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 Prevent Neck Swelling
1. Start With an Ice Pack Neck swelling is usually caused by a physical injury or as a side effect of surgery. One of the most effective ways you can control swelling is through the application of an ice pack….
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Stress Management Techniques List
November 5, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
According to MentalHealth.com, 70 percent of family doctor visits are because of stress-related health conditions. While stress is a normal physiological and psychological response to internal and external factors, chronic stress increases the risk of chronic health conditions such as…
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Exercises to Strengthen Upper Back Muscles
You may overlook your upper back muscles when deciding which strength training exercises to perform, but they have many important functions and should not be neglected. The major muscles of your upper back are the latissimus dorsi (lats), levator scapulae,…
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Defining Transsexualism a better Understanding of Cross Gender Behavior
The terminology found within discourses of gender variance today is often seen to be in a constant state of flux. Medical health practitioners use a book aptly named the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) which is close…
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Loyal Friend
[Title: Do you have what it takes to be a loyal friend?] Sometimes it’s hard to be a good friend. Being a good friend can be a lot of work, especially when your friends don’t make it easy. It would…
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Different Types of Learning Disorders
November 5, 2013 Different Types of Learning Disorders
A learning disorder, as defined by Math and Reading Help, is a neurological disorder that affects one ore more psychological processes involved in processing or using language. In general, learning disorders cause a discrepancy between the potential for learning and…
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Vitamins to Increase Fertility in Women
November 5, 2013 Vitamins to Increase Fertility in Women
According to the Mayo Clinic, female fertility is a woman’s ability to conceive a biological child. Several factors can affect a woman’s fertility, such as ovulation disorders, damaged fallopian tubes, endometriosis, uterine problems and age. The website Getting Pregnant Fast…
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Fat Knee Exercises
Fat has a way of appearing in some of the most unwanted areas on the body. The knees happen to be one of these locations. Although this fat is not as serious as abdominal fat, it can still cause self-consciousness….
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Parkinson’s Medication Treatments
November 5, 2013 Senior Health
Parkinson’s disease is a neurological disorder associated with such symptoms as hand tremors, slow body movements, muscle stiffness, a stooped posture, unsteadiness on the feet and changes in speech. Sometimes, Parkinson’s disease also leads to dementia. Parkinson’s medication treatments are…
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Causes of Facial Hair Growth in Women
November 5, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Women who grow an inordinate amount of facial hair have a condition known as hirsutism, according to the Mayo Clinic. Hirsutism is a generally undesirable condition that can develop when a woman’s body produces an overabundance of male hormones called…
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What Supplements Should be Taken for Cold Sores?
November 5, 2013 What Supplements Should be Taken for Cold Sores?
Cold sores, fluid filled blisters occurring around the mouth area and caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV-1) can upset any special event. Though the cold sore may lie dormant in the body for months or years, stress, infection, fever…
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Diabetic Emergency Symptoms
Diabetic emergencies can happen quickly and are preceded with telltale symptoms that a problem is occurring. The brain relies on blood sugar, called glucose, to function. During diabetes, the body may produce too much or too little insulin, the chemical…
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What Are the Three Major Parts of the Brain?
The brain is made up of several compartments; however, there are three main parts of the brain. The three main partitions are the cerebrum, cerebellum and brain stem, according to Thinkquest.org. Each section controls different things in the body and…
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Great Reasons for Living alone
For single people it can hard to be alone and if there is a specific reason why you have no partner you may have little prospect of finding a loving companion. The best way to deal with your situation is…
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How to tell your Family you are Changing Gender
Changing sexes is one of the only things in life you will do which is nearly one hundred percent for yourself. It’s a very personal, liberating, and yes terrifying experience. One of the hardest parts of the process for many…
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Kinds of Mental Problems
November 5, 2013 Senior Health
Mental health issues span many different areas, from mental illness to learning disorders, to personality structure. Although it may be easy to identify things such as depression or schizophrenia as topics that fall under the broad label of “mental problems,”…
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Yoga Postures & Exercises for Weight Loss
November 5, 2013 Yoga Postures & Exercises for Weight Loss
According to the Mayo Clinic, practicing yoga helps people lose weight and adapt to a healthy lifestyle. While increasing flexibility, building strength and muscular endurance, yoga burns calories and contributes to overall weight loss. According to Baxter Bell, M.D., a…
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Asperger Syndrome Symptoms in Adults
November 5, 2013 Asperger Syndrome Symptoms in Adults
Eccentric adults have always existed, but until recently, Asperger’s syndrome wasn’t recognized as a possible cause of odd adult behavior. Asperger’s syndrome, one of the neurological disorders on the autism spectrum, can be mild, causing only somewhat unusual behavior, or…
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Side Effects of Microdermabrasion
November 5, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Microdermabrasion treatments can rejuvenate your skin, diminish age spots and have smoothing effects on scars and wrinkles. Microdermabrasion is a non-invasive procedure that involves the use of aluminum oxide crystals to essentially vacuum away a fine layer of old skin…
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A List of Risk Factors for Hypertension
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is also called the “silent killer” because initially the disease presents no apparent symptoms. You can be hypertensive for a long time without realizing until something goes wrong. The amount of blood being pumped by…
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Is a Woman Sleeping with another Woman Considered Cheating
Any intense relationship, whether emotional or physical, is a form of cheating. Whether it’s with someone of the same sex, or the opposite sex, it is still a form of betrayal to your partner. There are very rare instances where…
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Home Remedies to Get Rid of a Sinus Cold
November 5, 2013 Home Remedies to Get Rid of a Sinus Cold
More than 37 million Americans have a sinus infection every year, according to the University of California at Irvine. People with sinusitis spend nearly $6 billion on medical expenses to treat the condition, which is characterized by infected or inflamed…
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6 Ways to Manage Side Effects From Prostate Cancer Treatment
1. Don’t Let Pain Overwhelm You No matter how you are being treated for prostate cancer, you will experience some pain. Your doctor will prescribe a combination of medications to help relieve the physical side effects that come with radiation,…
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Ingredients in Proactiv Refining Mask
November 4, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Proactiv Refining Mask, is advertised as a “bonus gift” with the three piece Proactiv anti-acne treatment. Sulfur as a main ingredient provides another proven treatment addition to the already benzoyl peroxide-rich system. It comes in a 1-oz. bottle to use…
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How to Recognize when a Womans Body Language Means she is Stressed
November 4, 2013 Communication
When a woman is stressed or is becoming stressed there are a couple of very obvious signs that any person can see. For one, the woman may seem agitated or very nervous. Another way of recognizing if a woman is…
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Easy Ways to Lose Five Pounds
November 4, 2013 Easy Ways to Lose Five Pounds
The Mayo Clinic states that losing weight comes down to calories versus energy. An extra 3,500 calories beyond the amount of energy used will add approximately 1 lb. of fat to the body. Conversely, an extra 3,500 calories expended above…
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Types of Lung Cells Affected by Cancer
The American Cancer Society describes the lungs as two sponge-like organs that are divided into sections called lobes. The left lung is smaller than the right lung to allow room for the heart. Tubes called bronchi link the lungs to…
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Tips on Losing Weight for a Preteen
November 4, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
The preteen years can be a minefield when it comes to weight gain and health, notes the Baylor College of Medicine. Putting on weight is likely your preteen’s way of preparing for a major growth spurt and puberty. If your…
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Adult Acne & Birth Control
Overview Most women get acne as teenagers; the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) says that acne, the nation’s most common skin condition, affects between 40 million and 50 million people each year, most of them in their teen years. But…
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Common Signs of Mouth Cancer
November 4, 2013 Common Signs of Mouth Cancer
The unregulated growth of abnormal cells within the mouth or lips is a condition called mouth or oral cancer. Your risk of developing mouth cancer is increased if you frequently smoke cigarettes or consume alcohol. Speak with your doctor as…
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