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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How to Measure Bust Size
A bra has the capability of playing the role of a best friend if you have worn it properly and gotten hold of the correct size. A good bra does not only provide your breasts support, but also enhances the…
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The Medical Side Effects of Norplant
Norplant, a form of birth control, was taken off the market in the United States in 2002. Norplant, still available in many parts of the world, prevents pregnancy by slow release of synthetic progesterone under the skin. Six small matchstick…
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Differences Between Osteoporosis & Osteopenia
Overview Osteoporosis and osteopenia can happen to anyone at any age. Both can lead to serious illness and disability if left untreated. However, lifestyle changes and medications can help prevent, treat and in some cases reverse these diseases. The first…
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How to get a second Date
How do you get a second date? To begin with, make sure to have a first date, without this a second outing won’t happen. This seems like stating the obvious of course but it is surprising how many people plan ahead…
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Rosaceasymtoms and Treatment
Rosacea is a skin condition primarily affecting the face. It may show as discrete patches of reddened skin or involve the whole face. Typically, it shows as a reddening of the skin looking similar to sunburn or a prolonged blush….
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Chemo Treatments for Liver Cancer
April 28, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
The American Cancer Society states that typical chemotherapy drugs shrink fewer than one in five tumors. Liver cancer tends to resist many chemotherapy drugs, and remissions do not last long. Hepatic artery infusion is a newer way to administer chemotherapy,…
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Why Shyness can have a Negative Impact on your Social Life
Shyness can have a negative impact on your social life because it can be incredibly hard to thrust yourself forward in social situations when you’re shy – which obviously doesn’t help you make friends. If you don’t enjoy meeting people,…
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Love Relationships
If we all knew the answer to this question then our lives would be pretty simple..we would not think we have found ‘THE ONE’ only to sadly discover after much time and effort that it was in fact lust and…
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Drugs for Crohn’s
April 28, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Crohn’s disease refers to a type of inflammatory bowel disorder that affects the lining of the digestive tract. The Mayo Clinic says that symptoms of Crohn’s disease include diarrhea, stomach pain or cramping, bloody stool, ulcers and a poor appetite….
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Unwanted Hair Growth During Pregnancy
April 28, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Your body undergoes many changes while pregnant. Some side effects, like glowing skin, are wanted. Others, like unwanted hair growth, are less desirable. Although unexpected hair growth is normal and generally corrects itself, it can be embarrassing and frustrating….
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What you can Learn from Easy going Personalities
An easy going person tends to walk on the sunny side of the street. They see no point in becoming unnecessarily stressed or over reacting to a situation. They most likely will not suffer from high blood pressure and will…
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Adverse Effects of Pine Bark Extract
April 28, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Commonly sold under the trade-name Pycnogenol®, pine bark extract is an herbal antioxidant supplement derived from the French maritime pine tree (Pinus maritima). Advocates of pine bark extract suggest that this compound and similar related compounds have protective effects against…
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What Are the Danger Signs of Natural Gas?
Natural gas is used in many homes for heating and cooking. Unfortunately, natural gas leaks may occur without the homeowner even realizing there is a gas leak. Some individuals’ sense of smell is very sensitive to natural gas, while others…
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Kidney Infection Symptoms in Pregnancy
Urinary tract infections (UTI) are a common complaint among pregnant women. As the uterus grows to accommodate the baby, it puts pressure on the bladder. This is what contributes to frequent urination and UTIs during pregnancy. When the urine can’t…
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The Best Antioxidant Products
April 28, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
The U.S. National Library of Medicine defines antioxidants as substances that may protect cells from the effects of free radicals. Free radicals are toxins produced when your body breaks down food or toxins absorbed from the environment such as tobacco…
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Frye Boots History
If you grew up on the 60s and 70s, chances are you had a pair of Frye boots or you wanted a pair. All the coolest kids had Frye boots. In New York, we had an affectionate name for them…
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Exfoliating Blackheads
Blackheads are formed when oil gets trapped in the base of the hair follicle. They appear on the skin’s surface as black colored marks about the size of a pin head. Although blackheads are not nearly as unsightly as red,…
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Rosacea
Any kind of skin ailment can be embarrassing, not to mention uncomfortable, to the sufferer. One such disorder is rosacea, a long-lasting, non-scarring skin condition of the face. Rosacea often afflicts people with fair complexions, and is most often seen…
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Flirtation 101
Are they flirting with me or do I have some food stuck in my teeth? Am I boring her with my stories or is she really intrigued by how I beat the third level of Super Virtual Fighter? Is he…
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Navy Boot Camp Exercises
Exercise is a major part of a recruit’s life at Recruit Training Command (RTC), or boot camp. Throughout the eight week long training at RTC, recruits are led through various exercises by the Recruit Division Commanders (RDC). All of these…
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Types of Foodborne Diseases
April 28, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Prevalent in the United States, foodborne disease affects an estimated 76 million Americans each year, according to the World Health Organization. Foodborne disease refers to illness caused by ingesting food or drink contaminated with bacteria, viruses, parasites or other toxins….
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Tinkerbell Disney Cosmetics Lipstick Makeup Parenting
How young is too young to wear makeup? I remember my first set of Tinkerbell cosmetics. There was the tiny tube of pretty pink lipstick, nail polish and the unforgettably sweet scented cologne. I was only about three years old…
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How to know if someone Dislikes you
There is one way to tell and it is the one that hurts the most. There usually is no eye contact. This is the prerequisite pre-cursor for anger, lying, cheating, envy, intimidation, manipulation and yes…hate. It accompanies each slight, each…
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Benefits of Lignans
April 28, 2015 Weight Management
Lignans are substances found in a variety of plants, including seeds, beans, whole grains, fruits and vegetables. Lignans are called phytoestrogens because the body converts them into chemicals that function like estrogen. Several hundred different lignans have been discovered, but…
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What Are Some Exercises That Get Rid of Fat Ankles?
April 28, 2015 Weight Management
Fat ankles are often referred to as “cankles.” This depicts the area between the calf and foot not having prominent definition. Although this word is often used in a joking manner, there is nothing funny about having fat around your…
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How to Flirt
Whether it’s a little harmless fun between friends or something more serious, everyone enjoys flirting. Used as a great way to build self-confidence or to let that special someone know your interest, flirting can be used in a number of…
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Chair Exercises for Arthritis
While exercising with arthritis can be challenging and painful if it isn’t done carefully, it is an important part of managing your condition, according to the Arthritis Foundation. A number of chair-based exercises can be done to help strengthen muscles…
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3 Ways to Dance the Foxtrot
April 28, 2015 Sports & Recreation
1. Focus on the Basics Similar to the waltz, the foxtrot is an even and elegant dance that gracefully but energetically crosses the dance floor. American foxtrot and international foxtrot are slightly different with the open position being included in…
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Conversation is a Lost Art Family Quality Time Technology Droid Ipod – Yes
We all know that 2010 is a technology driven world. As a society we drool when a new device, such as the Droid, is introduced. We carry our laptops everywhere we go. Searching for a wi-fi signal in a Barnes…
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How to Lose Weight While Taking Steroids
April 28, 2015 How to Lose Weight While Taking Steroids
Overview Corticosteroids are often called steroids. These prescription drugs are used to treat inflammation. One of the side effects of these drugs is weight gain due to an increased appetite caused by the drugs, according to the Radiation Oncology Online…
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