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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Biking Versus Running: Which Is More Effective for Weight Loss?
April 26, 2015 Weight Management
Overview Running and cycling are two of the most popular forms of exercise, and both are excellent for improving your fitness. However, if you have limited time to devote to an exercise program, you may be wondering if one of…
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Muskie Fishing Resources
April 26, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Muskie fishing, sometimes called muskie hunting, requires specialized techniques and gear to be successful. Muskie enthusiasts rely on print and online fishing resources to provide up-to-date tips and tactics. Written and produced by professional muskie hunters, these resources also provide…
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Do Expectations in Marriage Change over the Years
April 26, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Even though marriage is a union between two individuals, the parties entering it may have different expectations than others entering the same union. Marriages are unique to each couple. Both spouses will have views about the overall expectations upon entering….
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How to Manage Family Differences
Family differences will always be found among families because people that make up families are different, they come from different social and economic backgrounds, there is no perfect family. Therefore it is important to recognize that from time to time…
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Problems Adolescents Face When They Don’t Exercise
The need for exercise is not just for adults. According to the American Heart Association, kids face many of the same problems that adults do, when they don’t get enough exercise. These risk factors include obesity, heart disease, diabetes, high…
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Family – Yes
Modern day technology has taken many arts of the world from us and conversation is quickly becoming number one on the list. Human contact that is what conversation is about. Conversation is becoming a lost art and with the lost,…
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Eddie Bauer Infant Car Seat Installation Instructions
Overview Installing an infant car seat can be a tricky endeavor, particularly for new parents or grandparents taking their first foray into the confusing world of baby gear. Eddie Bauer infant seats are designed to safely cradle infants weighing up…
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How to Remove Insect Bite Scars
April 26, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview An insect bite can develop into an ugly, large spot on your skin that is unattractive. The condition of the blemish can worsen, based on what kind of insect bit you. After a bite heals, it can leave an…
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Tests for Glaucoma
According to the National Eye Institute, glaucoma is an eye disease that occurs when the fluid pressure inside the eye increases to a level that causes damage to the optic nerve. The optic nerve connects the light-sensitive tissue at the…
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Hair Care Tips for Men with Long Hair
Many men decide to grow their hair long because they are under the impression that long hair doesn’t require any maintenance. Unfortunately, this is not the case. When it comes to hair, long hair has very specific needs which shorter…
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Finding the Perfect Jeans for your Body Type
For many women, shopping for a pair of jeans can quickly turn into a nightmarish experience. While it might seem difficult to locate that perfect pair, it’s not an impossible task. Regardless of body type or budget, there is a…
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What Are the Side Effects of Estrogen?
Estrogen is a female hormone that is secreted by the ovaries beginning at the onset of puberty. Estrogen circulates throughout the body in the blood, and sends signals to a number of organs such as the breasts and uterus. When…
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How to Sucessfully Shop at a Thrift Store
As we flounder in the midst of recession it becomes necessary to save money in every way possible. With the use of thrift stores, our wardrobes is one area where we can save a bundle. Shopping in a thrift store…
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What is Ginkgo Biloba?
April 26, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Overview The ginkgo biloba tree is one of the oldest living trees in the world, and ginkgo supplements rank among the top-sellers in the United States, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. It can grow as tall as…
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Tips for Hair Washing Frequency and Shampoos
As with most things, the frequency of washing your hair is based on your own body chemistry and personal preference. Some people simply do not feel clean if their hair is not clean every day, others have the lack of…
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Great Ways to get out of a Relationship
Ever felt like it was time to move on? Used up all the money on his credit account? Got her pregnant? Well, then you be may thinking that it is time that you get out of that relationship. Yet, getting…
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Complications of Osteoporosis
Overview Osteoporosis is a serious condition that makes the bones frail and susceptible to fractures. If it is caught in the early stages, it can be managed successfully and sometimes reversed. If it is diagnosed in the beginning stages of…
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How to Decide when to have your second Child
April 26, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
You might be overwhelmed, intimidated, excited, anxious and stressed at the same time. Making the decision to have a second child is not the simplest choice to make. The good news is that you do not need to make the…
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How Does Bach Rescue Remedy Work?
Overview Bach Rescue Remedy is a combination of flower essences, including rock rose, impatiens, clematis, star of Bethlehem and cherry plum. Rescue Remedy is available in alcohol-based drops, cream, spray, gel and balm. This combination of flower essences in times…
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Why Radon Gas is Dangerous
Overview Radon is a colorless, odorless and tasteless element that occurs in gaseous form. A byproduct of the natural decay process of the elements uranium and thorium, radon occurs naturally in rocks and soil. Because radon is a noble gas,…
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About Rabeprazole
April 26, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Rabeprazole, the generic name for the drug Aciphex, treats disorders characterized by an excess of stomach acid. According to Drugs.com, an online drug resource, rabeprazole helps relieve heartburn, ulcers and esophagus irritation. This medication is classified as a proton…
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Alternative Herbal Medicines
April 26, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Alternative herbal medicines have been around as long as history has been written down, and today they are being clinical reviewed for their effectiveness, or lack thereof, for certain ailments. Those that are found to work receive additional clinical testing…
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Great Ways to get out of a Relationship
We all know there is a “right” way of ending a relationship. But knowing what is “right” and dignified may depend on your age and level of maturity, the circumstances of your relationship and whether children are involved. It also…
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Abusive Relationships when to Call it Quits
When a person is in an abusive relationship, the signs are not immediately there. For a person who does not suffer from low self esteem or who has never been abused growing up being in an abusive relationship would not…
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What Are the Benefits of Enteric Coated Peppermint Oil?
Researchers have found enteric-coated peppermint oil to be an effective treatment for chronic stomach discomfort–bloating, indigestion and gas–and other intestinal symptoms. Taking enteric-coated peppermint oil capsules can significantly reduce the pain and discomfort associated with stomach upset. Peppermint oil offers…
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Taking Care of Curly Hair
I have grown up wishing I had curly hair and absolutely hating my, I thought, boring straight hair. It wasn’t until I had my daughter before I realized curly hair can be a great reason of pride, but in the…
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Type a and Type b Personalities
My husband and I are proof that Type-A and Type-B personalities can live happily ever after. After fifteen years together, we mesh together so well that it is almost impossible to tell which one of us is Type-A and which…
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Wearing Workout Clothing outside the Gym
There is no solid yes or no answer as to whether it is okay to wear workout clothes outside of the gym. Much depends on two major factors – what type of workout clothing you are wearing and where you…
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Alcohol Recovery Strategies
April 26, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Recovering from alcoholism often is a difficult process that involves learning ways to remain abstinent, dealing with the obstacles of daily life while sober and handling potential slips back into alcohol use. A healthy plan of recovery often involves strategies…
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Comfrey Leaf Uses
Comfrey leaves arise as a rosette from the ground and are covered with short stiff hairs. It grows mostly in Europe, western Asia and North America and is used in folk medicine as a healing agent for wounds as well…
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