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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Relationship first Date Girl Guy
Everyone goes through those rough first dates. You know, the ones where there are at least 700 awkward pauses, and the only questions that seem to pop out of your mouth are “So, what’s your favorite color?” Even though sometimes…
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Advice for the Acrimonious
August 9, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
A marriage should be fair and equal for both partners which means there must be give and take on both sides to maintain the equilibrium in the relationship. Just like a playground see-saw that is balanced in the middle because…
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Tips for acting natural on a first date
Sweaty palms, a racing heart and fear can all be part of a first date. There is the fear that something will happen to make you look bad. What if you get spinach in your teeth or spill your coffee?…
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The Benefits of Planning Meals in Advance
Life can get busy and in between the hectic daily routines of work, school, family and other responsibilities, finding the time to prepare a home cooked meal can be a challenge. But with the right preparations, it can be a rewarding…
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Improving Data Skills
Practice how you speak to prospective romantic partners: stand in front of the mirror and speak as if you were talking to a prospective romantic partner. We are all nervous in the beginning, irregardless of our swagger and supposed strong…
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Hint and Tips for Researching Family History
Genealogy is a very popular interest. It is natural for people to want to know about their family history and their own origins. Genealogy is simply a family’s story. Beginning your genealogy research may seem daunting and you may wonder…
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Up to Date
On-line dating need not be daunting if a few common sense strategies are put in place before you compile your profile. Before you post it try to search through other profiles first to become aware of the things to avoid….
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First date warning signs
First dates can exciting and nerve racking. It offers the chance to get to know someone a little bit better and also (hopefully) have a good time. While you are having fun, there are things you should pay attention to…
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Fun Activities for Bonding with Teenage Children
Sometimes it may seem like your teenager lives on a different planet. However, that is far from the truth. Your teen is in a transition from childhood to adulthood. Make this time special by sharing fun activities with them. Family…
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How should Caregivers in Rest Homes Treat the Elderly
I am pretty certain that you have heard the expression ‘with kid gloves’ but even if you have not, I am certain that someone in your life has taught you the meaning of respect. There are certain people in this…
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How to Gently say no when Asked on a Date
Attraction and chemistry are important to the potential connection between any two people. It makes sense for a person to have the right to say no to any person with whom the first person may not feel he/she has a…
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Caregivers need Careful Consideration to Prevent Caregivers Burnout
The career or job of care giving is full of responsibility, patience and enduring long hours of unyielding hard work. A caregiver might soon show signs of burnout or have symptoms of “compassion fatigue. This burnout or “compassion fatigue” does…
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Tips for what not to say on a first date
Just the phrase, ‘a first date’ can conjure up images of sweaty palms and nervous conversation. The awkwardness of trying to come up with conversation topics can be nerve racking. You really want to make a good impression and say all…
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Dreading the first date? why?
You’re nervous, shaky and completely unsure if you measure up to par, but why? For what? Ah yes, the first date, a very important and nerve racking event that everyone goes through to find “the one.” What is it that…
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Caregivers Survival Kit
Creating a caregivers survival kit is a necessity for anyone who is a caregiver. It’s easy to become burned out when tending to the needs of a loved one or someone who is chronically ill. Eventually health problems can occur…
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An escape plan for victims of domestic violence
Because anyone has the potential for violence and no relationship is immune to problems and stress, planning to deal with domestic violence before it happens is important for anyone in a relationship. The problem is, so many believe that domestic…
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Link between Ptsd and Domestic Violence in Soldiers after a Deployment
When soldiers returned from war in the Gulf and Iraq their wives and girlfriends eagerly waiting to embrace them back into the family unit. Many were well aware serving in live combat would have left them feeling stressed upon coming home, but most…
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Where Caregivers can go for help
Being a caregiveris very rewarding, but it is also very draining. An elderly family member can require constant care as their condition progresses. It can almost be like babysitting a small child, at times. With today’s rising cost of healthcare, many…
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Talking to a Grieving Person
Emotional grief is something that everyone will experience at some point in their life, it can leave you with a sense of emptiness, loneliness and even guilt. The vast range of confusing and conflicting emotions can leave people in a very delicate mental state….
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Digital and Oral Records or self Publishing are Excellent Options for Preserving Family History
For many centuries family lineage was recorded on enormous paper charts, with lines connecting generations and hundreds of names recorded in minuscule handwriting or print. In the 21st century this tedious and inflexible method can be abandoned, because there are…
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Helping those who have lost a child
There is nothing more painful and more devastating in the lives of parents than to lose a child. It’s not fair, it’s not supposed to happen and it leaves a scar on their hearts for as long as they live….
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Tips for Dealing with a Difficult Tenant
If you own a property it can be a real boon, it can leave you with a feeling of achievement and security, it can also mean that you have a regular income from the rental of your property. But sometimes…
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Signs a Relationship is too Complicated to Make it Work
August 9, 2013 Relationships and Family - Other
The word “complicated”can mean a variety of things from an extra person to one party losing interest. If you’re spending more time working at the relationship than enjoying the benefits of being with someone special it may be time to…
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Supporting someone who must experience the devastation of losing a beloved child
How to offer support to those who face the death of a child Understand how a grieving mother feels; follow this advice on how you can support those who face the death of a child. First of all, never ever…
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Choosing Cremation over Burial
When people die, generally one of two things are done with their remains. In most locations, it is traditional for surviving family members to purchase a casket and have the deceased dressed in their best clothes. This is of course after…
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Work friends who need your help when grieving
When an individual that is close to you passes away, it is as though you are plummeted into another world where there is no sound, no time and no sense of what is just. This perception may occur even when…
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Helpful Websites for People who are Grieving
When grieving a loss in your life, the effects can be devastating. While everyone handles grief differently, the emotions can range from sadness and anger to actually falling into a deep depression. It’s important to address the emotions that arise…
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Cremation Information Famlies need to know
When a loved one passes away there are many decisions that have to be made. In best case scenarios the deceased has let his or her wishes be known and those are respected. It may be that cremation is the…
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Helping a loved one who has done something wrong in the past
One must first consider, it is in the past. Once someone has acknowledged a mistake in the past, it is time to forgive, move forward and present the opportunity to atone. One of the basic components of loving someone is…
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Helping Grieving Families Move Forward in Life
There are no words to describe the loss of losing a child, and when teenagers kills themselves, it is often even more unexpected, and can be especially devastating. Not that losing a child in any way is easier than in…
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