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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What Causes Heel Pain?
November 2, 2013 What Causes Heel Pain?
Every mile you walk puts approximately 60 tons of stress on each foot. Adding stress by running, pounding on hard surfaces, wearing ill-fitting shoes or playing hours of sports can increase your risk of developing heel pain. When you continue…
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Why Is Exercise Important During Pregnancy?
November 2, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview For the general population, regular exercise helps improve heart and lung health, manage weight, enhance daily function and strengthen bones. For pregnant women, these benefits of exercise also hold true. Even if you feel tired, bloated and clumsy, the…
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Tips on Building Muscle
November 2, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
When trying to build muscle, or cause muscle hypertrophy, there are a few key strategies that you can use to help along the way. These strategies rely on a basic understanding of how to properly set up your workout routines,…
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Excessive Hair Growth in Women
November 2, 2013 Excessive Hair Growth in Women
Overview Women usually produce small quantities of male hormones, also known as androgens. When androgen production increases, these hormones cause excessive hair growth and the development of other male characteristics. When self-care measures do not control this problem, visit a…
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Medications for Gastric Reflux
Gastric reflux, medically known as gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD, refers to a chronic disease in which stomach acid moves up the digestive tract. The Mayo Clinic says that signs of gastric reflux include chest pain, trouble swallowing, a sore…
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The Signifigance behind Anna Paquin Coming out of the Closet
Anna Paquin of the HBO series “True Blood” became another celebrity to announce to the world she is gay. Ever since Paquin was eleven years old and first entered the public eye when she became the second youngest person to…
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Weight Training Exercises for Women Over 50
Women over 50 do not have to worry about becoming bulky the way male bodybuilders do: They lack the testosterone levels men have to build huge muscle mass. Weight-bearing exercises help prevent osteoporosis by building bone mass; women 50 and…
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A look at new York Citys Gay Community
Unlike the monolithically phallic and ever-more redundant West Side skyscape, the population of New York City’s gay men in the aggregate does not comprise a community in the conventional sense – although the American Heritage Dictionary offers “The gay community…”…
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What Are the Dangers of Tea Tree Oil During Pregnancy?
November 2, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Oil from the tea tree, or Melaleuca alternifolia plant, is used topically to treat conditions including fungal and certain vaginal infections. Like any essential oil, tea tree oil should be used with caution, especially by pregnant women. Avoid tea tree…
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Kinds of Cancer Tumors
According to the National Cancer Institute (NCI), there are more than 100 different types of cancer. Cancers are categorized by the organ involved and the type of cell that gave rise to the cancer. The four overarching groups of cancerous…
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Gay Chat an Easy way to Find your next Partner
Gay chat has become quite popular in the last few years with the number of gay individuals living openly today. Same sex relationships had never had an easy time all these years as the perception of the society had not…
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The Best Rated Pilates Workouts
November 2, 2013 The Best Rated Pilates Workouts
Pilates is a workout that targets the core, strengthening and stretching the abdominals as well as the related supportive muscles of the core–the back, glute and hip muscles. The two main styles of Pilates workouts are mat Pilates and reformer…
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Stability Ball Training Exercises
November 2, 2013 Stability Ball Training Exercises
A stability ball gets its name from the unbalanced nature that your body is in when you are using it. Being that you are off balance, you are forced to contract your core muscles to stabilize your body. Stability ball…
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Drugs for Social Anxiety
November 2, 2013 Mental Health
Social anxiety refers to a condition in which people have behavioral and emotional issues in certain social situations. The Mayo Clinic says that some signs of social anxiety include worrying about potential humiliation, avoiding situations in which you are the…
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Magazine Reviews out
OUT magazine is advertised as being targeted the GLBT community. OUT produces ten issues annually, one which is almost exclusively focused on their annual OUT awards. OUT is the best known and longest surviving magazine focused on the GLBT community,…
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Exercises With Ball to Get Rid of Belly Fat
November 2, 2013 Exercises With Ball to Get Rid of Belly Fat
A stability ball, also referred to as a Swiss ball or an exercise ball, is a piece of exercise equipment that provides the core–the hips, lower back and abdominal muscles–with a challenging workout. Exercising core muscles burns calories, reduces body…
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Ways to Gain Muscle at Home
November 2, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
While trips to the gym or other fitness facilities offer access to the latest exercise machines, personal trainers and the company of others training there, many people prefer to exercise in their homes. This means fewer options for muscle-building workouts,…
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Gaydar – Yes
There are some homosexuals that scream “gay!” You know the ones i’m talking about.; your stereotypical, over-the-top, might as well have “homo” tattooed across their forehead. This is the gay man that wears eyeliner and 6 inch heels, the “butch”…
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Names of Basketball Equipment
Basketball is a team sport played throughout the world. Essentially, you only need a few things to play basketball: a flat surface, a basket and a basketball. However, competitive basketball, specifically professional basketball, requires several other pieces of equipment and…
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Sexual Harassment as a Global Concern
November 2, 2013 Crisis Support
Sexual Harassment as a Global Concern Sexual harassment on the internet is a growing concern for people, all around the globe. This is particularly true with regard to the younger generation, who may not be aware of the extent, or…
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Difference Between Jessner & TCA Peels
November 2, 2013 Difference Between Jessner & TCA Peels
Overview Chemical peels are used to treat different skin problems, such as acne, sun spots, fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven skin tone and texture. They involve the use of chemicals such as glycolic acid, salicylic acid, Jessner’s solution, trichloroacetic acid…
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5 Ways to Care for Someone Who Has Had a Stroke
1. Learn as Much as You Can About the Type of Stroke That Occurred A stroke is also known in the medical world as a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) or brain attack. These terms mean that either a blood vessel blockage…
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What Causes Dark Spots on the Skin?
November 2, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Dark spots on the skin are caused by hyperpigmentation, a condition that occurs when too much skin pigment is produced in one or more areas of the skin. Dark spots are usually harmless, according to the American Osteopathic College of…
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Bottle Feeding Breast Milk Tips
November 2, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Many mothers choose to feed their babies expressed breast milk from a bottle at some point. Some reasons for bottle-feeding breast milk include a mother returning to work, the need or desire to leave the baby with an alternate caregiver…
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Mole Removal Options
November 2, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Mole removal serves three primary purposes, explains the Redding Dermatology Medical Group (RDMG). It removes melanoma and moles deemed high-risk for developing into skin cancer. Removal of raised moles remedies chronic irritation from friction or shaving. Other purely cosmetic procedures…
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Most Common Pain Medications
Pain refers to an uncomfortable feeling that can occur as a result of trauma or an underlying medical condition. In some instances, pain can be felt in the back, chest, stomach and muscles. Sometimes, the pain can be acute and…
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Ingredients in Clinique Clarifying Lotion
November 2, 2013 Ingredients in Clinique Clarifying Lotion
Clinique Clarifying Lotions come in different numbered varieties that are designed to address oily skin issues. The higher the number, the oilier the skin is that needs help. Some ingredients are used in all the formulas, while others are just…
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Signs of First Menstrual Period
November 2, 2013 Signs of First Menstrual Period
First menstruation, or menarche, can be an exciting time in a girl’s life signaling entry into puberty and young womanhood. A girl will not start menarche until all of her reproductive organs have matured and are working together, usually around…
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Worst Exercise Machines
November 2, 2013 Worst Exercise Machines
Abraham Lincoln said that you can fool some of the people all of the time. Some exercise equipment manufacturers adhere to this philosophy. They employ clever marketers, who appeal to consumer’s insecurities with promises of “lost inches” and “instant weight…
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What Are the Side Effects of Amlodipine Besylate?
Amlodipine besylate, or Norvasc, is a prescription drug used in the treatment of high blood pressure and chronic stable angina (chest pain). It belongs to a class of medications called calcium channel blockers (CCBs). Calcium channel blockers prevent calcium from…
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