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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4 Ways to Manage Sinus Infections
1. Manage Noninfectious Sinusitis With Antihistamines If your doctor has determined that airborne irritants or histamines are the cause of your sinus problems, you may be directed to bring your symptoms under control using antihistamines. Sinus infections can, in broad…
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Body Building Tips for Teens
Bodybuilding is a popular and worthwhile hobby for teens. Through bodybuilding you will gain discipline, willpower and, most importantly, a foundation of health and fitness that will last a lifetime. Starting a bodybuilding program can be confusing for a beginner….
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How to Cure Ingrown Hair on Bikini Line
October 29, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview If the skin on your bikini line is riddled with bumps, you may be experiencing ingrown hairs. Because hair in the bikini area is so coarse, hair that has been recently shaved or waxed can curl underneath the skin…
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Weight Loss Meal Strategies for Men
October 29, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
As of 2008, only 26 percent of American men are at a healthy weight according to the Weight Control Information Network, a publication of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Overweight and obese men are at…
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How to Remove Milia From Face
October 29, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Milia are small white bumps that appear around the eyes and bridge of the nose. This condition is common in newborns and is referred to as baby acne. Milia is not acne, however. It is small build ups of…
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5 Ways to Prevent Heat Stroke
1. Understand the Severity of Heat Stroke Heat stroke is an extremely serious condition that requires immediate medical attention. It can be life-threatening, especially to infants or the elderly. 2. Know the Signs of the Less-Deadly Heat Exhaustion Heat-related conditions…
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Effective Tips to Gain Weight Fast and Build Muscle
October 29, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Like weight loss, healthy weight gain requires attention to your diet and focused exercise. You want to encourage your body to build lean muscle mass rather than simply pile on undesirable fat. Increased muscle improves your strength, metabolism and overall…
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Healthy Hair Tips for Black Hair
October 29, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Every head of hair is unique. Health, genetics, and even race all play a huge factor in a person’s hair type. Different types of hair require different types of care, and African-American hair is no different. Black hair requires a…
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Mend your Friendship Friendship Friends Keeping your Friendship
October 29, 2013 Friends and Peers
Mend Your Friendship What to do if your friendship’s been broken? What are you going to do? Give up? Or cry to death? Your reaction may vary, depending on the seriousness and the depth of the offense or the seriousness…
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3 Ways to Prevent Epstein-Barr Virus
1. Know Your Risk and Protect Yourself Accordingly Doctors have yet to uncover a surefire way to avoid infection with the Epstein-Barr virus, or EBV. While doctors are looking into the development of a vaccine, it is still in its…
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Disadvantages in Infant Development
Ideally, every infant would thrive in healthy, safe surroundings. An infant’s development directly correlates with factors involving genetics or other physiological variables, the environment, nurturing and caregiving. Less than optimal conditions such as hereditary diseases, exposure to negative environmental factors…
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Meditation Techniques for Health & Well Being
The mind is a thought-producing organ and what happens in the head is responsible for 30 percent of the body’s daily energy expenditure. It is near impossible to totally clear the mind, but meditation helps to come to a calm…
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Exercises That Sculpt Your Back & Butt
Many of the same exercises activate both the back and butt. This only makes sense when you look at the entire posterior chain of muscles and how they work to complement each other. Each of these exercises will work to…
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Butt Lifts and Toning Exercises
The butt contains the body’s largest and heaviest muscle—the gluteus maximus. Glutes are responsible for hip extension and lifting the legs away from the body. Butt toning and lifting exercises do more than create a shapely backside–strong glutes improve posture,…
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What Are the Treatments for Dry Mouth?
A common and often temporary disorder found in patients around the world, oral dryness (known as “xerostomia” in medical journals or simply as “dry mouth”) can be caused by a variety of reasons. As a result, there are many treatments…
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Teen Advice how to Assess your Personality Type
October 29, 2013 Friends and Peers
Are you a servant or a leader? Are you a party animal or a perfectionist? Knowing your personality type is not only about taking fun quizzes, it also helps you build better relationships. Do you find that you consistently butt…
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Quickest Way to Lose Weight for Free
October 29, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview The problem with fad diets, a gym membership and trainer is that they cost a lot of money. Losing weight is absolutely free. With online tools and understanding what it takes to drop a few pounds, you could realistically…
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Home Remedies for Children’s Flu
October 29, 2013 Children's Health
The symptoms of the flu can bring the same miseries a common cold can—only to a higher extreme. A child may experience a cough, stuffy nose, fever and sore throat. In addition, vomiting, muscle aches and diarrhea are typical in…
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5 Ways to Prevent Thrombotic Stroke
1. Address Your Heart Disease First Heart disease is intricately tied to stroke risk. Since your heart supplies blood to your brain, any part of that path that becomes blocked prevents essential oxygen from getting to the brain. When the…
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Workouts That Make You Jump Higher
There are a variety of workout components to focus on if your goal is a higher vertical jump. You’ll need to strength train your lower body muscles, which are needed to propel your body upward against gravity. You’ll need to…
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Back Training Exercises
The “ACE Personal Trainer Manual” by the American Council on Exercise (ACE) states that the primary purpose for the back muscles, more commonly known as the latissimus dorsi, is shoulder adduction, as well as extension and internal rotation. Based on…
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Weight Loss Tips for Unmotivated People
October 29, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
A significant portion of successful weight loss is motivation. This is why unmotivated people have a hard time losing weight or maintaining weight loss. Fortunately, motivation can be built and developed through simple mind games and strategies. Increasing your motivation…
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Religious Ways to Discipline a Child
October 29, 2013 Children's Health
No matter what your religious background, if you want your child to grow up in righteousness and respect the religion while behaving well, religious discipline may be the best option for you and your family. Religious discipline allows you to…
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How to tell if your Friend is your Enemy
October 29, 2013 Friends and Peers
You have one friend or a group of friends that you consider to be your best friends. You share some of the most private details and secrets that you do not want shared with anyone else. With many friendships, a…
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Butt Blasting Exercises
A firm, lifted and shapely rear end is something everyone wants but few can achieve. Even hours spent in the gym won’t get you the derriere of your dreams unless you kick your workout into overdrive. Add in a few…
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4 Ways to Manage Urinary Tract Infections
1. Treat a Simple Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) After your doctor uses some combination of blood tests, urine tests, medical imaging and a physical examination to confirm your urinary tract infection, you’ll be directed to treat it using oral antibiotics….
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How to Lose 50 Pounds & Exercise With a Schedule
October 29, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Making the decision and commitment to lose 50 lbs. is the first step on the road to achieving your goal and living a healthier lifestyle. The most important thing to keep in mind, is that healthy, safe weight loss…
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How to Take Both Flaxseed & Fish Oil Supplements
October 29, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Flaxseed oil and fish oil both contain omega-3 fatty acids, which, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center, reduce inflammation, fight cancer and heart disease, and improve memory and mood. The key fatty acids—eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic…
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Drills to Make You Run Faster
To run faster, you need to run fast. This may seem simplistic, but it is the truth. You cannot just do one or two fast training runs and expect to set a new personal record. You need an intelligent training…
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Roller Blade Tips
Inline skating is often called rollerblading after one of the most commonly used brands of sakes, the rollerblade. The sport has gained in popularity because it’s a blend of roller skating and ice skating, with more similarities to the feel…
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