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How to Adapt to Mobility Limits

By robertsloan2

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Life can be hard adapting to living with mobility limits. Here are some tips for day to day living that may make it easier to do basic self care and even get back to doing things you enjoy, even when you're limited to a wheelchair, power chair, ... more »

How to Add Years to a Life

By JanCast2007

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There is much emphasis today on living healthy and being fit. Incorporating a positive outlook and structure to a lifestyle can go a long way to adding years to a life. It is not just about eating well and exercising either, but also about ... more »

How to Adjust When Your Newborn Ends up in the NICU

By Lisa Curcio

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Bringing a baby into the world is an amazing and wonderful thing. Most of the time the only things a new mom will have to worry about after delivery is how to get enough rest, when to find time to take care of herself and of course how to care ... more »

How to Age With Grace

By Tonig

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What's good for the body is good for the spirit as well. As people grow older, it is very important to stay inspired, to say, "I can do it!" The desire to avoid disease, maintain a high level of mental and physical activity and engage ... more »

How to Avoid a Fight

By B Walton

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Do this, life will be better... more »

How to Avoid Alcoholism When It Runs in the Family

By eHow Health Editor

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Recent studies have linked alcoholism with genetics, proving that children of alcoholics run a greater risk of becoming alcoholics themselves. Avoiding this disease can be difficult. Here are some tips for avoiding alcoholism when it runs in the ... more »

How to Avoid an Unnecessary Induction

By oneloved

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Medical induction of labor is not without risks, and should only be used when the benefits outweigh the risks. This article will help you to avoid an induction that is not medically necessary. This article is not a substitute for professional ... more »

How to Avoid Back To School Sickness

By Sprice

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Starting back to school can be an exciting and fun time for every child. But with that fun time comes exposure to thousands of students and their germs. When most children start back to school, they become sick very quickly, as they have not been ... more »

How to Avoid Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke During the Summer

By Matt Lee

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When it's hot outside, you MUST guard against the effects of heat stroke and heat exhaustion. This goes for children and adults, as well as pets. Thought heat exhaustion is not usually life threatening, it can easily lead to heat stroke if not ... more »

How to Avoid Social Alcoholism

By eHow Health Editor

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When you're a social drinker, it's real easy to slip past the occasional drinking binge to becoming a full-fledged alcoholic. This becomes even more likely when all your friends and the people you normally socialize with are already either ... more »

How to Be a Role Model For Your Childs Body Image

By Tonig

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Kid's mimick what they see and hear. Make positive comments about eating, exercise, and your body image to support how your child views them... more »

How to be smart and not be a sun bunny

By CynthiaHanken

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Why are people still baking themselves in the sun? Don't they read? Are they stupid? Aren't they afraid of looking like a cheap fake pleather bag? You only get one face and there are no do-overs... more »

How to Be Wise

By Christina Sponias

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Be simple, sincere and easy to understand. Don’t be enigmatic and complicated, otherwise others will be afraid of you and they won’t show you who they really are... more »

How to Beat Depression

By edv41

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The first and foremost thing you need to do in order to beat depression, is to admit to yourself that your life isn't exactly what you want it to be and that you are in fact miserable and/or depressed. Many people who are depressed, invite this ... more »

How to Beat the Blues

By Therese Haberman

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Are you in the doldrums and seem to be down on yourself? Read how to beat the blues and smile a little... more »

How to Befriend a Recovering Alcoholic

By Kelly185

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Anyone who has struggled with alcoholism knows the constant toll this disease takes on one's psyche and physical body. Many a times one who struggles with alcoholism doesn't recognize they are in a predicament until it's too late. Though many ... more »

How to benefit from drinking water

By abdo4

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Drink Water – Water is essential for everything your body does. In fact, you are more than 70 percent water! Nutrient absorption, blood flow, respiration, elimination, and your ability to see and hear require adequate consumption of pure, clean ... more »

How to better start your day better

By BodbyJake

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Want to wake up every day off with a bang, and feel great and alert all day long? Follow these easy steps to having a more protective day... more »

How to boost memory, cognition, and prevent dementia

By NewOrleansGirl

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We can't go against our genes, but there are certain things we can do when it comes to keeping our brain thinking. Cognitive stimulation can HELP prevent memory loss... more »

How to Breastfeed in Public

By oneloved

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The key to a long-lasting, satisfying breastfeeding experience is learning to breastfeed pretty much anywhere. The physical and emotional health benefits of breastfeeding are incomparable, and yet many women give up far too soon, frustrated by ... more »

How to Burn Fat, have more Sex and reduce Stress

By meemee67

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In life there are times when you just want to chow down a bar of chocolate, have some wine, eat a plate of spaghetti with loads of tomato sauce. Yet for enhancing a healthy lifestyle, these choices are suggested not to be so great for you. yet if ... more »

How to Buy a Home Sauna

By eHow Health Editor

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Proponents of home saunas claim that they are the most effective, natural means of removing toxins from the body. There are many different styles of saunas and two major types--Finnish and infrared. Daily sauna use has been shown to improve ... more »

How to Buy Sanitary Pads for Teens

By eHow Health Editor

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Teenage girls are often self conscious about themselves and their lives. They may not want to draw attention to the fact that they menstruate and need to use sanitary pads or maxi pads each month... more »

How to Care For a Caregiver

By coachmac4

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Do you know someone who is caring for a loved one part-time or full-time? Do you wonder how you can help occasionally? Follow these tips to give tender loving care for the caregiver... more »

How to Carry a Girl

By eHow Health Editor

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There are a number of situations where you might find yourself needing to carry a girl. Whether you are playing games, celebrating a wedding or helping a girl who is hurt, you'll want to keep a couple tips in mind. No matter your size or weight, ... more »