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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There are no exercises that target the fat on your back or around your midsection. However, there are many exercises that can effectively reduce your general body fat, which also will reduce your back fat and love handles. Aerobic exercise…
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April 24, 2015 Friends and Peers
Can you imagine a life without friends? Wouldn’t it be empty and lonely? In many cases, friendships last longer than a lot of marriages and live-in relationships, so looking at it that way, I think it is clear that friendships…
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April 24, 2015 Friends and Peers
The friends in our lives are, in many ways, a second family. Good friends are there for you when you need them, can tell when you’re not in a great mood and know when to try to cheer you up…
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April 24, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Olive oil, once reserved for “serious” cooks and restaurant chefs, is now found in more home kitchens because of the resounding support among health experts for this heart-healthy oil. In addition to what it does, what it doesn’t do is…
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April 24, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Indian frankincense, known to Ayurvedic practitioners are boswellia, has been used for centuries as a component of traditional Indian medicine. Boswellia sacra, the primary medicinal species of this large genus, grows naturally in arid regions of the Middle East and…
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Overview Your heart rate increases as your exercise effort increases. It increases because your working muscles are demanding more energy and oxygen, and your heart responds by pumping blood faster to deliver them. Over time, as you become more fit,…
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After waking up in the morning and spending minute after minute scrunching and twisting hair to make it into curly locks, does it look like a giant frizz ball after a few hours no matter what the weather is like?…
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When you do not have access to a gym, you miss out on dumbbells, barbells, weight machines and cardio equipment. The good news is you do not need anything fancy to work your stomach muscles and lose belly fat. As…
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A treadmill may just be the most widely used piece of cardiovascular equipment in existence. They are versatile and offer exercisers the option to walk or run at various inclines and speeds. The club-quality models are very expensive; however, you…
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April 24, 2015 Style and Beauty - Other
You never realize just how predictable your look has become to others (not to mention yourself) until after you make the slightest change and receive thousands of compliments. Several weeks ago, I decided to part my hair a different way….
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How much, if at all, should the other woman be held responsible for her role in an extra-marital affair? Is she as much at fault as her married lover? And what, if anything, does she owe the wife who’s now…
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April 24, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
We started out as co-workers, in the same training class at a new job. He sat directly in front of me, and I thought he was really cute. But when we all took turns introducing each other, I found out…
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April 24, 2015 Weight Management
While being overweight can certainly make you feel less attractive, it poses other dangers, as well. A person who is overweight is much more likely to suffer from a stroke, heart attack, high blood pressure and other diseases. Small, simple…
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*History of Titanium* Titanium was first discovered in 1791 by a clergyman named William Gregor however he did not realize the metals potential. Four years passed and no one knew the wonders of Titanium. However in 1795, an Austrian chemist…
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April 24, 2015 Friends and Peers
Some of the biggest joys in life are derived from our relationships. Whether the relationships are with friends, family, co-workers, or romantic partners, people benefit from cooperative, social interaction. Human beings are social by nature, out of necessity as well…
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April 24, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
According the Cedars Sinai Medical Center, a neutropenic diet is ordered when a person has a low white blood cell count, which includes patients undergoing chemotherapy, people with bone marrow or stem cell transplant, organ transplant recipients, and those with…
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April 24, 2015 Friends and Peers
Friendship is like glass; it can be pretty, but so fragile. Friendship can be between two people, or many, but either way, people have emotions, and emotions can lead to break ups. One of the simplest things that break up…
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April 24, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Overview Whether you wear skateboard shoes for fashion or for functionality, you need to lace them. You can choose from numerous lacing styles, but if you’re looking for an attractive and comfortable option, try straight, or bar, lacing. In straight…
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April 24, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Fly fishing for steelhead is a challenging yet rewarding experience. Choosing the right technique for the conditions you are fishing is just as important as selecting the right fly. Utilizing the proper method will help get your fly in front…
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April 24, 2015 Style and Beauty - Other
Since 1952, the Miss Universe pageant has been making stars out of remarkable women from every corner of the globe. While some of the winners may not be household names in America, former winners of the pageant have gone on…
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Stability ball workouts require your body to maintain balance, which cause your body to use your stabilizing muscles (deep abdominal and spine muscles) to prevent falls and being imbalanced. Since everyone has different goals, bodies and physical fitness, the best…
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The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America states that over 20 million Americans have a dust mite allergy. Dust mites are small, microscopic insects that live mainly in dust, bedding and pillows. People with a dust mite allergy suffer from…
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April 24, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Trusting a man’s devotion is one thing; believing he can love only one woman is another. When a man’s love and devotion is sporadic, it may be an indication that his interests are divided. A real man’s love and devotion…
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The muscles of your stomach and hips are important for balance, stabilization, posture and most movement involving your legs. Although the stomach and hips may be counted as two muscle groups, they include several muscles. The abs alone consist of…
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April 24, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Yes, why not! We all know men like sex, in fact they are made for that! :That’s a strong statement, I know that but men need sex and often ned variety. While it may sound socially improper for a man…
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Hairstyles come and go as the years pass. In fact, it’s not uncommon for people to look back in an old photo album or view an old home video and laugh at the way they once wore their hair. They forget…
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Overview If you have a baby–or babies–in your home, it’s likely a foregone conclusion that you will need to install a baby gate or two. Baby gates can keep your little one confined to an area that’s relatively safe by…
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April 24, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Not everybody marries for love. But even those that do may find themselves living without it. That does not mean that the relationship cannot be mutually satisfying. Marriage is a contract between two individuals to come together and mind each…
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Aromatherapy oils can be used in a variety of ways to invoke certain moods or atmospheres and to heal certain physical or mental conditions. The practice of aromatherapy dates back to Ancient Egypt. In her book, ‘Natural Beauty at Home”…
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There are many dermatological benefits of using Shea butter. Shea butter is 100% natural because it is extracted from Karite Nut trees that are native to Africa. Shea butter is also edible and is used for culinary purposes. It contains…
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