General Family Health

How to Make Yourself Happy

By only1special1

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We all have periods of mild depression in which we just feel sad. Rather than dwell on that sadness, which often just makes it worse, here are a few steps to snap yourself out of it and into a happier mood... more »

How to Manage Family Appointments

By 01080912

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Take control of appointments and maximize your time. The key is to plan ahead and not stress anymore!.. more »

How to manage stress

By klnygaard

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How to manage stress and feel more in contol... more »

How to Manage Your Diabetes

By only1special1

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Diabetes, while it is a serious condition, is NOT the end of the world! You CAN live with and manage your diabetes. Here are a few tips to help you stay on top of your diabetes so that you can control it rather than it control you... more »

How to Monitor Yourself for Diabetes

By only1special1

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Diabetes is a disease of the pancreas, an organ behind the stomach that produces the hormone insulin. When a person has diabetes, the pancreas either cannot produce enough insulin, uses the insulin incorrectly, or both. This causes your body to ... more »

How to Observe Red Ribbon Week

By WriterGig

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Observe Red Ribbon Week, part of the national Red Ribbon Campaign drug prevention program, and show your support for a drug-free America. This observation provides the backdrop for programs and activities designed to raise awareness and promote ... more »

How to Overcome Bad Habits

By Colette French

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Everybody has bad habits that we need to overcome. In order to overcome bad habits, we must be willing to overcome them. When we defeat bad habits in our lives, it helps us to be more productive in that area and much more confident as a person... more »

How to Pick Bottled Water

By CatsEyeEditing

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People drink bottled water for different reasons. For some it is more convenient and deters them from drinking other beverages, while others think it tastes better or is safer than tap water. However, the quality of bottled water differs ... more »

How to Poop

By Brennn10

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Do you not know how to poop? Here are some methods to ease the pain as it goes down the drain... more »

How to Practice Good Sleep Hygiene

By MidniteWriter

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Making sleep a priority is not easy, especially if you have been neglecting it for a long time. This article will attempt to help you develop healthy habits that can not only affect your physical well-being but your emotional health, diet and ... more »

How to Prevent a Hangover

By tlongg81

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Ok, apparently modern science is not quite up to speed to give us any clear cut answers for our morning hangovers. Here are a few things you can do to make sure your nights don’t completely ruin your days... more »

How to Prevent a Spider Bite

By dlowe

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Spider bites are never a pleasant experience, and in some cases can have significant medical consequences. Prevention of exposure will reduce the liklihood of suffering a bite... more »

How to Prevent Food Borne Illnesses at Home

By Jess

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The quickest way to ruining a wonderful holiday is getting food poisoning. Foodborne illnesses are caused by food going bad and contaminated with bacterias or virus. Food poisoning can become serious, especially in young children, pregnant ... more »

How to Prevent Food-Borne Illnesses at Home

By Matt C

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Food-Borne Illnesses are often caused by easily preventable factors. Learning basic cross-contamination avoidance, proper cooking temperature and time as well as the proper cleaning of food items will generally do the trick. Read on to find out how... more »

How to Prevent Indigestion

By Papaya

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Indigestion affects both children and adults and usually follows eating greasy or fatty foods. To reduce your chances of suffering through the discomfort, try these tips!.. more »

How to Prevent Infections in Children

By Angie Shiflett

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There are many different types of infections that can invade the lives of our children. While it is not always possible to avoid these nasty little infections, it is possible to put up a line of defense. Here, I will inform you of some various ... more »

How to Prevent Skin Cancer

By eHow Health Editor

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Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer, with over a million people diagnosed each year, according to the National Cancer Institute. About half of all people in the United States will experience skin cancer at least once by the time they ... more »

How to Prevent Strep Throat

By eHow Health Editor

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Strep throat is caused by tiny bacteria found on the throat and skin. You can get strep throat when a sick person sneezes on you, blows his nose nearby, or the two of you share a fork, spoon or straw. To prevent strep throat, here are several ... more »

How to Properly Take Off Disposable Latex Gloves

By Lauren Romano

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The purpose of wearing latex gloves is to protect your hands from whatever it is that you are going to be touching. However, you need to take them off carefully when you are finished in order to still continue having no contact with whatever it ... more »

How to Protect Your Child’s Skin from Winter Weather

By LifeExperiencer

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Your child’s skin is her largest organ. Being an external organ, special care must be given to keep it in good working order, and to protect it from winter’s harsh weather. Use these guidelines to keep his skin healthy... more »

How to Quit Smoking

By BASHARAT SHAH, MD

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Quitting smoking can really be challenging. Medically, what causes dependence on smoke is nicotine, a chemical that makes our body and brain dependent. Smoking produces nicotine receptors in ours cells. Once these receptors are expressed, they ... more »

How to quit smoking

By MomReesa

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Quitting smoking can be a nightmare, but there are many things one can do to make it easier. In this article, I will give you a rundown of things you can do to make it easier to quit. I smoked for 18 years before I finally quit. Nicorette didn't ... more »

How to Read Food Labels

By only1special1

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We are all trying to make the right choices with our diets. The problem is that making healthful food choices can be difficult when the labels on the food packaging read like a foreign language. Here is a breakdown on how to read those labels ... more »

How to Recognize a Menopause Migraine

By Summer Banks

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Menopause leaves women without estrogen, progesterone and testosterone. The loss of these hormones not only removes a woman's ability to birth children, but may also cause migraine headaches... more »

How to Recognize Anxiety Disorder

By DrJewell

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The difference between normal worry or anxiety and it becoming a disorder is when the behaviours start ti interrupt and disturb the management of normal everyday activities. This article will show you signs to look for when someone could be ... more »

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