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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5 Ways to Calm Your Nerves While Pregnant
1. Choose the Right Foods It’s a no-brainer that maintaining a healthy diet during pregnancy is important, but choosing the right foods can also help reduce stress and boost your mood. B-6 is the vitamin responsible for maintaining a healthy…
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3 Ways to Ease the Pain of a Urinary Tract Infection
1. Wash the Pain Away With a urinary tract infection (UTI), you not only suffer from a frequent need to urinate, but the urination is also accompanied by a painful burning sensation. Although it may seem counterintuitive to drink more…
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Benefits of Kickboxing
November 3, 2013 Benefits of Kickboxing
Kickboxing in the United States began as an alternative to karate, which incorporated more full-contact kicks and punches, according to KidsHealth.org. However, kickboxing does not have to involve full contact. Another branch known as aerobic kickboxing allows an exerciser to…
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Gender is a Mental Development – Mental
I have always been a firm believer that gender identity and sexual orientation are two completely different subjects. The reason I open by saying this is alot of people manage to confuse these two to the point where who you…
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Coming out as Tg
Coming out to your family. Telling your family you wish to change genders. Wow, this is definitely a touchy subject. For a lot of people, there is the fear of losing everything. Friends, family, homes, employment. This is definitely not…
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Common Side Effects of Norvasc
Norvasc, also known as amlodipine, is a medication of the calcium channel blocker class. It is taken orally and used for the treatment of various cardiovascular conditions such as high blood pressure (hypertension), chest pain (angina pectoris) and Prinzmetal’s angina….
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What Are the Benefits of Running on a Treadmill?
November 3, 2013 What Are the Benefits of Running on a Treadmill?
Obesity and heart disease are increasing rapidly in both youth and adult populations. Medical experts and organizations are urging Americans to start or increase their exercise to combat not only these two problems, but many other diseases and conditions as…
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Date Ideas for Saturday
November 3, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Oh, the woes of the married. Not so much over the marriage itself, but in finding an agreeable date night activity. So many things to do, but so many are mostly fit for the single to mingle crowd. Night clubs. There are…
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration Treatment
November 3, 2013 Senior Health
Overview Vision loss is a serious complication of aging. Age-related macular degeneration, or AMD, a disruption of the cells in the macula, the central point of the retina, affects 10 million Americans, the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary says. The…
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San Diego Gay Pride Parade
The morning started off cool and cloudy even though it is July and the starting of our hottest months for Summer, but still there were rainbows shining brightly throughout the world we had knowingly and willingly stepped into, not knowing…
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What Is Astelin Nasal Spray?
November 3, 2013 What Is Astelin Nasal Spray?
Overview Astelin nasal spray is the brand name for the medication azelastine. This medication is used in the treatment of allergic rhinitis (runny nose) and non-allergic rhinitis and is only available by a health care provider prescription. Astelin nasal spray…
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Weightlifting Back Exercises
November 3, 2013 Weightlifting Back Exercises
The bench press may be the ubiquitous weightlifting exercise, but working your back muscles is just as important as building impressive pecs. Since both chest and back muscles work on the same joint (your shoulders), pulling in opposite directions, they…
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration and the Retina
November 3, 2013 Senior Health
Overview Age-related macular degeneration, or AMD, affects 10 million Americans and is the leading cause of blindness in people over age 60, the University of Maryland Medical Center says. AMD causes vision loss because it affects the macula, the central…
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Finding a Gay Teen Community in your Area
The years between ten and twenty are tumultuous for everyone, but for gays an lesbians, it’s even harder: while all teens find themselves hormonally catapulted into the world of sex and crushes, homosexual teens land somewhere different from where peers,…
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Eye Complications in Diabetes
November 3, 2013 Eye Complications in Diabetes
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), diabetes ranks among the top ten causes of disability in the U.S. adult population. Furthermore, diabetes is implicated in at least three other major causes of disability including heart disease,…
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How to Heal Wounds With Proteins
November 3, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Most people have experienced a wound at some time in their lives. Healing wounds such as burns, cuts and surgical incisions requires both time and attention, yet it is very important. If wounds aren’t cared for properly, they can…
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Home Remedy for Bad Underarm Odor
November 3, 2013 Home Remedy for Bad Underarm Odor
Overview Hyperhidrosis, the condition which causes an individual to sweat profusely, affects 3 percent of the population, notes the International Hyperhidrosis Society, and it can contribute to bad underarm odor. Bad underarm odor is embarrassing and can seriously affect the…
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Pflag History
It all started with Jeanne Manford and her 22 year old son Morty in 1972. Having witnessed the infamous Stonewall Inn Riots in 1969, Morty had become one of the leading activists in the movement for LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual…
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Diovan Medication Side Effects
November 3, 2013 Senior Health
Diovan (valsartan) is a medication used for the treatment of high blood pressure. Diovan belongs to a family of drugs known as angiotensen receptor blockers (ARB’s). It is used in adults to lower high blood pressure, treat heart failure and…
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Foods That Help You Stop Smoking
November 3, 2013 Foods That Help You Stop Smoking
Smoking is one of the worst habits, yet one of the most popular, in the world. Millions of people have tried everything they can to stop smoking, yet it seems that nothing will work. However, research has shown that there…
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3 Ways to Care for Aging Parents
1. Talk About the Future If your parents are still of sound mind and relatively active, sit down with them to evaluate their future. Now is the time to plan for their financial future and to make long-term living arrangements….
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How to Build Muscle Before or After a Running Workout
Overview If you want to get in great shape, lose fat and tone up, running is a wonderful way to do it. But if you want to build big muscles, you’ll have to do more than run to bulk up….
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Treadmill Exercises for Weight Loss
People use the treadmill for weight loss in their homes and in fitness clubs around the world. Treadmills are among the most widely used pieces of exercise equipment because they are safe, are widely available and offer a controlled workout…
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Components of Fish Oil
November 3, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Oily fish are excellent sources of omega-3 fatty acids. Examples of these fish include halibut, mackerel, rainbow trout, sardines, salmon and tuna. Fish oil supplements are an easy way to include these essential nutrients in your diet. Omega-3 fatty acids…
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3 Ways to Treat Anorexia With Medication
November 3, 2013 Mental Health
1. Explore Your Options in SSRI Medications with Your Doctor Work with your doctor to find an anti-anxiety or depression medication. Many patients take SSRIs to reduce symptoms of depression that are often associated with anorexia and eating disorders. SSRI…
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What Are the Effects of Salvia Divinorum?
Salvia divinorum entered the limelight in popular culture for its controversial recreational use as a psychoactive substance. Salvia divinorum is illegal in more than a dozen U.S. states, in part due to government and parental concern about its growing popularity….
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Exercises for a Bad Hip
Whether you’ve injured your hip or undergone some type of orthopedic procedure, such as partial or full hip replacement or resurfacing, a number of exercises can and should be done to increase strength and range of motion. Such exercises can…
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Retirement a Guide for the Glbt Community
LIKE-MINDED RETIREESSenior Living for the GLBT Community Introducing FountainGroveIn the early winter of 2008, a first will happen in California FountainGrove Lodge! This pioneer retirement community will be geared specifically toward the GLBT community at large. “It will be the…
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Yoga Exercises for Sleep and Relaxation
November 3, 2013 Yoga Exercises for Sleep and Relaxation
Life is full of internal, external, psychological and physical stresses on the mind and body, that can often interrupt your ability to relax, or fall or stay asleep. Yoga exercises connect breath and postures that allow the mind to find…
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How To Quickly Get Rid of Stretch Marks at Home
November 3, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Stretch marks can appear on any part of your body where fat is stored, making many people feel self-conscious about their bodies. Stretch marks are most commonly found on thighs, breasts, underarms, and buttocks. Generally, women who have just…
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