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Roy is a soldier of life seeking to develop the total person. A scientist by profession, but also a writer, amateur photographer and exercise enthusiast. He enjoys writing on a wide range of topics.

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Health & Fitness > Emotional Health & Wellbeing How to help men who endanger themselves by avoiding medical treatment: 1 of 15

Despite general availability, it is well known that men are less inclined to seek medical attention than women. This presents not only a threat to the health of individual men, but also a significant public health issue. Men are more likely to suffer from several major health problems like cardiovascular disease and lung can...
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Where and how to find inspiration for stories and poems: 1 of 14

It is an awesome feeling to see your work in print. The satisfaction can't quite be measured in dollars and cents. But there will be times when the dreaded writer's block takes hold and you just can't seem to shake it. The good news is that there are so many ways to ignite the spark and find the inspiration for yet another '...
Relationships & Family > Family Life How self-employment helps family life: 1 of 11

Being self employed is a difficult decision for many to make. There are a lot of responsibilities that you may have to assume and at this point the outcome is all on your shoulders. However, there are some definite advantages. Here are a few; 1. With proper planning, self employment can lead to financial independence. This w...
Computers & Technology > Consumer Electronics (Other) Best ways to get rid of your electronic waste: 1 of 11

Electronic waste differs greatly from regular paper waste in that it is highly non-degradable. As a result, care must be taken in its disposal. Some of the best ways to get rid of electronic waste are as follows. • Recycling - This allows for the item or equipment to be disassembled with useful parts being utilized in t...
Sports & Recreation > Recreational & Youth How to effectively teach the sport of baseball to kids: 1 of 10

Teaching baseball to kids is similar to any other sport in principle. The exact details will differ but the methodology remains the same. Here are the principles. · You have to be knowledgeable about not just the techniques of the game, but also the rule and history of the game. Kids will be inquisitive and they will be...
Health & Fitness > Anxiety & Panic Disorders Anxiety disorders and the challenges that go with them: 1 of 7

Anxiety disorders are very common in the general population. They can also seriously inhibit the development and normal functioning of those that are affected. I was fortunate to have the opportunity to study these disorders in college. I say fortunate, but very disturbing. Let's take a walk through the mind of persons affec...
Education > High School Humanities The importance of foreign language requirements for high school students: 1 of 7

It's a cliché but it is true. We all live in a global village and as such we will find ourselves increasingly interacting and perhaps more importantly competing with a wider group of persons. This will not be evident to many at a younger age and so it is up to those with more experience and a wider perspective to ensure...
Arts & Humanities > Philosophical Concepts How those who don't believe in an afterlife view and cope with death: 5 of 33

The major world religions all have certain beliefs in common. Central among these are the polar concepts of good and evil and their subsequent consequences in the form of some kind of heaven and hell. Unlike the followers of these religions, atheists deny the presence of any God, while agnostics deny the possibility of certa...
Relationships & Family > Marriage Psychology How television images affect expectations in relationships: 2 of 12

Television scripts are said to reflect society, but in effect they actually portray idealistic versions of that society. Everything must flow and fit neatly into a designated time slot. As a result, the mundane details of real relationships can never be explored fully, leading to a false impression of what is really required...
Health & Fitness > Exercise & Weight Loss The benefits of weight training for the elderly: 1 of 6

At a time when most persons look to slow down and take it easy, there are some at an advanced age who are turning to weight training. Many will be skeptical of this practice and concerns are understandable. After all, the elderly tend to be frailer and less coordinated generally speaking. Fears will naturally surface regardi...