November 4, 2013 Parenting Strategies for Elementary Children
When parents design strategies for rearing elementary school-aged children, they need to take in a number of considerations. Parents need strategies for discipline and character building, nutrition, socialization and schoolwork. Parents should agree on the techniques they will employ with…
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November 4, 2013 Fastpitch Softball Pitching Tips for Beginners
Fast-pitch softball is one of the fastest growing women’s sports in the United States and even became an Olympic sport in 1996. Because of its increasing popularity, many new players want to learn the skills needed to be a great…
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November 4, 2013 Senior Health
Kids from the ages of 11 to 14 need to exercise to prevent obesity and other health problems, but they still just want to have fun, too. Adults can be motivated to exercise just by thinking about their weight, but…
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November 4, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Bodybuilders don’t stay in competition form year-round. Although they follow a day-to-day diet that promotes muscle growth and reduces fat, a pre-competition diet is far more intensive. Bodybuilders refer to the pre-competition diet process as “Dieting Down.” The extremely…
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November 4, 2013 Aussie Moist Shampoo Ingredients
Aussie Moist Shampoo is a retail hair care product from the Aussie company, from Procter and Gamble. The motto of the company, “Add some Roo to your ‘do” enhances its Australian image. It advertises having Australian aloe and sea kelp…
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The Hereditary Disease Foundation posits that children of a parent with Huntington’s Disease [HD] have a 50 percent risk of developing the disorder. This disease is inherited without “skipping a generation” or preference among males or females. The progression of…
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November 4, 2013 Natural Ways to Treat Dandruff
Dandruff isn’t a medically threatening skin condition, but it can hurt your self-image. White flakes of dead skin that cling to your hair and shower your neck and shoulders can make you self-conscious and embarrassed. Mayo Clinic experts say that…
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November 4, 2013 What Are the Treatments for Chronic Renal Failure?
Fully functioning kidneys remove wastes and excess fluids from the blood. When the kidneys fail, harmful wastes and excess fluids build up in the body, causing life-threatening events. Currently, dialysis and kidney transplantation are the only two available treatment options…
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November 4, 2013 Things You Can Do to Build Trust in a Relationship
Trust proves difficult for many people. When you trust another person with intimate parts of yourself, it leaves you vulnerable to hurt and heartbreak. Still, trust remains one of the key factors in a healthy relationship, according to Planned Parenthood….
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1. Diagnose Sensitivities With an Elimination Diet There is evidence that people with ADHD struggle with food sensitivities and allergies. To determine whether your attention deficit is affected by foods such as milk or wheat or the intake of dyes,…
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November 4, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Serious athletes, weekend warriors and those trying to lose extra pounds have turned to protein supplements for building lean muscle mass. The consumer market is full of options. A variety of protein sources are available, such as whey, casein…
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AIDS is caused by the HIV virus, where AIDS stands for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome and HIV for human immunodeficiency virus. HIV is not in itself a disease, but it makes the body extremely vulnerable to other diseases. It attacks those…
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1. Be Aware of Any Unusual Bumps Bumps on the genital region are a sure sign of chancroids. In men, these bumps may appear anywhere on the penis or in the area between the penis and anus. In women, the…
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Overview Massage therapy is becoming more common as a treatment for certain kinds of health problems. According to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM), about 18 million adults and 700,000 children said they received massage therapy over…
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November 4, 2013 Weight Training Tips for Women
Many women go to the gym to work out regularly, but only do aerobic workouts. That is great for the heart and the body, but women need to work their muscles as well. Some women tend to stay away from…
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November 4, 2013 Babysitter Checklist for a Newborn
Leaving your newborn with a babysitter isn’t easy, but sometimes it just has to be done. Besides making sure your babysitter is experienced, well-trained and has an understanding of basic babysitting safety, you’ll want to leave a checklist of vital…
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November 4, 2013 Facts About Hair Loss
Overview People normally lose about 50 to 100 hairs per day. The lost hair is replaced with a cycle of new growth. Although some hair loss is normal, excessive hair loss can result in thinning or balding. According to the…
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November 4, 2013 What Are the Effects of ADHD?
ADHD, or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, is the most common childhood disorder, according to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). ADHD affects a child’s learning, productivity and peer relationships, and can continue beyond childhood to adulthood. Three different types of…
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November 4, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Many new moms want to lose “baby fat,” or the weight they gained during pregnancy. Women usually take nine months to gain their weight during pregnancy, but it can take nine months or even longer to lose the weight after…
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Blood tests are available to diagnose diabetes and monitor sugar levels. Decades ago, people had to test their urine for the presence of sugar. This showed only that blood sugar levels were much too high. Today’s diagnostic tools show both…
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Hitting a baseball consistently requires strength, hand-eye coordination, determination, confidence and lot of time practicing. The best hitters have a .300 batting average, meaning they get a hit three times out of every 10 at bats. That means they fail…
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Your abdominal muscles or abs are located at the front of your torso and run from your pelvis to your lower ribs and sternum. They are responsible for flexing your spine forward and, along with your obliques, bending your spine…
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More women have caught on to the weight training bug in the past 20 years. Working out with free weights is very important not only for muscular strength, muscular endurance and bone density but especially because you will need to…
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1. Buy Low, Sell High The traditional way to invest in the stock market is to buy stocks at low prices and sell them when the prices are high. You may buy stocks in well-established companies with a track record…
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November 4, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview If you have stretch marks, it’s easy to become confused about what treatment can really help you. Consumer products, such as lotions, creams and balms, claim that you can prevent and reduce stretch marks with topical treatments, but the…
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1. Look Into the Future One of the simplest ways you can invest in real estate is to buy acres of land near growing cities. If you hear of the city putting together plans for a new loop or improvements…
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Boxing is a sport that involves the ability to throw hard punches with speed, precision and quickness. It also involves avoiding your opponent’s punches. In order to perform at peak efficiency, boxers have to work to get in outstanding cardiovascular…
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November 4, 2013 Chewing Gum Dangers in Children
Overview Many children chew gum, yet very little is known about the potential hazards associated with this habit. The International Chewing Gum Association (ICGA) recommends that very small children do not chew gum, and advises that parents should judge at…
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1. Know Your Enemy As the parent of a teenager with borderline personality disorder, your greatest enemy will be ignorance. Why does your teenager do what he does? How can you ease the symptoms? Read as much as you can…
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The game of baseball is one of the most popular sports in the United States. Millions of fans pay to see the major league version of the sport every year, but there is far more appeal than watching a game…
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