Despite some minor variations from one state to another, the legal child custody options largely are the same across the United States, according to the American Bar Association Section of Family Law. As you contemplate the prospect of seeking a…
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May 12, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Allergies occur when an individual is exposed to a normally innocuous substance that the body mistakenly interprets as harmful. A defensive response results: the affected cells release chemicals called histamines, which increase the permeability of blood vessels, allowing fluid to…
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May 12, 2015 Weight Management
When searching for diet aids, many consumers look to the East for inspiration. Eastern civilizations, including China, have a long history of using traditional herbs and eating styles to promote weight control. Although no supplemental herb or practice can make…
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Although stomach fat can’t be targeted with abdominal exercise, abdominal exercises can build up the network of muscles that holds your stomach in tight. The book “Strength Training Anatomy” by Frederic Delavier uses the metaphor of a hammock. If you…
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If your life is filled with responsibilities and demands, you likely wish you had more energy to get you through your day. Many people turn to caffeine, sugar, “energy drinks” and other substances to help them stay away, but doing…
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The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons states that tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is the inflammation of tendons from the muscles in the forearm that connect to the elbow. Inflammation in these tendons results in the experience of pain and…
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Jock itch is a fungal infection in the groin area. Dermatophytes, the fungal group that causes jock itch, can infect other areas of the body as well. They can infect the scalp and beard area, causing bald patches. On the…
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Grief is most commonly associated with death but may be experienced at any time of great loss. Grief is often experienced as a series of emotional responses that can be broken down into stages. During work in the 1940s, Dr….
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Photovoltaic (PV) solar cells connected together form a solar panel. These panels convert sunlight into electricity. Solar panels are a renewable energy source that has little impact on the environment. Solar panels provide energy without polluting the air, producing toxic…
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Alternative fuel vehicles like electric, hybrids and fuel cells have gotten most of the attention from environmentalists hoping for a clean, efficient transportation sector. Meanwhile, makers of gas and diesel-powered cars have boosted miles per gallon and lowered emissions, and…
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Magnesium chloride is a chemical compound of magnesium and chlorine. This compound and its hydrates form water-soluble ionic halide salts; the compound can be extracted from brine or from mineral sea beds. Lacking these resources, manufacturers can instead regenerate magnesium…
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May 11, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Anxiety is a normal reaction to stressful situations, both good and bad. While there are a number of underlying root causes of anxiety, many anxiety disorders are not likely due to a single cause. Feelings of anxiety are often the…
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Overview Although limitations exist on a non-custodial father’s legal relationship with his child, he nonetheless possesses a range of rights supported by order of the court in a divorce, legal separation or paternity case. Despite some minor deviations, the rights…
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Florida says its divorce statutes are designed to do three things: preserve the integrity of marriage and safeguard family relationships, settle disputes amicably and reduce any potential harm to spouses and children when a marriage breaks up. Divorce laws are…
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A physician may prescribe alprazolam for patients who suffer from anxiety, panic disorders and depression anxiety symptoms. The generically named medication classifies as a benzodiazepine drug, which functions as a depressant for the person’s central nervous system, the Mayo Clinic…
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May 11, 2015 Sports & Recreation
The term “barometric pressure” is often used interchangeably with the terms “air pressure” and “atmospheric pressure,” and refers to the force exerted on you by the weight of tiny air particles, according to NASA. If you’re in a low-pressure area,…
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Although grief is traditionally associated with the death of a loved one, it can also be attributed to other types of loss, including the loss of a job, good health, a spouse or partner, or even the death of a…
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Don’t be surprised if your child gets diarrhea now and then. Diarrhea is a serious problem for small children, who can get very sick and even die because of the dehydration and loss of electrolytes diarrhea causes, according to the…
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May 11, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Smoking weed or marijuana while pregnant may increase the risk for various problems with the baby. Many studies have examined this topic with conflicting results, but at least some studies, noted below, have identified certain risks. Although an ultrasound can…
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May 11, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Earth Day began in 1970 as a way to draw attention to the pollution being released into the air and dumped into water sources. That same year marked the creation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Each year on April…
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Your lungs are an important part of your respiratory system. Their function is to take and distribute oxygen to all your vital organs. Your lungs are self-cleaning organs. They contain microscopic hairs called cilia that continuously remove particles and toxins…
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The cable cross-over machine enables you to perform cross-over exercises at various angles, working your muscles in many different directions. Though this machine takes up plenty of space, you can work your chest, back, legs, arms and abdominal muscles with…
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May 11, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
The temples are the region aligned with the eyes on the sides of the head. Headaches in this area are relatively common and may be caused by a variety of conditions including disorders of the blood vessels, joints and underlying…
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The American Heart Association (AHA) reports that nearly 5 million Americans suffer from congestive heart failure (CHF), a condition caused by the heart’s inability to pump sufficient amounts of blood to the other organs of the body. While doctors have…
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A good cardiovascular exercise program is essential to a long healthy life. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States of America. A few factors leading to cardiovascular disease are a sedentary lifestyle, smoking and obesity….
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Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is a painful condition that affects the outside of the elbow. Tennis elbow is the inflammation of the tendons that connect the forearm muscles to the outside of the elbow. Inflammation causes pain and tenderness…
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It’s important to appreciate the risks and inconveniences associated with drastic weight loss. However, it must be acknowledged that the positive effects outweigh the risks. In overweight and obese people, drastic weight loss lessens the risk of developing cancer, improves…
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According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is a painful condition of the elbow caused by overuse. Tennis elbow is the inflammation of the tendons that connect the forearm muscles to the outside of…
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Whether it’s a rainy day or the weather is too cold, sometimes going outside to play just isn’t a great option for kids. But you want them to still have fun, so coming up with a few fun indoor games…
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There’s a lot of contradicting information out there about the best way to get a flat stomach. Some people will tell you to do hundreds of crunches. Some commercials will tell you to buy a certain piece of exercise equipment….
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