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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Different Boxing Exercises
Boxing is a sport that involves the ability to throw hard punches with speed, precision and quickness. It also involves avoiding your opponent’s punches. In order to perform at peak efficiency, boxers have to work to get in outstanding cardiovascular…
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Chewing Gum Dangers in Children
November 4, 2013 Chewing Gum Dangers in Children
Overview Many children chew gum, yet very little is known about the potential hazards associated with this habit. The International Chewing Gum Association (ICGA) recommends that very small children do not chew gum, and advises that parents should judge at…
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4 Ways to Parent Teenagers With Borderline Personality Disorder
1. Know Your Enemy As the parent of a teenager with borderline personality disorder, your greatest enemy will be ignorance. Why does your teenager do what he does? How can you ease the symptoms? Read as much as you can…
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Youth Baseball Hitting Tips
The game of baseball is one of the most popular sports in the United States. Millions of fans pay to see the major league version of the sport every year, but there is far more appeal than watching a game…
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How to Lose Weight & Muscle
November 4, 2013 How to Lose Weight & Muscle
Overview The fastest way to lose weight is to lose body fat, water and muscle. Although losing muscle will lower the metabolism long term and make weight maintenance more difficult, exercising and eating in a way that preserves this mass…
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Basic Basketball Drills for Kids
Basketball is a game of skill, coordination, speed, quickness and athletic talent. Players of all ages can do drills to improve their skill levels at all points in their playing careers. Young players need to work on all areas of…
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Meditation Techniques for Confidence
November 4, 2013 Meditation Techniques for Confidence
Meditation can be an effective modality to increase your level of confidence. If you experience anxiety as a result of a lack of self-confidence, you can use meditation to release your anxiety. Affirmations and visualizations are additional techniques you can…
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Is there such Thing as Gaydar – Yes
You know how I know that gaydar exists? Because I have it. I have had it since I was very young, like seven or eight. The first gay person I ever met was the son of a family friend, named…
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Keep-Fit Exercises to Do at Home
Exercising at home is convenient and will save you precious time. You can convert one of your rooms or your garage into a home-gym with dumbbells, a bench, cardio machines, exercise mats, jump ropes, step benches, aerobic tapes and boxing…
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Basketball Passing Drills for Kids
Passing is a fundamental skill in the game of basketball and is one of the first that kids learn. The major basketball passes include the bounce pass, the chest pass and the baseball or overhand pass. Coaches wanting to help…
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Deciding which Box to Check Understanding the Transgender Issue Identify Gender Lgbttransgender
There used to be two choices on a form- male or female. In some ways it can be thought of as simpler for folks who crave a sense of order a sense of being able to divide their world into…
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4 Ways to Detox Naturally
November 4, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
1. Plan a Detox Diet A detox diet usually involves 7 to 10 days of “cleansing,” where you eat a specific regimen of food that rids your digestive tract of toxins and impurities. Specific detox diets vary. Some focus on…
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Basketball Handling Tips & Drills
Handling the basketball under pressure can be a difficult skill to master, even for veteran basketball players. So for kids, it’s important to practice ball handling skills, including passing, basic dribbling and advanced dribbling. Good ball handling skills can be…
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Ways to Gain Weight Quickly
November 4, 2013 Ways to Gain Weight Quickly
Gaining weight quickly might not always be as easy as you think. Especially for hard-gainers (people who have difficulty gaining weight) or people with very fast metabolism, weight gain can start to seem impossible. Gaining healthy weight means gaining lean…
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Meditation Techniques for Kids
Kids experiencing anxiety, hyperactivity, depression or ADHD have found solace in meditation. They key to teaching kids to meditate lies in understanding their lack of focus skills. All kids can benefit from the increased concentration and calm meditation offers. Yet,…
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Home Bar Bell Weight Exercises
A barbell is a type of free weight that gets loaded with weight plates to do exercises. If you are at home and this is the only tool you have, you can use it to train multiple muscle groups. The…
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Comparison of Travel System Strollers
Overview Travel-system strollers are perhaps the most practical purchase that new parents can make. Certain models of many stroller brands include both a full-sized stroller what will hold a child as old as four or five years, in addition to…
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ADHD Signs & Symptoms in Children
November 4, 2013 Children's Health
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common behavioral and developmental disorder that may affect up to 10 percent of school-age children. Symptoms fall into three categories–inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity–and must occur in at least two settings (e.g. school and home)….
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Weight Loss Meal Programs
November 4, 2013 Weight Loss Meal Programs
Some people have difficulty choosing the right type of foods to lose weight. With a diet meal program, the company prepares pre-packaged entrees that are low in calories and fat. As the dieter becomes accustomed to eating healthier foods, she…
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Tips for Sleep Routines for Babies
New babies sleep upwards of 16 hours per day, according to the University of Michigan Health System. In the beginning, sleep cycles are erratic with seemingly little to no rhyme or reason. As your baby grows, sleep cycles get more…
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Is Gender a Biological or Mental Identity – Mental
The earth is socially evolving at a rapid rate. Trends that were once considered “wrong” fifty years ago is now considered “acceptable” today. Some examples of these trends include rock and roll music, wearing short skirts, and cohabitation before marriage. …
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How Does Colon Cancer Start?
Mutations The growth and death of cells in the colon usually is carefully regulated by the body. Colon tumors, the Mayo Clinic explains, is the result of changes in cells in the colon that causes them to grow in an…
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The Best Ways to Boost Your Metabolism
November 4, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
The rate at which a person breaks down food (calories) into energy is known as metabolism. Many factors go into deciding the speed of your metabolism. Gender, age, fitness level, body size, lifestyle and hereditary traits all influence your metabolic…
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Abuse of Prescription Drugs
Overview Prescription drugs bring great benefits to many people when used properly. The medication can relieve suffering for people with chronic pain, reduce anxiety and sleep disorders, or provide help for those with such conditions as attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)….
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4 Ways to Treat Bell’s Palsy in Children
1. Care for the Affected Eye Children with Bell’s Palsy often cannot close the affected eye, so it becomes difficult to keep it moist and protected from bacteria, dirt and dust. Encourage your child to wear sunglasses regularly, and help…
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5 Ways to Avoid Chemical Poisoning
1. Don’t Mix Chemicals Chemicals can have an unexpected reaction if you mix them (mixing ammonia with bleach, for instance, can create poisonous gas). Never blend chemicals together unless specified on the label, and then stick strictly to the instructions….
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How to Build a Muscle Workout Plan
Overview Build your muscles with weight training, a good eating plan and sufficient rest. Progressive resistance training will break down your current muscle tissue only to repair it and add more muscle tissue. Properly timed meals will ensure you maximize…
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LIVESTRONG.COM Health: How to Get Rid of a Herpes Sore
November 4, 2013 LIVESTRONG.COM Health: How to Get Rid of a Herpes Sore
Overview Herpes is a common sexually transmitted disease (STD) that can affect both men and women. According to the Centers for Disease Control statistics, roughly 16 percent of Americans between the ages of 14 and 49 has herpes caused by…
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Exercises for Children to Keep Fit
As technology increases, more children choose to watch the television and play video games– and the result is less physical activity and more health problems. Getting children to exercise is essential because exercise helps combat weight gain and obesity while…
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Weight Training Exercises for Strength
November 4, 2013 Weight Training Exercises for Strength
Weight training is most commonly used to improve your muscular strength. Weight training exercises improve your strength by developing more lean muscle tissue and improving your muscular endurance. Weight training can be completed with body weight, free weights such as…
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