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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Early Pregnant Symptoms
October 26, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Each woman may experience different symptoms during pregnancy. Some women seem to have all the classic symptoms and others worry that something may be wrong because she may feel no common symptoms. Early in a pregnancy, the baby is tiny…
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Formula for How to Calculate Ideal Weight
October 26, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Your ideal weight, also known as your normal or healthy weight, refers to a range of recommended body weights dependent upon your height. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, you should aim for a body mass…
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Reasons for High Divorce Rates in America
October 26, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
The reasons that people in America divorce are as diverse as the people in America. It is also relatively easy to obtain a divorce in any of the 50 states. No fault needs to be proved on either side in order to…
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Negative Side Effects From Ibuprofen
Ibuprofen, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), is widely known and used to relieve minor aches and pains, inflammation or swelling and fever. It is available in prescription or over-the-counter forms (OTC), and is the active ingredient in several OTC brand…
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Acne Skin Care for Blacks
October 26, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Treating acne is no picnic. It requires maintaining proper skin care and using various creams and medications to kill bacteria, reduce oil production and encourage dead skin cells to slough off to unclog pores. QuickCare.org says that if you…
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Coping with an ex
October 26, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Is breaking up easy? No. But the majority of people think that once this is over things will be easier. Wrong. After breaking up comes that weird period when people don’t want to hear about their ex partner. Naturally this…
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Basics of Whitewater Kayaking
Kayaking is an outdoor water sport in which participants use an elongated paddle to navigate small, narrow craft through various bodies of natural water. Of the many forms pursued for recreational purposes, whitewater kayaking has quickly gained enthusiasm among outdoor…
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Bike Safety Tips
Riding a bicycle allows you to experience a cardiovascular workout while building strong leg muscles. However, cycling requires you to take to the roads, which can result in traffic accidents with cars or bicycle crashes. According to the National Highway…
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4 Ways to Control ADD
1. Try Behavioral Therapy Behavioral therapy helps ADD patients set practical goals and provides guidelines for acceptable and unacceptable behavior. Therapists develop rewards and consequences for positive and negative actions and help people with ADD use the reward/consequence system to…
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Examples of Antihistamines
Antihistamines are a group of drugs that are effective in the treatment of allergic conditions such as hayfever, skin rash, hives and conjunctivitis, says the National Health Service in England. You get an allergic reaction when your immune system erroneously…
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Time to Walk away
October 26, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Ending a marriage isn’t something which should be taken lightly. A decision of this magnitude needs thinking through because it affects two or more people. When children are involved, it also means that their lives will be disrupted by the…
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Exercise Tips for Muscle Tone
Everyone wants to look fit. Toning muscles involves living a healthy lifestyle, eating right and getting plenty of exercise. However, it can be simpler than you may think. Making small changes to your lifestyle can lead to big changes in…
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Early Miscarriage Signs
October 26, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Miscarriage is a devastating emotional event, and traumatic both mentally and physically to a woman. It is an event that no woman wants to experience, and to worry if a miscarriage is happening or not makes the entire process more…
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How to Improve Communication with an ex Spouse
October 26, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
In your life, there are many decisions that you will have to make. A handful of those decisions could be major decisions. Out of those major decisions, some of them can greatly alter your life. Getting married is one of…
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Chest Exercises for Upper Chest
Plenty of chest exercises focus on the upper chest. The amount of development you achieve depends, to a large extent, on your genetics. However, you can emphasize certain training angles and techniques to better target your upper pectoral muscles. Add…
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Ofloxacin Warnings
According to Drugs.com, ofloxacin is an oral, prescription medication that is in the fluoroquinolone class of antibacterial drugs. Ofloxacin is appropriate for use in adults who have mild to moderate bacterial infections such as bronchitis, pneumonia, skin infections, urethral and…
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Smiling through Divorce
October 26, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
How to survive from one of life’s largest misfortune? How is it possible to survive divorce after 10 years of successful marriage, and survive from it, so your children won’t suffer? How can you believe in positive future, when you…
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How to Fix Your Credit Report Yourself
Overview Consumers may have good reason to worry about errors in their credit reports. According to a 2004 U.S. Public Interest Research Group survey, 25 percent of reports contained errors that were serious enough to cause consumers to be denied…
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Ephedra Side Effects
Ephedra, also known as ephedrine or ma huang, is a naturally occurring substance found in antihistamine medications and dietary supplements aimed toward weight loss and energy enhancement. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) banned ephedra-based supplements from the United States…
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Diet Tips to Lose 50 Lbs
October 26, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Losing a large amount of weight, such as 50 pounds, requires dedication and a restructuring of your lifestyle. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services notes that the best way to lose weight, even for overweight and obese people,…
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How to Improve Communication with an ex Spouse
October 26, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Having a conversation with an ex-spouse after a divorce is not only difficult but it can be awkward because the whole reason why the couple got a divorce is because they do not have anything in common anymore, and they…
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What Are Swine Flu Symptoms?
H1N1 Novel Influenza, also called swine flu, is a respiratory virus easily spread through coughing, sneezing and contamination of the environment by those who have the disease. It is possible for an infected person to remain symptom-free while spreading the…
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Why Couples Divorce
October 26, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
As a therapist and relationship coach who has worked with hundreds of couples, I am always sad when someone has decided on divorce as an option for dealing with an unhappy marriage. Too many couples go to one therapy session…
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Fun Ways to Flatten Your Stomach
Flattening your stomach requires a considerable amount of exercise. Exercising in the gym or running can be repetitive and psychologically tiring, and not everyone can decide on a routine and stick to it. To flatten your stomach, you have to…
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4 Ways to Avoid Getting Migraines
1. Identify Migraine Triggers by Keeping a Journal Regrettably, identifying what sets off your migraines often comes down to a process of trial and error. One way to make this process more methodical is through journaling, which is an effective…
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Basic Principles of Speed Training
Athletes who have great speed tend to excel in their sports. Speed, defined as the rate of motion, generally is associated with running. In sports, it is how fast a player can move from one area to another. Developing speed…
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Reasons for High Divorce Rates in America
October 26, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Divorce rates in America are nearing 50% in 2011. Some couples state that they simply “fell out of love” with each other. Others are looking for their soul mates and remarry. Sadly, second marriages have an even higher risk for…
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Cereals High in Iron
October 26, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
For cereals high in iron, the enriched cereal varieties are best. Those that list a high-percent daily value (DV) of iron in the nutrition facts provide most or all of the recommended daily amount of dietary iron. According to the…
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Exercises for Senior Citizens Using an Exercise Ball
Exercise is a key component to good health for people of all ages. Seniors may especially appreciate the benefits of regular exercise as their bodies change with age. Using an exercise ball brings an element of fun and versatility to…
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Three Ways to Smile through a Divorce
October 26, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Going through a divorce can be a tough situation if you allow it to be, especially if your spouse wants custody of the children or argues over how to divide the property. However, by following these simple steps, you can…
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