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Contributor November 27, 2013 Senior Health

1. All About Children’s Health Created in the 1970s, the Feingold diet, or Feingold Program, helps children (and adults) deal with behavior and learning problems, especially those linked to attention deficit disorder (ADD) and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Dr. Feingold,…
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About Myers-Briggs Personality Test

Overview As many as 2 million people a year take the Myers-Briggs personality test, according to CPP Inc., the company that sells and distributes the test. It is used for many purposes, including career counseling, marriage and relationship counseling and…
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What are the Different Types of Softball Bats?

Contributor November 27, 2013 Men's Health

The Amateur Softball Association (ASA) is the governing body of softball in the United States. It’s responsible for the integrity of the sport includes certifying equipment used in the game, including bats used in game play. The ASA works with…
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Conditions of the Prostate

The prostate is a small reproductive gland located in front of the rectum and below the bladder in men. Its main purpose is the production and secretion of semen, the fluid that carries sperm during sexual climax. As a man…
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Overview of what Constitutes Emotional Abuse

Phyllis Logie November 27, 2013 Crisis Support

Abuse is any behaviour used by one person to humiliate, intimidate, degrade or subjugate another. Every human being has basic rights in any relationship, therefore any action which stifle or outright deny those basic rights can be considered abuse. Abuse…
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Volleyball Tie Breaker Rules

Spring Lee November 27, 2013 Crisis Support

Volleyball is a popular, competitive sport used in the Olympics in addition to National and International tournaments throughout the year. Involving the simple task of hitting a ball over a net and making sure your opponents cannot do the same,…
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Domestic Violence Domestic Violence Signs Victims of Domestic Violence

Domestic violence can take many forms. Just because someone is not covered in bruises does not mean they are not being abused. There is financial, mental, emotional, physical and sexual. It is a reoccurring cycle that is difficult to be broken, and in many…
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What Are the Requirements for SCUBA Diving Certification?

Millions of people pursue scuba diving certification annually. Cruise lines and coastal resorts around the world offer scuba excursions to explore underwater wildlife, plants and reefs and shipwrecks. Obtaining a basic certification is an intense process, combining land and water…
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AB Exercises Description

Overview There’s no denying the importance of working your abs. The Mayo Clinic lists improved balance and stability, a toned midsection and greater ease in other physical activities as benefits of strong abs. Having a strong abdomen also reduces your…
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5 Things You Need to Know About the Hallelujah Diet

1. Bible-Based Diet The Hallelujah Diet, also called Hallelujah Acres, is based on Biblical principles, and advocates the consumption of 85 percent dense, unprocessed and raw foods, and 15 percent cooked foods. The 85% portion is made up of such…
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Herbal Remedies for Skin Care

Inflammation, redness, itching, dryness, wounds and infection are all conditions that skin treatments must address. Herbal remedies for skin care address many of these and may be as effective as some prescription drugs. Like any medicine, before starting an herbal…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Mild Concussion

1. More Than a Knock to the Head Even though a concussion is the least serious of brain injuries, do not take it lightly. It occurs when a blow to the head causes damage to the tissues or blood vessels…
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Workout Plan Without Weights

Conny Manero November 27, 2013 Dating

Overview It is possible to achieve an ideal workout without the use of weights or machines. As long as your workout has cardiovascular activity and strength exercises you can burn calories, build muscle and redefine your body shape. This workout…
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Dating Advice for Dummies

Whether you have met on-line or through a friend, whether this is your first date or fifth, when it comes to dating a certain etiquette should be followed. Prepare for your date Shower and change before going on a date. …
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Juicing for Better Skin

Contributor November 27, 2013 Juicing for Better Skin

Overview Juicing is the practice of removing dietary fiber from plants to create liquefied and nutrient-dense sources of nourishment. Juicing requires the use of machines more powerful than the typical blender or food processor to macerate hard seeds and rinds….
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What is Pursed Lip Breathing?

Natalia Jones November 27, 2013 Dating

Overview Pursed lip breathing, called PLB, is a mainstay for people living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD. Exhalation looks almost like a kiss. Physicians at Ohio State University describe it like whistling or playing a flute. Exhaled air…
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What to Talk about on a first Date

The first date can feel like the mother of all interviews. You check your outfit a million times before you allow yourself to leave the house, sometimes even calling for back-up, so some friends come over to vet the outfit…
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Comparison of Exercise Treadmills

Overview Treadmills tone every muscle in your lower body–glutes, quads, hamstrings and calves. Getting your large muscles moving consistently and rhythmically sets the stage for a challenging cardio workout, getting you closer to the American Heart Association’s recommended 30 minutes…
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Summer Swimming Safety

Contributor November 27, 2013 Skincare and Beauty

Overview According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2005 there were 3,582 unintentional drownings in the U.S. About a quarter of those drownings occurred to children under 14 years old, and for every fatal drowning, there were…
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Dry Skin Treatment for Hands

Overview Philip Tierno, M.D., of the New York University Medical Center, notes in his 2004 book, “The Secret Life of Germs,” that the hands carry nearly 80 percent of all infectious diseases, including the common cold, pneumonia and salmonella. Hand…
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Importance of Washing Your Hands

Contributor November 27, 2013 Importance of Washing Your Hands

Overview Millions of germs live on the hands, including those that cause the common cold, influenza, meningitis, hepatitis Z, bronchiolitis and infectious diarrhea, according to Nemours KidsHealth; and the list of diseases does not stop there. The Centers for Disease…
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Herbal Remedies for Sleep

Robin Nicole November 27, 2013 Crisis Support

That warm cup of chamomile tea before bed may smell good, but no scientific evidence exists to back up chamomile’s reputation as a sleep aid, according to the National Institutes of Health. The same is true of many herbs commonly…
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Why Domestic Violence Increases during the Holiday Season

Living daily in an abusive relationship is itself unhealthy, but add to the mix the pressures of buying the perfect gift for everyone on the list, close family gatherings and feigning peace and goodwill towards all, and the holidays whip…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Leaning Biceps Curls

Contributor November 27, 2013 Diabetes

1. Bicep Curls for the Biceps If you walk into any gym in any city around the world, the one sure thing you’ll see as you scan the room is someone doing a very painful looking bicep curl. Most of…
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List of Terms Associated With Diabetes

When you are newly diagnosed with diabetes, there are many terms that might be new to you. It may be confusing when your doctor is talking to you about your condition and management of this very common but serious disease….
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How to Create a Diabetes Meal Plan for Free