Overview As one of the largest lakes in the United States, Lake Tahoe is a popular destination for family vacations and weekend getaways throughout the year. Visitors can choose from a variety of accommodations ranging from luxury resorts to family…
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Overview Los Angeles, California, is well-known for its year-round clear skies and warm climate. The city hosts a population of nearly 4 million people organized into over 100 communities, districts and neighborhoods. When planning for a weekend trip to Los…
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Overview Forget the idea of Las Vegas being “Sin City” and embrace the tourist destination that offers much more than late night partying and casino gambling. Las Vegas has emerged as an excellent choice for health-conscious visitors who are interested…
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Overview That glitzy mirage in the Nevada desert otherwise known as Las Vegas may be best known for adult-oriented entertainment. There’s gambling, alcohol, even risque shows all over the city that got its start as a playground for adults. However…
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Overview Whether you’re looking for a laid-back adventure or a detailed itinerary, Los Angeles is a melting pot of fun. Sight-seers of all ages can enjoy the many amenities L.A. has to offer, from food and leisure to nightlife and…
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Overview Seattle and the area around Puget Sound provides vast choices in what to do on a date. The city boasts several hundred parks and Lake Union. The community lifestyle is active and healthy. Farmers markets, kayaking, walking trails, and…
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Overview Traveling with children can be stressful at times. Whether you’re interested in laying out on the beach while the children play a competitive game of beach volleyball, attending a tea party on Michigan Avenue or exploring Lake Michigan on…
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Overview The city of Seattle is famous for the volume of rain it receives every year. Because of the chance of rain, you might want to have a few backup plans in case you experience a few wet days while…
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Overview Chicago has a lot of tourist attractions, but it’s a mecca of culture and art as well. Some of the most interesting activities that can be found in the city are intended by and for the locals. But visitors…
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Overview Though Las Vegas is synonymous with gambling and nightlife, travelers may not know that there is plenty for children to do as well. Las Vegas’ warm, dry climate makes it perfect for outdoor activities and recreation, including hiking and…
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A heart attack, also known as a myocardial infarction, is a life-threatening condition that requires immediate medical attention. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC states that nearly 785,000 Americans experience their first heart attack annually while around 470,000…
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Overview The breakup of a marriage can be a challenge for children of any age. While social progress and a better understanding of human development may have made divorce less traumatic for children than it was years ago, divorce is…
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Hawthorn is a thorny, flowering shrub related to the common rose. The University of Maryland explains that extracts of the hawthorn plant have been used for many centuries to treat heart and circulatory problems, including high blood pressure. The side…
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Overview Vacations offer a relaxing break from the monotony of everyday life. The break also tempts vacationers to indulge in foods that wouldn’t normally fit into a weight loss program. Unhealthy foods, combined with a break in a regular exercise…
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Everyone goes through some type of grieving process after a loss, no matter what their age. Kids may suffer losses like the death of a family member, friend or pet; loss of a parent through divorce or a move that…
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Inversion therapy, whether practiced at home with an inversion table or under the supervision of a doctor of physical therapist, uses gravity to stretch and lengthen the spine. It’s sometimes used to treat back and neck pain, since inverting the…
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1. Check for Inner-Ear Infection Symptoms Headaches, pressure in one or both ears, fever and pain behind the eyes are all common symptoms of inner ear infections. Petrositis, the inflammation of a bone that surrounds the ear, often develops with…
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Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, affects about one-third of American adults and two-thirds of adults over the age of 65, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. Coined “the silent killer” for its lack of symptoms, hypertension…
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When people think of health care, treatment for physical illness and accidents is usually the first thing that comes to mind. But mental health is an important aspect of overall well-being. Unfortunately, there are often significant problems with obtaining and…
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There are many different cute and creative ways to propose marriage, and no matter what your budget is like, there is a perfect method for you. The most important thing to think about when considering how to propose marriage is…
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Most people experience sleepless nights now and then. But according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, approximately 60 million Americans suffer frequent insomnia each year. If you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, there are steps…
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1. Communicate Your Symptoms to Health Care Professionals Immediately If you feel that you or someone you know is suffering from symptoms of a heart attack, it’s important to communicate this information to health care professionals by calling ahead to…
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Overview Diabetes is a disease in which blood sugar levels are too high. A hormone called insulin helps sugar get into cells, giving them the energy they need. Depending on the type of diabetes, insulin production is impaired or cut…
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Proposing to your girlfriend is one of the definitive moments in your life together as a couple. It effectively sets the scene for your union and is a story that you will tell countless times over the years. While some…
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Overview Exercise and nutrition are two key components to an overall healthy lifestyle. Physical activity is important in keeping almost every body system healthy and strong. The foods you eat serve as fuel not only for exercise, but for normal…
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1. Work with Your Child’s Schedule When you call the office to make an appointment for a well-child check-up, try to keep your child’s normal schedule in mind. If she always naps at 1 in the afternoon, you probably don’t…
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Instinctively, your body knows exactly how much to eat and what balance of nutrients to obtain to function at peak levels. Dr. Clara Davis showed this in her noted work with young children. In her studies, children were presented with…
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Overview Anti-inflammatory diets are predominately vegetable-based, but also incorporate whole grains and healthy fats to combat symptoms of localized inflamed tissues in the body. There is no single cure, so diets focus on consuming foods that alleviate, and avoiding those…
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Overview Inversion therapy is used to treat back pain and sciatica, and involves staying for some time in an upside-down position. The idea behind the therapy is that it stretches the spine and relieves pressure from the vertebrae in the…
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