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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Medicines for Cervical Cancer
Cervical cancer refers to a potentially fatal condition in which cervical cells grow at an abnormal rate. According to The Cleveland Clinic, signs of cervical cancer include pelvic pain, pain with urination, weight loss and a poor appetite. In some…
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Bodybuilding Supplement Tips
November 9, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Bodybuilding supplements can be downright confusing. Every other week a new product comes on the market claiming to have changed everything. The truth often gets buried beneath flashy marketing and deceptive before and after photos. Do your research and follow…
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Dating Trends how do Professional People Find Time for Dating
If you are committed to meeting new people then time needs to be set aside for this however busy your work schedule. After all who wants to be left on the shelf? It’s highly unlikely though not impossible that you…
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Should Gays and Lesbians be Allowed Civil Unions but not Marriage – No
By clicking no, it doesn’t mean that I agree with anyone that neither should be allowed. My no simply means, they should be allowed marriage as much as anyone else. Civil union is just a basic statement saying, “You can…
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Causes of a Dark Upper Lip
November 9, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Many women experience a dark upper lip discoloration at some point in their life. It is most commonly caused by a change in hormones or sun exposure. Some women experience only a discoloration on their upper lip and others get…
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Alone Teenager
November 9, 2013 Communication
This is the question on every parent’s mind. Every parent who is bringing up a teenager is going to wonder what he/she has done to provoke teenagers wanting to spend time alone. It is no secret that adolescents are going…
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Does Methylsulfonylmethane Have Side Effects?
Methylsulfonylmethane–more commonly referred to as MSM–is a type of complementary and alternative medicine (supplement) indicated for the treatment of pain and inflammation caused by osteoarthritis. This supplement is not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and should only…
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5 Hour Energy Effects
November 9, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
5-Hour Energy is a 2-oz. liquid “energy shot,” as advertised by manufacturer Living Essentials. It contains caffeine along with four B vitamins, three amino acids and the nutrients malic acid, glucuronolactone and citicoline. The product is designed to give people…
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How Cheaters Cover their Tracks
November 9, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Infidelity is an unfortunate fact of life in our society today. This is not to say that every spouse is unfaithful, but far too many are. Being unfaithful is considered such a betrayal because not only are you not being…
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Exercises That Will Flatten My Stomach & Upper Back Area
The areas of your upper back and abs may count as only two body parts, but each area consists of multiple muscles. The upper back comprises the trapezius (traps), rhomboids, posterior deltoids (rear shoulders), infraspinatus and teres major. The ab…
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Atomoxetine Side Effects
November 9, 2013 Senior Health
Atomoxetine is a prescription medication indicated to help control impulsive and hyperactive behavior in children and adults with attention-deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This medication works by increasing the level of a specific chemical responsible for behavior control–called norepinephrine–within the…
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5 Ways to Relieve Hemorrhoids
1. Understand Hemorrhoids Most hemorrhoids are benign in origin and often result from straining during a bowel movement or from pregnancy. Hemorrhoids are actually columns of cells infused by veins, but when that blood supply is cut off or otherwise…
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Causes of Acne Scars
November 9, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Acne is one of the most common skin conditions. Although more commonly seen in times of hormonal imbalance, such as during puberty, pregnancy or menopause, acne can occur at anytime and anywhere on the skin where sebacious glands are located….
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Dumbell Forearm Exercises
Strengthening the muscles of the forearms can have a rather drastic effect on many exercises, most notably pulling exercises. Because a strong grip is required to do pulling exercises like pull-ups, rows and dead lifts, the forearms are heavily involved…
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Home Remedies for Corns on Feet
Corns on feet have a simple cause: ill-fitting footwear. Integrative physician Andrew Weil explains that corns—known in medical terms as hyperkeratoses (thickening) of the skin—form because shoes are either too tight or too loose. Tight footwear squeezes toes, and shoes…
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Butt & Thigh Exercise Tips
Your hip and legs work together to stabilize and balance your body during movement and produce force during many athletic activities. Your buttocks and legs work with other hip muscles to extend the hip and leg in movements such as…
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Maitake Mushroom Nutrition
November 9, 2013 Senior Health
Overview Maitake mushrooms, also known as Hen of the Woods, have the Latin name Grifola frondosa, and are native to Europe, Asia and the eastern United States. Their fruiting season is autumn to early winter, when they can be found…
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Exercises to Bulk Up
If your fitness goal is to bulk up, you probably know that you should be eating lots of calories and training with weights. What you may not know is that the exercises you choose will have an important effect on…
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Trust Broken Due to Cheating
November 9, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
When you take your marriage vows you promise to love, honor and cherish another person. The two of you are a couple and you trust that your love will be respected. When your spouse breaks your trust by cheating on…
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What Are the Earliest Symptoms of Pregnancy?
November 9, 2013 What Are the Earliest Symptoms of Pregnancy?
Women who are trying to conceive often wish to detect a pregnancy as soon as possible. Many women experience symptoms at the beginning of their pregnancy, which may provide clues to the changes going on within their bodies. Symptoms vary…
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Causes of Unusual Body Odors
November 9, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Unpleasant body odor can impair a person’s social and work life. In most cases, a person’s odor will be reduced or disappear after bathing and the use of an antiperspirant or deodorant. But body odor sometimes persists despite those efforts….
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What Are the Disadvantages of Home Pregnancy Tests?
November 9, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Interpreting the results on a home pregnancy test can be much more difficult than identifying one line or two. Blood pregnancy tests are the most accurate method for determining pregnancy although home pregnancy tests provide convenience and privacy. Despite the…
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The Best Exercise Equipment for an Abs Workout
Many abdominal exercises can be done at home, but if you want to add extra challenge or variety to your workouts, pick up some equipment that can help diversify your exercise routine. Fitness Ball A fitness ball can add to…
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Marriage and changes
November 9, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Life is about change, once we are conceived we have started to change until the day we die, when we are born there are expectations put on us as children and then adults. We soon learn to get our own…
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What Are Symptoms of MS?
Multiple sclerosis is caused by damage to a protective covering that surrounds nerve cells called the myelin sheath. Nerve impulses are slowed or stopped. Researchers are not sure what triggers the damage, but it could be a virus or genetic…
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Balance Ball Exercises for Back Pain
Back pain can be caused by poor posture, weak core muscles and muscle imbalances. Strengthening the muscles of your core and your hamstrings will help improve your posture and support your spine, reducing back pain. Working out with a balance…
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Domestic Violence Help
Overview Domestic violence affects more people than you might realize. In a 2004 Allstate Foundation poll, 74 percent of respondents said that they or someone they knew was affected by domestic violence. It’s a problem that costs three women their…
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Dating Cheaters
Dating someone who has cheated in the past is a recipe for disaster, basically skydiving without a parachute and hoping for the best. Cheating should never be tolerated, even if it happened in the distant past. Cheating is an act…
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Medicines That Make White Blood Cells
White blood cells, also called leukocytes, are a class of cells that make up the blood which contribute to the immune system. There are five main classes of white blood cells, all of which have a unique structure and function…
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Exercise Guide for the Wrist & Hand
Overview For the physical therapy patient who has been diagnosed with repetitive stress injury or RSI, a course of physical therapy centered on the wrists and hands is important. The therapist devises a treatment plan that targets the patient’s symptoms…
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