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 Are the Treatments for Fibroid Tumors?
October 31, 2013 Women's Health
Uterine fibroids are noncancerous tumors of the uterus that cause heavy bleeding and pressure in the pelvis. In many women, fibroids have no symptoms and exist unknowingly. They are discovered during an annual gynecologic exam and confirmed by ultrasound or…
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How to Juggle Time Spent with Friends
October 31, 2013 Friends and Peers
It can sometimes prove more than a little difficult to maintain quality relationships with longtime friends while establishing rapport with new found acquaintances. As the list of friends expands, juggling time spent with each of them requires ever more thought…
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About Goalie Equipment
Overview Goalie equipment for ice hockey has come a long way from the beginning of the sport. From the first use of pads to protect the legs, goalie equipment has evolved into sophisticated gear that protects a goalie under the…
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Finding Time for old and new Friends
October 31, 2013 Friends and Peers
As people go through life, they meet new people and make new friends. This is a natural progression and one that should be embraced. However, as this happens, you probably have old friends who have proved their trustworthiness over the…
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Health Benefits of Using a Treadmill
According to the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, adults need at least 30 minutes of exercise per day at least five days a week to maintain their health. Individuals will experience even greater benefit if they increase this…
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4 Ways to Treat Gout Home With Remedies
1. Try a Cabbage Poultice Boil two to three leaves of raw cabbage in enough water to cover them completely. Keep boiling them until the leaves are soft, and then wrap them in a thin, natural-fiber cloth, like cotton, to…
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Best Home Workout Equipment for Your Core
Although countless core-training gadgets saturate the home workout equipment market, the word “core” is an overused buzzword. The phrase “core exercise” entices consumers with visions of six-pack abs and unlimited sex appeal, but it actually refers to workouts that engage…
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Weight Loss Techniques for Men
October 31, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Many men have difficulty losing weight, especially from trouble areas like the midsection. By introducing more targeted physical exercise and making slight changes to your dietary habits, you an easily lose weight without having to starve yourself. Use some basic…
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LIVESTRONG.com Health: Cellulite Tips
October 31, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Cellulite is often an effect of aging, poor diet, loose skin tone, lack of exercise or not drinking enough water. According to the Mayo Clinic, about eight of every 10 women have problems with cellulite. Genes play a major role…
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Ways to Work Out on an Exercise Bike for Beginners
Exercise bikes–for years considered the red-headed stepchild of fitness equipment after the introduction of ellipticals, treadmills, rowing machines and other home workout equipment–are making a comeback in popularity. With upright and recumbent designs, adjustable resistance settings and sophisticated electronics, exercise…
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Acupressure Points in the Body
Acupressure points are specific areas of the body where pressure is applied to stimulate the flow of energy, block pain and relieve stress. More than 400 acupressure points in the body can be targeted for treatment. The pressure points lie…
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Friendship Drama how to Handle Backstabbers
October 31, 2013 Friends and Peers
There are many different definitions of friendship. Some friends come and go. Other friends will remain loyal throughout life. In any case, friendships, like any other relationship, will usually go through phases which include periods of closeness and distance. Often,…
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About Avalanche Safety Equipment
Overview Knowing how and when to use avalanche safety equipment is important in back country mountain settings. A standard back country avalanche kit includes a transceiver, a probe and a shovel. Back-country skiers, snow boarders, climbers and snowmobilers should carry…
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3 Ways to Understand the Effects of Low Sodium
October 31, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Consult a Health Professional The normal sodium level in a person’s blood is anywhere from 136 to 145 milliequivalent per liter (mEq/L). When your level drops below these numbers, you may experience lethargy. Since your brain is extremely susceptible…
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Vertical Jump Training Exercises
Whether you are playing volleyball, tennis, basketball or another sport, you’ll often need to jump high to be your best. Practicing different types of jumping movements will improve both your leg strength and your explosive power to get into those…
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Ways to Help Children Wake Up
October 31, 2013 Children's Health
Mornings can be a particularly challenging time for parents, since getting your entire family up and out the door is no easy task. Kids who are groggy when they wake up are more likely to have trouble concentrating in school…
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How to Improve Skin Elasticity
Overview When the signs of aging skin strike, you have an arsenal of skin-care products and tools to save you. Send wrinkles, spots and dips away using in-home care, avoidance techniques and professional cosmetic treatments that rejuvenate your appearance. Dermatologists…
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How to Find Time for your old Friends
October 31, 2013 Friends and Peers
Friends forever! That is a very popular saying amongst friends, especially if the friendship has been made and still going on strong for the rest of your life. When the words ‘old friends’ comes to mind, a wave of sweet…
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Names of Pilates Exercises
Gymnast Joseph Pilates was way ahead of his time. He developed his innovative exercise system in Germany during the early 20th century. The method evolved throughout the years. Some instructors teach a modernized version of the Pilates method, which features…
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Dermabrasion for Stretch Marks
October 31, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview The National Institutes of Health characterize stretch marks as irregular areas of the skin. Medically known as striae, they typically develop as a result of rapid or excessive weight gain, but some people can suffer from stretch marks due…
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What Are Signs of an Ear Infection?
Ear infections can occur as several different types: otitis externa, acute and chronic otits media, and inner ear infections, all of which may occur in adults and children. Adults and children have many symptoms in common, although sometimes the symptoms…
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4 Ways to Identify Sources of Sodium
October 31, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Check the Kitchen It seems pretty obvious that the kitchen would be the major source of our sodium consumption in our diets, but for most people the amount is never very clear. Take stock of what fills the cupboards,…
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Track Tips on Running Faster
You’re training on a track and have the endurance portion down; however, you are still having trouble enhancing your speed. According to active.com, speed on the track can be learned through constant practice in developing the length of your stride…
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Dear Friend
October 31, 2013 Friends and Peers
Dear Friend,Did I say something to put you off. Why haven’t you called. I really need my best friend. If I offended you with my sorrow, then tell me so. That’s how I felt when my friend of almost twenty…
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Exercises Using Resistance Flat Exercise Bands
Light weight, easily stored and capable of strengthening all major muscles groups–resistance bands benefit exercisers and athletes of all ability levels. The American College of Sports Medicine says that resistance bands first gained popularity as a way for elderly individuals…
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Badminton Equipment Information
Overview Badminton is a popular racket sport that, recent to 2010, has become an Olympic sport. Badminton uses unique equipment including a specific type of racket as well as a shuttle, a projectile used solely in badminton. The Badminton World…
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How to Juggle old and new Friends
October 31, 2013 Friends and Peers
The Aztecs are not the only ones who found time to juggle old and new friends. You can too! Old and new friends are not like cats in a Steve Martin skit where the cat juggling looks easy each time…
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3 Ways to Live With Crohn’s Disease
1. Manage Your Symptoms With Medication Reducing the inflammation that is consistent with Crohn’s disease can help you live a more normal life. Many people living with this type of inflammatory bowel disease take anti-inflammatory medications in an attempt to…
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Instructions for Softball Pitching
Overview Pitching in competitive softball is a huge responsibility. The game tends to be low-scoring because pitchers have a wide array of pitches and tend to dominate the game. Many scores end up 1-0, 2-1, 3-2, or the like. Pitchers…
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Exercise Tips for Teens
Fitness and exercise are very important for teenagers. In addition to the many long-term health benefits, physically fit teens have more energy and a better self-image, according to Teens Health. Teenagers do not have to join an organized sport to…
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