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Relationships & Family > Dealing with Problem People How to tell if someone is lying to you: 1 of 26
Eye movement is a fascinating way to gain insight into how people think. In studies, psychologist have discovered a link between eye movement and modes of thought. The direction of the eyes in conversation can indicate what brain processes are occurring. Looking up and to the right indicates a person is constructing images. T... More..
Health & Fitness > Arthritis Alternative therapies for arthritis: 2 of 15
Holistic medicine is aimed towards improving overall health by complete lifestyle changes. What works for one person may not work for another and a band aide approach that fails to take into account overall lifestyle changes may have little effect. Arthritis symptoms can respond to holistic measures. It's also important to u... More..
Health & Fitness > Sexually Transmitted Diseases Genital herpes symptoms: 1 of 5
Herpes affects 1 in five people in America. Approximately 80,000 people are thought to have active cases and 50 to 80 percent of all adults have had oral herpes at some time in their life. Herpes is causes by a virus. Herpes simplex one causes oral herpes and genital herpes is generally caused by herpes simplex two. Herpes ... More..
Sciences > Psychology Tips for analyzing people's handwriting: 2 of 9
It's not really such an odd idea that handwriting could tell us about a person's character. The brain guides the hand and the act of writing involves eye hand coordination, interpretive abilities and all the other brain functions involved in the art of reading and writing. Handwriting involves both emotional and physical ene... More..
Health & Fitness > Disease (Other) Fibromyalgia: Symptoms and treatment: 3 of 12
Fibromyalgia is a muscle and joint disease that affects approximately two to four percent of the population, Fibromyalgia is predominantly diagnosed in women between 20 and 50, although it can affect men and even children. It's estimated some twenty million Americans suffer from this disorder. Fibromyalgia is said to be the ... More..
Health & Fitness > Medical Concerns & Issues Understanding irritable bowel syndrome (IBS): 1 of 4
Irritable bowel syndrome or IBS is a condition affecting the colon or large intestine and is thought to affect one in five adults. The large intestine connects your small bowel to your anus and absorbs nutrients, water and salt. By the action of peristalsis or muscle contraction the large bowel moves waste out of the body. I... More..
Pets & Animals > Birds What you need to know about keeping parrots: 8 of 21
You've just bought your new parrot, now what? This article will address the care needed in those first few days to get off on the right foot with your new friend. The first thing you'll need to bring your parrot home is a pet carrier and appropriate lining material. (Birds poop every 20 minute to an hour) The store should ha... More..
Health & Fitness > Diabetes Diabetes: Risks, symptoms and consequences: 2 of 5
According to the American Diabetic Association, there has been an explosion in the incidence and diagnosis of diabetes in this country. It is estimated twenty-six million people suffer from diabetes in America. That's 7.8 % of the population! Diabetes is a condition in which the body does not produce insulin or is unable to ... More..
Sciences > Medical Science (Other) A look at hospital safety: 2 of 4
Preventable mistakes made in the hospital are a leading cause of death in the United Sates. Hospital acquired infections, wrong site surgeries, patient falls and medication errors are high on JACOH's list of benchmarks when deciding to accredit a hospital. Safety is a huge issue for hospitals. Without JACOH accreditation a ho... More..
Health & Fitness > Alternative Health (Other) How to shake off colds and flu with aromatherapy: 2 of 4
Aromatherapy and essential oils have been used for thousands of years to cleanse and heal both body and mind. Anthropological evidence indicates the ancient Egyptians, Romans, Greeks, Persians and Chinese all used herbal and aromatic plant properties or aromatherapy to heal disease and improve quality of life. With the adven... More..