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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4 Ways to Treat Adult ADD Naturally
1. Explore New Strategies with Behavior Therapy The best way to treat adult ADD naturally is to go through therapy, particularly behavior therapy. Many people with ADHD work with behavior therapists to devise new strategies to improve their ability to…
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Online Dating Tips for Single Moms
Dating as a single mom may seem daunting at first, but it does not need to be a negative experience. Relationships are important, and single mothers might feel especially lonely and vulnerable. They didn’t expect to be raising children by…
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Alternative Bicycle Seats
November 10, 2013 Alternative Bicycle Seats
The traditional bicycle seat is known as a “horned” seat, due to its pointy nose. According to an Oct. 4, 2005 article by Sandra Blakeslee in “The New York Times,” “Researchers have estimated that 5 percent of men who ride…
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Risky Avoid Hurting Feelings Women Trick Question
November 10, 2013 Communication
Do you have a girlfriend or wife? If so, does she ever ask you questions that are risky to answer such as whether she is becoming fat or whether her pants make her butt look too big? You have to…
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Causes of Conflict in Married Life
Every marriage deals with conflict from time to time. Conflict is sometimes unavoidable and even normal, depending on the circumstances. Many times, however, conflict can be avoided by using good communication skills and empathy for the other person. Despite your…
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How to Treat Brown Spots on the Skin
November 10, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Often referred to as age spots, liver spots or solar lentigines, brown spots on the skin are simply a sign of aging. They develop along areas of the skin frequently exposed to the sun, such as the face, hands,…
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3 Ways to Control Narcolepsy
November 10, 2013 Mental Health
1. Behavior Modification You can have some control of the frequency of narcoleptic episodes by changing certain behaviors, particularly those surrounding your sleep pattern. Make it a top priority to get ample sleep each night. As a rule, get at…
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How to Install a Graco Infant Carseat
Overview The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recommends that all infants ride in car seats. Ensuring that a car seat is properly installed protects infants in the event of an accident. The Graco Infant Restraint/Carrier comes with an owner’s manual…
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The Benefits of Flaxseed for Children
November 10, 2013 The Benefits of Flaxseed for Children
According to the website WHFoods.com, the health benefits of consuming flaxseeds, especially ground flaxseeds, include improved bone health, protection against heart disease, diabetes and cancer, blood pressure regulation and cholesterol regulation. The website GoldenFlax.com states that flax seed consumption is…
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Exercises to Get a Flat Stomach Fast
There are many abdominal exercises and machines that can help you achieve the goal of a flat stomach. However, many people do not perform exercises with the intensity needed to completely strengthen and flatten a stomach. One exercise that demands…
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Home Remedies for Poison Ivy
November 10, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Poison ivy causes a skin irritation known as contact dermatitis. Symptoms include persistent itching, redness, blisters and a skin rash. About 85 percent of the population develops an allergic reaction to the plant’s oil, known as urushiol. The oil is…
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Popular Questions Women ask Men
November 10, 2013 Communication
1, What are you thinking? This popular question that women ask men usually has no correct answer. The woman usually hopes that the man is thinking about something romantic and beautiful. However, nine times out of ten the man is…
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On Checking Women out
November 10, 2013 Communication
Men look at women. Women look at men. That’s just how the world spins. But, men look at men, and women look at women, too. None of these are necessarily with thoughts of sexual involvement or conquest. While some people…
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Upper Back Exercises Without Weights
The upper back is supported by the upper, middle and lower trapezius muscles, rhomboids and latissimus dorsi. Shaping these muscles will not only enhance the strength of your upper body and give your torso definition, but will also make your…
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The Best Ways to Slim Big Thighs
November 10, 2013 The Best Ways to Slim Big Thighs
The best way to slim big thighs is to decrease the fat in your legs by burning more calories than you consume. Building muscles in your legs with weight training exercises will help slim and tone. The Centers for Disease…
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3 Ways to Diagnose ADHD
1. Understand the Diagnostic Process You’ll need to consult both a medical doctor and a psychologist to have ADHD assessed, whether you’re the parent of a child who may have the disorder or you have the symptoms yourself. While doctors…
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Boxing Exercises to Make a Person Faster in Speed
Boxers always want to increase their speed and quickness. When you are faster in the ring, it gives you a great opportunity to hit your opponent and avoid your opponent’s punches. You don’t have to become a boxer to want…
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Age to Start Potty Training
November 10, 2013 Children's Health
Overview The age to start potty training varies from child to child. One may be ready to start shortly after her first birthday, while another may wait until well past age two. Girls are typically ready to start potty training…
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Love Handle & Full Back Exercises
Love handles are collections of fat that appear on the sides of your body. The muscles underneath this fat are known as the obliques. Training this area with exercises can help create better muscle tone and give the appearance of…
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Skin & Wrinkles
November 10, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview The skin is the most noticeable part of your body. Fine lines and furrowed foreheads are the last things you want to see on your face. While wrinkles are a sign of aging, following a regular skin care regimen…
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Tips on Improving Stamina
In sports and other physical activities, it doesn’t matter if you have the will if you don’t have the wheels. Being able to perform an exercise or activity once or for a very short time may not help you achieve…
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Stay at Home Moms and Dads
Many people might think that the life of a stay at home mom or dad can be glamorous or relaxing. This is far from the truth. But being a stay at home mom or dad can be very fulfilling and…
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4 Ways to Control Speech Problems Associated With Stroke
1. Take Post-Stroke Speech Recovery One Day at a Time Loss of speech after a stroke is known as expressive aphasia. In addition, a stroke victim may or may not comprehend communication directed toward him, which is known as receptive…
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What Are the Treatments for DVT in the Legs?
Deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, is a formation of a blood clot in veins of the legs. If the blood clot increases in size, it can impede circulation in the leg, causing pain, heat, redness and tenderness in the affected…
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Medications Used for ADHD
November 10, 2013 Children's Health
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common disorder in children and adults. Up to 8 percent of U.S. children have been diagnosed with the disorder, and one in seven adults have symptoms of ADHD. The cause is unknown; genetics likely…
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3 Ways to Whiten Teeth Naturally
1. Maintain Oral Health Changing or improving the way you care for your teeth can result in a brighter smile. Simply clearing your mouth of the materials that can cause stains is a holistic way to whiten while you prevent…
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Is Chivalry Dead – No
November 10, 2013 Communication
In the fast paced world in which most of us live, chivalry has not died, it is just not being taught to the up and coming generations. Today’s parents are failing to teach their children manners in most parts of…
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About Yasmin
November 10, 2013 About Yasmin
Overview Yasmin, also called drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol, is a combination birth control pill, meaning it contains two types of hormones. The level of hormones is the same in all the 21 active pills. The other seven pills in the…
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Diseases That Affect Children
November 10, 2013 Children's Health
Children are prone to specific diseases. They are young and their immune systems are not as strong as that of adults. Children may develop rashes all over their body as a result of a viral infection. In some instances, childhood…
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Exercises for a Slim Waist & Thighs
Core training exercises will slim and firm your thighs and stomach. Do core training exercises for your abs, abductors (outer thighs) and adductors (inner thighs) in addition to cardio and you’ll see results. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
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