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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Simple Tips to Lose Weight
October 30, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Being overweight or obese can lead to health problems, such as heart disease and high blood pressure, according to the National Library of Medicine. A successful weight-loss program that enables you to lose weight and keep the weight off requires…
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Dry, Sensitive, Mature Skin Care Tips
Effective skin care works with your personal skin type to achieve health and a pleasant appearance. While some practices and cosmetic products are suited to oily and normal types, many of the same care tips can be used for healthy…
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Medical Benefits of Flaxseed Oil
October 30, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Flaxseed is at the heart of the natural and organic foods movement, as it is one of the few vegetarian sources of omega-3 fatty acids, which the University of Maryland Medical Center describes as essential for good brain and heart…
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Friendship Drama how to Handle Backstabbers
October 30, 2013 Friends and Peers
Backstabbing has many levels, all the way from playground disloyalty among kids to the corporate level, where virtual backstabbing is almost as much of a fine art as plunging a real knife in the back of an unsuspecting co-worker. The…
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Dandruff & Dry Hair Home Remedies
October 30, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
People often associate dry hair with dandruff, but the two are only sometimes related, according to the Mayo Clinic. When dry skin on your scalp causes dandruff, the dandruff is usually smaller and not as oily as more common forms…
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5 Ways to Care for a Child With Muscular Dystrophy
1. Try Physical Therapy Getting your child into physical therapy as soon as he is diagnosed with muscular dystrophy (MD) is an important step in caring for him during the early years of the disease. Learning what type of exercising…
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How to Juggle old and new Friends how to Balance your Friends how to Balance old and new Friends
October 30, 2013 Friends and Peers
“Out with the old, in with the new” is not an idiom that should be implemented when holding friendships. New friends will come into your life at some point, but that isn’t a reason to abandon the friends that you…
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Warm Up Exercises for Running
Your legs move awkwardly, your lungs struggle to get in enough air and you wonder how you can keep running when starting out feels so bad. When you begin running, your body needs time to warm up and adjust to…
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What Are the Benefits of Aerobic Fitness?
October 30, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
One of the most important benefits of aerobic exercise and fitness is a stronger heart, the Mayo Clinic says. The heart is a muscle and must be exercised regularly for optimal function. Strong and healthy hearts don’t need to work…
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Who’s in your Crew how a Strong Group of Friends can Enhance your Life
October 30, 2013 Friends and Peers
New or old, friends make the world go around. Often considered the “family” we get to choose, friends help us in a number of ways. Trust in the notion that a solid group of friends (small or large) will make…
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How to Lose Weight After a Cesarean Section
October 30, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Many people underestimate the toll a cesarean section takes on a woman’s body because the procedure is so common. A cesarean section is a serious abdominal surgery. Your body needs time to rest and recover more so than after…
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How to Juggle old and new Friends
October 30, 2013 Friends and Peers
Aside from our family, our friends are the most important blessing that we have received. There are times that we treat them as our brothers and sisters for real. Of course, in our generation these days, our old friends are…
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Problems in Overweight Children
October 30, 2013 Children's Health
Children suffer from a variety of physical and emotional problems when they are overweight, leading to problems that can remain with them into adulthood. More than one-third of U.S. children are now overweight or obese, according to the U.S. Surgeon…
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Natural Alternatives for ADHD
Often beginning in childhood and sometimes persisting into adulthood, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects the individual’s ability to concentrate on tasks, and it may negatively affect academic success, according to the Mayo Clinic. Conventional medications may control some of the…
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Friendship Issues Advice
October 30, 2013 Friends and Peers
Friendship is defined as a friendly relationship or “the mutually cooperative and supportive behavior between two or more people” if you prefer Wikipedia’s definition. Nowhere is it stated that for a friendship to be real it must have been at…
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How to Integrate new Friends with old Friends
October 30, 2013 Friends and Peers
When you have old and new friends, sometimes this can be touchy integrating them. Sometimes, old friends feel they have to ‘share’ you when your friendship starts to extend to a new friend. There is a sense of rejection they…
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How to Measure Yourself for a Karate Uniform
Overview Karate uniforms are designed for freedom of movement, allowing you to launch into precision techniques without getting bound up in the fabric. Sometimes, depending on what style you’re studying, the uniform itself–particularly lapels or sleeves–may be incorporated into karate…
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4 Ways to Treat Foot Pain
1. Wear Cups for Heel Pain Heel spurs are fairly common, and they can cause intense pain in your heels if you have them. One of the best ways to treat this type of foot pain is to wear heel…
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Ways to Keep Your Body in Shape
October 30, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Staying in shape is an ongoing process that requires diligence and smart choices. The best fitness routines are ones that you can easily incorporate into your life, without too much effort or distraction. When smart eating and exercise become a…
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3 Ways to Create an IRA
1. Create a Traditional IRA The first IRA, Individual Retirement Account, is now referred to as a “Traditional IRA.” Twenty-five percent of the money invested in a traditional IRA is tax deductible for the year the funds are put into…
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Ways to Burn Stored Body Fat
October 30, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Millions of people attempt to lose weight each year, with many giving up in disappointment. Many fail because they pay too much attention to the scale and not enough attention to what kind of weight they are losing. If your…
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Foods Full of Fiber
Most people do not get the recommended daily amount of fiber in their diet. Fruits, vegetables and whole grains are the best sources of dietary fiber and can be incorporated easily into meals and snacks. According to the Harvard School…
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What Are the Benefits of Treadmill Exercising?
Rain, darkness, very high or very low temperatures, no safe walking or running routes–these all limit your ability to walk or run outdoors. Under these conditions, treadmills provide a safer and more convenient option for exercise. Step on a treadmill…
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Definition of Types of Yoga
Nearly two dozen different types of yoga are practiced around the world, according to Mats, Mats, Mats, each offering individuals different styles, positions and benefits. Yoga is a low-impact form of exercise that tones, stretches and strengthens muscles through a…
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The Best Cross Bikes
Cyclocross bikes differ from regular road bikes in a few ways. The frame’s rear triangle and fork are designed to allow greater clearance for wider tires and to help decrease mud buildup. The bikes use cantilever brakes for better control…
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How to Find Time for your old Friends
October 30, 2013 Friends and Peers
Life’s too short to not find time for your old friends. “Here today, gone tomorrow” should be applied to every person’s mindset. Busy days and nights tend to get in the way. Scheduling family can get in the way. Picking…
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3 Ways to Spot Cold Symptoms
1. Catching the Virus You probably won’t even know you’ve been exposed to a cold virus until 3 to 4 days afterwards, when symptoms begin. A cold is most likely to start with a burning, itchy feeling at the back…
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Friendship Issues Advice
October 30, 2013 Friends and Peers
Not necessarily. Friends come in and out of our lives for a particular purpose and for a season. You are blessed if you are still friends with your childhood friends (as I am); however, they live cross country. I question…
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Amateur Fastpitch Softball Pitching Tips
Fastpitch softball is a very competitive game dominated by pitching. Many of the top pitchers in the game can throw the ball at speeds approaching 70 mph. From a distance of 46 feet, that’s the equivalent of a 90 to…
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Natural Foods That Stimulate Libido
A healthy libido, or sex drive, is a great indicator of good general health. In most cases taking care of nutrition and physical exercise will ensure that sexual function remains on par, but there are some nutritional deficiencies that manifest…
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