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Writing articles is quite a new thing for me. I have always enjoyed writing, but have never seen it as a way to make money. Now that I've found this site, I can combine writing with earning some extra cash, and enjoying writing on the topics which matter

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Entertainment > Music Education How to stick to a musical instrument practice routine: 1 of 12

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 nee...
Education > Distance Learning Can distance learning rescue teens from dropping out of high school?: 1 of 8

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 e...
Health & Fitness > First Aid Recognition and treatment of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar): 1 of 8

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 HYPOGLYCEMIA Hypoglycemia occurs when diabetics take t...
Health & Fitness > First Aid First aid for black widow bites: 1 of 8

Black widow spiders are found throughout North America, except in Alaska and the far North. The black widow is shiny and black, with long legs (total width 1 inch). A red (or orange) hourglass-shaped marking may be on its underside (not present in all Lactrodectus species). A bite from a black widow causes immediate local mi...
Health & Fitness > First Aid First aid for dehydration: 2 of 11

WHAT IS DEHYDRATION? Dehydration occurs when there is an excessive loss of water from the body. It can be due to several factors which include taking in of alcoholic beverages, too much sweating and diarrhoea. It is a potentially dangerous but generally preventable condition. Recognizing its symptoms and knowing how to preve...
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 HYPERGLYCEMIA Hyperglycemia occurs when diabetics eat too much, do not take enough insulin, get to little exercise,...
Home & Garden > Household Cleaning Preventing food smell in the refrigerator: 1 of 5

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 w...
Health & Fitness > Eating Disorders Dealing with emotional eating: 6 of 27

Emotional eating is a problem that more of us deal with than we realise. It can be relatively harmless (eating a chocolate bar to cheer ourselves up after a bad day at work), or it can cause serious problems for the sufferer and lead to years of torment. There are many causes of emotional eating. Some people are just prone t...
Health & Fitness > Anxiety & Panic Disorders Obsessive-compulsive disorder: Causes of OCD: 3 of 12

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 magic...
Health & Fitness > First Aid The basics of performing CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation): 1 of 4

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 ...