Divorce laws across the United States favor situations in which spouses can reach a negotiated settlement in their marriage dissolution case, according to the American Bar Association Section of Family Law. Divorces are both legally complex and emotionally complicated, but…
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May 10, 2015 Sports & Recreation
If you are backpacking and can’t carry a tent or fit poles in your backpack, a tarp may be your answer to outdoor shelter. A lightweight tarp not only provides a roof over your head, but protection from the rain,…
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Overview There are hundreds of pieces of exercise equipment available for purchase, many coming with a big price tag. You can avoid that cost by making your own equipment or re-purposing items around your home or garage You might be…
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May 10, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Renova is a prescription skin cream that helps to reduce the appearance of fine wrinkles, skin pigmentation, brown sunspots and surface roughness caused by sun damage and aging. This dermatology cream contains the potent ingredient tretinoin, a derivative of vitamin…
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Oklahoma has custody laws like other states that will detail who will have custody of a minor child. The custody decisions are made in the best interest of the child, according to Divorce Net. The custody ruling will detail who…
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May 10, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Remicade, the brand name of the generic infliximab, is a monoclonal antibody medication. Monoclonal antibodies are scientifically engineered antibodies developed in laboratories that mimic natural antibodies produced by the body. Before Remicade is prescribed, a physician must determine that the…
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Overview Loans for a business venture, high interest debt repayment plan or vacation may require you to provide collateral through physical or monetary assets. A potential source of collateral is your life insurance policy. Assigning part or all of the…
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Your circulatory system moves blood throughout your body, delivering nutrients and oxygen to vital organs and flushing toxins and impurities out of the bloodstream. Poor circulation can be caused by a number of factors and should always be treated with…
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Overview Posture is how you carry your body and deal with the effects of gravity when sitting, standing, walking, running and other related activities. Poor body posture can be an invitation to back aches, neck and jaw tension, and/or headaches….
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May 10, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Advancements in technology have led to the development of bats with increasingly higher batted ball speed. This has resulted in growing concern for player safety. As a result, most softball regulatory bodies restrict the types of bats that can be…
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May 10, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Moves add the flair to soccer. While endurance, agility, strength and power play huge roles in effective soccer, the style points go to those who can invent something pretty under pressure. Bicycle Kick To perform what is also known as…
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The stomach muscles, or abs, are composed primarily of a group of muscles including the rectus abdominis, the transversus abdominis and the internal and external oblique abdominis muscles. According to Lumen, the abdominal muscles help in respiration and movement of…
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May 10, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
A bite from a tick infected with the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi can cause Lyme disease. There are three different stages of this disease, of which Stage 3 is most advanced. The advanced symptoms of Lyme disease can emerge within several…
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Overview According to the National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC), more than half of diabetics are over the age of 65. Diabetes management in elderly populations can be challenging due to complex medical issues that affect physical and cognitive functioning, but…
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Exercise machines satisfy many of the needs that the lower body demands for an effective workout. There is a machine made for just about every exercise with resistance, from free weights to weight stacks with pins to select the desired…
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Overview Between four and six months of age, a baby’s energy needs increase, making it a good time to introduce solid foods. For most babies, it doesn’t matter what the first solid foods are, according to the American Academy of…
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Overview The two types of life insurance policies are term life insurance and permanent life insurance. The premium for permanent life insurance is generally higher than term life because part of your premium is invested in an interest-bearing account that…
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May 10, 2015 Sports & Recreation
The striped bass is a gamefish that is popular with boat and beach anglers along the U.S. coasts. While you can use bait to catch striped bass, many anglers like the challenge of trying to catch bass by using artificial…
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May 10, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Ultraviolet, or UV light emitted from the sun affects cells differently depending on the type of cell. Well known is the damage to human cells that can result from prolonged exposure to UV light. Anyone treating a sunburn after a…
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Overview The flavor of umami can be described as savory and is found in soy sauce, mushrooms, yeast extracts and parmesan cheese, among other things. Adding umami flavor to your food can reduce your need for salt and help you…
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May 10, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Teenagers are not the only ones plagued by acne. The American Dermatologist Association states that twenty percent of adults suffer from the condition as well, according to the Acne Resource Center. While severe acne may require a visit to your…
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May 10, 2015 Sports & Recreation
The game of 10-player softball is the way the game is played at the youth, high school, college and professional level. In most cases, coaches use the 10th player as an extra outfielder, but that is just customary. A team…
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Overview Meditation is an effective, safe and practical way to manage anxiety. Depending upon the severity of your anxiety issues, meditation alone may be effective or can be used along with anti-anxiety medications. You can choose a special time to…
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Most people in today’s society are stressed. The adrenal glands are the organs that must deal with this increased stress load, and adrenal fatigue may affect up to 80 percent of the population at some point in their life, according…
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1. Use the Right One Neck braces are generally prescribed by a doctor to provide stability after an injury, surgery or to prevent certain deformities of the spine from becoming worse. There are many varieties of neck braces available, so…
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Superbrain Yoga is a technique developed by Master Choa Kok Sui for synchronizing and energizing the two hemispheres of your brain. Acupressure to the earlobes is used because the earlobes connect energetically to the brain. Acupressure is like acupuncture, but…
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Overview You are what you eat–the saying applies to people of all ages, but it holds especially true for pregnant women. Your baby’s ability to grow in the womb depends on your healthy eating habits. Educate yourself about what does–and…
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May 10, 2015 Weight Management
Overview For weight loss, practice yoga that makes you sweat, and end your session with gentle, restorative poses. Gentle yoga poses help reduce stress and create awareness of the body, which can both lead to healthier eating habits. Use caution…
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You may at first think of “thistle” as a prickly, purple-flowered weed that is best left untouched. In fact, in many states and countries this plant is considered a noxious weed. It grows along highways, abandoned fields and pastures. Thistles…
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May 10, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Acne is the most common skin disease in the United States, according to the Acne Resource Center. More than 85 percent of teenagers and 20 percent of adults suffer from active acne. While eating proper foods and maintaining healthy habits…
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