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How to Keep Cool in Hot Weather

By Diligent77

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How to stay cool in hot weather seems to be an age-old question, especially in regions where the summer season can be brutal. Heat-related problems can range from slight discomfort all the way to threatening medical conditions, such as heat ... more »

How to Keep Cool on a Hot Summer Day and Prevent Heat Stroke

By Pillain

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Keeping cool on a hot summer day is essential for comfort and health to prevent heat stroke. Here's an easy and effective tip when air-conditioning is not available... more »

How to Keep Fighting Depression

By 0sara0

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If your fighting depression you may feel like your old self within a few weeks if you receive proper treatment. Depression may be something that you struggle with daily, or on & off for years. Here is how to keep fighting depression even ... more »

How to keep fit?

By coralin

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Last week, i got a cold, what's worse, had a fever, too. Even though i feel painful all over my body, have no energy to work, and the only thing i want to do is lying on the bed, i didn't leave my work, but i thought more about healthy and ... more »

How to Keep From Blushing

By Marilynda

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I have a tendency to blush easily especially if meeting with my boss or in an uncomfortable situation. Ok so a good looking guy can cause me to blush too!!!.. more »

How to Keep from Catching a Cold

By Traqqer

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While not life-threatening, catching a cold is not fun. A runny nose, body ache, and sneezing are not things that we would prefer to have. In many cases, it's difficult or impossible to protect against catching a cold, but here are some tips to ... more »

How to Keep From Getting Periodontal Disease

By Angelicca

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Gum disease is the major reason adults lose their teeth and evidence also shows that there is a link between periodontal disease and heart health. The good news is that YOU can save your teeth and help your heart, and it doesn't cost a fortune. ... more »

How to Keep From Getting Sick This Winter

By imsummertoo

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Avoiding a the winter cold and flu season, might be easier than you think... more »

How to Keep From Getting the Daylight Savings Blues

By Butterfli

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Do the shorter daylight hours of Winter make you blue? Does going off of Daylight Savings time in November give you the blues when you wake up to go to work or school in the dark and then when you drive home, it is already dark too? Here are a ... more »

How to Keep From Getting the FLU

By sugaredup

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Fever, body aches, chills, vomiting ... yuck! Flu season is upon us. There are several measures we can all take to prevent influenza from making us sick... more »

How to Keep from Getting the FLU

By paintman

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The flu bug is all around us and for the most of us, we have developed a pretty good immune system. But for the rest of us we are on the flu's radar... more »

How to Keep From Killing Someone with Your Perfume

By Dusty Mills

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I wonder how many people know that there are many amoung us who are allergic to chemically manufactured scents? In researching this article, I learned that there are many odors that simply make some people so sick that they no longer can go out ... more »

How to keep from overeating

By raynarector

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Eyes bigger than your stomach? Let's try making the plate smaller!!.. more »

How to Keep From Overheating

By mchapman

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Are you going to a barbecue or hosting one? Make sure you know how to keep from getting overheated. Having fun in the sun can be a great way of over heating. We sometimes forget to take care and as a result tend to get over heated and ... more »

How to Keep Germs Away in Public Places

By Christen Henderson

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Germs are everywhere. Some of them can be a real threat to our health. Public places are the worst, and easiest place to encounter germs and bacteria. There are ways to prevent and help keep your hands clean and your body safe from germs. ... more »

How to Keep Going When Everything Looks Bleak

By kassel46

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Sometimes it's hard for many of us to keep going; especially when we don't feel well or when we feel so little hope. But, there are things we can do to keep going... more »

How to Keep Hands From Chapping

By HardworkinJudy

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With colder weather on the way, it's not to early to take steps to keep hands from getting rough and chapped because it is easier to prevent chapping than to treat hands once they are chapped. Here are some easy tips shared by Diana Bihova, M.D. ... more »

How to keep Healthy Fresh Breath

By Corinna Underwood

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Nothing can make you more self-conscious than breath that smells unpleasant. Despite what scientists used to think, only a very small percent of halitosis is due to intestinal disorders or stomach gases. More often than not, bad breath comes from ... more »

How to Keep High Blood Pressure Under Control Naturally

By cherold598

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There are several natural ways to outsmart high blood pressure without medication. Research suggests that during cold weather blood vessels constrict making pressure readings rise. But don't worry. Here's some easy ways to reduce your blood ... more »

How to Keep Hot Food Hot and Cold Food Cold at a Barbecue or Picnic

By Ursula Anderson

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Picnics and barbecues are some of the most joyful aspects of summertime. Hot baked beans, cold potato salad, icy beer and steaming hot dogs are not only delicious and fun, the correct temperatures prevent bacteria from growing and causing ... more »

How to Keep Illness to an Isolated Incident

By ALLinRueThyme

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We use these techniques with success when trying to prevent one sick person from turning into a whole house full of sick people with success. I would prefer not to have to do this or for anyone else to, but should we find it necessary, this is ... more »

How to Keep Kids Hydrated in Summer

By CCrock

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During the hot summer months, it's likely that your little ones will be happily playing outdoors as much as possible. But what if they don't like to take water breaks, how can you make sure they are getting enough fluids to prevent dehydration?.. more »

How to Keep Kids Safe on the Playground

By Nichole Smith

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Children love the fun of a playground but they aren't always aware of how to keep themselves safe. It's up to you to know how to keep kids safe when they play at a playground... more »

How to Keep Moving and Stay Healthy with Fibromyalgia

By mchapman

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Fibromyalgia or Fibrosis is the inflammation of the white fibrous connective tissue around the muscles. Myalgia-is muscle pain and stiffness. As a sufferer of this condition, I hope to convince those who suffer the importance of a regimented ... more »

How to Keep Muscles Loose at a Desk

By Richard Sweeney

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It is been said that we have become a sedentary society, and it is easy to agree if you spend hours sitting at a desk. The modern person can spend up to 10 hours sitting at a desk or in front of a computer. Sitting all day at a desk can lead to ... more »