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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How to Avoid Roommate Conflicts from the Start by Negotiating Bill Payment
November 1, 2013 Friends and Peers
Having a roommate is a double-edged sword in a lot of ways. There are a lot of good things that come with having a roommate, and there are plenty of bad things that come with having a roommate. With a…
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How Pop Culture is Helping Quell Homophobia
Homophobia is a plague on society that’s based on ignorance, fear and prejudice. Many people base their homophobia on their religious beliefs, but the effects can be anything but religious. Persecution of homosexuals has resulted in hate crimes, open discrimination…
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Four Primary Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease
November 1, 2013 Senior Health
Parkinson’s disease, a debilitating neurodegenerative condition, results from loss of pigmented cells in a part of the midbrain called the substantia nigra. The substantia nigra connects heavily to the striatum, the brain’s central relay station or “trigger point” for sending…
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What Is My Training Heart Rate Supposed to Be?
Overview Knowing and understanding your training heart rate is essential in a safe and healthy workout. Your heart rate should be assessed during cardiovascular exercise and strength training as well. Finding and calculating your training heart rate is easy, but…
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Early Symptoms of Asperger’s
November 1, 2013 Children's Health
The Mayo Clinic defines Asperger’s Syndrome as a developmental disorder affecting children’s social and communication skills. Children displaying social awkwardness and all-absorbing interest in specific topics typically receive a diagnose of Asperger’s. Asperger’s syndrome is part of the autistic spectrum…
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Good Posture Exercises
Posture is the position in which you hold your body upright–against gravity–while standing, lying or sitting. The Cleveland Clinic states that maintaining good posture will allow you to stand, sit, move and lie down with the least strain on your…
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How to Resume Exercise Following Kidney Stones
Overview Kidney stones are small masses of minerals and acids found in the kidneys. The condition can be very painful, and treatment typically only involves pain medications and lots of water until you are able to pass a stone. Once…
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Ways to Prevent Weight Gain While on Your Period
November 1, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
According to a 1997 article featured in Reproduction magazine and titled “Menstrual Cycle and Appetite Control: Implications for Weight Regulation,” hormonal fluctuations during a woman’s period influence her food cravings and dietary choices and intake. Bloating, consumption of sweets and…
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Roommates
November 1, 2013 Friends and Peers
When two people decide to live together, whether they know each other or not, there are often tensions as the habits of the other person come to light in close quarters. And that’s not to say that either person is…
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What Are the Causes of Back Pain in a Pregnant Woman?
Back pain most commonly occurs in the latter half of your pregnancy. It can disrupt your daily life and even interfere with a good night of sleep. Back pain during pregnancy occurs due to hormones in your body that relax…
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Creating Balance in Relationships
November 1, 2013 Relationships and Family - Other
A successful and healthy relationship needs balance. Often relationships begin in balance and in time begin to deteriorate. Here are eight categories that should be in balance within yourself in order to have a healthy relationship. Harmony is created when couples are aware of their…
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Finding Time for old Friends
November 1, 2013 Friends and Peers
Friendship is an important part of a person’s life. Without friends, we wouldn’t have the love, support, laughter, and more a friend brings to us. Many friends will come and go in a person’s life because of various reasons, including…
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4 Ways to Treat Low Blood Pressure
1. Discover the Cause Low blood pressure, or hypotension, occurs when there is too little pressure within the body’s blood vessels. It is diagnosed when there is a blood pressure reading of 90/60 mm HG or lower. The result is…
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Creating Lasting Family Traditions
Most parents do their best to create a happy family life, hoping when their children become adults they will reflect back on their childhoods with fond memories and nostalgia. One way to create happy memories it to establish some family…
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What Are the Causes of a Runny Nose?
A runny nose, also known as rhinorrhea or rhinitis, occurs in most people when they are suffering from a cold. There are many other causes, however. Your nose runs because the blood vessels and tissues in your nasal passages become…
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The Most Effective Exercises for Hip Flexor Muscles
The muscles that help straighten and extend the legs, the hip flexors, are often overlooked in exercise routines. These muscles give a wide range of motion when playing sports and protect hip and knee joints, according to the Fitness Begin…
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3 Ways to Create a Low-Calorie Diet Plan
November 1, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Make Smart Substitutions Write down what you eat in a typical day; a list can keep you aware of what you are putting in your mouth and can help you stay on top of calorie count. Before making drastic…
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Exercises for Back Pain & Spasms
Back pain and spasms create a cycle that is sometimes difficult to break, with pain creating spasm, and spasm creating pain. Stretching exercises lengthen and relax the muscle fibers, while cardiovascular exercise increases the oxygen to the tissue and promotes…
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When Friends become Lovers
November 1, 2013 Friends and Peers
When friends become lovers *Is it possible for friends to become good lovers: Many times in our lives we meet an opposite sex friend who we feel comfortable with and can discuss everything with them, and suddenly, we find we’re desiring more…
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Caregiving Options for Alzheimer’s Patients
November 1, 2013 Senior Health
Alzheimer’s care options are best discussed during the early stages of the disease. Waiting until a medical injury or sudden deterioration occurs forces a family to make hasty decisions that may be later regretted, suggests The Mayo Clinic. Learn the…
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Weight Room Exercises for Football
It’s not enough for football players to work hard on the practice field and study their opponents on film. Football is a year-round game, and players have to work hard in the weight room to get stronger. This is especially…
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Communication Tips for a Healthy Relationship
Healthy relationships are built upon trust, love and commitment, and the glue that holds everything together is good communication. Both partners need to be able to express themselves and feel heard in a relationship, and communication helps deepen mutual understanding….
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What Are the Benefits of Taking Cardio Kickboxing?
Don’t mistake cardio kickboxing for an actual martial arts class. Even though it incorporates martial arts moves like kicking and punching, cardio kickboxing focuses more on working up a sweat than the fine points of self-defense. This fun, fast-paced aerobic…
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Fathers’ Rights During Open Adoption
November 1, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Overview An open adoption occurs when an adopted child grows up in contact with adoptive family members and birth family members. A birth father, or biological father, who is married to his child’s mother, has strong legal rights during adoption…
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Korean Martial Art Techniques
The history of Korean martial arts dates back more than 2,000 years. Today, Korean styles like tae kwon do, tang soo do and hapkido are some of the most widely practiced martial arts around the world. Students of Korean martial…
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Tips for Shooting a Basketball
It sometimes may seem as if there are as many ways to shoot a basketball as there are players. The best shooting forms, however, maximize a player’s ability to shoot the ball straight, and with a high arc and rotation….
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Foods to Help Male Fertility
The Mayo Clinic states that male fertility depends on sperm quality and quantity, which can be affected by a variety of things. According to Fertilinet, it takes approximately 72-90 days to produce mature sperm. Sperm is produced 24 hours a…
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The Best Hair Loss Remedies
October 31, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Hair loss—also known as alopecia—comes naturally with age for many men and women. Sometimes hair loss that occurs early in life can be hereditary or it can be caused by a health condition such as diabetes. A dermatologist can help…
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Creating a Happy Family
I will like to describe a happy family as a place where you can find love, peace and happiness. Creating a happy home is a good pursuit which can help people to stay motivated, fulfilled and happy. It will help family members to relate…
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5 Ways to Treat an Overactive Bladder
1. Train Your Bladder Overactive bladder, very common in older adults, can be treated with bladder training. You’ll be taught techniques that will allow you to resist the urge to urinate, gradually expanding the intervals you can go between voiding….
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