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Health & Fitness > Emotional Health & Wellbeing Effectively managing anger and stress: 3 of 22
Stress relief is often recommended for health improvement. It's supposed to lessen chances of having a heart attack or stroke, and be good for mental health as well. It's easier said than done though, and worrying about it can increase stress even more. There are ways to count or measure things like calories eaten and time sp... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Summer Camps & Fun Low budget ways to entertain kids in the summer: 2 of 12
If you can't afford to send your kids to day camp this summer, worry not. They might have been bored to tears in that place anyway. There are much more cost-effective ways to keep them busy and happy.Day camp is wonderful for some kids, but it's possible for kids to have a great summer without it. The amount of time you have ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values How to be happy in everyday life: 51 of 150
Did you get up on the wrong side of the bed this morning? Does it seem like everything is going wrong? Instead of sulking or feeling sorry for yourself or remembering when your mother used to say these things, look on the bright side.When you wake up hardly able to breathe because your nose is so clogged, look on the bright s... More..
Arts & Humanities > English Language Should English be the official language in the USA?: 31 of 55
The idea of making English the only language in this country is absurd. It would interfere with international commerce, on which the economy depends, and it would eliminate the opportunities to study foreign languages, which enhance students' learning potential. Closing the borders would be a futile, xenophobic attempt to cha... More..
Health & Fitness > Depression Ways to fend off the every day blues: 4 of 5
When the year is about half over, where are the New Year's resolutions? Some are long forgotten, others devoutly kept. Some will be resurrected next New Year's, for the umpteenth time. There's got to be a better way.New Month's resolutions don't carry nearly as big a weight. If the obligation is only for a month, it can be mu... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety Whatever happened to driving etiquette?: 14 of 17
Drivers who can't figure out how to use turn signals are everywhere. I thought the largest number of them was in Orlando until I noticed their license plates were from every state except Hawaii. They cut in front of other drivers when changing lanes, slow down for no apparent reason, and start signaling when they have almost ... More..
Personal Finance > Personal Finance (Other) Preventing identity theft: 17 of 19
Identity theft is a frustrating, expensive, time-consuming thing to fight. There are ways to lessen the chances of becoming a victim of it. As the saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.Tearing up documents with your bank account numbers and Social Security number on them is not enough. It is better to s... More..
Personal Finance > Budgets & Saving Best ways to save money: 58 of 64
When tips on frugal living include only stopping at the coffee shop once a week, they don't do much for those of us who don't frequent coffee shops. Likewise, tips to only go to movie theaters once a month don't help people who usually go twice a year. If you're already avoiding frivolous spending but would still like to save... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise & Weight Loss How to strengthen abdominal muscles without straining your back: 10 of 11
That annoying bit of flab that seems to hang on around the abdomen, ab flab, if you will, can be diminished. With enough use, abdominal muscles can be tightened to flatten the beer belly. Cutting down on the beer helps too, of course, but that's another matter. There are ways to work it off without working too hard.In additio... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership How owning a pet can be beneficial to your health: 41 of 45
Pets can do wonders for improving the quality of life. Research has shown that they can improve owners' health. Pet owners have known for a long time that they are happier when they have pets, of course. They have the animals' unconditional love and companionship. There is someone to talk to about whatever is bothering them. ... More..