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By kidsleepinfo

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Many physicians who study sleep would like to get rid of daylight savings time. Setting the clock backward or forward one hour puts stress on the body' s internal rhythms and may lead to serious daytime consequences. Just a few are an increase in ... more »

How to Assess your Risk of Getting the Flu

By Francine Sanchez

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As flu season comes around, it is time to make the decision whether you and your family members should get a flu shot. About 36,000 people die every year from the flu and 226,000 people are hospitalized every year from influenza!! The flu is ... more »

How to Avoid Bacteria in Public Restrooms

By JesaLynn

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Lets face it public restrooms can be flat out nasty, but even a bathroom that appears clean most likely harbors millions of dangerous bacteria. Follow these tips to avoid picking up harmful bacteria while using public restrooms... more »

How to Avoid Germs In Public Restrooms

By soapgirl123

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Feel secure after washing your hands in a public restroom... more »

How to avoid spreading germs when sneezing

By cadence

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Are you sneezing like crazy and don't want to share your germs? This list will help you keep your germs to yourself... more »

How to Avoid the Flu

By bengewrites

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As winter approaches, you're probably starting to notice people taking more sick days at work. Maybe you've spotted the snotty-nosed kids at the pharmacy or the exhausted moms reading medicine labels in Walmart. Flu symptoms are everywhere. ... more »

How to Avoid the Flu

By Tommie Sandlin

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Flu season is upon us yet again. The typical flu season spans from October through May. These tips will help safeguard you and your family from contracting this very serious disease... more »

How to Buy a Taser

By eHow Health Editor

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A taser is not only a crime fighting tool for law enforcement, but they are now readily available as self defense items that can be carried by individuals. Use these steps to learn more about tasers and where and how you can buy one of your own... more »

How to calculate supplies needed for a Hurricane/Typhoon/Cyclone

By rcamp004

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This article will help you calculate the approximate amounts of supplies, such as potable water, water needed for food preparation, dried food, propane, and batteries needed to last a hurricane. Essentially you will need to design your own ... more »

How to care for a new tattoo

By Kate J

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Proper tattoo care is important to keep your new tattoo healthy and beautiful. Work on these tips and you'll be sure to have a lasting tattoo!.. more »

How to Catch a Mouse Humanely

By Tabitha85730

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Rodents and other vermin can often cause a lot of problems to your personal property and possibly heath. But it isn't really fair for these little creatures to be killed for what they were programmed to do. I have created this quick how-to guide ... more »

How to Check the Safety of Cosmetics

By lydiabily

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Toxic cosmetic and skin care ingredients can sometimes penetrate through the skin and enter the bloodstream, potentially leading to serious illness. This is becoming even more of a concern now that many companies are starting to use micronized ... more »

How to Consider the Poor if One is Rich

By Aimee30

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I figured since a lot of rich people I know (not well, but have met before) or hear about don't seem to know or remember what it is like to not have money. I figured this guide might help them understand the situation of the poor in our country... more »

How to cool down in the hot weather.

By public

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Put sun cream on, keep out of the sun As much as possible. Find any swimming pool's to go to. Or buy/rent a swimming pool. Drink plenty of water is one way to stay cool in the hot weather.have plenty of cold bath's Stay in door's with a window ... more »

How to Cross a Street

By stlscientist

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Safety rules to follow for crossing a road... more »

How to Deal with the Aftermath of a Hurricane

By 40skydiver

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With all the planning for a hurricane, there is little to prepare you for the aftermath. Here are some thoughts on how to deal once the storm has passed... more »

How to Detect Toxins In Your Water

By Joe Carson

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Is your drinking water safe? Be sure! Follow these steps to testing your water... more »

How to Determine if your Home is Environmentally Toxic

By Traqqer

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We all want our homes to be a safe place, especially if we have kids. Everything may look fine, but there may be some environmental dangers lurking in our homes. Here’s a few tips on what to be cautious about….. more »

How to Determine the Healthy Amount of Salt to Add to a Recipe

By TheSeeker

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This article talks about salt intake in general and covers a method for determining how much salt should be in any recipe.. more »

How to Dispose of Old Prescriptions

By Bfastattiffanys

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Do you have old medication in your medicine cabinet. If so, you need to be aware that there are some ways you should not dispose of your old medications... more »

How to Dispute The Baby Carrot Rumor

By offroaddriver

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Some of you may have received an email that warns against use of chlorine during processing of baby carrots. and wondered what to do about it. If you have not seen the email, I've included the one forwarded by a reader of Fishtarian below for ... more »

How to do Self Defense / Empowerment Project

By iKickback

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How do you teach self defence without emphasizing, and therefore promoting, fear? We, at iKickback, know the manifesting power of thought; that we attract situations that are in line with our predominant vibrational offering. Our challenge ... more »

How to Donate Blood

By DrJewell

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Donating blood saves lives. It is a fast, easy and usually painless procedure that lasts for about 20 minutes. Most healthy individuals can donate blood. The general guidelines for donors are people over age 17 (16 years with parental or guardian ... more »

How to Eliminate Foot Odor

By alienangel555

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Do you suffer from embarassing foot odor. Well there is an easy remedy for solving your problem. Read below for some quick relief... more »

How to Eliminate Germs in the Kitchen

By JanCast2007

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With all the new strains of viruses and bacteria that cause the flu and colds lurking around, it makes complete sense for people to do everything they can to reduce the germs that are responsible for these easily spread illnesses. These common ... more »

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