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 Wrinkles Around the Mouth?
November 1, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
With all the work your mouth does every day–smiling, talking, eating, frowning and kissing just for starters–it’s no wonder that the delicate skin around your mouth is often one of the first places on your face to show the signs…
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How to Warm up to a new Colleague Warm up to a new Colleague Offer help
November 1, 2013 Friends and Peers
Most of the times, a new colleague feels like a fish out of the water. He doesn’t know anybody, so he doesn’t know how he should act. If he also doesn’t know what the job is all about he will…
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Weight Gaining Tips for a Skinny Toddler
November 1, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Some children are naturally thinner than others, but if your child clocks in as underweight at her annual checkup, it’s usually a sign that she needs to gain weight in order to be healthy. There are several reasons a child…
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Smart Shopping for Food for High Blood Pressure
Heart disease is the number one killer in the United States. It is also one of the most preventable diseases, with much cause rooted in our diets. Adopting a heart-healthy diet is important for all of us, particularly those who…
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Should ex Lovers be Friends – No
November 1, 2013 Friends and Peers
It is very rare that ex-lovers can be friends. The problem with this is the fact that both parties have to be able to put up with the pretense – the pretense that they can just forget that they had…
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Kidney Stone Removal Procedures
Kidney stones, or renal lithiasis, are caused by many things, including dehydration, according to the Mayo Clinic. Dehydration causes the urine in your urinary tract to become concentrated, increasing the chances that normally occurring salts will form stones. They often…
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About Clear Light Acne Therapy
Overview Acne ranks as the most common skin condition in the United States, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). Some 85 percent of people, or more, will suffer from acne during their lifetime, and on any given day,…
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Its not a Good Idea to Add co Workers as Friends on Facebook
November 1, 2013 Friends and Peers
Adding co-workers, especially rivals, or your boss is a dire mistake if there ever was one. Facebook is obviously one of the biggest internet phenomena the world has ever laid eyes upon. Who should you add to Facebook? Who should…
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Acne Pimple Treatment
November 1, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Acne pimples can affect anyone at any time. Breakouts can range from a few pimples here and there to having them all over the face and back. Whatever the situation is, no one should have to suffer with acne….
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Ways to Stay Healthy During the Winter
November 1, 2013 Ways to Stay Healthy During the Winter
Because we don’t get outside in wintertime as often as we do in warmer months, it sometimes seems as if we catch more colds, flu and downright irritating viruses than at any other time of year. On the other end…
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How to Set Boundaries with your co Workers Avoid Gossip Set Boundaries with your Colleagues
November 1, 2013 Friends and Peers
Deciding what kind of relationship you should have with your co-workers is more complex than it may originally seem. Setting boundaries with them is not always easy. If things are said in the wrong way, many misunderstandings can occur which will…
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How to be a better co Worker better co Worker Offer help Suggestions
November 1, 2013 Friends and Peers
Being a good co-worker is not easy. In order to accomplish that, you need to understand what you need to do, be willing to do what is necessary and follow through. The following tips can serve as a helpful guide….
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About Aviane
Overview Aviane is the brand name for the combination medication ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel. According to Drugs.com, Aviane is an oral medication used primarily to prevent pregnancy but can be used for other conditions as recommended by a health care…
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HIV Resources
November 1, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
According to AVERT.org, in 1986, 38,000 cases of AIDS were reported from 85 different countries. In 2008, it reports that 33.4 million are living with HIV/AIDS worldwide. Since 1981, 25 million persons have died from AIDS. It is a health…
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What Are the Common Symptoms of a Sinus Infection?
More than 35 million Americans suffer from sinus infections, according to Dr. Murray Grossan, a leading eye, nose and ear specialist. Tiny hairs line the sinus walls covered in a thin layer of mucus. When a person catches a cold…
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Botanical Eczema Home Remedy
November 1, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Eczema, also called dermatitis, is an inflammation of the skin. According to the Mayo Cinic, eczema affects children most often, but adults can also experience the itchy, red rash that is associated with the condition. Traditional medical treatment for…
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Heartburn During Pregnancy Remedies
Pregnant women often experience heartburn, especially in the second and third trimesters when the growing uterus pushes up against the stomach. Add to that the effects of progesterone, which relaxes the digestive system and allows stomach acids to slip past…
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How to Guard the Pick & Roll
Overview Playing solid defense in competitive basketball requires teamwork, practice, knowledge of your opponent and most importantly communication. Players should practice different situations they believe they will encounter throughout the course of a game. One situation is defending the pick…
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Help a Colleague Listen how to Make a Colleague Listen Listening Skills in Relationships
November 1, 2013 Friends and Peers
At work, or even on a home or community project, cooperation is crucial. Human beings run into trouble when one colleague drops out of the forward movement of any project. The colleague exhibits unwillingness to try new things, and is…
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Tennis Etiquette Rules
Tennis is a centuries-old game that was traditionally played by upper-class families. Professional tournaments like Wimbledon are frequently graced with the presence of royalty. Because of this, there is also a strong tradition of etiquette in tennis. Many tennis matches…
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What Are Some Signs of a Sinus Infection?
Chronic sinus infections affect more than 31 million Americans annually, according to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Sinus infections are the result of inflamed sinuses, trapping liquid in the cavity and leading to a buildup of bacteria….
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How to Improve Metabolism to Lose Weight
November 1, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Your basal metabolic rate (BMR) is the rate at which your body burns calories at rest. Genetics has a large effect on your BMR, but other factors also can influence it. If you have a low BMR, you may…
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Easy Yoga Exercises for Children
Yoga for children has been heavily studied in recent years, thanks to a yoga popularity resurgence beginning in the late 1990s. A study published in the Journal of Pediatric Physical Therapy found that yoga was a good choice for children…
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4 Ways to Choose the Right Pain Medication
1. Stay Conservative if Your Pain Is Mild Mild and even moderate pain can often be successfully controlled by over-the-counter pain relievers. In most cases of pain, these are the first types of drugs that people try. Minor cuts, bruises,…
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How to Sharpen Ice Hockey Skates
Overview Sharpening your ice hockey skates is the easiest way to keep them effective and one of the most crucial parts of their upkeep. Sharpening also helps to lengthen the life of your skates, ultimately saving you hundreds of dollars,…
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High Blood Pressure Risks
Blood pressure is measured by the amount of blood pumped by your heart and the amount of resistance to that flow in your arteries. The more your heart pumps and the more narrow your arteries, the higher your blood pressure…
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About Tennis Equipment
Overview Tennis equipment includes rackets, balls, nets, lighting, fencing and strings. This equipment is approved by the International Tennis Federation (ITF), the worldwide governing body of the sport. Manufacturers have created many variations on tennis equipment for use in sanctioned…
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One-Step Sparring Hand Techniques
One-step sparring is used in martial arts classes to help prepare students for contact sparring or real fights. One-step sparring techniques are performed when a student is defending himself against a single attack, like a punch or kick. The attack…
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How the Internet Brings us together
November 1, 2013 Friends and Peers
Before the Internet was invented, many people kept in touch with each other via post or by telephone. If people could afford to visit their friends and family members who were living overseas, they would pay for the travel fares…
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Prefight Boxing Training Tips
Getting prepared for a boxing match is tough work. Boxers attempt to get in the best shape possible before they get in the ring by doing 3 to 5 miles of road work, lifting weights, hitting the speed bag and…
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