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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Different Types of Bipolar Disorders
October 24, 2013 Mental Health
The Stanford School of Medicine reports that bipolar disorders affect about 2.2 million Americans as of 2010. The average age at onset is about 20 years old for both males and females alike. The “Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental…
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Turning Friendship to Romance
October 24, 2013 Relationships and Family - Other
One of the most frightening things facing any single member of society is the daunting prospect of the friendzone. It is a widely accepted fact that the most solid relationships are ones that were built off a strong foundation of…
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How to Get Better at Push Ups
Overview Thanks to their simplicity and versatility, push-ups have made a permanent home in countless fitness routines–as a warm-up activity and also as a strength-building exercise. When performed correctly, push-ups boost cardiovascular endurance and develop muscle in the arms, chest…
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How to Strengthen the Skeletal System From Oseteomyelitis
Overview Osteomyelitis is a bone infection that chiefly affects the longest portions of your body’s bones, including the leg and arm bones, according to the Mayo Clinic. While you may not be able to prevent the onset of osteomyelitis, you…
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Exercises That Get Rid of Back Love Handles
“Love handles” is the nickname given to the overhang of fat that appears on the sides of your body. When love handles creep around to your back, it can double your frustration. Although exercises can help build muscle definition and…
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Large Pore Home Remedies
October 24, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Pores are openings of the hair follicles on the skin. Usually they are tiny, but certain factors can make pores larger than you would like, particularly on the face. Large pores often are due to genetics, but some home remedies…
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Best Weight Loss Tips
If you are trying to lose weight, you are far from alone. Although you can learn from others’ mistakes, you also can learn from their successes. Suggestions from people who have learned how to lose weight and keep it off…
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Facial Exercises to Reduce the Sagging of Face & Neck
Any muscle can be worked including the muscles of the face and neck. A complex network of muscles and tendons connects the face and neck. The extensive muscle structure of the face enables facial expressions by muscular contractions. Many of…
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Baby Crib Bedding Safety
October 24, 2013 Children's Health
Overview Crib bedding comes in a variety of adorable colors and patterns to coordinate with your baby’s nursery, but these cute crib bedding sets can be dangerous to your baby. The Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that 900 Sudden Infant…
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Ballet Body Exercises
Don’t be misled by the apparent gentility of ballet. It is an athletic activity, and, like other sports, it provides a challenging means of exercise. Ballet is famous for using movements that display the natural contours and lines of the…
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Love has a Complexity Diversity and Multiplicity of Expression
October 24, 2013 Relationships and Family - Other
There are many different kinds of love and love is a good thing. On the other hand, love addiction has its own distinct pros and cons. Love addiction in a positive, constructive light can be a good thing. When love…
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10 Signs of Pregnancy
October 24, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Pregnancy can be an exciting time in a woman’s life, but it can also be confusing. Your body gives clues that a pregnancy is developing, but the way in which these symptoms are experienced varies from woman to woman and…
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How to Calculate Your RMR
October 24, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Your resting metabolic rate, or RMR, is the rate at which you burn calories and is typically expressed in units of calories per day. Your RMR is based on the assumption that you are resting quietly and are not…
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What Are the Negative Effects of Steroids?
Using illegal steroids involves many risk factors and negative side effects. The drugs impact your body both mentally and physically. Many steroid users don’t realize the negative changes in their bodies until after they have become severe, and by then…
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Colestid Side Effects
The generically named colestipol medication is sold in the United States by Pfizer as Colestid. It is a type of medication prescribed primarily to reduce the low-density lipoproteins, or bad cholesterol levels, in your bloodstream. It functions, the Mayo Clinic…
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4 Ways to Get a Mortgage
1. Save for a Down Payment The best way to help yourself get a mortgage is by saving money for the down payment. Your goal should be to put 20 percent of the value down on the purchase of the…
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Common Effects of Morphine
Morphine sulfate, derived from opium, belongs to a class of drugs known as narcotic analgesics (narcotic pain-killers) that are used for treating moderate to severe pain. This medication is a strong narcotic that frequently is given following acute injuries or…
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Jealousy Relationships Competition Powerplay Love Joy – No
How could it be? Love is about supporting another in their freedom while jealousy is about restricting that person to ones own comfortable criteria of behaviour. Love is about adding to the joy of another, not about limiting them into…
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Ifosfamide Side Effects
The generically named drug ifosfamide is marketed in the United States under the brand name Ifex. It may be prescribed and administered by your physician specifically to treat testicular cancer, but it also may be used in the treatment of…
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Herpes Symptoms in Men
Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the herpes simplex viruses type 1 (HSV-1) or type 2 (HSV-2). While many individuals have minimal symptoms or may not even be aware that the symptoms are cause for concern,…
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Pathology of Restless Legs Syndrome
Overview Restless Legs Syndrome is primarily a sensory disorder. According to the RLS Foundation, approximately 12 million people in the U.S. are affected, women more than men. In approximately 80 percent of patients, RLS is associated with recurrent leg jerks…
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About Sport Fencing Equipment
Overview Fencing, the martial art of European sword fighting, originated from the training routines used when swords were commonly carried as personal weapons in Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries. Over time, fencing has become a legitimate sport and…
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Self Esteem and Relationship Conflict
October 24, 2013 Relationships and Family - Other
Does it seem that you or someone you love is always suffering through some relationship conflict? They may be suffering from low self esteem. While it is normal for every relationship to have its ups and downs, it is not…
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3 Ways to Understand Autism
October 24, 2013 Children's Health
1. What Does Autism is a developmental disorder that affects the brain. Symptoms typically emerge before children are 3 years old, and the disorder usually lasts a lifetime. Autism is classified as one of five pervasive developmental disorders (PDDs). These…
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5 Ways to Mentally Stimulate the Elderly
October 24, 2013 Senior Health
1. Encourage Learning There are no age limits when it comes to learning. Seniors have been known to go back to college, take their GEDs and learn new languages. Others take up new hobbies, including painting and writing. Many learning…
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How Do I Give B12 Injections?
October 24, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, is a water-soluble vitamin essential for proper red blood cell formation and normal functioning of the neurological and nervous systems. The body makes a small amount of vitamin B12 in the gastrointestinal track,…
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Downhill Ski Exercises
Athletic technique improves with consistent practice. Skiers, unless they visit the southern hemisphere in the summer, have a limited window of opportunity for skill improvement. A sport-specific dryland training program can help skiers maintain the balance and coordination that their…
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Exercises to Keep Fit
The American College of Sports Medicine and American Heart Association jointly recommend that in order to keep fit, healthy adults under the age of 65 should combine either 30 minutes of moderate cardio, five days a week, or 20 minutes…
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How to Lose Ten Pounds in 3 Months
October 24, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Approximately 66 percent of adults in America are considered overweight or obese, according to the National Library of Medicine. If you fall into that category, you need to lose weight. In order to lose 10 lbs. in three months,…
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Early Childhood Emotional Development
October 24, 2013 Children's Health
Overview If you have ever seen a baby or small child devoid of facial expression or normal socio-emotional responses, then you should understand why emotional development is vitally important during early childhood. Emotions combined with sociability (socio-emotional) create important developmental…
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