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I'm a girl with a freelance dream.

It's been my goal almost as far back as I can remember to be a writer, so Helium seems like a good opportunity to expand. Splitting my life between Norway and the US taught me to view things from multiple perspectives, which

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Health & Fitness > Healthy Cooking & Meal Planning Maximizing anti-oxidants in your diet: 1 of 9

Antioxidants are currently very hip on the health food scene. They help prevent cell damage that could lead to cancer or heart disease. They also fight free radicals, which are a cellular by-product that causes aging by damaging the DNA. If you're looking at "right now" benefits, they help your immune system, too! The good n...
Health & Fitness > Anxiety & Panic Disorders How is PTSD diagnosed?: 1 of 3

Maybe there are nightmares that just won't go away. Perhaps hearing loud sounds is very startling. Violent movies might be just be a little more scary than for everyone else. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (or PTSD) is an anxiety disorder that affects almost eight percent of Americans adults at some point in their lives. Far ...
Health & Fitness > Medical Issues (Other) Mental illness versus insanity: 3 of 8

A simple quirk, mental illness and full-blown insanity sometimes it can be hard to tell the difference between these categories. The study of the human mind is still far from complete and is difficult to understand even for those who devote their lives to its study. While there is no certain insanity test, there are distinct...
Home & Garden > Perennials "That which we call a rose...": Understanding the symbolic colors of roses: 2 of 5

Perhaps there is no flower that says more than a rose. Its color symbolism goes way back into history, perhaps as far back as roses themselves. The ancients connected roses to goddesses and Christianity has used the rose as a symbol relating to the Virgin Mary. In general, roses symbolize love and beauty, but each color flow...
Health & Fitness > Anxiety & Panic Disorders How to get enough exercise when you have social anxiety: 1 of 2

Having social anxiety disorder can make it difficult to get enough exercise. The thought of going to the gym can cause a panic attack and even walking around outside might bring feelings of discomfort. Luckily, there are easy ways to get enough exercise even when you feel like hiding from the rest of the world! Proper exerci...
Health & Fitness > Eating Disorders How to tell if your girlfriend or wife has anorexia: 1 of 1

The mortality rate of anorexia nervosa, commonly referred to as anorexia, is the highest of any mental illness. Roughly half of the deaths are due to suicide. But it is sometimes hard to tell who has anorexia because many of those who are suffering take lots of efforts to hide their disorder. As a boyfriend, fiance, or husba...
Hobbies & Games > Hobbies & Games (Other) How to make a Greek goddess costume: 1 of 1

Who wouldn't want to be a goddess? And the Greek goddesses are classics. With surprisingly human characteristics to complement their beyond human abilities, they are iconic and beautiful. So, bring out your inner goddess with a Greek goddess costume! First, you need to pick your goddess. What good is a costume if you can't p...
Celebrations & Holidays > New Year's How to make healthy (and successful) New Year's resolutions: 43 of 78

Are you sick of the same story year after year? You say that this year you're going to lose weight, get out of debt, quit smoking and spend more time with your family. But come February, you've forgotten all the goals you set and are not a step closer to achieving them. Research from McGill University offers hope for lousy g...
Society & Lifestyle > Lifestyles How to tune in to nature when you live in the city: 2 of 3

When car honks and cell phone towers outnumber trickling streams and flowering trees, it can be hard to find ways to appreciate nature. But city dwellers, do not despair! There are simple ways to enjoy and tune in to nature no matter how much smog surrounds you. Take advantage of parks. Go for walks, lay in the grass, study ...
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) How to plan an engagement party: 5 of 7

He went down on one knee, or maybe she beat him to it and now it's time to celebrate with an engagement party! While it is traditionally the duty of the bride's parents, anyone near and dear (including the couple) can host the party. No matter where the responsibility falls, make sure your engagement party ideas get put toge...