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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How to Get Bigger in the Weight Room
Overview Building muscle mass in the weight room requires both a proven strength-training program and an increased amount of daily protein intake. Bodybuilders train by working each muscle once or twice per week, so it’s essential that each muscle gets…
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Bone Disorders & Diseases
November 12, 2013 Bone Disorders & Diseases
Bone is living, growing tissue made of collagen and calcium that fuse together to make bone flexible and strong. Bones enable movement, provide support, and protect your vital organs. A number of diseases and conditions can debilitate your bones and…
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What to do if your Child Tells you Heshe has been Abused
November 12, 2013 Communication
The most important advice I can give on this is that you listen to them. No one wants to hear, or believe that this could possibly happen to their child, but ignoring it will not make it go away. Even…
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Healthy Bodybuilding Diet
November 12, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Working out is only part of the equation for building your muscles. To repair, grow and make your muscles bigger, good nutrition is vital. You will find it difficult to build muscle unless your diet is right–regardless of how…
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Bodily Fluids That Contain HIV
November 12, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
If you or a loved one has been infected by the human immunodeficiency virus–HIV for short–you may be concerned about how this virus is transmitted to other people. The bodily fluids that contain HIV include blood, semen, vaginal fluid and…
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The Best Fat Burning Exercises for Men
November 12, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Burning fat requires using more calories than you consume during the day, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Many men neglect to include fat-burning exercise in their regular routines and end up with health problems related to obesity, such as diabetes,…
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What Are the Causes of Age Related Macular Degeneration?
November 12, 2013 Senior Health
Age-related macular degeneration, also known as AMD, is an eye disease that affects your central vision, which you use to see objects in front of you. Persons with AMD can still see peripherally–for instance they may still see the hair,…
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5 Ways to Live With Adult ADD
1. Enlist the Help of an ADD Coach Adults with ADD who struggle with time management, organizational skills and focusing on a task often find that it’s difficult to admit they need help. Their quality of life improves greatly, however,…
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Medicines With Dextromethorphan
Dextromethorphan (DXM or DX) belongs to the drug class called antitussives, cough suppressants, and is most commonly used to temporarily relieve coughing caused by a common cold or other conditions. Although helpful in relieving cough, it cannot treat the underlying…
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Wait for it
November 12, 2013 Communication
Teenagers are not children. They are young adults. Teenagers are struggling through an in-between stage in life that can be very complicated. Some teenagers react by becoming very quiet and uncommunicative. It is especially easy to do with all the…
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Is Communication Easier with a Mother or a Father – Mother
November 12, 2013 Communication
I feel that its easier for either a son or a daughter to communicate with their mother then their father. Mothers are nurturing and understanding. They tend to be far more patient and willing to listen and offer advice rather…
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The Best Fat Burning Exercises for Women
November 12, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Nearly 75 percent of the body’s caloric needs are required just to live, including breathing, blood flow and other body functions, according to doctors at the Mayo Clinic. The other 25 percent is used up by physical activity. The number…
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Senior Waist Exercises
November 12, 2013 Senior Waist Exercises
Staying physically active and exercising regularly can help seniors prevent various diseases often associated with aging, report doctors at the National Institutes of Health. With age, excess weight often gathers around the waistline, which can put additional stress on the…
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Ab Ball Exercises
Achieving perfect posture is just one of the reasons to do ab exercises on an exercise ball. Poor posture such as slouching can make you tired, lead to injuries or cause joint pain, according to the book “Exercise Ball” by…
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Head Lice Treatment with Olive Oil
November 12, 2013 Head Lice Treatment with Olive Oil
Overview The common cold is the only communicable condition more common among school kids than head lice, the Mayo Clinic states. Contrary to popular belief, lice infestations are not limited to children with bad personal hygiene habits or those who…
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Medicinal Herbs for Hypertension
November 12, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Hypertension, high cholesterol and obesity, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC), pose the highest risks to developing atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), which may lead to heart disease and stroke. Hypertension requires medical care and advice regarding…
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5 Ways to Treat Headache Associated With Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
1. Treat CFS Headaches With Medication Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or acetaminophen can treat headaches, fever and overall pain caused by chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). NSAIDs can sometimes upset your stomach, so use them with caution. If you are taking…
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Comparison of Chemical Peels
November 12, 2013 Comparison of Chemical Peels
Overview Chemical peels are used to treat a variety of skin problems, including sun spots, wrinkles, acne, skin discoloration, dull skin texture and uneven skin tones, to name a few. During this procedure, a chemical solution is applied to your…
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4 Ways to Battle Bulimia
November 11, 2013 Mental Health
1. Gather Information The best way to battle bulimia is by learning as much about the disorder as possible. Learn who it affects and make sure you’re not at risk for it. If you happen to be bulimic, gathering information…
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Is Communication Easier with a Mother or a Father – Mother
November 11, 2013 Communication
Many times I’ve been in discussions about this question, “Is communication easier with a mother or a father?” My response to this question is there are many people who I’ve spoken to have indicated it is their mother, while on…
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Telling your Children that Grandma is Sleeping
November 11, 2013 Communication
One of the most difficult things a parent can or will face is explaining to your child(ren) that “grandma is sleeping.” Hopefully when this does occur your child(ren) will be at an age where they can actually communicate with you….
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Bone Cancer Symptoms in Humans
Bone cancer is a rare form of cancer that is diagnosed in approximately 2,000 patients each year in the United States, explain doctors at The University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore. This form of cancer develops when abnormal, unregulated…
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3 Ways to Prevent Bird Flu Outbreaks
1. Spot and Report Sick Birds You should be alarmed if you run a poultry farm and have large quantities of birds getting sick and dying. This is the sign that an avian influenza may be circulating among your animal…
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Medicines to Treat Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia, also known as fibromyalgia syndrome, is an illness which is characterized by chronic, widespread pain, generalized fatigue and sleep disorders. The cause of fibromyalgia is still uncertain. However, most researchers agree that its onset is triggered by some form…
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The Most Efficient Ab Exercises
Abdominal muscles provide trunk stability, support the back muscles and protect the organs. Training the abdominals not only results in a toned sexy core, but also strengthens the muscles that control rotational movements such as twisting and bending. According to…
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The Best Foods to Gain Muscle
November 11, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Supplementing a consistent weight training routine with certain foods can encourage greater muscle development. Gaining muscle requires a slight increase in your calories, but choosing the right foods to make up this increase is paramount. Protein, in particular, provides the…
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How Effective Communications Enrich Family Life
November 11, 2013 Communication
It is vital to foster communication within your family because it can enrich family life in a variety of ways. It may help in one or all of the following ways. You will lessen the incidence of miscommunication, which can…
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Parents don’t Provoke your Children to Anger
November 11, 2013 Communication
The United States Government states that yearly 1.5million youth run away or are sent away from home. There are 200,000 on the streets at any given time. Of these 5,000 die from assault, illness and suicide. The parents of these…
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Leg Muscle Builder Exercises
The importance of good leg development cannot be overstressed. Some people think they can work only their upper body and just never wear shorts, but they’re wrong. In Robert Kennedy’s “Encyclopedia of Bodybuilding,” MuscleMag International contributor John Comereski explains that…
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Abdominal Cramping and Pregnancy
November 11, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Overview Abdominal cramping occurs frequently in pregnancy. Some abdominal cramping carries no risk to the pregnancy, while other types of cramping could be a sign of a problem with the pregnancy that could threaten you or the baby. Abdominal cramping…
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