Lifestyle

With the cost of health insurance rising annually, you may reach a point where you must decide if the premiums are worth the cost. Health insurance offers access to medical care that may be unaffordable without it. An unexpected injury…
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Overview Itchy skin, known medically as pruritus, is a condition that is usually not serious, and can be caused by allergies, dry skin, eczema and dermatitis. In some cases, itchy skin may be a sign of a serious condition, or…
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Overview Collagen is a naturally occurring protein that maintains the structure, smoothness and elasticity of your skin. As you get older, collagen naturally decreases. This decrease in collagen production can also cause wrinkles and baggy eyes. It is vital to…
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Parents have a major effect on their children. During the first four years of life, children live in an environment dominated with parental control. Even as they develop into free thinkers, children still rely on parents for moral structure and…
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Overview Aging may be a normal part of the life cycle, but many people fight its inevitable signs every step of the way. One of the newest ways to fight aging is through the use of creams, lotions, serums, soaps,…
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Soccer, a game of precision and athleticism, requires hard work, determination and the ability to work with a team. Practice is essential for a team to excel, so making the drills fun, team oriented and competitive will help maintain the…
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1. Acknowledging Girls’ Unique Concerns Teenage girls have very specific concerns that need to be recognized. Know that your daughter is likely struggling with body image, cliques and high academic expectations as well as emerging sexual issues. Be willing to…
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Overview The “American Academy of Dermatology” has long maintained that there is no link between what you eat and the clarity of your skin, but recent studies, including one published in “Current Opinion in Pediatrics” in 2005, argue that “nutritional…
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Back acne is a common concern for many people, and can be both embarrassing and uncomfortable. Back acne can vary in severity but has a higher susceptibility for serious acne cysts and nodules due to larger sebaceous glands being located…
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Overview Filtering drinking water from the tap can remove undesirable bacteria and parasites found in groundwater and surface water sources. Although water treatment plants add fluoride and chlorine to treat the water and kill these pests, some bacteria and parasites…
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Overview Parents greatly affect their children’s behavior. Children are like sponges–they model everything a parent does and incorporate what they see into their own lives. It is important that parents set the right examples for their children. Negative examples can…
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Overview Parenting styles differ, with parents using different types of punishment to teach their children. Most parents do not want to physically or mentally injure their child. However, punishment and abuse can be similar, with a fine line separating the…
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Overview When you first realize that your wife might want a divorce, you might feel numerous things such as sadness, anger, disappointment, hurt and deceived. You might be asking yourself if your marriage can be saved, what steps you should…
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Overview The key to a good night’s sleep for your baby lies not in the comfort of his crib mattress, but in the safety it provides. Each year babies suffocate in their cribs from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. SIDS is…
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Overview Steamboat Springs is located in the northwestern part of the colorful state of Colorado. It is well known for its abundance of outdoor activities and is surrounded by national forests. Steamboat Springs also offers natural pools of spring water…
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Overview Life insurance is a purchase a person makes when he has others who depend on him for financial support. Because in the event of a person’s death, the person will no longer earn the funds a loved one or…
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Survival According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 9 percent of children who have two parents are living in poverty but 43 percent in single-mother households are at or below poverty level. Families who are marginally above the poverty line also…
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Overview Hair breakage is usually caused by the overuse of harsh commercial styling products, according to dermatologist Dr. Amy McMichael. Limiting your use of these chemicals is one way to avoid hair breakage and the hair loss that may occur…
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Overview Male hypersexuality can be a problem, especially if you’re single or in a relationship where the other person’s libido is at a different level. Dealing with high libido is somewhat complicated, as there is no single cause for it…
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Overview Dietitians are professionally trained and educated nutritionists who work in a variety of different settings. Though the career isn’t as widely known about as some other health care professions, dietitians are important in the industry. They often function in…
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Average Daily Balance Method The average daily balance is the most common method of calculating the balance on a credit card at the end of each month. The balance on the credit card is recorded at the end of each…
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Overview Dandruff, that white flaky stuff that lands on your shirt and causes your head to itch. Everyone has experienced the effects of dandruff at some point. Getting rid of dandruff is no easy task and there are plenty of…
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Overview Credit cards have become an increasingly popular way to pay for purchases and make payments on bills. Paper money is becoming a rare commodity in today’s society. However, credit cards can cause a slew of problems if not used…
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1. Turn Up the Lights Some wrinkle creams work by reflecting the light away from wrinkles in the skin. Tiny crystals within the cream bring light into the recessed areas of the forehead and around the mouth making them much…
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1. Keep Your Fingers to Yourself It may be tempting to try to clear up blemishes on your complexion by “popping” them. However, squeezing blackheads and pimples only makes them look worse. Squeezing causes redness and swelling and may cause…
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1. Marsupial Mom Carrying a newborn in a sling is a great way to transition your newborn or infant to the outside world. After spending 9 months in utero, being held close to mother’s body for the first 3 months…
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Overview The body mass index (BMI) is a method of comparing a person’s weight and height. It is used to estimate a person’s healthy body weight and is one of the most common methods for doing so. The BMI is…
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Overview Oak makes a wonderful handrail, smooth to the touch and sturdy enough to support the weight of a person when installed correctly. Adding a handrail to a long hallway or to a flight of stairs offers measurable safety for…
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1. Henna: An Ancient Dye Henna is a natural plant used for centuries as a dye. Henna grows in warm environments. Henna also produces a fragrant flower used in perfumes. In the past, people used it to dye fabrics and…
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Parents agree that children should help with household chores. Trisha Thompson said in her “Ask An Expert” column in Parenting Magazine that responsibility for chores helps a child learn the positive feelings that jobs well done can bring. She said…
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