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Air Force Veteran. Currently completing a Legal Assistant Degree. Hopes to write a book about relationships.
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How to Prevent Chapped LipsHaving chapped lips is not only embarrassing but it hurts! They peel and crack, causing us to continuously lick them or pull at the skin making them raw. Ouch! Having sensitive lips does not have to be so painful. There are ways to moisturize them and keep them "kissable." -
What is Easter About?You know Easter is close when the stores are filled with candy eggs, chocolate bunnies, and egg-coloring kits. But what is Easter about? -
Caffeine FactsCaffeine is addictive. It may cause withdrawal symptoms for those who abruptly stop consuming it. These may include headaches, irritability, an inability to concentrate, stomach aches, muscle aches and temporary depression. -
Top 10 Unexplained PhenomenaScience seeks to explain the complexities of nature and use these explanations to make useful predictions. This is how we learned to harness energy and help cure the sick. However, there are some mysteries science cannot explain...yet. -
Does Your Cat Have Worms?If your cat never ventures outside, you may not have to worry about intestinal worms. However, if your cat is out and about frequently, keep an eye out for signs and symptoms. -
Vaginal Infections: Causes and TreatmentsVaginal infections or vaginitis is an inflammation of the vagina that includes symptoms such as abnormal vaginal discharge or inching around the outside of the vagina. A change in the normal balance of vaginal bacteria or an infection is usually the cause. -
Top 10 Results of Global WarmingGlobal warming. We all know it has something to do with melting caps and rising sea levels in the future. However, there are many other effects happening this very minute. -
Understanding Panic AttacksPanic attacks are classified as a sudden episode of intense fear that prompts severe reactions in your body. The body immediately goes into the fight-or-flight mode, releasing large amounts of adrenaline into the bloodstream. -
How to Have a Lucid DreamMost people have had them at least once in there life. Lucid dreaming is dreaming while knowing that you are dreaming. When I was younger, I used to have them all the time. Now, it takes dedication and effort. -
How to Get Over Being DumpedOuch! You've been dumped. What happened? You thought everything was going great. But your one and only just broke up with you. How will you ever mend your broken heart? -
How to Find a Date (Safely) OnlineCyberspace is the hottest place to be to find all kinds of people to date. To safely meet people online, there are certain steps you must take. You can never be too careful with all the weirdoes lurking out there. -
Knee Pain - Causes and TreatmentsKnee pain is a common reason people visit the doctor. The pain is often due to injury but medical conditions can cause pain as well. Depending on the type of damage, the pain can be minor or major. -
Driving While DistractedWe all do it. The cell phone rings and we answer it. We go through the drive-thru and eat in route to our destination. We've come accustomed to multi-tasking that we don't think twice about it anymore. -
Helpful Information on Menstrual CrampsTaking aspirin or other pain relievers should relieve mild menstrual cramps. It is best to start taking these a few days before your period starts. If you believe you need something stronger, your doctor can order medications for you. -
History of St. Patrick's DayAn Irish national holiday, St. Patrick's Day (March 17) is widely celebrated worldwide. Although not an official holiday in the United States, it is still celebrated with much fervor... -
Chlamydia: One of the Most Common STDsChlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases in the United States. Three million people are infected each year. It is most prevalent among teenagers, but anyone can be infected. -
Bipolar Disorder in ChildrenWhere it was once believed only adults developed bipolar disorder, children are developing the disorder as well. People with bipolar disorder have moods with extreme ups and downs. -
Aggressive Driving Behaviors and How to Handle ThemYou've been the victim of an aggressive driver if you've ever been passed on the wrong side, tailgated or hemmed in by another vehicle. These high-risk drivers climb into the anonymity of an automobile and take out their frustrations on anybody at any time. -
The Truth About Alcohol PoisoningAlcohol poisoning is the result of consuming dangerous amounts of alcohol, which can lead to death. Too much alcohol can directly affect your nervous system, slowing your breathing, heart rate and gag reflex. -
Understanding MigrainesMigraine is an intense and disabling recurring headache that involves blood vessels, nerves and brain chemicals. They are usually accompanied by hypersensitivity to light and sound, and nausea.
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Acne: Causes and TreatmentsNot seen as a serious medical condition, acne causes mostly emotional distress because of its appearance. It can lead to scarring of the skin, but with the right treatment, this can be kept under control. -
What Everyone Should Know About FeversA fever is usually a sign that something is going on in your body. Many people believe fevers are bad but they play a key role in helping your body fight off infections. -
Reasons to Get a Prenuptial AgreementLegal and financial experts say a prenup is a good choice. With one in three of first marriages failing and 50 percent of second or third ones also failing, don't you think it's a good choice too? -
Excessive Exercise Could Mean TroubleEveryone knows that regular exercise is a good thing. We try to find time to do it and feel guilty when we don't. However, some people take exercise to the extreme. -
Moles - when to Be ConcernedThe majority of moles are harmless. But some moles, ones that act or look differently from other existing moles, must be of concern. -
What Your Natural Nails Say About Your HealthHealthy nails should appear smooth and pink. The nails should curve gently, both from side to side and from finger to nail front edge. This suggests your body is in good health. -
Overcoming the Fear of Public SpeakingGlossophobia is the fear of speaking in public. Believed to be the single most common phobia, 75 percent of the population would rather deal with death than speak before a group or audience. -
Get Angry Over Secondhand SmokeIt is a fact that secondhand smoke causes premature death and disease in children and adults who do not smoke. This is straightforward. We must eliminate smoking in indoor spaces to protect nonsmokers from exposure. -
Stretch Marks and Doing Something About ThemStretch marks are a form of scarring that appear when the normal production of collagen is disrupted from rapid growth of the skin. Appearing as reddish or purplish lines, they may also be indented and have a different texture from the surrounding skin. -
Lung Cancer Killing More Women Than Breast CancerApproximately 80,000 women will die from lung cancer this year while 42,000 will die from breast cancer. This has been the trend since 1987. Lung cancer is not receiving the funds necessary for research. -
Caffeinated Donuts - Helpful or Harmful?A North Carolina scientist, Dr. Robert Bohannon, has created a yummy way for people to get their caffeine fix: caffeinated pastries! -
Honor Killings and Dowry Deaths - Beliefs Justifying the Murder of WomenWomen are killed for numerous offenses: marital infidelity, premarital sex, flirting, seeking a divorce, victims of rape, or even failing to serve a meal on time. -
Physicians Abusing Nurses - a Link to the ShortageA secret kept among the medical community is out. Disruptive physician behavior is driving nurses away from the profession. -
Cellphones in Schools - Why the Uproar?The trend towards banning cellphones in all public school districts may be right around the corner. School officials are saying students are answering phones in class and text messaging other classmates inside the classroom. Students are also taking photos of tests. -
Witch Trials, HIV and AIDS - a Link to the UneducatedDeath, illness, accidents, and unexplained events are blamed on curses. There is a belief that witchcraft causes HIV and Aids. -
11 Signs of an Unhealthy Dating RelationshipIt takes time and effort to find someone you hope will be a good choice for yourself. However, our hearts may get in the way of our minds. We may stay in a relationship that is not good for us because the feeling of being in love over shadows everything. -
Genital Warts - One of the Most Common STDsBetween 500,000 and one million new cases of genital warts occur every year. The human papilloma virus (HPV) causes genital warts. There are more than 100 types of HPV but 30 can infect the genital area.
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Being a Single Woman on Valentine's DayA day made for lovers obviously leaves the single woman watching on the sidelines. We tell ourselves that it's just a commercialized holiday so who cares! Walking through the stores though, one can't help but notice the large heart balloons, flowers and chocolates.