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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Genealogy how the use of Nicknames Hampers Genealogy Research
For generations, people have had nicknames. In fact, years ago when grandparents and great grandparents were young, almost everyone was known by a pet name. Unfortunately, this doesn’t help the budding genealogist. Birth, death, and marriage records all, traditionally list…
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Calf Exercises with No Machine
In his classic bodybuilding bible “The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding,” Arnold Schwarzenegger explains why the calves are so difficult to build. He asks you to think of what happens when you run. With every step, one calf springs your…
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What Muscles Are Worked on a Stationary Bike?
You are 20 minutes into your cycling workout and you’ve already elevated your heart rate, the display shows you’re burning some calories and you’ve got a good sweat going. All these feelings confirm what you already know–stationary biking provides a…
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What Are Some Rare Medical Conditions?
October 19, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
The Office of Rare Diseases Research (a branch of the National Institutes of Health) classifies rare diseases as those that affect fewer than 200,000 Americans. Most rare diseases are hereditary, which means they can be passed down from a person’s…
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What Are the Risk Factors for Rheumatoid Arthritis?
October 19, 2013 Senior Health
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is one of the many types of arthritis that causes pain, swelling, stiffness and deformity in your joints. According to Medline Plus, RA is an autoimmune disease in which arthritis results from your immune system attacking your…
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How to Find a Death Date or Location for Genealogy Work
If your ancestors are from Scotland, UK, you have a definite advantage. There is an excellent website run by the Scottish Register House, which has all the available birth, marriage, and death records for the whole of Scotland. Fortunately for…
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How to thoroughly Research your Family History
The very first steps in researching your family’s history, is to go and speak to your family. Talk to everyone you can, there is always the chance that they remember a bit of old family gossip, or your auntie Nellie’s…
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What Is Back Labor Pain?
October 19, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Overview The pains of labor are typically associated with the belly and perineal area. However, some women do experience pain in the lower back as part of their labor process. Most often, back labor pain is contributed to the baby…
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Beginner Softball Pitching Tips
Softball pitchers are the dominant players in their sport. At the elite level, softball pitchers can throw 70-mile-per-hour fastballs along with drops, risers, curves and changeups. Runs are often at a premium, and the best pitchers throw shutouts or allow…
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Atgam Side Effects
Atgam is the brand name of lymphocyte immune globulin, which is an immunosuppressive agent used in the treatment of rejection possibilities following the transplant of a kidney. This is called a renal transplant. The drug may be used both to…
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Tips for using the Dar Library for Research
The library maintained by the Daughters of the American Revolution is an excellent place for researching your American roots. Its primary purpose is to aid general genealogical research and to assist Americans with the DAR membership process. If you belong…
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The Uses of Exercise Therapy Balls
Working out with an exercise ball can benefit your body in many ways. Besides toning muscles, exercise balls can be used for improving posture, balance and cardiovascular benefits. Exercise balls are sometimes referred to as therapy balls, Swiss balls, fitness…
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Acne Scar Medications
Overview Although the vast majority of teenagers get at least a handful of pimples, not everyone develops acne scars as a result, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). Unfortunately for those who do, acne scars can be difficult…
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Finding a Changing Surname
Research into family history can become challenging when you find an ancestor’s last name has apparently changed. You may have found generations after left plenty of records with the surname you know. Then you hit an ancestor who apparently left…
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Home Workout Programs
Many people lack the motivation, the tools, or the knowledge for how to reach their fitness goals alone, but there is no need to do it all by yourself. At-home workout programs are tailored to every goal, fitness level, and…
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The Best Cardio Machines to Use
Cardio machines such as treadmills, stair climbers and elliptical machines provide an effective workout because they not only burn calories, but they strengthen the heart and lungs, resulting in improved cardiovascular health. Cardio machines also provide a different option for…
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Smart Shopping for 3-Woods
Many golfers dream about walking up to the first tee, taking out their driver and busting the ball 300 yards down the middle. For the few golfers who can actually hit the ball with that kind of length, fewer than…
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Bladder Infections
Overview A bladder infection or urinary tract infection (UTI) is a bacterial infection that affects any part of the urinary tract. When bacteria get into the bladder and multiply in the urine, it causes a UTI. The most common type…
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Exercises to Strengthen the Calf Muscle
Two muscles make up the “calf” muscles: the underlying soleus and the outer gastrocnemius. The soleus is only involved in plantar flexion (pointing of the toe). The gastrocnemius does both plantar flexion and knee flexion (bending the knee). This difference…
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What’s in the National Archives UK
The British National Archives are the official public archive of the British Government. It holds records going back 1,000 years. The National Archive also leads Archives in England, including archives in national institutions, local authorities, universities, libraries, museums, businesses, charities,…
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Easy Exercise for Fibromyalgia
Overview Fibromyalgia (FMS) is a chronic disorder affecting the musculoskeletal system causing radiating pain and fatigue. FMS affects 1 in every 50 Americans, mostly women ages 20 to 50 years of age. The symptoms include chronic pain, fatigue, skin sensitivity,…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Lacrosse Techniques
1. The Slow Whistle Technique Here’s a mouthful from the International Lacrosse Federation: If a defending player commits a foul, and the attacking team has possession of the ball at the time that the foul occurs, and, in the opinion…
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Yoga Cure for Back Pain
Overview The nature of yoga makes it well suited to solve back issues, like those that arise from conditions of postural misalignment. According to a study conducted by the “Annals of Internal Medicine” in December 2005, yoga has been found…
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4 Ways to Prevent Overtraining Abdominal Muscles in Bodybuilding
1. Abs Need a Break Too When it comes to working out abdominal muscles, or “abs” as bodybuilders like to refer to them, we’ve all likely heard that it takes a lot of repetitions performed daily to achieve results. However,…
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How to Get Late Payments Off of Credit Reports
Overview Credit reporting agencies sometimes make mistakes on consumer credit reports. The Federal Trade Commission estimates that 16 percent of credit reports have errors. Some of these involve listing on-time payments as late. This can adversely affect your FICO credit…
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Medical Insurance Definition
Overview Health insurance is a cornerstone of financial planning and risk management for your family. Finding a comprehensive plan at an affordable cost can be a challenge, and you may even be tempted to go without coverage if you feel…
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5 Ways to go Surf Fishing
1. Equip Yourself Before you ever go surf fishing, you need the proper equipment. First on the list is a durable rod, because fishing in the surf is the toughest of all angler sports on equipment. Because you are standing…
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Get Your Bikini Body With Interval Training
It’s time to pull out that swimsuit or to shop for a new one! In addition to the normal protocol of waxing, self-tanning, a pedicure and any other bikini ritual you may have, we have to take a long hard…
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Getting Started with Genealogy Family History
Genealogy, or family history, has to rank among perhaps one of the most fascinating and time consuming of all hobbies – a blend of history and finding oots. So what do you need to know about getting started with genealogy?…
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How to Count Calories by Food Groups
October 19, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Counting calories is an effective method of weight control. The number of calories we consume and expend is directly related to fluctuations in body weight over time. You can count calories manually or electronically. Knowledge of the diabetes food…
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