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 Things You Need to Know About Delayed Ejaculation
October 21, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
1. Delayed Ejaculation Can Be Embarrassing The delay in ejaculation for a male in the presence of a partner can be a frustrating and embarrassing medical condition. Ejaculation is when the semen is released from the penis during sex. A…
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Find Recipes for Low Fat Dessert You Can Enjoy After a Meal
When you are trying to lose weight and stick to a low fat diet, it might seem that you will never be able to eat foods that are delicious ever again. That is not true; when you are determined to…
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Causes of a Dry Mouth
October 21, 2013 Senior Health
Dry mouth is a condition in the medical community that is known as “xerostomia.” This condition is characterized by decreased salivation in the mouth which results in a dry tongue, cheeks and gums. While this condition is often a side…
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5 Things You Need to Know About The Stages of Testicular Cancer
1. What Is Staging? Doctors use the tests and scans that found your cancer to also decide what stage you are in. Staging refers to how far the cancer has spread; there are two methods of staging testicular cancer. Staging…
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The Negative Effects of Family Politics
How do you deal with family politics? How do you even define ‘Family Politics’? It involves conflicting relationships among family members whereby they disagree with each other; are at loggerheads with one another; or have ulterior motives to hurt each other…
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Basketball Court Regulations
Looking at a basketball court, it may seem pretty simple to put together. It actually takes a lot of effort and must be followed by regulations set aside by the national basketball association, NCAA, and UIL standards. Knowing these regulations…
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Blood Pressure Information Sheet
October 21, 2013 Senior Health
The pressure of the blood against the artery walls is called blood pressure. It is a combination of the force created when blood is pumped into the arteries by the heart and the resistant force of the arteries against this…
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Weight Loss Tips After Just Having a Baby
October 21, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
According to breastfeeding.com, a woman gains about 25 extra pounds during pregnancy. Although some of that weight is lost immediately after childbirth, many mothers have have additional pounds to shed after leaving the hospital. Unless a doctor discourages immediate exercise…
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What Are the Causes of Spotting at 34 Weeks Pregnant?
October 21, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Any spotting during the 34th week of pregnancy should be reported to a doctor. While the spotting may not indicate anything serious, it is important that a proper diagnosis is made right away. Some of the more serious causes of…
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How to Find a Child That I Gave Up for Adoption
October 21, 2013 Children's Health
Overview Searching for a child whom you have given up for adoption is a challenging process. Closed adoptions are private and do not share any personal information with either party involved. Many birth parents give children up for adoption while…
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Causes of Enlarged Facial Pores
Your pores play an important role on your skin. For example, as sebaceous glands produce protective sebum oil for your hair and skin, they use the pores as a transportation system to your skin’s surface. Pores also play a role…
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About Cabbage Soup Diet
Overview The cabbage soup diet prescribes a seven-day meal plan that emphasizes ingestion of a homemade soup made from cabbage. In just one week, the diet promises up to 17 lbs. of weight loss. The origins of the diet are…
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Abuse
Few things in life are more difficult than trying to break the cycle of abuse in families. Typically, these behaviors have been going on for several generations, and with most family members “sweeping everything under the rug”, the chances of…
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Natural Ways to Prevent Poison Ivy Rash
October 21, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
“Leaflets of three, beware of me,” is an age-old axiom taught to children to help them identify poison ivy. Surprisingly, most people don’t develop a rash after their first romp through this deliciously-evil but innocent-looking plant, says the American Academy…
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How to Size a Road Bike Frame
Overview Whether you’re a recreational cyclist or a finely-tuned racing machine, getting the most enjoyment from your time on a bicycle starts with choosing a correctly sized frame. An appropriately sized bicycle ensures comfort on long rides, maximizes sprinting or…
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How to Remove Inquiries From Your Credit Report
Overview Inquiries appear on your credit report when a company checks your file to see if you are eligible for credit. Multiple credit inquiries can damage your credit score, thus making it difficult to obtain approval for credit lines or…
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Exercises for the Lower Back & Pelvis
Exercises for the lower back and pelvis regions can help you in a variety of ways. By strengthening these muscles and keeping them in shape, you will be supporting your spine. You will be increasing your core strength, your sense…
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The Significance of Deep Tissue Massage
October 21, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview A common misconception about deep tissue massage is that it’s extremely painful for the client and strenuous for the massage therapist, consisting of rough and forceful strokes by way of knuckles, elbows and fists. These imaginings couldn’t be further…
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Reduction Exercises for Excess Abdominal Fat
No amount of crunches, planks, twists and leg lifts will free abs that are immersed in layers of fat. The only way to do that is to burn more calories than you consume. Once you have committed to a proven…
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Food Labels That Contain Hydrogenated Oils
Hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated quite often appear on ingredient labels of many packaged foods. Hydrogenation is the chemical process of adding hydrogen bonds to make a fat more solid at room temperature. Fully hydrogenated fat is saturated fat, and partially…
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How to Deal with Family Members who don’t Listen to you
Over and over again you keep trying to say what you need to say only to find that you are not being heard. It’s like you are talking but they have their fingers in their ears. How can a grown…
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Why Is High-Intensity Exercise Better for Weight Loss?
Overview High-intensity forms of exercise, such as jogging or lap swimming, burn more calories than moderate forms of exercise like walking or gardening. This makes these high-intensity workouts a more efficient way to lose weight. High-intensity exercise, coupled with a…
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Indicators that Suggest your Teen may be going Astray
Currently, your teen may be passing through a very vulnerable stage in his/her life. It could happen that with the pressure of keeping up with his/her peers, your teen may be driven into perilous situations. You, as a discerning parent,…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Inflammatory Muscle Disease
1. Not Your Ordinary Muscle Aches Inflammatory muscle disease is a group of muscular disorders, the majority of which can fall into the category of auto-immune disorders. This type of disorder occurs when the body is somehow triggered to literally…
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How to Remove Duplicate Information on a Credit Report
Overview Annually, you are allowed to get a free copy of your credit report from each major credit reporting agency, Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. You can access these reports from the Federal Trade Commission sponsored website, annualcreditreport.com. When reviewing your…
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Infant Diarrhea Causes
Infant diarrhea is characterized by a watery stools and an increase in both volume and frequency of bowel movements, says the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMM). BabyCenter.com explains that true diarrhea is identified when an infant has a sudden…
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5 Things You Need to Know About The Stages of Skin Cancer
1. What is Staging? Staging is done by gathering information regarding the thickness of the skin cancer tumor, the depth of the penetration of that tumor and the degree to which the skin cancer has spread and categorizing your disease…
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About Myositis
October 21, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Myositis is a term referring to swelling of the muscles. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, chronic myositis is a condition that occurs when the body’s immune system causes long-term inflammation of healthy muscles. No reason for…
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Beauty Tips for Dull Skin
If you ever look in the mirror and wish that your skin had a little more pep and radiance, know that there are many ways to get better looking skin. Creating a beauty routine, indulging in beauty treatments and trying…
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Drugs to Stop Smoking
Smoking is an addicting habit that results from constant exposure to nicotine within the body. The substances contained in cigarettes and cigars can blacken the lungs and lead to such potentially life-threatening diseases as lung cancer and emphysema. Fortunately, drugs…
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