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How to Recognize the Signs of Intoxication

By MisterD

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There are visual changes that will occur in a person’s behavior as they consume alcohol that will give you clues as to their level of intoxication. Understanding that the effects of alcohol are progressive is the key. Early recognition of these ... more »

How to Relieve Athlete's Foot

By thndrstrck63

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Athlete's foot is not limited to athletes. Anyone who wears heavy socks and boots or whose feet remain damp for long periods, either from sweat or moisture, is susceptible to this condition... more »

How to Remedy Body Odor

By MarkTwain

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Many evolutionary scientists believe that body odor, like the appendix, is a vestige of our evolution. That the smells we give off from our bodies, primarily our armpits and groin, may have once served to advertise our sexuality to potential ... more »

How to Report a Heat Wave-Related Death

By eHow Health Editor

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It is sometimes difficult to tie a death directly to the heat. Some people who succumb to the heat and die already have an illness. If so, this malady becomes the official cause of death instead of the extreme heat. In 1995, a heat wave in many ... more »

How to Report Cigarette Butt Litter

By eHow Health Editor

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Cigarettes are the last vestiges of litter that people often ignore. Smokers too often throw their finished butts out of car windows and on the ground wherever they are when finished with the smoke. As a consumer of city, park and private ... more »

How to Save Lives

By w1z111

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We all know that our food, water, air, soil, personal and household products, even medications (and more) are at least partly responsible for much of the disease, health problems, and even death of many people. It is time to stop the nonsense!.. more »

How to Sleep on a Hot Night

By eHow Health Editor

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Sleeping on a hot night without air-conditioning can be tough. As you toss and turn in the futile pursuit of a more comfortable position, you only become increasingly restless, and hence, hotter. Don’t go to bed unarmed. Use these simple tips to ... more »

How to Spot Head Lice

By eHow Health Editor

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Head lice are tiny parasites that live on human scalps. They readily transfer from person to person through direct contact, or sharing of brushes, hats or other items used on the hair. They are a common problem and their presence is not an ... more »

How to Spot Side Effects of Asthma Medication

By AngelaMG

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In the asthma world, medication can be a necessary but scary prospect, especially for children. It is crucial to control symptoms, and regular corticosteroid use is recommended as a prevention measure. However, parents should be aware of the ... more »

How to Stay Germ Free Without Going Crazy

By Ynot

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Having worked with the makers of Lysol spray disinfectant, I have learned a thing or two about what they affectionately call "germ kill." Many people overdo it. But here are several steps you can take right now to minimize your exposure to germs... more »

How to Stay Healthy in a Hotel Room

By kjones83

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We've all heard the horror stories about the germs you can pick up in hotel rooms. By throwing a few extra items in your bag, you can avoid getting sick while traveling. Read on to learn more... more »

How to Stay Healthy while Flying

By kjones83

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Those who travel often know an airplane is a great place to pick up a virus. Recirculated air, cramped quarters, and those tiny airplane bathrooms--it all adds up to one unsanitary environment... more »

How to Stay Healthy While Visiting East Asia (i.e. Beijing Olympics)

By tmonique

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Are you curious about what health care steps to take if you plan on visiting East Asia? Maybe you are planning on visiting Beijing, China for the 2008 Olympics? Well, look no further! Thanks to you being proactive, you have found my ehow-to on ... more »

How to Stay Safe Around X-Ray Equipment

By eHow Health Editor

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X-rays penetrate the body and allow doctors to see what's going on inside. They provide a picture of internal structures that help doctors make an accurate diagnosis. There are risks, because of the radiation involved, but the amount of radiation ... more »

How to Stay Young with Healthy Choices

By MelanieF

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As you get older, time takes a toll on your body. There are things that you can do to stay young with healthy choices and habits. You can take control of how much and fast the aging process works, while possibly reversing some of the damages ... more »

How to stop bullying

By krazykook1997

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Get info on them or talk to one of their relatives but not siblings because they probably will make up something just to annoy them. See if they don't have a mother or father or something like that because that will make their relatives say its ... more »

How to stop drinking alcohol?

By Muhammad Uzair Ali

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Being a medical student i know the harms which alcohol brings to the human body. Alcohol is a slow poison which kills the victims so slowly that the victim can not even feel what is happening to him. Quitting this may seem a tough task but ... more »

How to Stop Passing on Germs

By eHow Health Editor

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Many illnesses can be easily prevented with a few precautions. You may be passing on germs unknowingly and others may be spreading germs to you. You can try to avoid getting sick by learning how to stop passing on germs... more »

How to stop smoking

By Sharon01

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I once was a heavy smoker for many, many years ever since I was a teenager. I quit smoking successfully in the year 2000 at age 35. I'm going to share with you how I finally kicked this addiction after more than 20 years of smoking. First of all, ... more »

How to Survive an Arizona Summer

By Ryn Gargulinski

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Some say you need oven mitts to open car doors during an Arizona summer. While I’ve never seen that practice in action, it’s not a bad idea. Nor is avoiding direct sunlight, staying indoors and cranking up the air conditioning if you want to ... more »

How to survive public restrooms

By Jillbilly

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Whether called a men's/lady's room, crapper, toilet or restroom, going to a public lavatory can be quite a terrifying experience. The above scene is all too common in San Francisco's bathrooms, indicating only one thing;many Bay Area residents ... more »

How to Take Antibiotics Effectively

By Richard Ferri

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Antibiotics have saved countless lives over the years. Their life-saving ability to treat minor and major infections has helped millions of people live their lives fully by preventing or curing infections. Antibiotic use has become so ... more »

How to Teach Your Children to Wash Their Hands

By Jimmiemack

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Kids at school spread germs easily to other children. We can also easily touch ourselves--our eyes, mouth, nose and open cuts on any part of our body--and catch something... more »

How to Treat an Allergic Reaction to a Bee Sting With EpiPens

By eHow Health Editor

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If you are allergic to bee stings, be sure to have a way to treat one close at hand. Follow these steps to use an EpiPen, which could save your life... more »

How to Treat Marburg Virus

By eHow Health Editor

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Of all the diseases running rampant throughout the world, hemorrhagic fevers are the most likely to raise the hairs on the back of your neck. They are hideously painful, frightening and have extremely high mortality rates. Marburg Hemorrhagic ... more »

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