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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As a teenager and 20-something guy, I believed friendship and dating could never go together. I always boasted that if I wanted to take a friend on a date, I’d go out with the guys. Of course, it was a…
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Running is both good and bad for the body. The effect of running on the body as a whole is a good one; running increases lung capacity, strengthens muscles, and increases metabolism. Running can; however, have a detrimental effect on…
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October 12, 2015 Communication
How can couples avoid fights? Let’s face the facts. This is not an easy thing to do. Now, avoiding a fruitless fight, can be accomplished. “How’s that?” You are probably wondering. Well, first of all, you need to accept that…
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Can we ever really have too many pairs of shoes? If you’re like most young women, the answer is simply…no! But even though our closets might be stuffed with pair after pair of great shoes, when it comes to the…
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October 12, 2015 Communication
If only procrastinators came with instructions, it would make life so much easier. Contrary to popular belief, procrastination is not a matter of time management. Quite often, the procrastinator is well aware what he or she is delaying a task…
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It was all set by the Spring 2008 fashion shows. Wedgies and platform shoes took the runway by storm. But the hottest shoe this summer season has changed and will bring new heights to all. Oh no you exclaim, not…
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Well to tell the truth I am from the old school of thought. I was brought up to believe anything that constitutes a betrayal is cheating. If you are unsure of what is considered cheating then just ask yourself is…
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October 12, 2015 Communication
I have a confession to make. I was raised by Republicans. When I became a young adult, I found myself straddling the fence in terms of my political affiliations. My mother drove me to the polls the first time I…
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October 12, 2015 Communication
Communication is the most important part of any relationship. I know I know… so you have heard this before, right? This article will just reiterate all of the things that I have said in the past about communication in relationships…
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October 12, 2015 Communication
Dealing with a controlling partner can be a great challenge. When one partner works to inflict his or her will into every situation, conflict is inevitable. As long as violence isn’t a factor, there is hope to be able to…
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October 12, 2015 Communication
I am a registered Democrat who reluctantly was briefly seduced and swayed by my Republican boyfriend. I was ashamed to admit to fellow Democrats that I voted Republican but not so much now. The initial shock has worn off, I…
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October 12, 2015 Communication
Efforts to really know your partner continue throughout your lifetime. People do not change, but they do mature in their tastes, preferences, attitudes and feelings. What keeps a relationship alive and interesting is your desire to know your partner completely,…
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One shall never find a wiser or truer quote than one from Havelock Ellis that reads “Jealousy, that dragon which slays love under the pretense of keeping it alive.” Thus, there is no denying that jealousy, if not overcome, can…
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Okay ladies, I have to admit that I am a shoe and handbag junkie, as I’m sure you are as well. But I have a solution for them both. First off, if you’re a shoe fanatic, then you’re totally into…
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Cheating. Who are we kidding? It seems obvious to me that if your heart and your mind are with someone other than your mate, and you are keeping the information about this from your significant other, you are cheating. Cheating…
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Cheating is an issue that won’t ever go away. Cheating has always been around, and it’s always going to be around. What counts as cheating? There is no right or wrong answer unless you’re talking about sex. However, when a…
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Any cheater will tell you that unless they are sexually active with someone other than their partner, they are not cheating. Personally I think this is a load of bull manure that these cheaters use to excuse their behavior. If…
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No one wants to admit when their love is no more. When they finally wake up one morning and there is nothing there anymore. What do you do? Well here’s what I do! First of all when that times does…
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October 12, 2015 Communication
Arguments are a part of relationships. There is no way of avoiding them. It is impossible to see eye to eye on every topic and discussion, and a difference of opinion can lead to a debate, and possibly and argument….
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Close your eyes and mentally rummage through your closet. Not the clothes hanging on the racks, but the shoes on the floor. If your closet looks like mine, you’ll have to swim through the piles of clothes on the floor…
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The term “ego” is used and abused in various contexts, from philosophy and psychology to gossip and curses. First of all we need to clarify what we’re talking about. A representative definition from a dictionary is: “the “I” or self…
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Can you say, “I love you” too much? In a dating situation or in marriage, I believe one can repeat the words “I love you” too much until it takes the meaning out of it. I’ve watched as people constantly…
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So you’re a single guy treading water in the proverbial dating pool, not sure what to do next. You’ve met a few nice girls through friends, you’ve tried the Internet dating thing and now you’ve even started scoping out the…
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October 12, 2015 Communication
At 20 years old I never wanted for anything, that’s just the way it was where I grew up. In upper-middle class suburban New York I enjoyed all that life had to offer. I grew up in a place where…
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October 12, 2015 Communication
You know it’s important to tell your lover every day that you love him/her, but just how do you do it without sounding robotic in your relationship? More important than just saying ‘I love you’ is to have fun with…
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Dating while pregnant causes all kinds of complications. Having just conceived, or being within a nine month period of having a relationship which left you in this state, the wisdom of starting again is questionable from many perspectives. However, what…
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Gladiator sandals have now become one of the most popular shoe styles for spring and summer. Not only are they ideal footwear for the warmer weather, but they are also surprisingly comfortable to wear. However, if you resisted the urge…
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I dated while pregnant. The fact that the pregnancy ended in a miscarriage is another story that had nothing to do with the fact that I was dating. One thing I noticed is that a pregnant woman on the dating…
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The bliss of being married or romantically involved with an Army man can be compromised when you confront one of the biggest hazards of your relationship: time and distance apart. The strength of your bond and your resolve to love…
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October 12, 2015 Communication
Judging others is akin to believing you are better than someone else. A judgmental comment may be used to deflate someone’s confidence or make them feel very uncomfortable. Their are people who convince themselves their comment is constructive criticism. and…
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