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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Let us ponder these questions for a moment. Upon seeing a model on the runway what is the image that comes to mind? Is it the towering height of the models who wear clothing that no one would ever be…
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April 24, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Most pregnant women know that it’s not recommended to drink alcohol or smoke during the pregnancy. Yet women who regularly drink and smoke and suddenly find themselves pregnant have a major change to make in their lives in a short…
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Women with fine hair may have a pretty difficult time trying to curl it, since it is well known that this type of hair tends to be more fragile, and therefore, more prone to disasters if not handled with care….
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April 24, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Doxycycline is an antibiotic used to treat a variety of infections, including malaria, anthrax, syphilis and even severe acne. It can be taken by children over age 8 as well as by adults. Despite its use for a wide range…
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Make up can be tricky there is no doubt about it, even people that have been wearing make up for years can be baffled by the vast array of colours, styles types and tools that come hand in hand with…
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There are many opportunities to create calorie-burning routines that fit your schedule, interest and lifestyle. Aerobic exercise is based on your heart rate and the duration of your workout. Exercising at 70 to 80 percent of your maximum heart rate…
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Overview Your heart is perhaps the most important muscle in your body. Improving your diet is a key strategy for keeping your heart healthy and strong. Many foods contain heart-healthy components that can lower your risk of developing heart disease….
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April 24, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
The prostate is a gland located near the rectum that makes up part of the male reproductive system. Prostate cancer develops when cells within the prostate acquire genetic mutations and begin to divide rapidly, leading to the development of a…
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April 24, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Prostate cancer is an uncontrolled proliferation of cells within the prostate gland, a part of the male reproductive system that secretes fluid that makes up a component of semen. Prostate cancer begins with a tumor localized within the prostate gland,…
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April 24, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Married men who fall in love outside marriage… *What is a married man looking for?: A married man who falls in love outside of his marriage is “not” in love with his wife anymore. It is a take for grant…
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April 24, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Overview The Nutrition Facts panel provides the nutrition information per serving (1 slice) of Arnold Whole Wheat bread. You can find the panel on the right side of the loaf’s packaging. If you eat more than one slice, multiply the…
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OK, so you want hair as long as Jessica Simpson, as bouncy as Cheryl Cole and the colour of Nicole Scherzinger? Well you aren’t going to get it! But what you can do is the next best thing and do your own thing…
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April 24, 2015 Friends and Peers
It’s a question that has been debated for centuries: what makes people happy? According to a recent article on USAToday.com, “The happiest people surround themselves with family and friends, don’t care about keeping up with the Joneses next door, lose…
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April 24, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
The esophagus is the muscular conduit in humans that carries nutrition in the form of food and liquid from the throat to the stomach. Cancer of the esophagus usually originates in the innermost lining of the esophagus, and the malignant…
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According to Dr. Carolyn Dean, author of “The Magnesium Miracle,” up to 80 percent of the population suffers from magnesium deficiency, a condition which has been linked to more than 20 health problems. The use of topical magnesium oil can…
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April 24, 2015 Weight Management
Overview People who don’t consider themselves elite athletes, but love to bust a move and drop a step, can achieve significant weight loss simply by dancing several times a week. In fact, dance compares favorably to cycling, running, playing basketball…
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Doesn’t everyone have the right to dress in any style they choose even if thisfashion is not popular? How many fashion trends is the designers going to create. Some of these fashions are pretty wacky. The clothes are some times…
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April 24, 2015 Friends and Peers
* Becoming a Mom * When a woman begins having children, she goes through a transitional period where she feels alienated from her friends. Suddenly, her life revolves around being a mother, and – for awhile – everything else takes…
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April 24, 2015 Friends and Peers
Being that we are a nation that prides itself on the individuality of its citizenry, I find this an odd question. Don’t get me wrong. I know how important it can be to try and fit it-when you’re a teenager….
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Daniel Swarovski was born in Georgenthal, which was then in the Austro-Hungarian empire but is now in the Czech republic, in 1862. He was the son of a glass cutter. At that time glass cutting was small cottage industry and…
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April 24, 2015 What Are Good Lower Abdominal Exercises to Do?
The lower ab region is the lower part of the rectus abdominis muscle which starts up by the chest. Exercises that target your lower abdominals are done with the involvement of your legs. They come towards the body in a…
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April 24, 2015 Friends and Peers
When you do not like your partner’s friends, what can you do? The discomfort that comes along with not liking your partner’s friends can be overwhelming. Although your relationship may be a good one, as soon as the phone rings…
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Engaging in shoulder stretching exercises is important for anyone who is engaged in sports or lives an active lifestyle. Making a sudden move—on the athletic field or in the home—can result in a muscle sprain or strain, so it’s best…
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The scariest fashion trend of today is the one that has little girls looking like adults. I am petite and have had to buy clothes in the ‘kiddies department’ for years. This always presented a problem because many of the…
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Having shied away from Hair Straighteners for so long I finally gave in after seeing “Babyliss Trevor Sorbie Solid Ceramic Session Straightening Irons (2026U)” at the bargain price on eBay. As similar competitor irons still remain at sky high prices…
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April 24, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Overview Candida is a type of yeast that can infect almost any organ system of the human body. Candida albicans is the most common member of the Candida family. An individual with a Candida infection is suffering from a condition…
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High blood pressure, or hypertension, is often caused by hormonal changes, stress, too much sodium in the body or obesity, all of which contribute to increased adrenaline to the bloodstream. When adrenaline levels increase, the blood pumps more forcibly into…
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April 24, 2015 What Herbs Are Beneficial for Liver & Kidneys?
Many different herbs are used medicinally to support the liver and kidneys, some of which have preventive effects while others have treatment or curative benefits. Certain Chinese traditional herbs are used in protecting the liver from harmful toxins, and many…
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Overview William Shakespeare, in “Macbeth,” spoke of the “sleep that knits up the ravelled sleave of care.” It is a time of restoration when your body and mind slow down, a time for your heart to lower its pace to…
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Damiana, whose scientific name is Turnera diffusa, is noted for its traditional use as an aphrodisiac. A native plant in these areas, it’s been used since ancient times by the peoples of South America and Central America, particularly in Mexico….
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