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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When you find the love of your life there are never any guarantees that your relationship will be free of arguments. Life can be full of problems and it’s the hard times you can learn from together. Arguments can be…
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Coach handbags are worth the money spent for it, especially for people who live in places where there is a scarcity in Coach retail stores. Where I live, we don’t have Coach stores and the only way to get our…
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April 27, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Acne in the form of pimples and lesions on your face are bad enough, without the addition of the blotchy redness that can accompany them. The redness that comes with acne can make it hard to cover with makeup and…
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Perhaps he’d like you to meet his mother or introduce you to his closest friends. Maybe he’s started calling just to say, “Hi,” and wouldn’t dream of spending a Saturday night without you by his side. These are just a…
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April 27, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Overview Unless you are familiar with their benefits, you may see dandelions as the enemies of a perfect lawn, and even more so the roots that promise the plants will come back year after year. It may also seem funny…
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This subject is a slippery slope. As much as you want to keep Sex a secret from your children, inevitably it will show its face, and much like that noise coming from you car when you drive it, it has…
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April 27, 2015 Weight Management
Your tummy contains a large muscle known anatomically as the rectus abdominis. It runs from your lower chest to your pelvis. On the sides of your stomach, you have oblique muscles, which get activated when your torso twists. To effectively…
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Pilates is a very gentle and effective workout that enables you to strengthen, shape, stretch and relax your body, according to “Pilates Fitness Training for Body and Soul.” Pilates tones and streamlines the body, especially the hips, thighs, tummy and…
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In the last several years with the majority of clothing being made and manufactured outside of the US sizes and sizing have become nightmarish! From shoes to shirts and everything in between there is no guarantee anymore that ‘your size’…
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How to Understand Men After two years being the first and only woman to enter into a slag recovery company in a local steel mill plant as a laborer and eventually a heavy equipment operator, understanding the male psyche was…
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“When you can’t afford something new, you can always buy it used.” As consumers, we buy commodities everyday. Those people blessed with wealth may always buy new. But, trust me. Even the rich love a getting a bargain. That’s how…
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You’ve heard it before: “8 minute abs.” The incredibly fit trainer on your television guides you for eight minutes, crunch after crunch. You do the “regular” crunch, the bicycle and the “lift ups.” You force your way through it thinking…
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So many of today’s prescription and over-the-counter medication was once an old herbal remedy favorite and through clinical trials they were proven so effective they went commercial. Clinical trials help refine thoughts on how an herb works to real laboratory…
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Lingerie can make a woman look and feel a million dollars so there’s every reason to want to keep it looking and feeling good for as long as possible. It can also cost a pretty penny, too – another reason…
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The often overlooked, well intentioned killer of a relationship is negativity. It sneaks inside like a thief and masquerades as helpful criticisms. It can steal joy and confidence and leave with you with a few nice parting gifts called self-doubt,…
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April 27, 2015 Exercise in Pregnancy: Heart Rate
Overview Gone are the days when doctors recommended rest during pregnancy. Now, the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) states that, “Becoming active and exercising at least 30 minutes on most, if not all, days of the week can…
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1. Baby on the Loose Learning to crawl is an important milestone for your child, but it also means the start of the baby protection era for you. Suddenly your sedentary baby turns into a curious explorer, able to get…
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For fashion enthusiasts, the search for the right purse is a balancing act between style and functionality. Fortunately, there is enough variety amongst the trendiest bags of 2011-2012 to satisfy even the pickiest customers. This is perhaps nowhere more apparent…
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April 27, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
The breasts are made up of a number of milk-producing lobules, which are connected to the nipple by a series of tubes, called ducts. The lobules and ducts are surrounded by fat, connective tissue, lymph nodes and blood vessels. Breast…
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April 27, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Walk into any sporting goods store or tackle shop looking for bass fishing lures and you may be overwhelmed by the sheer volume of items. There is hope however, as many of these artificial lures can be broken down into…
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The Hermes Birkin is one of the most coveted designer handbags in the world. They are also one of the most expensive. If you’d like to know a little more about this iconic designer handbag the following article provides a…
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There are no real mistakes women can make in bed. There are only lessons to be learned. In the beginning you were told “go to school.” Why? So you can get an education, then hopefully get into a great college,…
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Muscular endurance is your ability to use your muscles over a period of time, using less than maximal strength. Trying to lift your maximum weight in a bench press one time is an example of muscular strength, while benching 50…
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I wasted years trying to conquer my hair’s natural tendencies before I discovered the secrets to successfully styling fine, limp hair. A bit of trial and error and the guidance of a friendly, knowledgeable hair stylist helped me immensely. Save…
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April 27, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), most people with flu will get better with no treatment at all. However, in some cases, your doctor may prescribe medication that prevents you from getting the flu after you…
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The days are gone when an abdominal workout meant just hundreds of crunches and sit-ups. Fitness professionals now know that the complex network of abdominal muscle that keeps you upright, protects your spine and gives you a slim waist requires…
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Not everyone can dress like an A-list celebrity. Most of us don’t have the money to blow on $800 Louboutin shoes or $400 True Religion jeans. Clothes aren’t suppose to cost more than our monthly rent or mortgage. But, we shouldn’t…
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I am going to start this off by saying I don’t believe that inappropriate feelings are necessary. Everything in life is about your own perspective, change your perspective and your feelings will surely follow. Ask yourself if your relationship was…
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Yes there is romance today. We just have to look for it. More today than ever, we find ourselves overwhelmed with work, family and all the little extras that goes with having both. It becomes hard to find time to…
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The school bells will be ringing before you know it; which means it’s time to think about what your child needs to be ready for the big day. It also means you’ll be, once again, trying to send your child…
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