Lifestyle

Swimming is one of the most popular summer activities, especially for children. But it can also be a dangerous one. The majority of drownings among children ages 1 to 4 occur in residential pools, according to the Centers for Disease…
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Feelings of grief usually accompany any major loss, whether due to the death of a loved one, a career change or the end of a significant relationship. Elisabeth-Kubler Ross was a Swiss-born psychiatrist who pioneered work on grief and bereavement…
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1. Open Communication Talking with your partner about impotence may often be more difficult than dealing with the problem itself. Communication between partners is very important. The first thing to remember is that you do not want to make your…
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Overview Every year, you are eligible for a free credit report through the Federal Trade Commission sponsored Annual Credit Report website. While reviewing your credit reports, you may find items that are inaccurate or incomplete. Because these errors can adversely…
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Finding the perfect mate can be challenging. Many factors come into play, such as compatibility, attraction and personality. Aggressiveness, neediness and promiscuous behavior generally turns most men away. The website Attract Your Man explains that someone who is confident, passionate…
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Chances are that you’ve heard the best dating tip is to just be yourself. While it’s true that changing your interests and personality traits to find a date will ultimately fail, there’s no reason that you shouldn’t put your best…
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1. Body Mass Index One of the easier and most accurate ways to diagnose teenage obesity is to calculate their body mass index (BMI). This is done by first collecting their weight and height. It is important these numbers are…
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According to a 2008 report by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. recycling rate is about 33 percent. While this shows some improvement over previous years, there are many steps we can take to increase recycling and reduce…
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With the advent of the green living movement, taking steps to conserve water is considered socially responsible because water is not a renewable resource. Trying to cut back on water usage can be beneficial to your finances as well, in…
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Communication is the cornerstone of any relationship. Good communication skills can bolster and improve a romantic partnership, and poor communication can undermine it. You might believe that if you are in love, good communication will happen easily and naturally. Realistically,…
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Solar energy systems use silcone panels to collect heat energy from the sun. While high initial costs have prevented the widespread use of solar energy, more and more consumers are turning to solar power to avoid the financial and environmental…
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Overview Your newborn will grow more in her first year than at any other time of her life. Since healthy development is dependent upon a healthy diet, you should be in tune with your new baby’s changing needs. Because your…
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Sports have always been a popular pastime for adults, but they can also be a way for children to learn life skills, such as teamwork, cooperation and discipline. Sports programs also provide an opportunity for home-schooled kids to interact with…
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Marital conflicts often have a rippling effect. Marital problems not only affect the two spouses psychologically, but can have negative effects on children, other family members and friends. Knowing what kind of psychological effects can occur can help you prevent…
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Overview The triangle made of three arrows pointing to one another has become a common symbol to identify recycling facilities or recyclable products. On plastics, this three-arrow symbol is often accompanied by a number in the center. The numbers range…
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Overview Your carbon footprint gives you a way to quantify the impact that you have on greenhouse gas emissions and global warming. The concept of an ecological or carbon footprint was first explored in a 1992 paper by William Rees…
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1. Connective Tissue Nutrients Glucosamine has the ability to support the body in manufacturing cartilage and connective tissue. Glucosamine is a substance that occurs naturally in the exoskeletons of crustaceans and is available as a supplement. Research has shown it…
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1. Accept the Limits of Osteoarthritis Prevention Osteoarthritis is unavoidable to some degree, but you can reduce its severity by taking care of your joints. Osteoarthritis can be demonstrated in almost everyone over the age of 40, though people may…
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1. Joint Pain Osteoarthritis is the most common of all arthritic disorders, and tends to emerge slowly over many years’ time. Although the condition can occur at any time in adulthood, it becomes more and more common with advancing age,…
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, estimates that Americans consume 43 billion gallons of water per day for domestic purposes only. Domestic purposes include all avenues of water use except power plants, agricultural, industrial and mining. With more than…
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The five steps of grieving were suggested in psychiatrist Elisabeth Kübler-Ross’s book “On Death and Dying” in 1973. Since then she has gone into deeper detail on the steps in another book, “On Grief and Grieving.” Dr. Kubler-Ross contends that…
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Overview Water–whether it’s a pool, lake or ocean–offers endless entertainment and a great way to stay fit. But it also can be dangerous if you don’t take care. Nine people drown each day in the United States, according to the…
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The University of Northern Iowa defines interpersonal communication as “communicating ‘one on one’ with other human beings” and describes successful communication as including the ability to predict “how the other person will understand and react to you.” Interpersonal communication contains…
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Overview The venerable incandescent light bulb invented by Thomas Edison is rapidly giving way to newer lighting technology. The energy-efficient compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) works on a different physical principal than the incandescent bulb. This energy-saving light bulb isn’t a…
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Overview According to the ADA there has been a 39 percent increase in obese teenagers. This is due to many factors, although upbringing is a predominant influence. With two obese parents there is an 80 percent chance that a teen…
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Sometimes you just need a change. Your career may not be taking you in the direction that you’d hoped to go. You may not have the salary you wanted. There may not be room for advancement. But there’s good news:…
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Roughly 70 percent of the Earth’s surface is covered with water. However, only 1 percent of the water is suitable for drinking, while 2 percent makes up glaciers and ice caps and the remaining 97 percent is salty or otherwise…
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A comprehensive education can serve as the foundation for a promising and rewarding career, and having at least an Associate’s degree is no longer the standard for many working professionals. Going back to school is an important decision that many…
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The saying goes: “Men are from Mars and women are from Venus.” This might feel very true if you are a man trying to figure out what your wife wants. Even though you may have been married for years, people…
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Several different conditions can cause ear pain and pressure. Generally, most of the discomfort is caused by fluid accumulation in the middle part of the ear behind the ear drum. As the fluid accumulates, it pushes on the ear drum,…
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