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How to Do Ergonomic Neck Exercises

By eHow Health Editor

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The human body is not designed to sit for prolonged periods without moving or stretching, yet the majority of us spend our workdays tied to our computers. As the body compensates for ergonomic deficits and discomfort, we experience muscle ... more »

How to Do Your Part to Be Green

By SeventhSibling

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Of world concern is the amount of carbon dioxide and other gases the inventions we created are spewing into the air, contributing to global warming. Those inventions have led to the niceties of our lives, like the wonders of paper towels. You ... more »

How to Evacuate Before a Tornado

By eHow Health Editor

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If a tornado is coming, you will want to evacuate you and your family to a safer location. While it is very important to evacuate you should follow a set of instructions to get out safely and take the essentials you will need. Follow these tips ... more »

How to Evacuate the Elderly Before a Hurricane

By eHow Health Editor

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Orders to evacuate before a strong hurricane hits can be especially difficult on the elderly. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and other disaster relief agencies say planning is essential to effective evacuation and reassuring ... more »

How to Fall Without Getting Hurt

By Ryn Gargulinski

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No matter how carefully we tread, once in awhile we’re going to fall down. The trick is to do it properly, without looking like a total idiot and, most importantly, without getting hurt. You’ll have milliseconds to execute the steps below, so ... more »

How to Fight a Forest Fire

By eHow Health Editor

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Battling wildfires has got to be one of the toughest jobs in the world. Imagine being dropped from an airplane into the midst of a conflagration of biblical proportions, armed primarily with a shovel. It sounds more like a punishment than a ... more »

How to Find Good News!

By deepthinkin

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Are you ready to surround yourself with upbeat people, spontaneous laughter and the sunnier side of life? So am I. Here is what my quest for the brighter side of life brought... more »

How to Find Green Schools

By eHow Health Editor

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As both government and popular culture get increasingly interested in the future of our global environment, all kinds of institutions across the country are going green. Schools, vast repositories of taxpayer dollars, are no exception. The ... more »

How to Find Out if Your Meat and Poultry is Part of the May 2008 Recall

By byllz

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A company based out of New York is having to recall 286,000 Pounds of Meat and Poultry because it is believed to be contaminated with bacteria Listeria monocytogenes. Listeriosis, is an illness that causes high fever, headache and nausea. ... more »

How to FInd Out What Is In Your Home Drinking Tap Water

By MIHealthCoach

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In some communities, the city water supply is not what it should be. It can be filled with contaminants, or have unsafe levels of particular chemicals, such as flouride, lead or chlorine. Here's how to find out how safe your tap water is at home... more »

How to Find Water in the Desert

By eHow Health Editor

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The car has broken down, the sun is high overhead and there is no water in sight. Surviving in the desert could come down to knowing how to find water, and, surprisingly, there's more than one way. Before the next camping or road trip, take a ... more »

How to Germs / Eliminating those germs you forget about

By logan

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How to prevent and eliminate those germs we forget about.. more »

How to Get a License for Free Assembly

By Melissa Maroff

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Freedom of assembly is a basic constitutional right in the U.S. However, if a group of people gather for a meeting, demonstration, picket line or rally in a public location, a permit often has to be obtained in the interest of public safety... more »

How to Get a Parade License

By Melissa Maroff

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If you would like to organize or conduct a parade such as a walk, race, march or motorcade on a public street that doesn’t comply with normal traffic regulations, you must obtain a parade license. Depending on where you live, the permit is ... more »

How to Get Away from Bad Relationships

By Katie6242002

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Learn how to be independent, rely on family, friends and suport groups, learn that there is happiness.. more »

How to Get Immunizations for Fiji

By eHow Health Editor

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With over 300 islands, Fiji is a diver's paradise as well as a hot honeymooner's destination. Miles of white-sand beaches and coral reefs make Fiji a vacation paradise. There are no health risks you need to be concerned about. Just make sure you ... more »

How to Get Out of a Bad Mood

By shadowynight23

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We all have our bad days. The days when you seem to wake up on the "wrong side of the bed" and feel like everything during that day that can go wrong, probably will go wrong. You snap at everyone for no reason other than the fact that ... more »

How to get rid of head lice

By Momof3infl

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Here is a very simple way to get rid of head lice. Even children with the cleanest hair will occasionally come home with these annoying pests. Sometimes the shampoos they sell in stores won't get rid of them either! Try this, it works!.. more »

How to get rid of hiccups

By Life-is-sweet

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These instructions will help you get rid of those stubborn hiccups... more »

How to Get the Facts About Date Rape

By eHow Health Editor

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Avoid becoming a victim of date rape by arming yourself with the facts... more »

How to Go Green and Cut Carbon Emissions all while Saving Money!

By Matthew123

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Ten Easy Steps to Go Green and Cut Carbon Emissions all while Saving Money! ^^^Please Rate my How To article^^^ References: www.oprah.com www.lowescreativeideas.com www.climatecrisis.net.. more »

How to Hack a Hand Cranked Flashlight for Emergency Power

By eHow Health Editor

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You may have a dead cell phone or other small electronic device that requires recharging via a wall outlet, but don't have an adapter. Learn how to hack a hand crank flashlight to generate power to recharge your cell phone or portable music device... more »

How to Handle Emotional Changes

By meck

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Bad temper and feeling of depression is the most common emotional people encounter. However, these emotional changes can be managed through living style behavior, such as learning ways to relax and reduce stress. Here are some tips that may take ... more »

How to Handle the Summer Heat and Keep Your Cool

By only1special1

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The intense heat of summer CAN make you sick. If you aren't ready for it, you can develop heat exhaustion or even heat stroke. You need to take precautions in order to work and play safely in the high heat of summer. Here are a few tips to ... more »

How to have a healthier life

By wiselee

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There are many simple ways to keep yourself healthier. In this article, I will explain step-by-step on maintaining your health... more »