Overview Income tax deductions can save you a significant amount of money by reducing your reported income and thereby lowering how much money you owe in taxes, according to tax expert Barbara Weltman’s book “1001 Deductions and Tax Breaks.” That…
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The gluteus minimus, gluteus medius and gluteus maximus make up the muscle group known as the glutes. The glutes give form and strength to your buttocks and are responsible for abducting the leg—moving it sideways away from your body—at the…
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1. It All Begins With the Catch A rowing stroke begins with a phase referred to as the catch phase. This is when the blade go into the water after the recovery phase. This is done by elevating the grip…
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December 5, 2013 Senior Health
Inversion therapy is a form of treatment designed to alleviate back pain. In inversion therapy, you either hang yourself upside down or lie down on a table that raises your feet and lowers your head. Although some people can get…
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December 5, 2013 Mental Health
The purported energizing effects of vitamin B12 are the stuff that health fads are made of. B12 is often promoted to increase endurance, combat fatigue and encourage better athletic performance, say the National Institutes of Health’s Office of Dietary Supplements…
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Overview If you’re short on cash, but otherwise ready to start your business, using your personal credit cards are one way of financing the start-up costs of equipment, inventory and leasing. Before using personal credit cards to finance a business…
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According to the U.S. Wildlife Service’s 2006 national fishing survey, approximately 10 million anglers try to catch bass every year, making bass the most popular fish species in the United States. Don’t rely on luck on your next bass fishing…
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December 5, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Borage oil is derived from the seeds of the borage plant, an annual herb that grows in many different parts of the world. Borage oil may also be called starflower oil due to the appearance of the plant’s flowers….
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Sinus infections affect millions of Americans annually, according to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. A sinus infection is usually the result of allergies, the common cold or a physical complication such as nasal polyps. A sinus infection…
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1. Endless Styles Hair braiding opportunities are endless. The only limits are your imagination and skills. Whether it’s a French braid, fishtail, Dutch braid, cornrow braids or twists, there are so many different ways to show your personality with your…
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1. Timing is Everything Picking the correct time to charge the net in tennis is essential to making it a successful strategy. If you charge the net after you hit an easily returnable shot, the strategy will most likely end…
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Sinus infections occur when the sinus cavity becomes inflamed and swollen due to allergies, the common cold or a physical deformity, according to the National Library of Medicine. While most acute sinus infections are not a concern, complications may occur…
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December 5, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
The number of calories burned during any exercise depends primarily on the weight of the person performing the exercise and the level of intensity of the activity. In general, a heavier person burns more calories than a lighter person does,…
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December 5, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
According to EarthClinic.com, using apple cider vinegar (ACV) for what ails you is as old as the hills. Purported as one of the most inclusive home remedies of all time, natural, organic and unfiltered apple cider vinegar is a dingy…
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A small amount of the Candida fungus resides in the mouth most of the time and are normally kept in check by other bacteria and microorganisms in the body. However, certain illnesses, stress, or medications disturb the balance, causing a…
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December 5, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview There’s no magical cure for baldness. There are, however, treatments that can help slow hair loss and stimulate inactive or damaged hair follicles to begin producing hair again. These natural remedies can be prepared with all organic ingredients, which…
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Post workout nutrition is one of the most important meals of the day. During a workout, you cause damage to the muscle fibers, and post workout nutrition provides the nutrients needed to rebuild the muscle fibers. Nutritional companies make protein…
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December 5, 2013 Natural Ways to Relieve Congestion
The most-common form of congestion is nasal congestion. This occurs when the nasal membranes or tissues and blood vessels in the nose become inflamed. It is not due to excess mucous in the nasal passages. Nasal congestion can cause ear…
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Psoriasis is a common skin disorder that causes rough, dry scaly patches of skin. The raised, reddened areas typically occur on the elbows, knees, scalp, lower back and groin, though they may appear anywhere on the body. According to the…
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December 5, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Sun damage increases skin cancer risk and can cause discoloration of the skin. Plastic surgeons and dermatologists can minimize skin damage by using chemicals and lasers. However, herbal remedies, though not thoroughly evaluated by the FDA, can be used…
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Crappies hit the midrange between bream and larger game fish such as bass. A fun fish to catch, crappies are available in abundance during spring through fall. Living in loose schools, these fish are common to ponds, lakes, reservoirs and…
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December 5, 2013 Basic Weight Training for Women
Overview While some women are less inclined to lift weights due to fear of becoming “bulky” and tend to gravitate toward aerobic activity, basic strength training exercises may in fact improve overall structure and function now and as you age….
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Insured tax-free income funds are mutual funds that collectively invest contributions from individual investors into a single portfolio of bonds. Tax-free bonds are generally issued by municipalities or state governments and are promises of these entities to pay investors their…
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December 5, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Man boobs are the result of an accumulation of fat on the chest area. Workouts to lose them consist of chest exercises that are performed from multiple angles. By building as much muscle as possible, you can help tone your…
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1. FMLA The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) allows many employees in the United States to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave after the birth or adoption of a child. The law applies equally to women and…
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If you’ve ever sipped a cup of Earl Grey tea, you’re familiar with bergamot, which gives the tea its distinctive aroma and flavor. Used in a number of foods, cosmetics and aromatherapy products, bergamot oil is not a completely harmless…
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Healthy hair is a sign that the internal body is healthy. Unhealthy hair can be caused by heat damage (because of extremely hot hair appliances or sun), chemicals or a lack of certain mineral or vitamin in the body. To…
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December 5, 2013 The Nutrition Information of Protein Bars
Overview Protein bars can be a life saver when you’re on the go. But convenience is not always a good thing when it comes to what we eat; just look at the fast food industry. Some bars contain high amounts…
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December 5, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Every year, hundreds of new bodybuilding supplements come on to the market. However, only a handful of them live up to the company claims and prove to be effective. Choosing to test dozens of products can be both costly and…
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1. It’s all Symmetrical Attraction, it turns out, is at least partly a mathematical equation. We all start out as microscopic cells that split from conception to birth. If this splitting were perfectly symmetrical every single time in terms of…
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