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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5 Ways to Spot Signs of the Bird Flu
1. Expect a High Fever Anticipate a fever in excess of 100 degrees F in a person who contracts avian influenza. Symptoms differ considerably from one case to the next, with some patients showing only mild signs of infection while…
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Winsor Pilates Exercises
The Winsor Pilates video series is an excellent option for anyone who wants to do Pilates training at home. The videos place an emphasis on proper techniques for safety, and the series says regular use of the videos will transform…
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Home Treatment for Styes
Overview A sty is an abscess that appears on your eyelid, near the growth line of your eyelashes. A staph infection causes the sty to appear and typically can spread to cause multiple abscesses. Signs and symptoms of an abscess…
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The Dangers of Spying on your Spouse
October 24, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
In a relationship, it is perfectly natural to wonder if your partner is cheating on you, especially if you’ve been hurt in this way before. Whether your partner has started acting strangely or you have a gut feeling that something…
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How to Handle a Left Handed Fighter in Karate
Overview Left-handed fighters pose unique challenges for right-handed fighters in karate. Left-handed fighters prefer different stances, approach at different angles and are better positioned to attack your weak side. However, if you understand how left-handed fighters attack, you will know…
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Character Assassins
October 24, 2013 Relationships and Family - Other
What exactly is a character assassin? This is a person with a vendetta. Whatever the reason for their vendetta is, they are determined to undermine the reputation of another person. When you get involved with this type of person, you…
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Body Building Training Tips
Bodybuilders can create muscle definition and increased muscle mass by combining a low-fat, balanced diet with workouts for different body parts on alternate days and cardiovascular exercise and ab work daily. This kind of workout program is only for serious…
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Beauty Tips for Over 50
October 24, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
When you turn 50, the same beauty routines, colors and techniques that you’ve been using for years might not cut it anymore. Changing skin, menopause and time constraints all affect how your beauty routine changes over time, and if you…
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Is Refusing to Give up Smoking Grounds for Divorce
October 24, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
If you’re considering divorce because your spouse refuses to give up smoking, then realise this – you’re probably considering divorce anyway, and the smoking issue is a convenient excuse you’ve latched onto. Smoking is not, and never can be, a…
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Dumbbell Hamstring Exercises
Dumbbells are classified as free weights, being that they are fre” to move in directions. When it comes to the hamstrings, specific machines are designed to work them from a seated or standing position. If you want to add some…
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How to tell if someone is in Love with you
October 24, 2013 Relationships and Family - Other
If someone is in love with you, you will know, as the signs are all there. Maybe you know how to ‘read’ the signs, but maybe not, depending upon how aware and astute you are. It is usually self-evident. The…
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4 Ways to Spot Signs of ADD
1. Take Note of Concentration Problems While concentration problems, alone, do not mean that you have ADD, many people with the condition report that they begin too many projects at once, have trouble prioritizing or regularly fail to complete projects….
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Baseball Videos for Kids
If you have a child who loves baseball, she might enjoy watching videos about her favorite sport. You can find baseball videos geared toward kids that can make learning the basics about the sport fun and instructional. Because of the…
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Essential Oils That Treat Vertigo
Vertigo is a dizzy or spinning sensation, or a feeling of being unsteady or lightheaded. Vertigo may occur on its own, or be a symptom of other disorders such as low blood pressure, nervous disorder, ear or eye conditions, or…
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Dangerous-Weight-Loss Tips
October 24, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Weight loss can be a difficult and frustrating process. Consequently, many dieters will try anything in the hope of dropping a few extra pounds, and safety often takes a back seat to the prospect of results. Weight loss should always…
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Tips for Bodybuilding Workout Programs
If you have been lifting weights at least three times a week for six months, you will have a solid foundation for more advanced training programs that include doing “ladders” of sets and “supersets.” Always exercise different muscles groups on…
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Smoking
I think that it is not a secret that years ago smoking was a privilege of a rich people. Not many people were smoking and it was very cool. Every smoker had his unique box for cigarettes not like common…
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Dumbbell Back Exercises
The back consists of the latissimus dorsi, rhomboids major and minor, and erector spinae muscles. This is the order from largest to smallest size. When you want to build your back muscles and all you have is dumbbells, there is…
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Signs your Career is having a Negative Impact on your Relationship
October 24, 2013 Relationships and Family - Other
Focusing on a career may make one’s relationship suffer. Identifying the signs that your career is negatively affecting your relationship with your loved ones will help you avoid falling into the abyss of loneliness, reigning as the Ice King/ Queen…
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Different Kinds of Push-Ups
Push-ups are an essential part of any core-building exercise routine, and just about anyone can do them, even without access to a gym or expensive equipment. This simple exercise works the triceps and also the pectoral and deltoid muscles. Although…
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Guidelines for Weight Bench Exercises
Weight bench exercises can be a challenging part of your workout routine. Whether you’re a trained athlete or a casual exerciser, however, you need to know how to lift safely. Improper use of a weight bench can lead to serious…
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How to Cope when you want more Children but your Spouse Doesn’t
October 24, 2013 Relationships and Family - Other
Coping with a spouse’s resentment towards having another child is a difficult issue that can distance marriages and even lead to their destruction. What makes the argument so unsolvable is the existence of two sides that are equally sound in…
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A Light Box for Seasonal Affective Disorder
October 24, 2013 Mental Health
Overview Dr. Norman E. Rosenthal, MD, the first scientist to describe seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and pioneer of the light box treatment for it, is among the twenty-eight million Americans that suffer from the illness. In his 2006 book “Winter…
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Kegel Instructions
October 24, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Overview Strengthening your pelvic floor muscles can help reduce urinary incontinence or at least help keep it from getting worse. Both men and women can do Kegel exercises to strengthen the pelvic floor. Since these muscles are completely internal, you…
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Evidence-Based Practices for Bipolar Disorder
October 24, 2013 Mental Health
Most people occasionally experience mood swings. For individuals that have bipolar disorder blistering highs and severe depressions can impair their lives and even lead to suicide. People who suffer from bipolar disorder need support and effective treatment to manage their…
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Body Exercises With a Medicine Ball
Medicine balls are functional training tools made of hard rubber, vinyl or leather. They range in weight from 1 pound to 30 pounds and can be used for multiple body exercises. As with any other type of weight training, always…
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3 Ways to Treat Lower-Urinary-Tract Infection
1. Home Remedies for Mild Cases Mild, lower-urinary-tract infections are common among women, although fairly rare in men, and most of these infections tend to go away on their own after a few days. If you’d like to hurry yours…
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Do you believe in Love at first Sight – No
October 24, 2013 Relationships and Family - Other
Many people mistake “attraction at first sight” for “love at first sight”. The looks are the primary factor that draws us to somebody. When you look at someone for the first time, the first thing you decide whether you like…
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Low Protein Count
Overview The body uses protein for repairing tissues, producing enzymes, regulating muscle contraction, creating hormones and transporting nutrients. The organs assist in protein production by producing some amino acids, but they cannot produce all of the proteins the body needs….
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Early Stages of HIV Symptoms
HIV infection is a disease caused by the human immunodeficiency virus. The HIV virus leads to damage of your immune system, making you more prone to infection. It is contracted by sexual contact, blood and body fluids, the sharing of…
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