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Health & Fitness > Sleep Disorders Things you shouldn't do before you go to bed (if you want to sleep): 1 of 36
There are several obvious things to avoid before going to bed, such as coffee and caffeinated tea. However, if you are still having trouble sleeping, some habits you weren't even aware of could be the culprit:1. Time your dinner appropriately. You don't want to go to bed hungry, but eating too close to bedtime could give you ... More..
Local Guides > New York City Places to see before you die: Reasons to add New York City to "the list": 2 of 61
I am a New Yorker, born and raised, so I often tell people (sometimes in that obnoxious manner that only New Yorkers can pull off) why New York is one of the best places to visit.10. The food Every New Yorker has their favorite bagel (I'm partial to H&H) to top with shmear and lox. We've got great hot dogs, knishes, and the f... More..
Education > College Life Why fitness is important for college students: 1 of 8
Of all demographics, the college student is probably the one who should be most worried about his fitness and diet. Not only is the ever-present threat of the freshman 15 daunting, but being out of shape and unhealthy can make students more prone to illness, lead to fatigue and even contribute to depression or other psycholog... More..
Arts & Humanities > Citizen Journalism Citizen journalism and the opportunities offered to freelance writers: 1 of 8
Journalism used to be one of those professions that, like novel-writing or anything in the entertainment industry, meant working very hard to try to break into an industry that might never finally come to fruition. Journalism involves knowing the right people, being ruthless, and being lucky, and, of course, having talent.The... More..
Arts & Humanities > Languages (Other) How language influences culture: 1 of 7
The culture/language question is comparable in some ways to the eternal chicken/egg conundrum: perhaps if we knew that one came before the other, it would be easier to say how much one influenced the other. However, because it is fairly obvious that language and culture must have, to some extent, evolved together, each of the... More..
Health & Fitness > Weight Issues Is it abuse to overfeed children?: 1 of 6
Is it abuse to overfeed a child? In a word, yes. Abuse is defined as behavior that will in some way handicap a child, and while overfeeding can hardly be compared to some of the more ghastly examples of child abuse, it can still cause food issues much later in life.The truth of the matter is, children are generally not as act... More..
Arts & Humanities > Languages (Other) The benefits of learning a foreign language: 8 of 25
The most important decision I ever made in my life was to learn French: I now live in France and have a French boyfriend, so perhaps I am an extreme example. However, as a bilingual person who was not raised bilingual, I can definitely say that there are certain benefits to learning a foreign language that no other course of ... More..
Style & Beauty > Hair Styles How to braid hair: 2 of 6
I learned to braid hair on Barbie dolls when I was about four or five, but if you haven't learned yet, fear not! There's hope for you yet.The easiest way to learn to braid is by using string or lanyard. Using three pieces of different color makes it even easier the first time you try: for the sake of this example, assume that... More..
Education > College Search Hints for writing college admission essays: 1 of 3
Your college essay is possibly the most important part of your college application. Sure, the admissions committee will be impressed by your stellar SAT scores and your perfect GPA, and the glowing recommendations from your teachers can't hurt, but your essay is your selling point. Even without these other three things, an am... More..
Health & Fitness > Dentistry (Other) What to do if your dentist is inattentive while you're in the chair: 3 of 8
All doctors are busy. They see many patients throughout the course of a day, and they are often running late, especially if people are late for appointments. However, an inattentive dentist is even more difficult to deal with, because you can't exactly verbalize your complaint when there are latex fingers prodding in your mou... More..