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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Natural Ways to Relieve Heartburn
Pain and burning beneath the breastbone after a meal may be a symptom of heartburn. Also called acid indigestion, the burning, in some cases, may extend upward into the throat and you may experience a bitter taste. The Gale Encyclopedia…
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Foods That Can Affect IBS
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is an intestinal disorder with unknown causes. Symptoms include abdominal pain, cramping, diarrhea, constipation, bloating and gas. Researchers from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine reviewed the role of diet in IBS and published…
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Types of Cardiac Arrhythmias
Cardiac arrhythmias are caused by a disruption or abnormality in the electrical impulses of the heart. The heart is less efficient at pumping blood when the beats are too fast, too slow or when the beats are irregular. Cardiac arrhythmias…
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Teen Advice how to Resist Bullying
October 29, 2013 Friends and Peers
It appears that some teenagers think that bullying is a rite of passage. Have you ever noticed that bullies select certain individuals to bully and not others? Some teens who appear confident in everything they say and do are rarely…
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Most Important Vitamins for Hair Growth & Health
According to the Mayo Clinic, there are about 100 thousand hairs on the scalp. And while it’s normal to lose anywhere from 50 to 100 hairs per day, since this loss is replenished with new hairs, poor nutrition, certain diseases,…
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Child Meningitis Symptoms
Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges, the thin layer of tissue that surrounds the brain. Bacteria and viruses cause most cases of meningitis in children. Health providers can diagnose meningitis clinically and by doing a lumbar puncture, in which…
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Creams to Get Rid of Pregnancy Stretch Marks
October 29, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Stretch marks can occur on the stomach, lower back, thighs, upper legs, breasts and upper arms due to fast growth and weight gain during pregnancy. These striped, ridged scars occur when skin is stretched suddenly or excessively, causing collagen fibers…
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6 Ways to Prevent Adolescent Substance Abuse
1. Be Aware of Your Child’s Activities No, this doesn’t mean locking a tracking collar on him or calling every 15 minutes to find out where he is. Adolescents need a certain amount of independence to find themselves. But you…
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Offering Support to an out of Work Friend
October 29, 2013 Friends and Peers
Offering support to an unemployed friend does not necessarily entail taking that person into the household and providing room and board until he or she finds work. Nevertheless, one can find numerous ways to provide considerable support for a person…
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Tips on Losing Weight After Baby
October 29, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Most new moms are eager to get back to their pre-pregnancy weight, but for many it’s a struggle. Once you’ve allowed yourself time to recover from childbirth, you can focus on losing some of the weight you gained. Try setting…
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Information on Being Perimenopausal
Overview Perimenopause is a term that describes the changes that occur in a woman’s reproductive system as menopause approaches. A woman enters menopause when she has not had a menstrual period for one year. Although it is not an illness,…
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Basketball Shooting Games
Basketball shooting games, as well as being fun, are a great way to practice shooting the basketball. There is a variety of games that can be played with any number of players. These games are typically informal and played without…
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What Are the Basketball Positions?
Like most team sports, basketball has certain designated positions for players. Players’ height and skill levels are used to determine who plays these positions. Some talented players are able to play multiple positions. Learning how to play different positions and…
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4 Ways to Stop Binge Drinking
1. Slow Down Binge drinking is defined as taking a large amount of alcohol in a very short time: five drinks in a row for men and four drinks in a row for women. You can stop that by slowing…
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3 Ways to Treat Spinal Stenosis
1. Look Into Surgery If your spinal stenosis symptoms are causing pain or severely limiting your daily activities, you may consider surgery. Spinal fusion is an option, especially if the stenosis is accompanied by one or more misaligned discs. In…
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Steps to Lose Weight Fast
October 29, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
When you set your mind to losing weight, you liklely want fast results. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, however, notes that the most healthy and sustainable rate of weight loss is about 1 or 2 lbs. per week….
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Life Insurance Contestability Rules
Life insurance contestability–or, as it is more commonly called, “incontestability”– amounts to rules governing when a life insurance company may choose to contest a claim and pay a death benefit. This can happen when the applicant fails to mention something…
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Natural Toenail Fungus Remedies
A thickened or discolored toenail may indicate the presence of a fungal infection in the nail bed. Your risk of contracting a toenail fungus is higher if you go barefoot in public showering areas or if you share shoes with…
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What you can do when your Friend is Depressed
October 29, 2013 Friends and Peers
First and foremost: depression is a serious condition that can devastate its victims. You may not understand depression fully, but when you figure out that a friend is depressed, you can help (not cure) them. *Research. Go online, go to…
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How to Find the Right Training Shoes
Overview Taking the time to choose the correct training shoe for your sport or exercise is easily one of the most important things you can do. Most people do not appreciate what we ask of our feet on a daily…
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Names of Good Bacteria in Food
October 29, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Probiotics is the term coined to identify a class of beneficial bacteria found in foods such as yogurt, kefir, tempeh, soy beverages, miso and fermented cabbage. Those probiotics are either naturally-occurring or manually added into foods during processing. In addition,…
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Why is it Harder to Make Friends as an Adult
October 29, 2013 Friends and Peers
A famous quote by author, Edna Buchanan, “Friends are the family we choose for ourselves,” definitely holds true when it comes to quality friendships. However, making friends as an adult can be quite difficult. As a child, your birthday parties…
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Remedies to Quit Smoking
Quitting smoking is very difficult, but also very rewarding. If you quit, you will have more money, more dating opportunities if you are single, fewer problems being segregated from colleagues if you work, fewer annoying short-term problems like a persistent…
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The Side Effects of Omega 3 Fish Oil
October 29, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
The Food and Drug Administration supports the qualified health claim, “Supportive but not conclusive research shows that consumption of EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.” According to the University of Maryland Medical…
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Benefits of Adult Daycare
October 29, 2013 Senior Health
As our population ages, the need for elderly care continues to grow. When an adult needs care around the clock, this can present challenges and lead to difficult choices. Numerous dilemmas can present themselves when you must care for your…
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Free AB Roller Exercises
The Ab Roller is a common sight at most gyms and fitness centers. Although it was developed over a decade ago, it is still regarded as a integral piece of equipment in toning and tightening your abdominal muscles. The patented…
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AIDS Syndrome Information
October 29, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Overview Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, more commonly known as AIDS, is the result of an infection of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). HIV is spread through bodily fluids such as blood and sexual secretions, but not sweat and saliva. Patients who…
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Allergies to Mold
Overview Allergies are the result of an unusually sensitive immune system responding to substances known as allergens. Patients with mold allergies have a strong reaction to certain kinds of mold. These allergies are often worse from July until the end…
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Teen Personality Type
October 29, 2013 Friends and Peers
Your personality will develop along with you. In time you will learn to understand it better. You gradually learn this as you grow and learn while discerning the differences between yourself and others. By the time you enter Highschool you…
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Alcoholic Neuropathy
Overview Like other forms of neuropathy, a patient with alcoholic neuropathy has damage to her nerves. Depending on the type of nerves affected, the patient can have problems with sensation, movement or autonomic functions, like urination. While excessive alcohol use…
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