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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Harmful Effects of Alcoholism
November 7, 2013 Harmful Effects of Alcoholism
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) estimates more than 7.9 million Americans are alcohol dependent. Chronic, excessive alcohol consumption can potentially harm every organ system in the body. The liver, brain, nerves, heart and other organs prove…
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Easiest Weight Loss Methods
November 7, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
The easiest weight loss methods are those you can live with for the long term. If you’re unable to actually sustain a given method, you can’t expect to lose the weight. Tactics that are too hard, too boring, too restrictive…
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What Are the Risk Factors of Dementia?
There is a saying that what’s good for the heart is good for the brain. This is especially true when considering that individuals who eat high-fat diets, smoke and don’t exercise are at higher risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease, multi-infarct…
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Leg Exercises for Vertical Leap
The ability to jump high is important for many sports, including basketball, track and field, soccer, and tennis. But high-jumping doesn’t come naturally for most people, and so targeted exercises are a necessary part of building that skill. The best…
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3 Ways to Test for Bladder Infections
1. Submit a Blood or Urine Sample If you’re showing signs and symptoms of a bladder or urinary tract infection, your doctor should perform an analysis on a sample of your blood or urine, or both. Your doctor will be…
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Alcohol Nutritional Facts
November 7, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Alcohol, the chemical responsible for the intoxicating effects of beer, wine and cocktails, is a nutritive molecule. This means cells can metabolize it for energy and that it therefore contains calories; nonetheless, the molecule cannot be categorized as carbohydrate,…
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Girls Softball Pitching Tips
November 7, 2013 Girls Softball Pitching Tips
Pitching dominates the game of competitive softball. Pitchers can throw fastballs at speeds approaching 70 mph and that’s the equivalent of a 95 mph fastball in baseball. Additionally, many pitchers can throw drops, risers, curves and changes of pace. The…
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UK Government Announces Plans to Legalize Gay Marriage
United Kingdom Prime Minister David Cameron, who is a Conservative, has intervened in the British parliament and is pushing for legalization of homosexual marriage in Great Britain. His reasoning for the push is that he believes that denying a certain…
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Winsor Pilates Exercise
November 7, 2013 Winsor Pilates Exercise
The Winsor Pilates video series is a popular series of Pilates videos to tone your entire body at home. The videos use a technique called dynamic sequencing, which involves moving from one exercise to the next with no breaks to…
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The Best Bodybuilding Supplement Stacks
November 7, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Serious bodybuilders put serious demands on their bodies. With an increased training load comes an increased demand for vitamins and minerals; food sources alone deliver a shortfall of these nutrients. This has given rise to a supplement industry promotes products…
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Reasons the Gay Community might Suggest that everyone is Gay
In a world where everyone was gay. . . This sounds like an intro to a really amazing movie. Though the concept would make great for a fiction film, in reality, not everyone is truly gay. The reasons why some…
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What is Homophobia
Homophobia is a term used to describe people who have a fear or have negative feelings towards homosexuals. These fears and negative feelings can be due to a variety of different reasons such as the misunderstanding of homosexuality, the way…
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Pilates Exercises to Firm & Lift My Butt
Pilates exercises are a series of controlled movements designed to strengthen and tone your muscles while increasing flexibility. There are a number of Pilates exercises designed to target your lower body, to firm and lift your butt. You should perform…
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Eyelash Growth Treatment
November 7, 2013 Eyelash Growth Treatment
Overview The first eyelash growth treatment backed by scientific study and clinical trials was approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration in December 2008. The active ingredient used by Allergan, bimatoprost, is featured in the topical eyelash treatment Latisse,…
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3 Ways to Train the Brain to Reduce Pain
1. Expect Less Pain People who expect lower levels of pain often get just that. Studies have shown that if people are told to expect a mild to moderate amount of pain, but are then administered a dose of intense…
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Center Weight Loss Programs
November 7, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
If you desire to lose weight, consider using a weight-loss center to reach your goals. Weight-loss centers can design eating plans and exercise routines to help you lose weight. You will check in on a regular basis and meet with…
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Best Places to Scuba Dive
With more than 70 percent of the world covered by water, it was only natural that curious people wanted to see what was under the surface. Scuba diving has become much more accessible to beginners and many oceanside resorts worldwide…
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Homemade Face Wash for Acne
November 7, 2013 Homemade Face Wash for Acne
Overview According to the Mayo Clinic, acne is caused by the combination of an accumulation of dead skin cells and an oil (sebum) naturally produced by the sebaceous glands in your skin. When the skin cells and oil come together…
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SCUBA Diving Equipment List
With over 70 percent of the Earth’s surface covered with water, the chance to explore the ocean’s depths can be quite alluring. The Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus, or scuba unit, along with a few other pieces of equipment, provide…
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Easy Exercises for Seniors
Exercise activities bring a multitude of health benefits for the older adult, including reducing arthritis pain, depression, anxiety and the risk of heart disease and diabetes, according to the National Library of Medicine. A carefully planned exercise schedule is one…
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Ways to Prevent Teen Smoking
The younger you are when you begin smoking, the greater your risk for becoming an adult smoker, according to the American Lung Association (ALA). The organization explains that nearly 90 percent of regular adult smokers began smoking at or before…
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Acne Scar Therapy
November 7, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Up to 50 million people, mainly between the ages of 11 and 20, will suffer from acne this year, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. The majority will have no lasting effects from their bout with acne once…
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What Homemade Remedies are There for Gout?
November 7, 2013 What Homemade Remedies are There for Gout?
Gout is a type of arthritis that usually occurs in a single joint and causes a sudden attack of extreme pain. The joint becomes shiny, swollen, hot and reddish-purple. Gout most commonly affects the base of the big toe, but…
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Calorie Burning Activities
November 7, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Losing weight is a matter of burning more calories than you consume. Your body burns calories to keep your heart beating, your blood pumping and your brain functioning. To burn calories beyond the basal metabolic rate, you must engage in…
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How to come out to your College Roomate
College is a time of change and hardship for many but can also be rewarding. For gay and lesbian people it can be even more intimidating but in all honesty many people are open minded and will not judge you….
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Being Gay and Receiving Acceptance
In an often times brutal and unsettled debate on the topic of LGBT rights, accepting yourself is the first step to getting others to accept who you are. You need to be strong to face others who may not accept…
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3 Ways to Understand a Diet’s Affect on Autism
1. Gluten-Free and Casein-Free Diets Doctors have yet to develop an encompassing treatment for autism, but new therapies are being explored, including restricted diets. While the evidence remains largely anecdotal, many parents report gluten-free and casein-free diets producing dramatic improvements…
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Anti Yeast Diet
November 7, 2013 Anti Yeast Diet
Overview Yeast infections are caused by the Candida yeast family. Candida yeast in people occurs in very low numbers; when conditions such as pH imbalance or low immunity permit, the Candida cells begin to grow in number, causing infection. Candida…
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Parenting Strategies for Toddlers
Raising toddlers requires patience and a sense of humor, but it can be wonderfully surprising and rewarding. As infants grow into toddlers, they not only walk away, but begin to assert their independence and interact independently with others. By providing…
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New Challenges Arise from don’t ask don’t tell Repeal
Don’t Ask Don’t Tell (DADT) was the official U.S. policy on homosexuals serving in the military. The enactment came on December 21, 1993, as a way to protect military personnel from discriminating against or harassing “closeted” homosexuals or bisexual service…
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