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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Men and Women in Society
November 10, 2013 Communication
For quite some time, the household roles of men and women in America have been clearly defined. The man was the provider and worked outside the home to take care of the family while the woman took care of all…
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A Baby at 37 Weeks Pregnant
November 10, 2013 Women's Health
Overview At 37 weeks pregnant, a baby has reached the important milestone of being considered full term. A baby born from this point forward is no longer a preemie and shouldn’t need any special care. Of course, gestation averages about…
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Baby Sleep Safety
November 10, 2013 Children's Health
Overview Parents become concerned about their child’s safety from day one–and it never stops, no matter how old they get. While the sweet sight of your baby sleeping peacefully and quietly feels like heaven to bleary-eyed moms and dads, sleep…
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Easy Soccer Drills for Kids
November 10, 2013 Easy Soccer Drills for Kids
Teaching soccer to kids means helping them learn the basic fundamentals they will need to succeed at one of the most popular sports in the world. One of the most effective ways to teach fundamentals to kids is through drills….
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4 Ways to Relieve Painful Fibromyalgia
1. Take a Pain Relieving Medication Over-the-counter pain relievers are often successful in treating the pain of fibromyalgia. Ibuprofen and acetaminophen are both good choices. Your doctor may prescribe a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) for pain that is more intense….
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Arnica & Inflammation
Overview Arnica is commonly used for sprains and bruises since it reduces inflammation, soothes muscle aches and heals topical skin wounds. Native Americans referred to this plant as “mountain tobacco” due to the similar shape it shares with tobacco leaves….
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Different Ladder Exercises
The ladder is a low-cost piece of equipment that is easy to transport. Most ladders are made out of nylon side rails and plastic rungs, and are typically found in 5- and 10-yard lengths with the rungs spaced 18 inches…
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Behavioral Effects of Caffeine
November 10, 2013 Behavioral Effects of Caffeine
Caffeine is a substance present in many products, including coffee, tea, carbonated beverages, chocolate and even some medicines taken for headaches. According to the National Institutes of Health, most people tolerate up to 300mg of caffeine, equal to two to…
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The Basics of Good Communication in a Relationship
November 10, 2013 Communication
Good communication in a relationship is the key to two people maintaining that relationship and making it grow over time. Without communication, two people can become like “ships passing in the night” without any sort of productive dialogue or mutual…
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Exercises to Control Breathing
Most people do not use their lungs to their fullest capacity. Whether someone is stressed, inattentive to their breathing or simply have a bad habit, breathing rarely occurs in the full way that it should. When people fail to breathe…
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Basic Gym Exercises
Bodybuilding magazines describe dozens of obscure exercises or variations on standard exercises that they promise will have you looking like Arnold Schwarzenegger in no time. If you were to try to work them all into your routine you would be…
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Chivalry – No
November 10, 2013 Communication
No, chivalry is not dead. You would think it is because of the fast pace of our today’s society and the liberation of women. Moving around fast be it for work or because of traffic jams and shopping to do in…
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What Are the Rules to Amateur Boxing?
The sport of boxing dates back at least 5,000 years, but the contemporary rules for the sport are derived from 18th century English pugilism. Rules for amateur and professional boxing differ. Kids can start boxing at age eight in the…
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First Trimester of Pregnancy Symptoms
November 10, 2013 First Trimester of Pregnancy Symptoms
The first trimester of pregnancy is a time of adjustment as your body begins to go though rapid changes. Pregnancy symptoms differ from woman to woman. Your symptoms may also differ from those of a subsequent pregnancy. Most first-trimester symptoms…
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How to Cleanse Your Body With Water Lemon Syrup
Overview The Master Cleanse, also known as the lemonade diet or the lemon cleanse, is a detoxification diet that includes drinking a mixture of lemon juice, water and maple syrup. The Master Cleanse was created by Stanley Burroughs, who was…
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Childhood Schizophrenia Symptoms
November 10, 2013 Mental Health
As unique as each individual is, so is her potential presentation of early schizophrenic signs. If some of the more bizarre delusions, hallucinations and behavior begin early and happen overtly enough, schizophrenia may be recognizable earlier rather than after full…
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About the Lemon Master Cleanse
November 10, 2013 About the Lemon Master Cleanse
Overview The Master Cleanse is a type of fasting plan that uses fresh lemon juice as one of its main dietary components. During the cleanse, you avoid all solid food and instead drink a specially formulated beverage. Since the diet…
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Associated Symptoms of Schizophrenia
November 10, 2013 Mental Health
Schizophrenia is a psychotic disorder that involves multiple disturbances in functioning. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), 1 in 100 people worldwide has schizophrenia. This illness prevents sufferers from performing necessary activities of daily living such as…
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Steps to Clear Acne
November 10, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Acne affects nearly 17 million people in the United States, according to the University of Virginia Health System. When dirt and oil clog the sebaceous glands, bacteria build up and lead to the formation of pustules, cysts, blackheads or whiteheads….
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Fungizone Side Effects
The drug amphotericin B is marketed under two names in the United States, Fungizone and Amphocin. Fungizone may be administered as either an injection or as a topical cream, ointment or lotion. In either the topical or intravenous form, your…
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Some Exercises That Will Help Take Inches Off of Your Waist
According to Dr. Michael Jensen of the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, people who gain belly fat are at greater risk of developing serious health problems, such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes and sleep apnea, than people who accumulate fat…
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Why its Hard for Men to Understand Women
November 10, 2013 Communication
Women are complicated beings. Not every man can fully grasp the vast complexity of emotional, psychological, and physiological differences that separate them from men. Men acquire an early knowledge of interacting with women through early relationships with their mothers. So,…
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Youth Minor League Baseball Rules
November 10, 2013 Youth Minor League Baseball Rules
Youth baseball can give a youngster an opportunity to play an organized sport with supervision and coaching. This can help a young player to improve rapidly. The rules are supposed to help give youngsters the chance to get on the…
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Elderberry and the Flu
Overview Elderberry has proteins and bioflavonoids, including anthocyanins and quercetin, which act as powerful antioxidants that impair the ability of the flu virus to infect healthy cells. They also contain large amounts of vitamin C, which is effective in fighting…
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About CPR for Infants
Overview Every parent and babysitter’s worst nightmare is finding a baby unconscious and not breathing. Would you know what to do? Staying calm and taking action could save a life. Learn about infant cardiopulmonary resuscitation–CPR–to be better prepared if an…
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How Long should you Wait to Start Dating again after a Divorce
November 10, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Divorce is a very sensitive topic for anyone going through it. Some people want to hit the clubs and start the search for a new mate right away. Some people end up “gun shy” and decide they do not want…
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Ab, Butt & Thigh Exercises
Your abs, butt and thighs are made up of a number of muscle groups that work together to allow locomotion and stability throughout the day. Using compound exercises to target your midsection and lower body will train the large and…
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Home Remedies to Treat Lice
November 10, 2013 Children's Health
Lice are parasitic insects that live in the hair and feed on skin debris, sebaceous secretions and blood. Adults can live up to 30 days and lay up to 100 nits. They attach the nits to the hair close to…
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How Income Level can Affect the Likelihood of Divorce
November 10, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Sadly income levels can affect marriages especially at the middle to lower end of the income bracket. In some circumstances young families are constantly struggling to make ends meet. For some, cracks in the relationship may show after a time….
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Diabetic Pump Side Effects
Type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM) is a condition in which the pancreas cannot produce the hormone insulin. As a result, the body cannot use sugar correctly; unused sugar accumulates in the blood, leading to serious complications. The first insulin pumps…
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