Lifestyle

1. Offensive Positions in Water Polo There are six players and one goalie on each team in water polo. The field players rotate through several different positions during the game. During the game, the players arrange themselves in three-on-three formations,…
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1. An Herb With a History Saw palmetto, also known as serenoa repens, is a small, shrublike palm plant that has large leaves. It has large dark red berries and grows in the southeastern part of the United States. The…
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Most people want to be in a healthy relationship, but some people don’t understand what the phrase “healthy relationship” means. You can tell if you’re in a healthy relationship by observing certain characteristics of the relationship. If it’s not healthy,…
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Overview Some conflict in a marriage is normal, because there are bound to be disagreements between two people, marriage and family therapist Larry Nadig, Ph.D., explains. It only becomes a problem when it turns into a heated argument that builds…
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For your baby’s first month, all he seemed to do was eat, sleep, and dirty diapers. By the time babies reach two months old, however, they start to spend more time awake, are more alert, and start to develop a…
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1. All About Aggression Aggressive behavior can be caused by many things and displayed in several ways. Some people who display aggressive behavior do so verbally, by being loud, rude or confrontational when they talk to people. Aggressive behavior can…
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1. The Early Bird Gets the Nest Egg Start socking away money for retirement as early as possible. The earlier a person starts to invest for retirement, the more the assets will rise. For instance if you start saving at…
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Communication in families flows between parents, between parents and children and between siblings. According to the University of Florida, “Effective family communication maintains positive, healthy relationships, helps solve problems and lowers stress.” Communication among family members may suffer due to…
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Overview The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says 41 percent of kids between 7 and 17 years old and 17.4 percent of adults swim recreationally at least six times annually. It cites swimming as the third most popular…
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Overview Financial missteps like making late payments or missing them altogether will show up on your credit reports. Lenders will see them and may turn down loan applications. They will also lower your credit score, according to major score compiler…
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1. Stretch and Soothe Do some gentle stretches to alleviate pregnancy back pain, but always check with your doctor first. Start by getting down on your hands and knees. Slowly lift your right arm and your left leg. Get them…
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If you are married, regardless of your age, it’s never too early to begin making retirement plans for you and for your spouse. Financial planners and counselors often advise couples to build up a “nest egg,” in addition to their…
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Canes, crutches and walkers are assistive devices for patients who have an unsteady gait or weak muscles, and they reduce the burden on their physical frame, owing to age, disability or disease. The cane is the simplest of all the…
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As if the concept of having a new baby to care for weren’t enough, soon-to-be parents must be adequately prepared for their bundle of joy by having all necessary supplies on hand. Though many necessities are given as gifts during…
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1. Recognizing the Warning Signs Researchers estimate that almost half of all women in America have dealt with an eating disorder in their lifetimes, and most of these experiences take place in the teen years. Teens are especially susceptible to…
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Due to the increasingly diverse nature of families, schools must develop a variety of strategies for communicating with parents and maintaining parental involvement. Financial and time constraints may prevent parents from attending on-site school activities or completing complicated at-home projects….
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Overview The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) gives you the legal right to clean mistakes off your credit reports. This can be a powerful a tool for removing negative credit information. U.S. PIRG, a coalition of state public interest research…
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Overview The Federal Trade Commission advises consumers that having too many inquiries on your credit report can negatively impact your credit score. Lenders tend to think that you are desperate to find someone who will approve you for credit if…
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With obesity a growing epidemic among youngsters, it’s more important than ever to get kids up and moving. But kids are no different than adults when it comes to exercise. If you don’t keep things fun, they will soon lose…
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1. Cause and Effect An affair can easily ruin a marriage. You have to try to discover the reason for the affair. Sometimes, an affair is the result of an insecurity; other times, it is the result of lack of…
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Overview You cannot dictate which items are placed on your credit reports by Experian, Equifax and TransUnion. These credit bureaus collect the information from lenders, court records and other sources. However, you do have the power to remove certain items….
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1. Call for Help Find the very best day care or nanny that you can to leave your children each day and focus on your career, since there is no substitute for good baby sitters. Build their pay into your…
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1. Plan Fun Activities One way to handle kids’ sleepovers is to make sure the kids have something to do. If you have a group of kids over and don’t plan the activities, they are sure to find their own…
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1. Be Emotionally Ready for Marriage Marriage is typically undertaken as a lifetime commitment to another human being. Marriage for many is a huge step and takes a considerable amount of psychological and emotional growth. Getting ready for marriage means…
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1. Don’t Play the Blame Game Financial hardship can come by surprise, or be a slow, building up process. There is no point blaming each other. As equal partners, it is fair to say that each partner had a role…
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1. Weight Gain: A Common Side Effect Most forms of birth control have side effects, especially birth-control pills that are taken orally. One of the most common side effects of birth-control pills is weight gain. Weight gain occurs when the…
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1. Safe Sanitizing Cleaning products, especially ones where the label includes toxicity warnings, are very dangerous to use during pregnancy. To prevent unsafe chemical exposure during pregnancy, put aside bleach, ammonia, chlorine and household brand mixes until after you have…
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Overview A credit file is used by sources that need to know how you pay your bills, what kind of history you’ve racked up over the years and how reliable you are handling money. Potential employers as well as banks…
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1. Horse Selection Horses come in all shapes and sizes. The right size horse for you depends on your height and weight. The top of your horses’ withers or saddle should be at the same height as the top of…
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Overview Parents of newborn babies often dream about how much easier things will be when their babies are a little bit older, like seven months old. They imagine that the baby will be less fussy and sleep through the night….
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