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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Friendship Betrayl Lifetime Friends Trust Loss
October 31, 2013 Friends and Peers
Not so long ago, I would have answered, “Yes, a true friendship is for a lifetime”. I am over 40 and had a friend since the age of 15. For over 25 years, we saw one another through many of…
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Hypertension Headache Symptoms
According to the American Heart Association, high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is the leading cause of stroke and a major cause of heart attack worldwide. People often associate headaches with high blood pressure, but hypertension is referred to…
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Guaifenex Side Effects
You may purchase Guaifenex (guaifenesin/phenylephrine/phenylpropanolamine) cough medicine over the counter (OTC) to help clear congestion and mucus from a cold. This expectorant helps ease breathing by thinning out and lubricating phlegm. The decongestants phenylpropanolamine and phenylephrine in Guaifenex constrict blood…
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Drugs Used in Cancer Treatment
Cancer refers to a potentially fatal disease in which cells within the body grow at a very rapid rate. The Mayo Clinic indicates that cancer symptoms include fatigue, a fever, difficulty swallowing, pain, a change in bladder or bowel habits…
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Chatting Smile Meeting new People
October 31, 2013 Friends and Peers
The moving truck has driven off and here you are in a new city. While emptying the tons of boxes and crates you start thinking about being in the new city. Some of your thoughts will be exciting, like going…
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Things Needed for Bringing Home a Baby
There are a slew of items you need to have ready when you bring a baby home from the hospital. Make the preparations during the pregnancy so that everything will be in place when the baby comes home. This way…
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3 Ways to Treat Kidney Stones
1. Flush Out the Stones Kidney stones, small, rock-like lumps of minerals that can build up in your kidneys, will usually pass through your system on their own. To speed them along, drink several quarts of water per day. Use…
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Adrenal Gland Testing
Overview The adrenal glands are part of the endocrine system, which means that they make hormones. The adrenal glands are predominantly controlled by the pituitary, which is another gland in the endocrine system. The functionality of the adrenal glands can…
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B12 & Alcoholism
October 31, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Alcohol addiction is a disease that spans a lifetime. Long-term abuse causes a physical dependence on alcohol and the need to drink more to achieve the desired outcome. When alcoholism goes untreated, negative health effects begin to occur. The…
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What Are the Causes of a Rectal Itch?
Pruritus ani is the medical term for rectal itch. The delicate skin of the anus, the outlet of the rectum, is subject to irritation and itching. Scratching only makes things worse and can lead to secondary infection. While it’s natural…
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Kayaking Gear List
October 31, 2013 Kayaking Gear List
The amount of gear you need for kayaking depends on the length of time you’ll be out on the river, if you are planning overnight stops, what kind of weather you’ll be encountering and your experience level. For all kayakers,…
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Growth Stages for a Human
Human development is the process of becoming mature, both physically and emotionally. This process takes many years and a person goes through many different growth stages to reach adulthood, the final stage of development. Humans are complex beings and each…
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How to Cure Face Acne
October 31, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview You can get acne just about anywhere on your body, but nowhere is it more troubling that on your face. After all, your face is what you present to the world and if you’re covered with pimples, it can…
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Skin Problems: Hives
October 31, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Hives is the common name for the skin condition known as urticaria. Hives cause an itching sensation and are most often associated with individuals who are experiencing an allergic reaction. Hives are usually harmless and typically do not leave…
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How to Do a Push Up in the Toughest Way
Overview One-arm push-ups are the toughest push-ups you can do. As challenging as one-arm push-ups may be, you can do them by gradually building your core and upper-body strength. Push-ups with correct form directly engage your chest, shoulders and triceps…
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3 Ways to Feed a Child With Cystsic Fibrosis
October 31, 2013 Children's Health
1. Ensure Your Child is Eating a High-Fat, High-Calorie Diet Children with cystic fibrosis (CF) require from 30 to 50 percent more calories than children without the disease in order to reach normal heights and weights. Feeding them can sometimes…
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Basketball Shooting Skills
Shooting a basketball may only take a split second, but shooting it well takes many hours of practice. Many different elements go into a quality basketball shot, including body alignment, a strong jump and proper contact with the ball. Get…
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What Are the Health Benefits of Wheat Germ Oil?
Wheat germ, buried within the wheat berry, holds traces of a potent oil. Once extracted, it is known as wheat germ oil. According to Mary Enig, author of “Know Your Fats,” the oil contains a prized amount of vitamin E…
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How to Calculate Ovulation Cycle
Overview Couples who are trying to conceive and who have not achieved this happy goal can take one step toward pregnancy by calculating the woman’s menstrual cycle so they can figure out when she’s most likely to ovulate. Several factors,…
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Risks of Whitewater Kayaking
Most outdoor activities contain some element of risk, report paddlers at American Whitewater, a nonprofit membership organization that promotes whitewater paddling. Whitewater kayaking attracts thrill seekers who thrive on the mental and physical challenges of the sport. Avid whitewater kayakers…
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Meeting People when you Move
October 31, 2013 Friends and Peers
It can be exciting or stressful to move to a new city depending upon how you look at it. Sometimes the hustle and bustle of a big city can be intimidating. Maybe you’ve moved to a small town and are…
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Skiing Fitness Exercises
Skis designed prior to the late 1980s were long and heavy. Optimal performance on these boards required strength and endurance. Shaped skis leveled the playing field. The curvy dimensions of these shorter, lighter boards facilitate smooth, fluid turns, making skiing…
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How to Make Friends in College
October 31, 2013 Friends and Peers
Meeting people in college can be easy if you want it to be. In college most people are over their shyness from high school but students in their first year of college all find themselves facing new faces, a new campus, and may struggle to…
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Newbie Employment Moving Family Friends Lonely Social Club Hobbies Association
October 31, 2013 Friends and Peers
Most families and friends are now spread out across the country. It can be intimidating when you are the only one that has moved to a new city. When you first move to a city where everything is brand new…
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Aging & Skin Changes
October 31, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Aging is a natural process that occurs over time. When you age, all the major systems in your body, such as your cardiovascular, urinary and musculoskeletal systems, are affected. Some people age faster than others, therefore the aging process…
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How to clear outdated information on a credit report
Overview Outdated information should be cleared from your credit report automatically without any effort from you. This doesn’t always happen the way it should. You may get your free yearly credit reports from annualcreditreport.com and find old entries that should…
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Nutrition and Strength Training
Overview When you perform strength training, muscles are overloaded and muscle fibers are broken down, causing small tears and damage. In an attempt to adapt to the stress being put on them by strength training, your muscles respond by healing…
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Homemade Earwax Removal
Overview A healthy amount of earwax in your ears is both normal and beneficial. Produced by the glands in your external canal, earwax protects your ears from water and infection, says the American Hearing Research Foundation. But earwax may become…
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Ways to Lose Weight During Menopause
October 31, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Difficulty maintaining weight during menopause is a common side effect due to the hormone changes occurring. The University of Maryland Medical Center explains that this usually starts the year leading up to menopause, called perimenopause. Women, on average, gain about…
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How to Remove Bags Under the Eyes for Men
Overview Bags under the eyes are a common occurrence in both men and women as they age. Fat can move to the eyelid area and muscles that support the eyelids can weaken, which can give the eyes a puffy appearance….
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