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Health & Fitness > First Aid First aid for bee stings: 1 of 26
IF THE VICTIM IS NOT ALLERGIC:Locate the stinger. This will look like a small black dot in the middle of a red, raised area. Remove it by pulling it out with tweezers, or scraping at it with your fingernails or a thin, flat object, such as a credit card.NB. Conventional advice states that pinching the stinger, for example, be... More..
Entertainment > Music Education How to stick to a musical instrument practice routine: 1 of 14
Finding the time and motivation to practice is the thorn in the sides of many musicians, especially amateurs.Unfortunately, the only way to improve is to practice regularly. Perhaps the hardest thing about this is that practicing doesn't necessarily mean just playing. It may be a particular piece you are working on that needs... More..
Education > Distance Learning Can distance learning rescue teens from dropping out of high school?: 1 of 14
Distance learning has become a very popular option in the last few years. It affords the student flexibility and freedom in their study. There are a wide range of course available through distance learning; often, these are not offered in high schools.When we reach our mid-teens, we have spent around 12 years in full-time edu... More..
Health & Fitness > First Aid Recognition and treatment of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar): 1 of 11
Hypoglycemia is when our blood sugar levels drop below normal (it is the opposite of hyperglycemia). It is most often a complication of diabetes. Like hyperglycemia, this is easy to treat, but must be remedied quickly as it can become serious if left untreated.CAUSES OF HYPOGLYCEMIAHypoglycemia occurs when diabetics take too ... More..
Health & Fitness > First Aid The basics of performing CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation): 1 of 8
WHAT IS CPR?CPR, or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, is a technique used when a person has stopped breathing and their heart has stopped beating.CPR has two components - rescue breathing and chest compression. The rescue breathing involves breathing into the person's mouth. Chest compressions involve pressing on and off the che... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning Kitchens Preventing food smell in the refrigerator: 1 of 7
Ten top tips for preventing food smell in the refrigerator:1. Keep a pot of baking soda at the back of the fridge with the lid off. This works wonders for absorbing nasty smells. A slice of lemon also does this. Be sure to change it every week or so.2. Ensure that all cartons and containers are closed where possible, and wrap... More..
Style & Beauty > Tattoos & Piercings How to choose a tattoo design: 4 of 25
Tattoos are about as personal as it gets. You are about to have ink injected into your skin which is intended to be permanent.With that in mind, my first piece of advice is to treat it as if it is permanent. Yes, there are ways to have a tattoo removed, and these are becoming more effective as new technology develops. However... More..
Health & Fitness > First Aid First aid for heat exhaustion and heatstroke: 2 of 12
Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are both dangerous conditions. Heat exhaustion occurs first, and is less serious. However, if it is not treated then it can progress to heat stroke, which can be life-threatening.WHAT IS HEAT EXHAUSTION?Heat exhaustion occurs when an individual becomes too hot from taking part in strenuous acti... More..
Health & Fitness > First Aid Recognition and treatment of hyperglycemia (high blood sugar): 1 of 5
Hyperglycemia is a condition that develops in diabetics when their blood sugar levels rise above normal. This is easy to treat, but must be remedied quickly as it can become serious if left untreated.CAUSES OF HYPERGLYCEMIAHyperglycemia occurs when diabetics eat too much, do not take enough insulin, get to little exercise, su... More..
Health & Fitness > Anxiety & Panic Disorders Obsessive-compulsive disorder: Causes of OCD: 3 of 14
As with most mental illnesses, there is no one cause for OCD.It is thought to be a combination of nature and nurture. Some people are born with a predisposition to mental illness; however, it is environmental factors which trigger it.Sufferers of OCD feel out of control and, in an attempt to remedy this, they develop magical ... More..