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The most important fact to remember if your husband raises his hand to you is that it’s not your fault. There is never a good reason for a husband to hit, insult or otherwise abuse his wife. But while there…
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Adult Brain Tumor Symptoms

Brain tumors are groups of rapidly growing cells in the brain that aggregate into masses. The symptoms of a brain tumor are dependent on the tumors size and location within the brain, according to the University of California, San Francisco…
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Aromatherapy for Relaxation

Contributor April 29, 2015 Tips for Parents of Hearing Impaired Children

Overview Alternative medicine is a growing trend and aromatherapy is one of the more widely used treatments that fall under this category. It uses scent to help treat a person’s mind, body and spirit. Aromatherapy is often combined with massage…
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Tips for Parents of Hearing Impaired Children

As a parent of a child whose hearing is impaired, it’s normal to feel frustrated or challenged sometimes. Deafness or hearing impairment affects not only the child with the impairment but also the child’s family, friends and teachers, reports the…
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Final Symptoms of ALS

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also called ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that leads to the death of motor neurons. Motor neurons link the muscles to the central nervous system and allow the brain to control muscle…
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Vertical Leap Weight Training

Contributor April 29, 2015 Diet & Nutrition

Overview Improving vertical leap ability is an important skill for athletes such as basketball and volleyball players. To increase your vertical leap, strengthen the muscles responsible for vertical leaps through a combination of weight training and plyometrics. While practicing your…
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Adverse Health Effects of Coffee

Coffee is one of the most popular beverages around the world, consumed as a social pastime as well as for its stimulating effects. Some of its desired stimulating effects can also bring with it some unwanted side effects. It increases…
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Remedies for Severely Damaged Hair

Contributor April 29, 2015 Skincare & Beauty

If your hair is rough like straw and gets tangled easily, it might be damaged. Exposing your hair to frequent blow-drying, straightening, perming or hair coloring can cause damage that makes hairs break off at the crown or feels sticky…
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Causes for Eye Dryness

Contributor April 29, 2015 Causes for Eye Dryness

Eye dryness occurs when the surface of the eye does not have enough moisture. A dry eye feels scratchy, may sting, and vision may blur. Some people also experience excessive tearing, and even though this is the body’s natural response…
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Abdominal Board Exercises

Despite their lack of high-tech features, abdominal exercise boards, also called slant boards, are brilliant in their simplicity. This “old-school” form of workout equipment facilitates abdominal exercise from and incline, decline or flat position. Altering the board’s position either adds…
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What Are Some Symptoms of a Brain Tumor?

The Mayo Clinic states that the number of diagnosed brain tumors increase each year, though the reason for the increase is unknown. In 2009, doctors diagnosed 22,070 people in the United States with a brain tumor. Two categories of brain…
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Antiobiotics for an Ear Infection

Contributor April 29, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions

Ear infections are very common, especially in children. They generally come in one of two forms. The first is an outer canal skin infection, called otitis externa. That infection is typically caused by common bacteria that live on the skin,…
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Perennial Allergic Rhinitis

Overview Allergic rhinitis is an allergy of the nose, characterized by sneezing, running nose, nose block and itching of the nose. It occurs when your body’s immune system overreacts to substances called allergens such as pollen and dust. The symptoms…
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What Are the Benefits of Eucalyptus Essential Oil?

Contributor April 29, 2015 Weight Management

The leaves of Australia’s eucalyptus tree are distilled to create an essential oil known for its mint-like scent, and may have several health benefits. Some people may also experience negative side effects and allergic reactions to eucalyptus, so discuss your…
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Easy Ways to Tone Up

If you’re feeling flabby or just plain out of shape, there are easy ways to achieve muscle definition and a leaner look. Exercise will give you an attractive figure, and it offers lots of health benefits as well, including lowering…
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Ten Reasons Men Refuse to Date a Single Mom

There are more than 10 million single mothers in the United States, according to U.S. Census Bureau News. Many of these women may choose to re-enter the dating scene. It may not always be easy for a woman with kids…
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Abdominal Exercises for Girls

Contributor April 29, 2015 Weight Management

Abdominal exercises are not technically broken up into exercises for boys and girls. Some exercises, like bent-knee push-ups, are occasionally called “girl” push-ups even though both males and females will get the same benefits from the exercise. That is because…
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What Are the Benefits of Green Architecture?

According to the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), “green,” or sustainable, building practices have environmental, economic, health and community benefits. In the United States, buildings account for 72 percent of electricity consumption, 39 percent of energy use, 38 percent of…
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Oppositional Defiant Disorder Strategies

Oppositional defiant disorder is a mental health condition in which a school-aged child exhibits negative behaviors to parents and other authority figures. The condition is diagnosed when a child behaves disobediently for six months or more; this disobedience must prove…
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Stretches for Lower Back Tightness

Contributor April 29, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions

The lower back is an area of the body that responds well to stretching. For those who have suffered any lower back injury, the way to get that area back into shape and feeling better is with stretching. The concept…
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What Causes Esophageal Cancer?

Esophageal cancer develops in the esophagus, the muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach. There is no known or exact cause of esophageal cancer, but cancer occurs when cells are damaged. According to the National Cancer Institute (NCI),…
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How to Get an Uncontested Divorce

Overview While they say that marriage is “until death do us part.” For many couples, however, this is not always the case—at least the first time around. When married couples have issues they can’t resolve, divorce can sometimes be the…
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Adrenal Hormone Imbalance Symptoms

The inner core of the adrenal gland secretes adrenaline, or epinephrine, which regulates blood pressure and heart rate. The outer layer of the adrenal gland produces three important types of steroid hormones: corticosteroids, mineralocortioids and adrenal androgens. Adrenal steroids regulate…
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Uses for Oregano Oil Glands

Oil of oregano is an essential oil that is derived from the Origanum Vulgare species of the perennial herb. It is believed to have powerful antiseptic properties for a natural herb, and while its medicinal use in North America can…
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How to Get Rid of Flat Abs