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 Treat Heel Pain
1. Give Your Heel an Ice Massage Ice massages several times a day numb the nerve endings and constrict the blood vessels to reduce pain in your heel. The cold from the ice will also reduce inflammation and swelling. Fill…
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What is a Spite House
November 2, 2013 Friends and Peers
How far would a person go to get revenge on another? How much would one pay to get revenge? A few people have gone so far as to build a house solely to spite an adversary. A spite house is…
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Acne & Retin-A
November 2, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Most people think of acne as a teenage problem, and they’re right: The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) estimates that about 45 million people, most of them teenagers or young adults, will suffer from pimples this year. But adults…
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Gall Bladder Surgery Risks
November 2, 2013 Gall Bladder Surgery Risks
Gall bladder surgery, also known as cholecystectomy, is a common procedure that can be performed in a variety of ways. Typically it involves a surgical incision or a minimally invasive laparoscopic technique. Regardless of the method, all surgeries carry a…
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Stress Reducing Exercises
Life changes, including an increase in work demands, the loss of a loved one or the move to a new city, contribute to the amount of stress you experience. These stresses can trigger certain physiological changes to your heart rate,…
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Gay Dating You’re out now what
Nothings really changes much on the gay dating scene. Gays do not wait until they “come out of the closet” to begin dating. There are no debutante lesbian “I’m out and ready to date now” balls nor gay male “I’m out of…
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How to Hide an Acne Scar
November 2, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview No one likes dealing with acne, but it can be even more frustrating if your acne is so bad that it leaves scars. Procedures to remove acne scars can be costly and even then, they might not remove the…
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Types of Lung Cancer Treatments
Lung cancer is a devastating disease with a five-year survival rate of just 14 percent, according to “Murray & Nadel’s Textbook of Respiratory Medicine.” Treatment is often based on the stage of the cancer which corresponds to its spread within…
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Youth Softball Rules of Play
Softball can be a very competitive game played by women at the high school, college, international and professional level. Every year many young girls take up the game for the first time. When youngsters play softball, the rules are designed…
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What Is Autonomic Neuropathy?
November 2, 2013 What Is Autonomic Neuropathy?
Overview In the body, the nervous system has two major divisions: the central nervous system and peripheral nervous system. Autonomic neuropathy, a subtype of peripheral neuropathy, involves damage to one type of nerve in the peripheral nervous system: the autonomic…
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What Is a Retinol Equivalent?
November 2, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Vitamin A changes form as it moves through the body, and retinol is the stored version. A new unit, the retinol equivalent (RE), was created specifically to measure retinol. One RE equals 0.001 mg of retinal, 0.006 mg of beta-carotene and…
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How to Choose the Proper Weight on a Squat Machine
Overview The squat is one of the best overall exercises for strengthening the lower body muscles, tendons and ligaments. It can also be one of the most dangerous if you use too much weight or bad technique. Squat machines come…
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How Can I Get Rid of Back Acne Fast?
November 2, 2013 How Can I Get Rid of Back Acne Fast?
Overview As frustrating as it is and as ostracized it can make you feel, acne is common. In fact, up to 50 million people in the U.S. suffer from acne according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Even so, suffering…
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Adrenal Gland Disease
November 2, 2013 Adrenal Gland Disease
Overview The adrenal glands are located on top of the kidneys and are about half of an inch high and three inches long. These glands are part of the endocrine system, which means that they make hormones that affect the…
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Growth Hormone Replacement Side Effects
November 2, 2013 Growth Hormone Replacement Side Effects
Growth hormone stimulates growth and regeneration. It is secreted by the pituitary gland in the brain. A synthetic form of the hormone exists called somatropin and can be administered to treat growth disorders. Effects on growth hormone-deficient patients include decreased…
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Other Uses for Epsom Salt
November 2, 2013 Other Uses for Epsom Salt
Epsom salt, technically known as magnesium sulfate, has several uses for health benefits. People take Epsom salt orally for certain conditions, but it is best known for using as a bath or soak. Epsom salt also is good for most…
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Causes of Gout
November 2, 2013 Causes of Gout
As many as 6 million adults age 20 and older report having had gout at some time in their lives, according to a National Arthritis Workgroup report that was published in the January 2008 issue of Arthritis and Rheumatism. Gout…
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Information on Pilates Exercise Equipment
November 2, 2013 Information on Pilates Exercise Equipment
Overview Joseph Pilates created and developed his conditioning method in the early 20th century, but he believed that his work was 50 years ahead of its time. The technique began as an elite exercise system for athletes and dancers. Mainstream…
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How to Socialize with People
November 2, 2013 Friends and Peers
Believe it or not, once I was too shy to do more than blush, nod and smile, afraid to open my mouth and utter a word; just in case stupid, boring nonsense would pour forth. In a social setting, I…
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Website Reviews Wegiveadamnorg
Wegiveadamn.org is the online vehicle for the Give A Damn Campaign, 2010. Which also serves to raise funds for the True Colors Foundation. 2010 is a year that will be remembered by LGBT persons along with their friends and families…
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Exercises to Treat Plantar Fasciitis
The plantar fascia is a thick band of tissue that connects the toes and the heel of the foot. When too much stress is placed on the arch of the foot, the plantar fascia becomes inflamed, causing stabbing pain in…
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Acne Scars
November 2, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview More than 40 million young adults and teenagers will suffer from acne this year, making it the most common skin disorder, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). Of these, 40 percent will develop scarring serious enough to…
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About Biotin
November 2, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Biotin is a vitamin of the vitamin B complex. It is found especially in egg yolk, liver and yeast. It is required to form glucose and fatty acids and is vital to produce energy. It enhances metabolism of carbohydrates,…
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Easy Chair Exercises for Seniors
November 2, 2013 Easy Chair Exercises for Seniors
Sometimes known as chair aerobics, chair exercises allow seniors to get in shape or keep fit. These exercises can improve circulation, mental alertness, sense of balance, energy level, metabolism, joint flexibility and muscle strength. Avoid overdoing it, since achieving a…
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How to Lose Weight With Gum
November 2, 2013 How to Lose Weight With Gum
Overview The Mint Industry Research Council estimates that half of all Americans chew gum, and that the average gum-chewer goes through 1.5 pounds of gum per year. For those trying to lose weight, a stick of gum comes in handy…
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Exercise Tips to Tone Men’s Chest & Belly
November 2, 2013 Exercise Tips to Tone Men's Chest & Belly
While running, cycling and other lower-body workouts are popular, exercises that focus on men’s chest and belly can quite often be forgotten. These muscles, however, stabilize the rest of the body and are important for toning your upper body. A…
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Gay Marriage Isn’t Destroying America Divorce is
Marriage itself is an archaic custom dating from a different age. Long gone is the idea that marriage is the perfect union in the eyes of god, not that it ever existed that way to begin with. Marriage has always…
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Supporting Gay Marriage
If all states, or even most, were to legalize gay marriage, what harm would be done? People who oppose gay relationships and gay marriage would carry on opposing them, just as people who oppose abortion or whom are racist continue…
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What Muscles Does the Bench Press Workout?
The bench press is an excellent exercise to use when targeting the upper body. While it uses a primary muscle group for overall execution, it works many different muscle groups at the same time for complete and proper performance. Whether…
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Cognitive Exercises for Seniors
November 1, 2013 Cognitive Exercises for Seniors
Cognitive exercises can benefit you in more ways than one. As you age, your cognitive functioning slows down and your memory starts to diminish, reports the Mayo Clinic. You do not have to feel helpless, however. You can take control…
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