes very painful. The first thing one should do is to definitely call a physician, and also the tattoo parlor itself, to get the artist’s advice as well. Most respectable…
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Overview For thousands of years, practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine have used an understanding of nature to address human illness by treating its root causes, rather than its external symptoms. Traditional Chinese medicine looks at the whole person—body, mind, spirit…
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The more you put into something, the more you should be getting out of it. But unfortunately, in an abusive relationship, the more you put in likely, then the more you will lose. So ask yourself this. “Is my boyfriend’s…
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Women don’t need an excuse to buy a new pair of shoes. It could simply be she was on her way to the supermarket when she happened upon a shop window displaying the most exquisite pair of shoes she had…
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When it comes to dealing with a girlfriend who has a bad temper it is helpful to give her the space to sort things out. Women and men are different in how they deal with emotion. Women are more likely…
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April 30, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Hair loss in women may start innocently enough. You may notice a few extra hairs on your brush or comb or in the sink, according to the Mayo Clinic. Female pattern baldness, or androgenetic alopecia, involves a specific pattern of…
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It takes only one sperm to fertilize an egg — but if you have a low sperm count, that can be a challenge. The National Infertility Association reports that male factor issues, such as low sperm count, are responsible for…
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We have all had a cold or flu that has lingered with that dry hacking cough that never seems to go away. It is painful and makes laying down to sleep miserable and impossible. The dry, unproductive cough can cause…
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Clinique are an offshoot from the Estee Lauder company and were founded in 1968. Clinique claim to cater for individual’s needs and realises that everyone has a different skin type. They are most famous for their 3-step skin care regimes,…
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April 30, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview The use of hot stones in therapy is a popular form of massage. The stones are manipulated over the body at specific points to provide a deep and intense massage. You can avail yourself of this type of treatment…
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Young women who have dating issues may not have figured something important out: most men have big egos, even the nice ones. That’s right. And not only are their egos big, but they are also fragile! So for these women…
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