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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Gaydar – Yes
Anytime you have any type of encounter with someone new you come away from the experience with numerous impressions. It is likely you have some thoughts of the individual being pleasant or not so. You may also assume other “facts” such as…
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Birth Control Pills and Acne Treatment
November 3, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Overview Many women find they continue to suffer from acne even once they are out of their teen years, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). Acne normally begins around age 11 or 12, as puberty starts, but pimples…
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Fastest Ways to Build Muscles
For the athlete interested in putting some strength and size on prior to the coming season, or the bodybuilder bulking for an upcoming show, building muscle fast is critical. While there are no real shortcuts to packing on muscle mass,…
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Cures for Loss of Appetite
November 3, 2013 Mental Health
Several factors contribute to loss of appetite, or reduced desire to eat. According to the University of Wisconsin, people with illnesses, such as anorexia, cancer, chronic liver or kidney disease, and HIV/AIDS, commonly experience reduced appetite. Emotional triggers, such as…
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What Causes Belly Fat in Men?
November 3, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
A fat belly poses a very real health risk to men, especially those with a waist circumference over 40 inches, warns the American Heart Association. According to Michael Jensen, M.D., an endocrinology specialist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, are…
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Age Related Eye Disease
November 3, 2013 Age Related Eye Disease
Overview Chances of contracting various diseases increase with age. One commonly encountered age-related condition is the age-related eye disease, or ARED. Dr. Robert Nussenblatt, scientific director of the National Eye Institute, states that people aged 65 years and older are…
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What Are Some Treatments for Lung Cancer?
Lung cancer is a disease in which malignant cancer cells begin to grow and spread in the tissue of the lung.The two main types are small cell lung cancer and non-small cell lung cancer, states the National Cancer Institute. Your…
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Five Stages of Parkinson’s Disease
November 3, 2013 Senior Health
Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system primarily affecting motor functions. Approximately 1 million Americans live with the disease and 60,000 are newly diagnosed each year, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine. For unknown reasons, brain cells…
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Feet Swelling Remedies
November 3, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Swelling, also known as edema, occurs when excess fluid becomes trapped in your muscle tissue. Swelling can affect any part of the body and is most common in the hands, arms, feet, ankles and legs, given a moderate level of…
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Baby Cough Remedies
Coughing is often a symptom of an underlying illness. In children, a cough should be treated by a doctor if it is persistent, occurs in a child younger than three months of age, causes trouble breathing, brings up blood or…
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Treatments for Ingrown Hairs
November 3, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
An ingrown hair is a hair that has grown back into the skin or through the hair follicle. Ingrown hairs are caused by hair removal methods such as shaving, tweezing or waxing. This condition causes pain, itching and localized skin…
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Easy Ways to Lose Tummy Fat
November 3, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
For many people, tummy fat can be the most challenging weight to lose, but it can also be quite easy if you have the motivation and desire to follow a few diet changes and incorporate a fitness program into your…
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3 Ways to Treat Advanced Sleep Phase Disorder
1. Improve Sleep Hygiene Sleep hygiene refers essentially to the actions you take prior to going to bed at night. People with advanced sleep phase disorder may neglect certain sleep rituals because they fall asleep so much earlier in the…
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How to Start a Gay Straight Alliance Gsa at your School
Let’s face it: although our country has come a long way in becoming more tolerant of homosexuality and affording rights to those who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgendered, there is still room for improvement. One of the best…
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Home Remedies for Sinus Allergies
November 3, 2013 Home Remedies for Sinus Allergies
According to the Mayo Clinic, sinus allergies lead to inflammation and discomfort, a feeling of pressure and either reduced or increased nasal drainage. Thankfully, the websites notes, “In most cases, home remedies are all that’s needed” to alleviate symptoms. A…
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Infant Teething Remedies
November 3, 2013 Children's Health
Teething is the process of growing initial teeth. Every baby will teethe. Teething is an uneasy process that can be painful and discomforting, causing your baby to be cranky and uncomfortable. You and your baby can get through it with…
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3 Ways to Manage Back Pain
1. Try Conservative Techniques First Apply ice to your back as needed to relieve pain and swelling. For best results, alternate the use of hot and cold packs, since heat increases blood flow to your back, which promotes healing. Massage…
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Routine Exercises for a Baseball Player
Baseball players can help themselves tremendously by doing stretching and strength exercises. While most baseball players would rather spend time working on hitting in the batting cage, doing the correct exercises can help a player stay loose and get stronger….
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Kinds of Scoliosis
A healthy, normal spine appears straight when a person is viewed from the back. If you have scoliosis–a type of spinal deformity–your spine abnormally bends side-to-side, causing your head or limbs to appear off-center. There are three major kinds of…
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The Role of Gay Community Groups
Table Talk Most stories of lesbian woes start off as “All my life”, well not this time, because it hasn’t been all my life just the biggest part. Most say that being gay and approaching forty years old is tough…
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Achilles Tendinitis Cures
Achilles tendinitis is the inflammation of the Achilles tendon, which is the large fibrous cord that attaches your calf muscles to your heel and allows you to stand on your toes. Achilles tendinitis can occur as a result of injury,…
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What Causes High Cortisol Levels?
November 3, 2013 What Causes High Cortisol Levels?
Cortisol is a hormone that is secreted by your adrenal gland. Its secretion is normally regulated by the anterior pituitary gland and the hypothalamus. This regulation serves to keep the cortisol levels within a normal range. There are several conditions,…
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Ways to Make Your Hair Grow Really Fast
November 3, 2013 Ways to Make Your Hair Grow Really Fast
Hair is one of the most fascinating parts of the body. Some people grow hair like it’s their job, while others struggle their entire lives to grow a full head of it. Some people’s hair is silky smooth, while others…
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Best Countries to Live in if you are Gay
It’s a shame that homosexuals would even have to give any thought whatsoever to where they are living. Although homosexuals do not have full rights in the United States they at least are not subject to the death penalty like…
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All Natural Body Building Tips for Women
Many women do not achieve their bodybuilding potential because they fear training and eating like men do. As long as women stay natural, their lower testosterone levels limit their ability to grow muscle. By focusing on these natural bodybuilding tips,…
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Remedies to Reduce Wrinkles
November 2, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Wrinkles may be superficial or deep and are caused by several factors. Too much exposure to sunlight leads to wrinkle formation as well as exposure to tobacco smoke. Sunlight breaks down collagen, a protein that keeps your skin firm and…
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Gay Retirement Communities in the us
You’re over sixty five, you’re active, and you think it’s time to move to a retirement community but there is one hitch; you are gay or lesbian and want to be around people like yourself. No problem, there are places…
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Easy Steps to a Flat Stomach Without Any Medications
November 2, 2013 Easy Steps to a Flat Stomach Without Any Medications
Stomach fat is a common fitness problem and, for many people, the stomach area is the most difficult area on the body to tone. Stomach fat is also unhealthy. Individuals with abdominal fat are at a higher risk for heart…
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Easy Tips for Subcutaneous Weight Loss
November 2, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Subcutaneous fat is the fat located directly underneath the skin. This form of fat affects your physical appearance more than the other type of fat, visceral fat. Visceral fat is the type of fat that accumulates around the organs and…
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What Muscles Are Used in Shooting a Basketball?
Basketball is a fast-paced sport that requires muscular endurance of the entire body. The muscles of the legs are in constant use while running, jumping and defending the opponent. The critical component of the game, shooting the basketball, primarily recruits…
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