Lifestyle

Overview There are many reasons why people want to divorce. Lack of commitment or communication, infidelity, money problems, differing expectations and inability to resolve conflict are just a few of the issues that lead to divorce. Statistics compiled by Divorcerate…
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Overview Permanent life insurance policies increase in value as the insured gets older. If the insured continues paying the premium, the policy will never cancel and death benefits will be paid out to the insured’s beneficiaries when he dies. Often…
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Many diet products on the market claim to use everything from herbs to berries to hormones to help people lose weight quickly and easily. Some claim to cut down the appetite, while others say they will melt away pounds or…
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1. Get Permission First Talk to your physician before beginning any exercise program during pregnancy. Even if you worked out regularly before becoming pregnant, discuss your workout routine with your doctor at your first prenatal appointment. Light exercise is recommended…
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Overview Making sure you have a way to pay for health care for yourself and your family can be a complicated proposition in the United States. Because there is no universal health care system, your doctor’s payment for seeing you…
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Overview Moody’s Investors Service’s credit ratings are so important that Japan’s financial markets tumbled when Moody’s downgraded the Asian nation’s credit rating. Moody’s has nine credit ratings for long-term financial instruments. You can ascertain the financial creditworthiness of countries and…
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Behavior management strategies encourage positive behavior and discourage negative behavior. Parents implement these strategies when they teach their children proper table manners. Teachers create a classroom of respectful children when they use strategies that include complimenting their students for listening…
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1. Exercise Control Incontinence is an unpleasant side effect of pregnancy. Doing Kegel exercises will help you to control stress incontinence, or involuntarily leaking urine during pregnancy. A Kegel exercise is a pelvic floor exercise. To do Kegels, you have…
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Overview A negative item on your credit report can lower your credit score, cause you to lose out on a loan opportunity, decrease your chances of getting a credit card or raise your interest rates on credit cards and loans….
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1. Pretend You’re Dating When you first started dating, you romanced each other. He brought her flowers and small gifts just because. She made an effort to have his favorite foods in her pantry and learned a little about his…
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Overview Whether a woman is a first-time mother, or expecting another child, motherhood and parenting create a major lifestyle change. The process of nurturing and raising children and bringing them into independence can raise questions about personal and cultural ideals…
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1. Keep it Simple The best family holiday traditions are the ones everyone can enjoy with minimal fuss and planning. Review the traditions you and your spouse celebrated when growing up. Keep the ones that bring a smile to your…
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Stevia is an herb that grows wild as a shrub in South America. The leaves of the Stevia plant contain glycosides, including 10 percent stevioside, which provides its sweetness. According to the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI),…
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Overview A newborn’s body rapidly adapts to its new environment outside of the womb, as it moves from a water environment to an air environment. Its body instinctively begins to breathe air, eat, regulate body temperature and eliminate waste. The…
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When addressing domestic violence issues, the primary concerns generally involve providing help to the victim and removing the abuser from the home. In the immediacy of ensuring the physical safety of the parties involved, it is easy to overlook the…
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1. Get Proactive When a member of your family is terminally ill, it is easy to lay blame for the illness on yourself and others. This is counterproductive. Understanding that no one person could cause the disease that your family…
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While many parents drive safely to protect their young children, some car accidents aren’t avoidable. Fortunately, a child restrained in a safe car seat is less likely to become injured or die in the event of a serious accident. Many…
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1. Alleviate Aches Aches and pains, such as backache and breast tenderness, are common during pregnancy because of the physical changes that are occurring. Because it is best to avoid medication during pregnancy when possible, finding other ways to treat…
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Overview The most effective way to get a bankruptcy off a credit report is to make sure it never gets there in the first place. But if it does happen, it isn’t the end of the world. As you work…
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Overview Collection accounts are considered negative aspects of a credit report. The Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO), the largest credit score compiler, uses your payment record to calculate 35 percent of your score. Collection accounts are a sign of an unreliable…
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I’ve yet to meet a woman who says, “Bobbi, make me look older.” Instead, those who’ve sat in my chair throughout my three decades as a makeup artist usually pipe up with the same requests: Brighter, more defined eyes without…
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With issues such as global warming being moved to the forefront of concerns for many households, many people are trying to do whatever they can to live a “green” life. Living green consists of living your life while impacting the…
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Overview Collection agencies may use your credit report as leverage to encourage you to make a payment. Collection accounts on your report hurt your score and cause problems when you apply for new accounts. You may be able to remove…
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1. Prevent Heart Disease The best way to avoid a heart attack or artery blockage is to prevent it from ever happening. While diet plays a huge part in maintaining a healthy heart, there is no substitute for cardiovascular exercise….
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Overview Credit reports give detailed information about how you use credit and also contain your credit score. This score is simply how the three credit-reporting agencies, Experian, Equifax and TransUnion, rank your creditworthiness. If you need to clean up your…
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Overview Marriage doesn’t always work out, and many troubled couples opt for divorce so each person can pursue an independent life or find a new partner. Half of first marriages and 67 percent of repeat nuptials end in divorce, according…
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1. One Thing at a Time Slow things down a bit. Life is stressful by default. There’s no reason you need to add to natural stress by trying to do a million things at one time. Make a list of…
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Overview Without mutual respect, honesty, similar lifestyle expectations and agreement on basic values, any marriage might have problems. But without communication, there’s nothing to hold the relationship together and help it function smoothly. Many couples complain that they just don’t…
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Overview Knowing your credit score is the right of every American. The Federal Trade Commission has made it possible for you to receive a free yearly credit report from all three of the major reporting agencies: Experian, Equifax and TransUnion….
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1. It’s More Common Than You Think Losing hair can be one of the most difficult things a person can face, but you aren’t going through it alone. Androgenic alopecia or Male pattern baldness is very common with 25 percent…
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