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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Power Bands Wrist Exercises
Power bands are tools for strength training your wrists or other body parts that technically fall under the category of free weights but are different from dumbbells, kettlebells, barbells and medicine balls. Most free weights come in a particular weight,…
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Kinds of Heart Problems
Heart disease is the number one killer in the United States, according to the American Heart Association. Heart disease can include atherosclerosis, coronary artery disease, angina, heart attack, cardiomyopathy and congestive heart failure. The risk factors for all forms of…
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Alternative Methods for Natural Skin Whitening
October 31, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Darkened or discolored patches of skin, sometimes called age spots or liver spots, are the result of exposure to the sun. The Mayo Clinic reports that these dark spots develop “very slowly” over years of exposure to the sun or…
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Foods for Healthy Lungs
October 31, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Maintaining healthy lungs is essential to maintaining a good quality of life. There are foods that you can include in your diet that have been found to maintain and even improve the health of your lungs. A study by researchers…
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Finding Friends on the Internet
October 31, 2013 Friends and Peers
Looking for a few new chums online but don’t know where to start? Relax. You’re far from alone. There are literally millions of people online who are in the same position, and they’d be all too happy to make your…
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Drugs for the Treatment of Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive and fatal condition affecting the brain–a disease for which there is no cure. Fisher Center For Alzheimer’s Research Foundation states that the FDA currently has five drugs approved to help relieve the symptoms of this…
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Sun Damage Facts
October 31, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Spending limited amounts of time in the sun is important for the production of vitamin D. The body is incapable of producing this vitamin on its own, even though it has many important functions in your body, such as…
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Obsessive Compulsive Behavior Symptoms
October 31, 2013 Mental Health
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a potentially debilitating condition that affects 2.2 million American adults, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. A person with OCD feels as though they are being held captive by irrational thoughts and impulses. These…
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Back Bulge Exercises
Many people fight the battle of the bulging back. Some complain about the lower-back rolls spilling over their jeans, and women often search for the perfect bra that does not accentuate any upper-back folds. Finding the perfect clothing that best…
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6 Ways to Treat Meningitis
1. Cope With a Minor Case of Viral Meningitis If you were lucky enough to get your meningitis diagnosis promptly and you’re suffering from a mild case of the viral form of the disease, you’ll probably be directed to manage…
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What are the Benefits of Muscular Endurance & Strength?
Muscular strength and endurance are vital components in the pursuit of a healthy mind and body. A well-rounded fitness program should include a focus on both methods for sustainable changes in body composition, cardiovascular health and injury prevention. Health A…
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What Are the Dangers of Tamoxifen?
The American Cancer Society describes tamoxifen as a drug that interferes with estrogen activity. It’s one of the many medications used to treat breast cancer. But unlike the drugs used in chemotherapy, tamoxifen does nothing to damage the abnormal cells…
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Facial Laser Treatment Hair Removal
October 31, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview When the U.S. Food and Drug Administration cleared the first laser device for hair removal in 1995, the procedure of laser hair removal quickly became desirable among women looking for a more long-term way to address problem hair growth….
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How to Meet People in your Neighborhood
October 31, 2013 Friends and Peers
Whenever s family moves into a new neighborhood at times when their kids are school age, there should be no problems meeting people there. The occasions for making connections and friendships are almost endless: 1. Almost immediately, the kids from…
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Neutrogena Moisture Oil Free Formula Sensitive Skin Ingredients
October 31, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Neutrogena Moisture Oil Free Formula for Sensitive Skin is an after shower moisturizer designed to work without clogging pores or irritating sensitive skin. Other than water, it has 19 ingredients that work in different ways to produce a product to…
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5 Ways to Treat Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
1. Stop All Other Medications Stevens-Johnson syndrome is sometimes caused by an allergic reaction to certain types of drugs. Its symptoms are similar to a lot of other skin infections: lesions, blisters, itching and redness. It may also include a…
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Herbal Supplements for Type 2 Diabetes
October 31, 2013 Herbal Supplements for Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes often affects adults around age 45 and older but is not limited to this group. Type 2 diabetes accounts for 90 percent to 95 percent of diabetes cases in the United States, according to the National Diabetes…
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Homeopathic Remedies for Toothaches
Toothaches may come without warning. The primary cause of tooth pain is decay. Discomfort may also result from dental work, tooth extraction or gum disease. Infants and toddlers often suffer from difficult teething, which can produce great pain and distress….
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What Are the Causes of Short-Term Memory Loss?
When a person has short-term memory loss, he has problems remembering recent events, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Some forgetfulness can occur with age, as more brain cells die as a person ages. But serious short-term memory…
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Side Effects of Agnus Castus
Native to southern Europe, the Mediterranean and China, agnus castus is derived from the chasteberry tree. According to Wright State University, agnus castus is one of the most ancient medicines and is used in modern medicine for the treatment of…
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Earliest Pregnancy Symptoms Before a Period Starts
October 31, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Some rely on instinct, others rely on pregnancy tests. Yet others wait for the most obvious sign—a missed period. What many women do not realize is that many symptoms of pregnancy begin within the first few weeks after conception—the weeks…
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Cold Treatments for a Toddler
Kids can catch as many as eight or more colds per year, says KidsHealth.org. The cold is most often caused by different strains of rhinoviruses. An illness caused by a virus is not treated with antibiotics because the virus must…
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How to Use Aromapathy Essential Oils
Overview Essential oils have been used since 500 B.C. to improve health and feelings of wellness through olfactory gland stimulation. Using oils this way is known as aromatherapy, and there are a variety of applications of it throughout the world….
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Dealing with the Fear of Meeting new People
October 31, 2013 Friends and Peers
The fear of meeting new people is something that, if we are honest with ourselves, all of us have experienced at some time in our lives. Whether that fear has occurred when venturing into a social, work or potential dating situation, at…
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What Are Good Ways to Gain Weight?
October 31, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Gaining weight can help improve body image, athletic performance and health. For some, gaining weight is as challenging as is losing weight for others. A focused diet and exercise help encourage healthy weight gain through muscle, rather than fat. Increase…
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How to Find Long Lost Friends on the Internet
October 31, 2013 Friends and Peers
Looking for that best friend from high school that could always make you laugh? In today’s social frenzy of cell phones, I-phones, and computers all taking “staying connected” to new heights, it will be far easier to find someone than…
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How to Lose Belly Bulge
October 31, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Millions of Americans unsuccessfully fight the belly bulge battle every year. Each New Year’s, dieters sign up to lose weight in their gut, but lose the fight because your belly is one of the hardest places to shed weight….
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The Effects of Chronic Exercise on Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a complex disease characterized by a failure of insulin to remove sugar (glucose) from the bloodstream. Under healthy conditions, insulin interacts with body cell mechanisms that permit the passage of glucose out of blood circulation and…
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HIV Pregnancy Risks
October 31, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Over 278,000 women have HIV, human immunodeficiency virus, in the United States, the March of Dimes states, and many are unaware that they’re positive for the virus. Drug treatment for HIV in pregnancy drastically reduces the risk of transmission to…
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Toning Yoga Exercises
All yoga postures tone some part of the body and give greater strength to your muscles. Yoga uses your body weight to connect breath and movement, which exercises the entire body. Certain poses focus on firming different parts. Warrior I…
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