Kenai Fjords National Park Tour
The Kenai Fjords Tours is the original Alaska glacier cruise and tour operator in Alaska’s Fjords National Park. On their tours you will be able to see Alaska’s incredible wildlife and glaciers. Not only will you see the incredible beauty of Alaska, but you ... Views: 898
There is “humor” in medicine. A medical transcriptionist should possess a lively sense of humor as he or she will hear much to laugh about in a typical day’s dictation. This type of humor is essential for remaining long term in the field of medical transcription. The comic relief afforded by ... Views: 898
Coffea, a member of the Rubiaceae family is responsible for the biological heritage of “coffee.” The Rubiaceae family includes more than 500 genera and 6,000 species of tropical trees and shrubs.
It is doubtful the average person would recognize an actual coffee tree. Most of us would ... Views: 898
Avon is considered to be a prestigious community located along Route 24, which is approximately 20 miles south of Boston. There is good highway access and a positive attitude toward economic growth and development in the town of Avon. The town has developed as a major employment center in the ... Views: 896
When it was time for Jesus to leave the earth, he told his disciples at the Last Supper that he must now go away, but that god, the Father was faithful, and would not leave mankind comfortless. Jesus told the disciples that it must go away, but the Father would send them another comforter who ... Views: 884
Dorchester Reservation
The Dorchester Reservation is open year-round, dawn to dusk. Malibu Beach, Victory Road Park and Tenean Beach provide coastal access along the extended mouth of the Neponset River. There is protected swimming and a bathhouse. Tenean Beach is a popular swimming beach ... Views: 877
There has been hope that the use of low-dose aspirin would protect older, healthy women against cognitive decline such as memory and thinking. However, according to a study published recently in the British Medical Journal, this is not the case at all.
Earlier evidence suggested aspirin and ... Views: 871
Low back pain occurs in nearly everyone at some time or another. Both men and women are affected. The age it occurs most often is between 30 and 50. This is due in part to the aging process and as a result of sedentary life styles with too little exercise. Low back pain may also occur from ... Views: 868
Ashfiled is a 40 square mile town in the Berkshire foothills situated in the southwestern corner of Franklin County. This town was originally named Huntstown in 1736. It was incorporated under the name of Ashfield in 1765.
Ashfield, Massachusetts was a center of the peppermint industry from ... Views: 860
Coffee has not always been served as a beverage. African tribes crushed the ripe cherries from wild coffee trees, mixed with animal fat, and rolled them into round balls. These “coffee balls” were served at their war parties. The result of eating these coffee balls was:
1. fat combined with ... Views: 839
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art was founded in part by Eric Carle, the renowned author and illustrator of more than 70 books, including the 1969 classic The Very Hungry Caterpillar. It is the first full-scale museum in the United States devoted to national and international picture ... Views: 837
Description of Position
The Bill and Account Collectors keep records of accounts overdue. Their main function is to collect payment on accounts overdue.
Job Duties
Bill and Account Collectors locate and notify customers of delinquent accounts either by telephone or letter. If a customer has ... Views: 836
For thousands of years naturally occurring resistant starch has been in our daily diets. Just recently, resistant starch has been added to commercial foods to help increase dietary fiber intake.
Commercial and natural sources of resistant starch have been linked to many health benefits that ... Views: 826
Even though pregnancy is an exciting time, it can also be very stressful, especially if you worry about how you will pay all the bills. Having a baby can be very costly. Extra expenses of prenatal care and preparing for arrival of baby can sometimes feel “overwhelming.” You and your baby ... Views: 811
Great multitudes of people continued to follow after Jesus as he departed from Galilee and came into the coasts of Judea beyond Jordan. As the multitudes gathered with Jesus, he healed them of all their sicknesses. Then came the Pharisees tempting Jesus again and said to him: Is it lawful for ... Views: 799
There is numerous prescription and nonprescription medications currently available for suppression of cough symptoms in children. There is also reported adverse effects and over dosage associated with giving cough and cold preparations to children. Patients and parents need to learn about the ... Views: 770
Do you suspect your teen is in an abusive dating relationship? Some teens feel that having a boyfriend or girlfriend proves their own worth. They may feel so strongly about having a relationship that a bad relationship is better than no relationship at all. Teens are also highly susceptible ... Views: 764
To say the least about them, they are very special people who must possess the highest of ethics and morals. Medical Transcriptionists know more about a patient than anyone else except the physician……
Where do Medical Transcriptionists Work?
Medical Transcriptionists are professionals working ... Views: 752
In this series of articles I will give you a review of a variety of the educational toys for children 6 to 12 months of age available now. You can find these toys in toy shops and online nationwide.
My First Word Touch and Feel
This is a fun filled board book featuring:
• Feel the squishy ... Views: 748
The Memorial and Museum was created to honor those killed, those survived and those changed forever by the 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City. The Memorial and Museum is located at 620 North Harvey Avenue in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
The Alfred P. Murrah ... Views: 748
People naturally like the sensation of “sweetness.” There are foods naturally sweet that contain important nutrients to support health. These include:
• Fruit
• Breast milk
Other benefits of sweet foods include:
• Offering a pleasurable addition to a meal or snack
• Helping to mask ... Views: 747
Try eating one-half cup of cooked dry beans every day to help lower total cholesterol levels. An Agricultural Research Service study in North Dakota added to the already growing body of evidence that beans are healthy for the heart. The Agriculture Research Service is the U.S. Department of ... Views: 745
Your baby is now crawling, climbing and walking along the furniture. It is time now to get down on your hands and knees and take a look around at what baby is looking at and curious about. Crawl from room to room and pick up anything you see small or fragile that may fit into your baby’s hand ... Views: 743
The healthcare record is:
• Chronological
• Documents of a patient’s initial database
• Initial evaluation
• Identified problems and needs
• Objectives of care
• Prescribed treatment
• Results
The healthcare record belongs to the hospital, medical facility or office where it originated. It ... Views: 732
Try drinking 100 percent fruit juice as a way to boost your fruit intake to the recommended daily amounts. It is an easy way to increase intake of fruit. Fruit juices contain valuable sources of certain vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients. These unique compounds are only found in plants.
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Everyone experiences anxiety at one time or another. It is a normal reaction to stress. Anxiety can “help” a person deal with tense situations in the office, to study harder for an exam or keep focused on important speeches and lectures. Anxiety helps one to cope. If anxiety becomes ... Views: 722
Nutrients and Supplements
Iron is also a very important nutrient for pregnant women. During pregnancy you need 27 to 30 mg of iron every day. Iron is found in various kinds of foods. Iron from meat sources is more easily absorbed by the body than iron found in plant foods. Iron-rich food ... Views: 714
Sleep during pregnancy:
During pregnancy your body will work hard to accommodate the new life. You might feel more tired than usual. Now, more than ever, it will be so important for you to get enough sleep.
Sleeping comfortable may become more difficult as your baby gets bigger. Try lying ... Views: 712
Drinking coffee and the increase risk of having a heart attack has been under debate for a long time. Some researchers say the risk lies within your genes, and one particular variation in a gene can slow metabolism of caffeine and increase the risk of heart attack.
Coffee is the most commonly ... Views: 693
Many people who develop asthma as adults had breathing problems as children. Asthma is a breathing problem that can start at any age. There are also people who have asthma as children and it goes away as they grow older. It may come back later in life. Some people get asthma for the first ... Views: 688
When blood pressure stays elevated over time it is called high blood pressure. The medical term for high blood pressure is hypertension.
The dangers of high blood pressure include:
• Atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries)
• Increases risk of heart disease and stroke
• Higher risk of ... Views: 688
An inflammatory condition called celiac disease can occur when people who are genetically predisposed to the disease eat wheat.
The Celiac Disease Foundation estimates that one out of 133 people in the United States have celiac disease. Celiac disease runs in families.
There is no medication ... Views: 685
Crunchy Snacks
Great-tasting, crunchy snacks can be made from Garbanzos, lentils, dry peas and beans, according to Agricultural Research Service scientists and their university colleagues. They have created unique, healthful treats that can come in a variety of shapes, crisp bits and tubular ... Views: 685
The USB foot pedal and transcriber software is the latest in medical transcription industry technology. This of course replaces the desktop transcriber and floor foot pedal that used a cassette tape for recording and playing physician dictation. Headset with earphones is still used.
The ... Views: 681
One of your greatest responsibilities working as a substitute teacher is to maintain control of the classroom. Some of your days will only be maintaining control of the classroom. Preparation for this task is essential for successful classroom control. This preparation includes:
• The way ... Views: 681
Three main lifestyle habits lay the foundation for breast cancer prevention. They include:
• Staying physically active
• Limiting alcohol
• Eating right
The evidence so far tells us healthy eating and regular exercise really does contribute to breast cancer prevention. Plus, if you limit ... Views: 636
If you enjoy food from all over the world, you don’t have to travel or visit your local ethnic restaurant to experience food from other countries. Consider the following tips to easily bring the taste of faraway places to your kitchen table:
• Puree fruits and vegetables in a food processor to ... Views: 636
Vitamins play an integral role to a healthy life. They provide essential nutrients. It is advisable to get all vitamins from the food you eat. However, millions of people all over the world take supplemental vitamins as part of a daily healthy plan.
Doctors may recommend supplements:
• For ... Views: 631
Probably the number one rule to follow is being a good example of living a healthy lifestyle in front of your kids. Actions do speak louder than words. Living healthy lifestyles creates healthier hearts and helps to prevent heart disease.
Work on getting the entire family active and plan ... Views: 620
Choosing the type of care that is best for your child can seem like a fulltime job by itself. There are many options available. Among them are:
• Child Care Centers
• Family Child Care
• In-home Caregivers
• Care Provided by Relatives, Friends and Neighbors
It is ... Views: 618
The holidays are often filled with lots of family, fun and food, lots of food. This extra food does not have to mean extra pounds. Holiday treats can fit into a healthy eating routine. Balance and moderation are two good things to keep in mind throughout the holidays.
Balance and Moderation ... Views: 576