Overview Watch with pride as your baby grows and learns. He develops rapidly during his first year. As his personality emerges, you will see him learning to relate to you and to other people. Babies’ social development is closely linked…
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May 10, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Overview High-velocity sports such as bicycling or skiing offer participants the thrill of speed but often come with risk of injury. Wearing a helmet offers protection to cyclists and skiers and may reduce the risk associated with impact injuries to…
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May 10, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
According to the Mayo Clinic, celiac disease is caused by a reaction from the digestive tract to a protein called gluten, found in wheat, rye, and barley. The small intestine reacts to gluten causing malabsorption of nutrients. Although celiac disease…
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May 10, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
The liver detoxifies the body by breaking down chemicals in preparation for excretion, and aids in digestion by releasing bile fluids. The kidneys are responsible for filtering the blood, and play a role in regulating blood pressure in response to…
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May 10, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Lack of energy is common in our frenetic society. People are overloaded with responsibilities related to family, work and socializing, and lack of energy often arises from these stressors. There are many reasons for lack of energy, and each case…
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May 10, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Human papilloma virus, or HPV, is the most common sexually transmitted disease, states the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. There are more than 40 subtypes of HPV that can cause an infection of the genital area, mouth and…
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May 10, 2015 Colon Cancer Chemotherapy Side Effects
Colon cancer develops when any of the cell types within the colon develop genetic mutations that allow the cells to proliferate out of control and form tumors. The National Cancer Institute states that cancer of the colon or rectum accounted…
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Overview For centuries, people have used cranberry juice to promote a healthy bladder. Now, researchers are finding that there is a lot of truth behind the long-held belief in cranberry’s healing powers. Cranberry fruit is rich in both Vitamin C…
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The rules governing a divorce in Arizona are established in Arizona Revised Statutes, Title 25. These rules cover everything from the requirements for filing a divorce in the first instance to the manner in which the assets of the marriage…
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May 10, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Overview When Roger Bresnahan, catcher for the New York Giants, took the field in 1907 wearing a pair of shin guards, the crowd erupted in laughter and insults. Until that game, catchers had remained relatively unprotected, a decision that could…
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Overview Cinnamon oil contains about 90 percent cinnamaldehyde. Eugenol is a minor ingredient. Other ingredients found in the oil in much smaller quantities include ethyl cinnamate, beta-caryophyllene, linalool and methyl chavicol. The structure of “cinnamon oil,” therefore, is really a…
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May 10, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Dandruff, or seborrheic dermatitis, is a dermatological condition that affects the scalp. It is most common during the cooler months of the year, but it can occur anytime. Males, young adults, people who don’t eat a well balanced diet, those…
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May 10, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
The Surgeon General has called smoking “the single greatest avoidable cause of disease and death.” Smoking damages multiple organ systems and some of the damage is irreversible. Smokers also are plagued by chronic cough, discolorations of the teeth and fingers,…
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May 10, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Reduce, reuse, recycle. That mantra has been used for years to teach kids the importance of recycling. Teaching kids about recycling when they are young introduces life-long, environmentally friendly habits. Activities centered on recycling also make entertaining and educational play…
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Abdominal workouts target the area to strengthen and tone those muscle groups. Although your heart rate will be elevated, causing your body to utilize fat stores for energy during the workout, it is important to note that your can not…
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Overview The oil palm, Elaeis guineensis, has oil in both its fruit and seeds. Oil that comes from the fruit is palm oil, while oil from the seeds is palm kernel oil. This distinction is important because the nutritional content…
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Alternative and complementary medicines have long suggested the use of herbs to detoxify, support and heal the liver. Since your liver clears toxic residues of your diet and medications from your body, it often requires extra care and attention. Herbs…
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Overview The value assigned to your automobile after your car is totaled by an auto insurance company may be less than the amount you currently owe on your car loan or lease. Frequent buying and selling, leasing and low down…
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Alabama divorce procedures can be found in the Code of Alabama, Title 30. This section of Alabama statutes includes all necessary provisions relating to filing and pursuing a divorce in the state. Indeed, this section of the Code of Alabama…
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Overview Contact lens prescriptions contain various abbreviations and numbers that can be difficult to decipher if you aren’t familiar with their meanings. Your prescription will tell you exactly what is wrong with each eye and what your contact lens will…
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May 10, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Acne occurs when oil and dirt clog pores and hair follicles, causing the area to become inflamed. FamilyDoctor.org states that acne is common in the teenage years due to hormonal changes and increased oil production. Teenagers are still developing…
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Overview Kettlebell training was originally used in Russia and Europe in the 19th and early 20th centuries to improve strength, balance and movement quality. It was not used for weight loss, but the energy demand and full-body approach in kettlebell…
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Overview Grandparents have always had limited rights to visitation and custody of their grandchildren. Since 2000, when the United States Supreme Court made its decision in the case of Granville vs. Troxell, grandparents’ rights have been limited even further. The…
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May 10, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Blackheads and whiteheads are skin blemishes that happen to just about everyone at some point in their life. They occur when oil and dead skin build up in your facial pores. This is caused many times by sweating or…
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Going green mandates following ecological practices. The International Tourism Partnership established guidelines for hotel standards, but everyday folks at home must develop personal guidelines for sustainability. The top 10 ways to go green include minor life changes that can be…
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May 10, 2015 Weight Management
Braces are a dental treatment that uses metal, wires and small rubber banding to move the teeth into the correct position, reducing the appearance of gaps in the teeth or under-bites. Braces stay on the teeth for a period of…
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Alimony is money paid to one party by the other after a marriage ends. Unlike child support payments, which serve specific purposes, alimony payments can serve many purposes for the supported party. It is designed to help both parties maintain…
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Damage to the eye may not always cause serious damage. Some people scratch their eye, and the scratch heals over time, leaving behind no permanent damage. However, some people have serious eye damage that can result in pain, partial loss…
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Overview According to Medline Plus, your pulse rate represents the number of times your heart beats in one minute. If your heart beats 90 times in 60 seconds, for example, your pulse rate is 90. Normal resting pulse rates vary…
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Glaucoma results from high pressure inside the eye that causes damage to the optic nerve. This condition typically happens slowly, progressing over a number of years. Doctors detect glaucoma by examining the back of the eye and measuring the intraocular…
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