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I'm a vet student studying at the University of Bristol, UK.

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Education > Early Childhood Ed How to guide babysitters to provide intellectual stimulation to children
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Most people who work as babysitters don't only do the job for money but also because they enjoy working with children. Many babysitters would jump at the chance to provide intellectual stimulation to the children in their care but may not know the best place to start, particularly as most babysitters are teenagers who have no... More..

Sciences > Medical Technology How a CT scan works
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A CT scan, or CAT scan is used by medics to build a picture of a person's internal organs and as such is a very useful piece of equipment. CAT stands for Computed Axial Tomography and works by using many X-rays to build up a 3-dimensional image. This article will discuss briefly what X-rays are before going on to explain how ... More..

Relationships & Family > Newlyweds How to survive newlywed squabbles
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Whenever you live in close confines with someone you are bound to argue. These arguments are far more painful when they are with your new husband or wife as you both desperately want everything to be perfect.The most important thing to remember is that even though an argument may feel like the end of the world IT IS NOT. All ... More..

Health & Fitness > Menstruation & Menopause Pads vs. tampons: What to choose
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You could always choose the 3rd way: a menstrual cup.I use a menstrual cup (made by mooncup)which is made from medical silicon and is absolutely fantastic. I actually first saw that cups existed when I noticed the sticker on the back of a cubicle door, I did some research online and decided to try one - I was an instant conve... More..

Health & Fitness > Sexually Transmitted Diseases Facts about the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine
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There are over 100 described strains of human papillomavirus and may be many more not described. The majority of these strains tend to produce symptoms no more severe than warts but just under 20 strains, transmitted by sexual contact, can cause cervical dyskaryosis (abnormal nuclei of the cells of the cervical epithelium) wh... More..

Entertainment > Music Education The best musical instruments for children
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Obviously the best musical instrument for a child is one which they will enjoy playing but children may not find it easy to decide. They may start on, for example the flute and then after 6 months decide it is not for them and want to play something else.To allow children this flexibility (which is after all natural in someon... More..

Pets & Animals > Cat Psychology The cat's meow: What cat noises really mean
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As a vet student understanding what a cat's noises really mean has proved vital for the safety of my fingers on many an occasion! I thought I would briefly share with you the various noises made during a visit to the vets. Some of these cat owners may never have heard these noises as they tend to start when the owner has gone... More..

Autos > Driving & Safety Driver safety: How to encourage teens to drive safely
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Parents naturally worry when their teenager passes their driving test and can legally drive without supervision. Teenagers have a tendency to think they know everything and this can be dangerous where cars are involved. This article will give a few tips on how to ensure that your teen drives safely which will not only protect... More..

Health & Fitness > Exercise Tips How a heart monitor can help improve your fitness results
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In Western society we have become less and less active and so now need to make a conscious effort to exercise. A heart monitor is a relatively cheap way to monitor the exercise that you are doing and ensure that you are working hard enough to have a benefit whilst not working so hard that it becomes dangerous. (Certainly chea... More..

Sciences > Zoology Organismal classification: Understanding evolutionary relationships and ranks
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Scientists tend to like to organize things into groups and perhaps the most obvious example of this is the classification of living organisms by biologists. Since organisms were encountered by man they have been divided into groups, for example into plants or animals, according to their features. These features were initially... More..

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