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First Person: Caregiving; The Challenge of Keeping Information Among Doctor, Caregiver and Patient Accurate

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Gary Davis) — Sun, 27 May 2012 07:56:20 EDT

When put in the position of being a caregiver, the first problem is that of keeping information regarding your loved one flowing accurately for them from the doctor.

Contributor: Gary Davis
Published: May 27, 2012

Say No to Dieting

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Jessica Wettig) — Sat, 26 May 2012 22:51:03 EDT

This article examines dieting in a negative context, and uses resources based on eating disorders and sociology to back up its content.

Contributor: Jessica Wettig
Published: May 26, 2012

United States Hispanics Rarely Getting Skin Cancer Screenings

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (R. Elizabeth C. Kitchen) — Sat, 26 May 2012 13:16:56 EDT

Hispanics in the United States are not getting equal care when it comes to skin cancer screenings. With skin cancer being so prevalent in today's world, it would make one think that screening for it would be a top priority.

Contributor: R. Elizabeth C. Kitchen
Published: May 26, 2012

Dirty Break Rooms

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Mary Bodel MH) — Sat, 26 May 2012 13:16:35 EDT

If you don’t know who’s in charge of cleanup, your break room may be at risk.

Contributor: Mary Bodel MH
Published: May 26, 2012

How to Help Someone with Dyslexia

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Lacey Stanton) — Fri, 25 May 2012 22:32:37 EDT

Ways to help people who suffer from Dyslexia to overcome there disadvantage of learning. Understanding the way Dyslexic people can be better at learning.

Contributor: Lacey Stanton
Published: May 25, 2012

First Person: Key Questions Couples Ask About Sex During Pregnancy

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Gary Davis) — Fri, 25 May 2012 21:07:06 EDT

My wife and I had three boys. One of the most difficult questions, at least initially, was that of having sex while pregnant. This what we found out.

Contributor: Gary Davis
Published: May 25, 2012

Dust Control for Woodturners

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Terry Vaughan) — Fri, 25 May 2012 14:48:51 EDT

Woodturning exposes you to dust that can damage your health. There are various ways to protect yourself, but not all are effective. Here is guidance on the best option for your workshop.

Contributor: Terry Vaughan
Published: May 25, 2012

Is the Need to Please Controlling Your Life?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Dr. Lisa C. Palmer, PhD, LMFT, CHT) — Fri, 25 May 2012 14:01:24 EDT

People pleasing is a trap that many of us fall into at our own expense. Dr. Palmer explains what is at the core of people pleasing and gives some tips on how to reverse our need to please.

Contributor: Dr. Lisa C. Palmer, PhD, LMFT, CHT
Published: May 25, 2012

Colonoscopy: It's Not as Bad as You May Have Heard

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Gary Burzell) — Fri, 25 May 2012 13:09:14 EDT

I turned 56 this past January, and since my doctor decided it was time for me to have a colonoscopy, I decided why not during March which is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month?

Contributor: Gary Burzell
Published: May 25, 2012

First Person: My Personal Battle with Obstructive Sleep Apnea

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Gary Davis) — Fri, 25 May 2012 13:07:03 EDT

I became aware I had a snoring problem when I found my wife on the couch. At the time I didn't think snoring too much was any big deal. However once I found about sleep apnea, I felt lucky I had been treated.

Contributor: Gary Davis
Published: May 25, 2012

Three Iconic Figures of Fitness Inspired Me

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Michael Taylor) — Fri, 25 May 2012 13:00:34 EDT

Jack LaLanne, Steve Reeves and Jane Fonda has each made their mark in the field of fitness. They were an inspiration to me and to many people who read their books and watched their shows.

Contributor: Michael Taylor
Published: May 25, 2012

The Freezer is My Friend: How to Avoid Food Spoilage by Freezing

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Laurel A. Rockefeller) — Fri, 25 May 2012 11:29:45 EDT

Most of us probably assume the freezer is for meat, ice cream, and frozen prepared foods. But the freezer can save you serious money, particularly when cooking for just one or two. Foods that freeze well, okay, and not well!

Contributor: Laurel A. Rockefeller
Published: May 25, 2012

Tips to Prevent Hemorrhagic Stroke: A Personal Choice

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Christine Cadena) — Fri, 25 May 2012 10:25:03 EDT

By using these personal lifestyle changes, I am reducing my risk for a cardiovascular event - including a risk for hemorrhagic stroke.

Contributor: Christine Cadena
Published: May 25, 2012

Should Google Intervene with Suicide Searches?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Geoffrey Boltach) — Fri, 25 May 2012 09:40:47 EDT

Could Google invent a computer program to predict suicide?

Contributor: Geoffrey Boltach
Published: May 25, 2012

How to Eat Like a Greek for Health and Weight Loss

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Georgia Lund) — Fri, 25 May 2012 04:25:24 EDT

It's not just the types of food the Greeks eat that keep them slim and healthy but how they eat it. Learn how to eat like a Greek for a long, healthy life and to lose weight.

Contributor: Georgia Lund
Published: May 25, 2012

When Working on a Roof: 3 Safety Measures to Consider

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Dan Reveal) — Fri, 25 May 2012 01:25:20 EDT

There are 3 safety measures to consider when working on a roof.

Contributor: Dan Reveal
Published: May 25, 2012

Sense Your Choices and Decisions

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Debbie Rosas) — Thu, 24 May 2012 23:06:44 EDT

Our bodies know. Through sensation we can discover what works in our lives and what doesn't. All we have to do is be still enough to allow ourselves to truly experience sensation.

Contributor: Debbie Rosas
Published: May 24, 2012

Eldercare: A Full Time Job

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Mary Bodel MH) — Thu, 24 May 2012 22:02:45 EDT

Before planning out whom in the family is going to provide care for elderly relatives, it’s a good idea to find out all it entails. The more you know the better. Here are a few things we’ve learned the hard way.

Contributor: Mary Bodel MH
Published: May 24, 2012

First Person: Antepartum Depression; Symptoms, Triggers, Treatments and Challenges

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Gary Davis) — Thu, 24 May 2012 21:29:15 EDT

Having a wife who had antepartujm depression opened a door of unexpected information and challenges..

Contributor: Gary Davis
Published: May 24, 2012

The Thing No Insurer Wants You to Know

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Thomas Cox PhD RN) — Thu, 24 May 2012 15:40:48 EDT

Every state requires insurers to file requests for changes in their premium rates. Premiums seem to be set by "Markets." But some insurers will earn huge profits, while others will incur huge losses, when all insurers charge the same premiums. Why?

Contributor: Thomas Cox PhD RN
Published: May 24, 2012