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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Lower Extremity Range of Motion Exercises
Doing a knee lift while running, going full depth on a barbell squat, kicking a soccer ball or just walking without any tightness in your legs all require full range of motion. You use your legs in many sporting, exercise…
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Early Onset of Alzheimer’s Symptoms
Alzheimer’s is a form of degenerative dementia. Dementia is a chronic, progressive deterioration of the brain, according to “Fundamentals of Mental Health Nursing” by Kathy Neeb. Early-onset Alzheimer’s affects people 65 or younger, states the Mayo Clinic. Alzheimer’s disease worsens…
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Hair Removal Products That Work
November 12, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
According to a 2008 survey by the American Laser Centers, women spend more than $10,000 and 58.4 days removing hair from their bodies over the course of a lifetime. Not all of the treatments used are effective, although a few…
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What Are the Benefits of Recumbent Bike Riding?
Often recommended by physicians and trainers, recumbent bikes supply riders with numerous benefits. A recumbent bike offers a low-impact workout for all fitness levels, including sedentary individuals who are new to fitness. Recumbent bikes provide a safe and effective way…
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4 Ways To Paddle A Canoe
1. Power/Forward Stroke Paddling a canoe takes some practice, and you must master the different types of strokes to navigate your canoe in the water. Use this first basic canoeing stroke, called the power or foward stroke, to propel yourself…
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Tips for Meaningful Family Time
In today’s fast-paced society where everybody is on the run, family is what keeps us rooted. This is where we charge ourselves for the long run , the energy platform from where we bounce off everyday. The support and inspiration…
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Goal Setting for Children
November 12, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview John Bishop, the executive director of Accent on Success and author of “Goal Setting for Students,” reports that setting goals is an important skill for children, as it encourages responsibility, self-motivation, organization and decision making. He notes that goal…
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Remedies for Puffy Eyes & Redness
November 12, 2013 Remedies for Puffy Eyes & Redness
If your eyes are puffy and red, you’ll look tired and ill even if you’re not. You can temporarily reduce puffy, red eyes, but for a longer-term remedy, determine the cause of the puffy eyes. Water retention, allergies, age or…
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Glycolic Acid & Microdermabrasion
November 12, 2013 Glycolic Acid & Microdermabrasion
Overview By gently sloughing off the outer layer of skin, both microdermabrasion and glycolic acid peels can improve the appearance of your skin and leave it more radiant looking. Each can be helpful by itself, or a dermatologist may choose…
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Exercises to Get Back Into Shape Two Months After Childbirth
Having a baby can be one of the most rewarding experiences in life. But it can also wreak havoc on the body. Gaining weight, extra skin and fatigue are just some of the things new mothers experience after giving birth….
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What Is Salvia Extract?
November 12, 2013 What Is Salvia Extract?
Overview Salvia extract is derived from the leaves of Salvia divinorum. This herbaceous plant contains psychoactive chemicals known to induce hallucinations and temporary changes in cognition similar to the effects of LSD. The active ingredient is Salvinorin A, a kappa-opioid…
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Ideas for Exercise Routines
November 12, 2013 Ideas for Exercise Routines
Even the most committed exerciser can hit a wall and need inspiration for new workout ideas. Cross-training and changing an exercise routine regularly helps deter overuse injuries and combat boredom. Whether you are looking to lose weight, stay healthy, train…
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Why Parents should take Signs that their Teen is Depressed seriously
November 12, 2013 Communication
Many parents of teenagers do not believe that signs of depression in their teens are important. Some believe it is normal, others don’t view it as a serious matter, and some think it’s “just a phase”. Signs of depression in…
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The best Advice a Mother can Give her Teenage Daughter about Men
Dating can be very difficult at any age, especially during the teenage years. Almost every girl will have her heart broken at least once in her lifetime but having an understanding mother who can talk to her daughter honestly and…
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Natural Herbs for Circulation
Circulation refers to the movement of blood through the body. Good circulation is needed for oxygenation of organs and tissues, including the brain, heart and skin. Many diseases and conditions, including Raynaud’s phenomenon and intermittent claudication, can impair circulation. There…
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What Are the Differences Between Crohn’s Disease & Colitis?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 1.4 million Americans suffer from inflammatory bowel disease. This term primarily refers to Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Both diseases affect the intestines, and both affect other organs in the…
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Kinds of Pregnancy Tests With Lines
November 12, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Pregnancy tests have evolved tremendously over the years, though many women still rely on the basic pregnancy tests that feature two lines if you’re pregnant, one line if you’re not. Another type of basic pregnancy test with lines displays a…
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Abdominal Aneurysm
Overview An aneurysm, or bulge in the diameter of an artery, can occur in any artery of the body when its outer wall weakens. Abdominal aneurysm actually refers to the weakening and bulging of the abdominal segment of the aorta,…
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3 Ways To Determine Safety Of Ephedra-Based Diet Pills
November 12, 2013 Diet & Nutrition
1. He Said She Said Examine the controversy around ephedra and you’ll see why it is so difficult to determine the safety of ephedra-based diet pills. The FDA started to examine the effects of ephedra on your heart and put…
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Is Communication Easier with a Mother or a Father – Father
November 12, 2013 Communication
Communication can be alot easier done with a father. I am someone whom has had both married parents, so I know exactly how it feels to have both of them in the household. If my siblings and I ever did…
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Medications Used for Dementia
Dementia refers to a decline in thinking, learning, memory and social skills severe enough to interfere with everyday activities. Dementia has many causes including Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, frontotemporal dementia and dementia due to underlying medical conditions…
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Free Hand Weight Exercises
Free hand weights are any weights not connected to cables, pulleys or other forms of equipment. Dumbbells are an excellent example of free hand weights, though individuals may also use other objects, such as wrap-around wrist or ankle weights, or…
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4 Ways To Weigh Pros And Cons Of The Body For Life Diet
November 12, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Consider the Cost Bill Phillips developed the Body for Life Diet. Mr. Phillips is also the founder of a company, EAS, which sells nutritional supplements. The Body for Life Diet is a twelve-week program that centers on intense dieting…
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How to Remove a Skin Tag at Home
November 12, 2013 How to Remove a Skin Tag at Home
Overview Skin tags are benign tissue growths that develop on the skin, primarily in the armpits, groin or on the neck. They range in size from 1mm to 5cm, and are soft and movable. While they are of no medical…
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Aromatherapy for Sleep
Overview Sleep disorders trouble millions of Americans annually and cost an estimated $16 billion in medical expenses each year, according to the National Institutes of Health. Fortunately, there are aromatherapy approaches for stress reduction and sound sleep that can be…
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Fast Waist Reduction Exercises
November 12, 2013 Fast Waist Reduction Exercises
Trimming the waistline involves overall general exercise as well as focusing on exercises that work the entire abdominal core muscles, including the rectus abdominis, internal and external obliques, and the transversus abdominis. Focusing on these muscles offers extensive and fast…
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Different Kinds of Human Viruses
November 12, 2013 Different Kinds of Human Viruses
Viruses are parasites. They need your body so they can reproduce. A virus will go inside of your cell, enter the nucleus of that cell, and place its DNA with yours. It will then be ready to take over, reproduce…
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5 Ways To Prevent Bowler’s Tendonitis
1. Change It Up The repetitive motion of throwing the bowling ball causes bowler’s tendonitis. Switching sports to something that does not create an environment of constant repetitive motion, such as volleyball, not only gives your body a break, but…
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Tips for Improving Parent Child Communication
November 12, 2013 Communication
A Step Closer Countless times we’ve all heard that walking is great exercise. It’s low impact, yet beneficial for the heart and lungs. It improvescirculation, muscle tone, stamina, brain function, and posture; and for those of us who consider the…
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Major Causes of Acne
November 12, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
To better manage breakouts, it helps to be aware of the major causes of acne. There are a number of factors that can contribute to acne, says the Mayo Clinic. Family history, hormonal changes and stress can trigger the responses…
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