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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In the older days, women were expected to be virgin brides. Girls generally married men who their fathers had approved of, and had to follow a strict code of morality. Today in the modern liberal world, free expression of the…
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Elbow tendinitis is the inflammation of the tendon that attaches the triceps muscle, or the muscle in the back of the upper arm, to the lower arm. Additionally, elbow tendinitis can affect the biceps tendon located in the front of…
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How do you create a nice wardrobe on a small budget? How can you rock designer labels without going to the poor house? In this recession, is it possible to style like an A-lister on an extra’s income? The answer is yes,…
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April 28, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Burning fat and shaping great abs requires a combination of diet and exercise, but new research suggests that simply standing up, drinking water and even eating more healthy fat may help you lose the jiggle from your middle. Using the…
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As a teenager, you are extremely influential and looks are a very important part of your daily life. Since appearance is so important, teens will experiment with things they think will help them get the look they are after. Things…
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April 28, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Individuals with Asperger’s syndrome (AS) have a developmental disorder characterized by limited interests, or an unusual preoccupation with a particular subject while excluding other activities. Known as a neurobiological disorder, AS belongs in a group of conditions called autism spectrum…
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Treasure hunting is the term I use when shopping for clothes through thrift and second hand stores. It’s amazing what wonderful things other people give away. Perhaps an outfit received as a gift doesn’t fit quite right or is the…
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Earwax is beneficial to the ear because it prevents foreign objects from damaging the eardrum. Earwax buildup may also cause ringing in the ears, ear pain or itching, and a feeling of fullness in the ear, says the Mayo Clinic….
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April 28, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Cranberry is native to North America and was originally used as both a food and a medicine by the Native Americans as a way to treat bladder and kidney diseases. Today, in addition to food and juice, cranberry is added…
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Buying a Coach handbag may be heavy on the pocket but it shouldn’t be a valid reason to go for replicas of the brand. Not only will you still be spending money on a bag that’s of very low quality…
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April 28, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
The lobelia herb, harvested from the flowering plant of the same name, has a history of medical applications that can be traced back to early American Indians, who smoked it to ease asthma. Today, the herb is still used for…
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April 28, 2015 Sports & Recreation
1. Joining a Wheelchair Tennis Team Both able and disabled athletes can play wheelchair tennis. To find a team, contact your physical therapist or local rehabilitation hospital. All players must have full cognitive abilities. Both power and manual wheelchairs are…
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I love to shop! Usually, my shopping consists of buying brand new. I fancy purchasing items no one has ever used before. I enjoy the fresh, crisp smell of new fabric on clothes. It’s a smell of only being briefly…
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Overview Running and losing weight are ideal partners. Understanding what your heart rate should be when you run can help you achieve your weight-loss goals. You can use the statistic of burning approximately 100 calories per mile of running, and…
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April 28, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
A steam room is an enclosed environment with a high temperature and high humidity, which is typically about 100 percent. These characteristics can provide a therapeutic experience for hotel guests, spa-goers, gym patrons and home users. However popular and therapeutic…
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Okay ladies, when applying makeup you know how we always have those annoying little or big mistakes that we make? The Biggest mistake we women do when applying makeup is buying and using a cakey heavy foundation that sometimes don’t…
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Effective communication is the key to any successful relationship. So much more so is this true for couples. However, for one reason or another, many couples have run into communication barriers, that have presented major problems and concerns for them….
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Overview Separately, a good diet and exercise can prevent hyperglycemia, or high blood glucose, but they are most effective when used together. The body converts excess carbohydrates into glucose, which it then stores in the liver and muscles as glycogen…
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April 28, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma is a group of cancer types that develop from white blood cells, also called lymphocytes. Non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas can be slow-growing, or fast-growing and aggressive, and they can affect either the B-cells or T-cells of the blood. The full…
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Knock knees describes a condition where your knees fall in towards the midline of your body rather than staying neutrally aligned. Knock knees can be caused by tight inner thigh muscles pulling your legs inwards, or weak outer thigh muscles…
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Snapping hip injury, sometimes called dancer’s hip, is a condition in which you feel a snapping on the outside of the hip when you walk or run. This is due to tightness in the iliotibial (IT) band, a sheath of…
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Overview The bronchioles are the tubes that connect the lungs to the throat and mouth. Constricted bronchioles increase the amount of resistance that air creates as it flows to the lungs, making it harder for patients to breathe. Bronchodilators are…
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April 28, 2015 Weight Management
Overview Ayurvedic medicine, or Ayurveda, is considered a complementary and alternative medicine in the United States. According to the 2007 National Health Interview Survey, more than 200,000 adults in the United States had used Ayurvedic medicine in the previous year….
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Dyshydrosis eczema is a type of painful skin disorder that causes itchy blisters that, when burst open, ooze and form deep cracks in the skin. The dry skin cracks may deepen and bleed. Medical treatment relies on corticosteroids and applications…
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Overview Acupressure is a part of traditional Chinese medicine, or TCM. Acupressure.com defines the practice as an ancient healing art that uses the fingers and other parts of the body to skillfully press key points that stimulate the body’s natural…
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Overview Tension is bound to arise when multiple family members live under one roof because every person has his own perspectives, wants and needs. Ignoring that reality can lead to constant familial discord and breed an uncomfortable living environment. Alternately,…
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Overview Cardiovascular training, or cardio training, is a term used to describe aerobic exercises that emphasize the strengthening of your heart and lung function. By monitoring your heart rate during cardio training, you can simultaneously gauge the intensity of a…
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Overview A conventional Individual Retirement Account, also known as a traditional IRA, is a tax-advantaged savings account designed for long-term retirement savings. A Roth IRA shares many characteristics with a conventional IRA but has different tax features. Conversions from conventional…
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Physical activity is important for maintaining good health. Low-impact exercise is recommended if you are recovering from an injury or have not done exercise in a long time and want to get started again. According to the Texas A&M University,…
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As a woman, your body has a higher percentage of body fat than men. Therefore, the fat burning exercises you choose should utilize your fat stores for energy while increasing lean muscle mass, which boosts your metabolism. A faster metabolism…
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