Overview If you own or manage a small business, you’re responsible for withholding federal and state taxes from your employees’ wages. For businesses with just a few workers, it may not be cost-effective to automate or outsource payroll processing. In…
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May 16, 2015 Weight Management
Everyone has experienced anxiety at some point. Work stress, physical or mental illness or lack of sleep can all lead to feelings of anxiety. This can result in muscle tension, restlessness, tachycardia, nausea, headaches and sweating. Exercise and Muscle Relaxation…
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Overview Divorce is a difficult thing for everyone involved. It’s emotionally draining. But it doesn’t have to be financially draining, nor does every issue have to be a drag-it-out dogfight that requires the courts to resolve. Definition An uncontested divorce…
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May 16, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
1. Identify Risk Factors Some people are more prone to suffering from whiplash following even a minor car crash. This varies depending on many factors, from the fitness level of the person to the intensity of the crash. In general,…
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May 16, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Cycling is an enjoyable endurance exercise that helps you build your aerobic capacity and improve your cardiovascular endurance. According to the American Heart Association, performing cycling for exercise and fitness is part of a healthy lifestyle. To help you get…
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The additives in your food are put there to improve or preserve nutrient value, keep food from spoiling, or control acidity or alkalinity of foods. Additives that provide color or flavor or maintain a product’s consistency are used to make…
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Chapter 61 of the Florida Statutes contains the state’s divorce laws. Like other states, Florida imposes a residency requirement on divorce filings. The state’s laws also determine the grounds on which divorce can be filed and how marital property is…
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Overview Royal jelly has a long history in the traditional medicine of Europe and Asia. It’s marketed as a supplement to boost energy and the immune system, and is used as a moisturizer in cosmetics. Scientists have discovered it is…
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People living with diabetes may be prescribed medications to help control their blood sugar if diet and exercise alone aren’t sufficient. Diabetic medications come in six different drug classifications which affect the body in different ways. Physicians work with patients…
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May 16, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
The black elderberry, a sweet-tasting fruit native to Europe, has been used for centuries as a treatment for common problems such as wounds, congestion and viral infections. This popular culinary fruit contains a high concentration of medicinal flavonoid compounds, which…
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Cellulite is nothing more than trapped fat globules under the top layer of skin. When it develops, it does not propose a major threat to your overall health, but it can cause mental frustration and a low self-esteem. The thighs…
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A fever, a common ailment among toddlers, is generally a symptom of a viral or bacterial infection. According to The Doctors Book of Home Remedies for Children, a fever acts as a defense mechanism that helps the body to fight…
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Overview Folate and B12 are both water-soluble B vitamins that are essential to our daily function. These vitamins provide a protective service to our bodies. They break down the amino acid homocysteine, which is toxic to our nerve cells, as…
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May 16, 2015 Homeopathic Remedies for Leg Cramps
Leg cramps are painful muscle spasms. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, these spasms are caused when the muscle contracts without the person’s ability to control it. Leg cramps can be painful and interrupt your sleep, occur while…
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May 16, 2015 Sports & Recreation
The most important aspect of teaching the rule of football for kids who are learning the game or may be playing organized football for the first time is to play the game safely. Additionally, players should learn how to put…
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May 16, 2015 Weight Management
Excess stomach fat has acquired multiple slang terms over the years, all negative. Whether you have a pot belly, beer belly, Buddha belly or a pooch, take advantage of exercises for losing stomach weight. However, you need to lose weight…
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May 16, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview The National Institute of Mental Health defines generalized anxiety disorder, or GAD, as a mental problem that causes persistent worry. It is frequently accompanied by physical symptoms such as headaches, fatigue, trembling, muscle pain, sweating and trouble swallowing. These…
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Overview Health savings accounts, or HSAs, are a relatively new way to pay for health care. HSA insurance combines a high-deductible health plan, or HDHP, with an HSA to help you pay current and future medical expenses. A benefit to…
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Overview Ideally, the terms “personal growth” and “awareness” should be intrinsically linked, but sometimes the two can go their separate ways. You can achieve some personal growth in only certain areas of your life, like becoming a better golfer or…
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May 16, 2015 Weight Management
Overweight and obesity continue to rise in American adolescents. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, this rise contributes to risk factors for cardiovascular disease, asthma and type 2 diabetes. Additionally, overweight and obese teens often become targets…
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According to the Mayo Clinic, hypertension–also known as high blood pressure–affects nearly everyone at some point in their lives, because age is the largest risk factor. Hypertension is caused by too much blood being pumped through too-narrow blood vessels. According…
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May 16, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Several different types of hair loss can occur, with varying causes. Depending on the type of hair loss you have and your gender, the vitamins that are most helpful can differ. Whether your hair loss is due to a medical…
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May 16, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Thai massage is an experience that you should try at least once in your lifetime. Providing the benefits of other forms of massage, Thai massage also provides great stretching of muscles and rotation of muscle joints. Thai massage involves large…
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Low self-esteem in adolescents may be one of the causes of problems in our society, according to Lilian Katz, author of “How Can We Strengthen Children’s Self-Esteem?” Causes of low self-esteem are still under debate, but some of the common…
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Overview Sage originated in the Mediterranean but can grow almost anywhere in the world. Steam distilling leaves from common sage–salvia offinalis–produces the essential oil. Sage essential oil has a clear color and a fairly strong herbal aroma. Well known and…
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Alternatives are few and far between for patients facing dialysis. By the time kidney function has declined to the point that dialysis is even considered, the patient can chose between dialysis, transplant and death. Exploring transplant alternatives is critical because…
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Cardiac rehabilitation programs, such as those prescribed for patients who have recently undergone heart bypass surgery, focus on teaching patients about the changes they need to make in their lives to avoid future heart problems. These programs are usually designed…
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May 16, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Degenerative spondylolisthesis is a medical condition in which the small bones in the spine, called vertebrae, slip out of place. This condition most frequently affects the vertebrae of the lower or lumbar back region and commonly occur in women over…
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Frostbite is damage to superficial skin and, in some cases, deeper body tissues, as a result of exposure to extremely cold temperatures. While mild forms of frostbite may cause temporary symptoms of numbness, more severe frostbite can lead to skin…
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May 16, 2015 Sports & Recreation
In order to fully enjoy fishing, it’s not enough to merely take a day trip and stick a line in the water off a pier or a boat. It helps to be a self-sufficient fisherman, one that has his own…
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