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 Cope With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
1. Start Physical Therapy at an Early Age If your child has Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), get him into physical therapy as early as you can. This form of MD mostly affects boys and is diagnosed when a child is…
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Exercises for Breast-Strengthening
Many women long for firm chests and are in constant search for breas-strengthening exercises. Unfortunately, this quest is futile. According to the Mayo Clinic, the female breasts are primarily made up of fat and connective tissue and contain no muscle…
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What Are the Effects of Ritalin?
October 26, 2013 Mental Health
Ritalin, known generically as Methylphenidate, is a central nervous system stimulant used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Ritalin also treats symptoms of narcolepsy, a sleep disorder associated with uncontrollable and sudden episodes of falling into a deep sleep.The National…
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How to get through Divorce
October 26, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
A divorce is hard on everyone, but most of all, to the couple involved. It does not matter if you are the one who got asked for a divorce or if you are the one who issued the divorce, you…
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How to tell your Family that you are Geting a Divorce
October 26, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Divorce can be an incredibly difficult and traumatic time; it can have a devastating effect on your confidence. And telling your family that you are getting divorced can be very stressful because you may ether be incredibly close to them and…
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Home Remedies for Skin Rashes And Hives
Chronic hives, also known as urticaria, is an inflammation of the skin caused by the release of histamine by mast cells. This manifests as red patches and raised welts on the skin. Rashes cause red patches without the welts. Sometimes…
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4 Ways to Recognize Symptoms of Bell’s Palsy
1. Look for Obvious Physical Changes to the Face Facial weakness or complete paralysis on one side of the face is a hallmark of Bell’s palsy. Some people literally go to sleep feeling fine and wake up with Bell’s palsy….
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Moving on after a Divorce
October 26, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
When you said “To love and to cherish, until death do us part” you had no idea that some time in the future you would be hearing the words “I want a divorce”. You imagined growing old together, living happily…
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Cozaar Pill Side Effects
Cozaar, or losartan, is a prescription medication approved for the treatment of high blood pressure and diabetic neuropathy in type 2 diabetes. Cozaar belongs to a class of medications called the angiotensin II receptor blockers. It works to block the…
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Consequences of High Blood Sugar in Diabetics
Hyperglycemia, also known as high blood sugar, results when the body has excessive amounts of insulin or when the body can’t properly utilize insulin. According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), hyperglycemia is a major cause of diabetes complications. Consistent…
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What Are the Different Types of Esophageal Cancer?
There are two main types of esophageal cancer, squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma. Less common forms of cancer of the esophagus include leiomyosarcoma, which is a cancer of the smooth muscle of the esophagus, metastatic cancer, which is cancer that…
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About Necrotizing Fasciitis
Overview Necrotizing fasciitis is a bacterial infection that causes death to muscles, skin, underlying tissues and the covering of muscles (fascia). According to the National Necrotizing Fasciitis Foundation, the cause of this infection is also referred to as “Flesh Eating…
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What Are the Diseases of the Liver?
The liver is a large solid organ that lies in the right side of the stomach. It is responsible for breaking down glucose and making all sorts of proteins for the body. Sometimes, scars infiltrate the liver, and in other…
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6 Ways to Understand the Difference Between Nuts and Beans
October 26, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. A Subtle Difference Beans and nuts are both high protein foods that are part of a healthy weight-loss diet. While most people know that there is a difference, they rarely realize what that true difference is. Although both beans…
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Tips for Dealing with the Lonliness of Divorce
October 26, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
You may or may not be glad to be free from your ex spouse. Despite your feelings on having recently divorced there is one problem you are likely to suffer from which could come as a surprise to you. You…
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The Effects of High Blood Sugar
High blood sugar (hyperglycemia) occurs when the body has too little insulin or can’t efficiently use the insulin it has. Though most anyone can experience high blood sugar, it is most commonly associated with diabetes. Long-term or untreated high blood…
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How to have a Friendly Divorce
October 26, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Is it really possible for married couples to have a friendly divorce? Divorce is never easy for the parties involved. The problems and emotions that lead to the decision to end your marriage may create an environment too hostile for…
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Leg Exercises With Free Weights
You can’t hold a barbell or dumbbell with your toes, but these tools are still useful for strengthening all parts of your legs. While theories abound on how many sets and repetitions of each exercise to do, the Mayo Clinic…
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Exercises That Help Your Posture
Postural exercises can be done daily to improve your body alignment, strengthen weak muscles in the spine, hips and core, and reduce pain symptoms that are caused by poor posture, such as low-back pain. These kinds of exercises do not…
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Development Stages of Infants
October 26, 2013 Children's Health
During the first year of life, babies go from being helpless newborns to fledgling toddlers. According to the National Network for Child Care, the majority of babies double in length and triple in weight during this time. While every baby…
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Aerobic Exercises for Losing Weight From the Thighs
October 26, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Getting in shape can be difficult, so it is crucial to use a variety of methods to help you reach your goals. To lose fat from your thighs, you must burn calories through cardiovascular exercise and strengthen your muscles through…
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Male Physical Fitness Tips
October 26, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Men are under increasing pressure to improve their physical fitness and appearance. Media images of “six-pack” as and toned biceps as well as news reports of the obesity epidemics have influenced many men to begin fitness routines. Exercise can have…
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Aerobics Tips for Losing Weight
October 26, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
The only way to lose weight is to burn more calories than are consumed. The fastest way to burn calories is to do aerobic exercise. Aerobic exercise is anything that gets the heart pumping and the circulation racing. Running, jumping…
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4-5-1 Soccer System of Play
Overview Soccer is a game played with 11 players on each team, but rules do not dictate where those players must position themselves on the field. For this reason, teams play with different formations, including the 4-5-1 formation. The 4-5-1…
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Exercises for Neck Strengthening
The neck is an often-neglected part of many exercise routines, but weak muscles in the neck can lead to prolonged pain after injury and aggravate existing conditions like arthritis, experts at OrthoMD.com say. Strong neck muscles can help protect the…
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Bike Safety List
About 75 percent of all bicyclist deaths each year result from head injuries. More cyclists are permanently impaired by riding their heads into curbs, poles and the pavement. Scrapes and broken bones heal, but scrambled brains may not. Much of…
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Kitchen Tips on Losing Stomach Fat
October 26, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Stomach fat is the most common weight-loss complaint and one of the most difficult areas of the body to target in fitness workouts. Too much fat around the waist also increases the risk for heart disease, diabetes, cancers and other…
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How to Cook for Healthy Healing
Overview Cooking healthy may seem daunting to some, but it doesn’t mean you have to be reduced to bland, flavorless meals. By simply changing your cooking method, using fresh foods and eliminating processed foods, you can enjoy meals that are…
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Divorce Rate Feminism Paternity Fraud
October 26, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
The primary reasons for the high divorce rate is the current matriarchal system, hyper-aggresive marriage and divorce systems which are pro-female, the emphasis that the media gives on utilizing human being’s grotesque nature of selfishness, self-entitlement and instant gratification. Basically,…
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4 Ways to Do Plantar Fasciits Stretches
1. Stretch in Bed Do stretching exercises before you get out of bed in the morning in order to control the heel pain caused by plantar fasciitis. The plantar fascia, a fibrous tissue on the bottom of your foot, tightens…
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