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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3 Ways to Brush Teeth With Braces
1. Continue Your Normal Oral Health Regimen Wearing braces requires that you augment, not change or abandon, the way you normally clean your teeth. Don’t focus on the apparatus to the exclusion of the teeth or gum line. If you…
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5 Ways to Treat Croup
1. Doctor’s Office Treatments The raspy, wheezing that your child makes, that unmistakable sound called stridor, is probably the most alarming symptom of laryngeotracheobronchitis, commonly called croup. Croup is also characterized by a cough that makes your child sound like…
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How to Hold a Wooden Bat
Overview Whether you are a Major League Baseball hopeful or a weekend warrior, all baseball and softball players must learn how to hold the bat properly. Holding the bat correctly allows for increases in the number and distance of hits….
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How to Communicate Disapproval to a Teen without Alienating them
October 29, 2013 Communication
The teenage years are defined by change. As teens struggle to establish any identity separate from that of their parents, conflicts can arise. A teenager’s fragile ego can easily be wounded by simple parental advice. So, how do you communicate…
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Nighttime Toilet Training
October 29, 2013 Children's Health
Overview One of the steps of potty training your child is helping him stay dry at night. Although he may be able to spend the day accident free, it may be several months to years until he is trained at…
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Ways to Socialize when Working from Home
October 29, 2013 Friends and Peers
Working from home has become very popular in the last few years. Due to the fragile economy, many individuals are unable to obtain a job in the typical work setting and as a result, they have resorted to starting their…
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Different Types of Blood Cancer
Cancer cells circulating in the blood are usually tumors of the blood cells themselves, known as leukemias. The World Health Organization recognizes more than 32 unique leukemias arising in children and adults. Acute leukemias usually have a more rapid onset…
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How to Bat Left-Handed
Overview Being left-handed in modern society can be very difficult and frustrating. However, when playing baseball or softball, batting left-handed can actually be an advantage. Since left-handed batters are rare, most pitchers have a difficult time pitching to them and,…
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Adrenal Insufficiency Syndrome
Overview The adrenal glands are located on top of the kidneys and are responsible for making certain hormones, including cortisol (which modulates the body’s stress response) and aldosterone (which controls salt and water balance). The adrenal glands are controlled by…
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Important Factors in a Healthy Relationship
Developing healthy relationships isn’t a skill everyone possesses, especially if relationship partners lacked positive relationship role models growing up. It’s crucial that all people learn to recognize what constitutes a healthy versus an abusive relationship. The National Coalition Against Domestic…
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First Trimester Pregnancy Signs
October 29, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Morning sickness and missing your period are two of the classic signs of pregnancy that expectant moms experience. These signs vary from woman to woman, so knowing what to look for can help you determine whether you may be expecting….
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How to Communicate with a Teen Girl who is Withdrawn
October 29, 2013 Communication
Teenagers are universally known to go through various phases of upheaval in their young lives. The critical period of teen years can have direct bearing on their success in adult years. On one hand, they may be pressed with meeting…
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Techniques for Punching Bags
Hitting a heavy bag or a speed bag is essential for any boxer. Hitting a speed bag helps develop timing, quickness, agility and aggressiveness. Hitting a heavy bag helps develop strength, endurance, explosive power and punching technique. It is an…
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Teen Advice how to Resist Bullying
October 29, 2013 Friends and Peers
Webster’s definition of bully is: a person who hurts or browbeats those who are weaker, but the word bully encompasses so much more. Maybe you’re not sure if you are a bully? Answer these simple questions; do you get pleasure…
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3 Ways to Control Flatulence
1. Control Flatulence Through Diet Many foods with the artificial sweetener sorbitol, as well as a form of sugar called fructose, can produce intestinal gas, so limiting processed foods and sweets can help calm your digestive system. Raffinose, another type…
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Freestyle Kayak Rules
Freestyle kayak is a whitewater sport. The paddler performs maneuvers and acrobatic moves along a set course. Freestyle kayak competitions are overseen by USA Freestyle Kayak, which represents the United States as a member of the International Canoe Federation. The…
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Colic Natural Remedies
October 29, 2013 Children's Health
Although there is no single cause of colic, the symptoms are characterized by crying for long periods of time, two to four hours, without particular cause. The baby may be well fed, clean and warm, but even constant comforting cannot…
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1,500 Calorie Food Plan
October 29, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview According to the American Dietetic Association and the American Heart Association, a 1,500 calorie food plan may be recommended for weight loss or weight maintenance. Use of the plan depends on whether you are male or female, your body…
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Dangers of getting too Close to Online Friends
October 29, 2013 Friends and Peers
Humans have the bad habit of thinking “it’ll never happen to me.” No one thinks anything bad is ever going to happen to him/her. You feel safe in environments you should not feel safe in. It’s better than living your whole live in…
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Long-Term Effects of Spousal Abuse
The obvious effects of spousal abuse are injury and unhappiness, but spousal abuse actually ripples through all aspects of a person’s life and affects the abused person in dramatic and profound ways. Abuse affects a person’s self-esteem, mental health, income…
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Best Exercise Videos for Women
Going to the gym in tight-fitting workout clothes might intimidate some women who want to get in shape; expensive gym memberships are also discouraging. Thankfully, there is a solution: home fitness videos. Exercise videos are a budget-friendly way to get…
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How to Count Carbs in Food
October 29, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Carbohydrates act as our body’s main source of energy, with each gram providing four calories. They are predominantly found in fruits, vegetables and grains such as pasta, rice, oats and bread. Certain health conditions, namely diabetes mellitus, require paying…
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Factors affecting spousal support (alimony)
October 29, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Divorce just isn’t fun, and, if you are reading this article, chances are that you know that first hand. If the subject of alimony has come up, there are a few things of which you should be aware. Alimony was…
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What Is Dating Violence?
Overview Dating violence occurs when a dating partner performs an act of physical harm or violence upon the other. In some cases, it can be reciprocated back and forth between the two. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states…
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Which Foods Are High in Histamine?
October 29, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Histamine is a naturally occurring substance in the body that gets released during stress and allergy attacks. Certain foods also contain histamine which is broken down by the enzyme diamine oxidase which, according to the British Allergy Foundation, some individuals…
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What Are the Different Kinds of Cancer?
There are many types of cancer that may affect you. There also are treatments available for most forms of the disease. Cancer essentially is an abnormal growth of cells in one part of your body. While all tumors are not…
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4 Ways to Treat Arthritis
1. Take Glucosamine Glucosamine is one of the standard natural treatments for osteoarthritis. It rebuilds cartilage destroyed by osteoarthritis and keeps existing cartilage safe. Glucosamine is available in liquid or powder form, and the typical therapeutic dose is 1,500 mg…
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How to help an Unemployed Friend
October 29, 2013 Friends and Peers
It is not easy to see a friend suffer after losing a job. You know that they have bills to pay, food to buy and a life that is now in limbo. If your friend has a family to support,…
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Foods That Are Rich in Iodine
Iodine is an essential nutrient needed by our bodies for normal function. It promotes thyroid function and production of thyroid hormones. Iodine also converts food into energy our cells can use. Adults need around 150 mcg a day as recommended…
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Teen Advice how to Assess your Personality Type
October 29, 2013 Friends and Peers
How to assess your personality type to achieve goals towards maturity and independence for teen advice. A personality type that has been achieved that a teenager wants to accomplish are consistent goals that are attainable and rewarded. A teenager’s abilities…
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