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Style & Beauty > Hair Care How to brush long hair properly: 2 of 11

Proper brushing is important for long, healthy hair. Long hair needs to be brushed gently starting at the bottom and working your way up. Separating the hair into sections helps if the hair is very long or thick. You don't need to brush 100 strokes to keep your hair beautiful. Just brush your hair enough to remove the tangle... More..
Health & Fitness > General Health (Other) Reduce stress in five quick and easy steps: 2 of 11

Some stress can motivate us and make us feel alive. Too much stress decreases our ability to learn, remember, and perform activities of daily living. People who are unable to effectively cope with the stress in their lives are at risk for developing stress related health problems. Some signs that indicate a person is becomin... More..
Food & Drink > Coffee Which is the better choice: Coffee or tea?: 5 of 27

There is nothing like a nice cup of tea. I never developed a taste for coffee. My mother gave me hot tea with sugar and milk when I was a child. Now, I prefer unsweetened ice tea, even in the winter. There are many teas to choose from. You can make tea from all sorts of plants. My husband makes red tea, that is loaded with v... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Care & Health How to bathe a dog: 3 of 16

How often your dog needs a bath depends on your lifestyle. A dog needs a bath when dirty. House dogs may need a bath once a month, while beach dogs may get bathed daily. Dogs that are bathed frequently should be bathed with a gentle conditioning dog shampoo. Dog conditioner will help keep the coat from drying out. We have us... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning Products The many uses of vinegar: 2 of 10

Vinegar is a mild acid that is made from oxidizing ethanol such as wine, cider, beer, fermented fruit juices, or other liquids that contain alcohol. Vinegar is inexpensive and friendly to the environment. My grandmother taught me that vinegar has many uses. Vinegar was one of her favorite things to use around the house. Here... More..
Health & Fitness > Health Risks Lead Poisoning: Risks and symptoms: 1 of 5

Lead is a metal that does not belong in the human body. Swallowing lead dust or objects made with lead can cause severe illness or death. Lead can lower Intelligence Quotients (IQ), cause learning disabilities, and trigger neurological problems. Children under the age of six, pregnant women, and unborn babies are particularl... More..
Health & Fitness > Kidney & Urologic Diseases Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH): Symptoms and treatment: 3 of 13

Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH) is an enlarged prostate gland. Benign means the growth is not cancer. Hypertrophy means an increase in growth. The ring-shaped prostate gland surrounds the urethra. When the prostate gland is enlarged, the urethra is compressed. Passing urine through the compressed urethra becomes a problem... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Book reviews: The Audacity of Hope, by Barack Obama: 2 of 8

President Barack Obama's book, "The Audacity of Hope/Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream", gives readers an inside look at the thoughts and values of our 44th president. The style of this book is open and engaging. President Obama reveals his thoughts on political parties, values, our constitution, politics, opportunit... More..
Education > Alternative Education (Other) Educational travel and the benefits to children: 3 of 11

Educational travel gives children the opportunity to learn by firsthand experience. The children feel what the place is like and meet the locals. Reading about places in books and watching travel media is not the same as learning by being there. Safety of children traveling abroad should be our main concern. Traveling with p... More..
Travel > Air Travel & Airlines Should airlines charge more for overweight passengers?: 5 of 18

While waiting to board an airplane, sometimes we notice extra large passengers who will be traveling on the same flight. My partner and I glance at each other knowing we are both hoping we will be sitting next to someone who is small to medium size. We do not mind extra large people, we just realize that airline seats are ma... More..