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- Need Surgery? What You Need to Know About Going Under the Knife - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2017 from Hannah WhittenlyIf you plan to undergo surgery to treat an illness or injury or for cosmetic purposes, you should know what to expect before, during and after the procedure. Knowing what to expect can help put your mind at ease and will leave you better prepared. Here are a few things that you should be aware ...
Views: 588 - New Research: How Much Sleep is Enough? - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2015 from Hannah WhittenlyWhat constitutes a good night's sleep? Conventional wisdom has always been that the human body needs at least eight hours of sleep every single night. Eight hours has been the golden standard for a healthy amount of sleep. However, experts are changing their view and some actually believe that ...
Views: 1307 - New to Working in Construction? How to Avoid These 4 Risks - by Submitted on May 15, 2018 from Hannah WhittenlyConstruction can be a risky business if you don’t know what you’re doing. There are safety concerns as well as financial ones that will need to be examined. Here are some of the ways that you can avoid risk if you’re new to the construction business. Invest in Safety ...
Views: 922 - On a Tight Budget? The Best Ways to Save on Everyday Expenses - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2015 from Hannah WhittenlyThese days, it seems like we are all looking for ways to make our hard-earned dollars go further. This is especially true in light of the upcoming holiday season when gift giving and travel drain the bank account. The following are easy steps you can take to keep from feeling cash-poor. Trim ...
Views: 757 - On Bike or Foot: How to Take Action After Being Hit by a Vehicle - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2018 from Hannah WhittenlyAuto accidents involving pedestrians and cyclists are frighteningly common, and these collisions often result in lifelong injuries. Many victims end up dealing with severe pain, limited mobility, and overwhelming hospital bills. Here are a few steps that you can take to protect your health and ...
Views: 1086 - On The Go: 4 Ways To Keep Your Phone Charged While On Vacation - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2017 from Hannah WhittenlyFor vacationers and frequent travelers, keeping electronics charged while away from home can be a challenge. You never want to be without your cell phone, especially when you are in a new and different place. Plus, you don’t need that added worry while you are on vacation. Well, worry no more! ...
Views: 1532 - Over-Protective? What to Do in the Event That Your Dog Bites Someone - by Submitted on May 17, 2017 from Hannah WhittenlyOne of the reasons that you might get a dog for your home is to protect your family. When you introduce a dog to its new surroundings, you need to make it aware that there are people who are alright to be inside the home and those who you should be alerted about. Even with the smallest dog that ...
Views: 1039 - Paleo Creations: 4 of the Best Diet Foods You Have to Try - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2017 from Hannah WhittenlyThe paleo diet has caught on like wildfire and is quickly becoming the talk amongst health enthusiasts. Some people who stay away from dieting, though, may be skeptical about it. However, they would probably fall in love with these four recipes and not even realize that they were ...
Views: 929 - Patches & Glasses: How to Make Eye Care Fun for Your Child - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2017 from Hannah WhittenlyLet’s face it, when you’re young wearing patches or glasses isn’t fun. They can limit you from playing certain sports and there is absolutely no way to hide them from other people seeing them since they are right there on your face. Because of this, some kids are self-conscious about wearing ...
Views: 1052 - Perfecting Parenting: Top Hacks for on-the-Go Moms & Dads - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2018 from Hannah WhittenlyIt’s hard to be the perfect parent when you’re always on the go. You have to come up with hacks just to get through your day. Here are some ways to still be an almost perfect parent on a schedule. Coordinate the Week’s Outfits Plan ahead for what you and your kids are wearing ...
Views: 1047 - Placed for Success: 4 Traits of a Superior Business Location - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2017 from Hannah WhittenlyIt’s a real estate cliché, but location is everything when it comes to having great business success. That said, how can you even know if the location you’re looking at will be conducive to business? Actually, the answer to this is pretty simple. Here are four things you need to consider if you ...
Views: 588 - Plan and Prepare: Tips for Caretakers of Aging Parents - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2015 from Hannah WhittenlyThe change that occurs when a child becomes their aging parent's caretaker is profound. It leads to a wide range of emotions on both ends, sometimes including resentment, depression, and frustration. Caring for anyone is never easy, and professionals agree this change in roles is one of the most ...
Views: 991 - Post-Injury Blues: Exercising When You Can’t Run - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2019 from Hannah WhittenlyJust because you can’t run doesn’t mean that you need to give up on your exercise and health goals. With a little perseverance and some ingenuity, you will be able to continue training while your injury heals. Switch to a Recumbent Bicycle Depending on what type of injury has occurred, ...
Views: 626 - Practicing Mindfulness in the Face of Tragedy - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2016 from Hannah WhittenlyLoss happens. No matter how careful we are about lifestyle choices, no matter how many insurance policies we maintain, our ability to protect ourselves and those we love is limited. And when a great and tragic loss rocks our world, the fragility of everything we care about becomes crystal ...
Views: 801 - Property Transfer: What to Do When a Relative Has Put You in Their Will - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2017 from Hannah WhittenlyImage Source: Media.Defense Being named as the beneficiary of valuable property in a will may sound great, but it can lead to problems. For the surviving spouse of the deceased, it's a pretty seamless transfer, and there's no tax penalty. For anyone else, though, it can be a complex matter ...
Views: 753 - Putting Mental Health First: What Stress Does to You & How to Fix It - by Submitted on May 01, 2017 from Hannah WhittenlyWhen stress levels are high in the body, your mental state is affected along with the physical aspects of the body. There will be mood swings and feelings of not being able to accomplish tasks during the day. You might have headaches that come on a frequent basis. Energy levels are often low, ...
Views: 898 - Quick Cash: What to Do When You’ve Got Bills to Pay, Kids to Feed & No Money - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2017 from Hannah WhittenlyYou may be a little short on funds this month. Bills still need to be paid and your family has to eat. Here are some ways to make money quickly to cover your expenses. Pawn Your Items Determine if there are items in your home that can be sold to help make ends meet. You generally make more ...
Views: 722 - Ready to Retire? Top 5 Places to Consider Settling Down - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2017 from Hannah WhittenlyRetirement can be one of the most exciting and fulfilling periods in your life. To ensure that it is, you need to live in a region that is conducive to your physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Below, you will find five great places that can empower you to attain the type of amazing ...
Views: 1371 - Relationship Realities: Is Cutting Ties with Your Spouse Truly the Answer? - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2017 from Hannah WhittenlyEvery marriage has its ups and downs, and many issues can be resolved by simply communicating openly and calmly with your spouse. In some cases, it can take a significant amount of time and effort for serious issues to be resolved. However, there are also instances when calling it quits is truly ...
Views: 1089 - Relationship Realizations: 3 Signs Your Marriage Isn’t Working - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2017 from Hannah WhittenlyMany marriages fail and unfortunately end in divorce. You may be thinking about seeking legal assistance to end your marriage, but you may not be certain if your relationship has reached that critical stage yet. These are some signs that your marriage simply is no longer healthy or ...
Views: 1530 - Retired but Active: How to Stay Involved in Your Community - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2017 from Hannah WhittenlyRetiring puts you at the threshold of new opportunities. Without the obligation of a regular work schedule, you’ll have time to pursue new interests and reacquaint yourself with hobbies that you’ve abandoned due to a lack of time. There are many ways to stay actively involved in your community ...
Views: 1159 - Say No to Generic Yards: How to Add Style to Your Backyard - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2018 from Hannah WhittenlyWhen people talk about home renovations, they pay so much heed to interior decor. However, they end up neglecting the equally-important exterior. If your property looks dull or generic on the outside, it’s not going to be very inspiring. You want to make everything about your home stand ...
Views: 734 - Screwed Over By the VA? How to Get the Benefits You Deserve - by Submitted on May 26, 2021 from Hannah WhittenlyIn the event that you receive a denial letter from Veteran Affairs, it's important to know that you're not alone. Statistics show that getting a denial for an initial claim of veteran benefits is actually fairly common. Fortunately you can appeal this decision. In this post we take a look at ...
Views: 431 - Serve the Customer: 4 Keys to Running a Successful Shipping Business - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2017 from Hannah WhittenlyIn today’s world, shipping is one of the most competitive industries to run a business. With the digital influence in full swing, the internet has brought people together all across the world. You are no longer just up against a company in your local area. Instead, companies in China, ...
Views: 514 - Seven Mistakes Most Twenty-Somethings Make (And How to Avoid Them) - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2014 from Hannah WhittenlyAs astounding as this may seem to you, the choices you make today can have a lasting effect tomorrow. Don’t be like most twenty-somethings and fall into the same traps. Check out the seven mistakes most young people make and what you can do to avoid them. Living Beyond Your ...
Views: 1075 - Seven Tips for Fostering the Role of Fatherhood - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2014 from Hannah WhittenlyA father figure provides a tremendous boost to the development of children. Recently, social research has been showing just how much kids need their dads. Children with active fathers learn to read faster, demonstrate more empathy, are less likely to take illegal drugs and are more likely to ...
Views: 896 - Should You Get a Fixed or Variable Annuity for Retirement? - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2015 from Hannah WhittenlyYou have dreams for your retirement. Maybe you want to moor a houseboat in the sandstone canyons of Lake Powell. Maybe you want to volunteer as a construction worker with Habitat for Humanity or golf every evening in Naples, Florida. Whatever your retirement dream is, an annuity is a financial ...
Views: 1215 - Simple Upgrades: 4 Tips For Modernizing Your Home On A Budget - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2017 from Hannah WhittenlyYour home is starting to look very dated, and you want a new, fresh modern look inside those walls. You probably cannot afford to replace everything at once, but making the following changes will have you well on your way to a much more contemporary residence. The best elements to add to your ...
Views: 1019 - Small Business Owner? 4 Ways To Manage Your Network Without The Stress - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2016 from Hannah WhittenlyIn business, it is extremely necessary to keep things in order to avoid confusion. When a company is in disarray, simple tasks become difficult and everyone's self-esteem starts to decline. If your business is not flowing efficiently, there may be a problem with your business and information ...
Views: 620 - Smoker with Breathing Issues? 4 Ways to Improve Your Lung Function - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2017 from Hannah WhittenlyAs any smoker knows, quitting is easier said than done. If you’ve been serious about quitting for a while, chances are, you’ve tried everything. For some, the answer doesn’t lie with a pill or a patch. Many people are turning to other alternatives to kick the habit and improve ...
Views: 1212 - Snow Adventures: 5 Must-Have Items for Winter Camping - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2016 from Hannah WhittenlyWinter can be a wonderful time to experience camping in the great outdoors. However, that is only if you are properly prepared. The solitude, the snowy landscape and the crisp air can help you clear your head and reconnect with your spirit. However, if you are not properly prepared, winter ...
Views: 494 - Solo Business: 4 Steps New Freelancers Should Take to Be Successful - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2017 from Hannah WhittenlyThere are any number of home-based freelance opportunities to meet various skills, such as writing, reviewing products, or computer programming. Essentially, you’re operating as an independent business with responsibility for your own customer relations, finances, advertising, and more. ...
Views: 597 - Solutions for When Your Debt Becomes Too Overwhelming - by Submitted on May 19, 2021 from Hannah WhittenlyMost of us carry a certain amount of consumer debt. Usually, it is manageable when we make regular monthly payments on time without taking on more new debt. But when added to other outstanding loan balances like a mortgage and a car payment, the debt load may seem insurmountable. Before you ...
Views: 603 - Spice up Your Business: 4 Ways to Make Your Office More Appealing - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2018 from Hannah WhittenlyThe appearance of your office matters quite a lot. If you provide a good, clean work environment, employees will be happy and more likely to give you their best. If you are looking for methods to spice up your business, here are four effective ways to make your office more appealing. Keep It ...
Views: 1033 - Starting a Medical or Dental Practice? 4 Keys to Attracting New Patients - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2017 from Hannah WhittenlyFor anyone starting a dental or medical practice, attracting new customers is something that will always be important. Consistency in attraction of clients and regular customer generation is as important, as the actual medical or dental work being done. New clients are the key to a lifetime of ...
Views: 562 - Take Control of the Board: How Chess Will Make You Smarter - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2019 from Hannah WhittenlyChess is an outstanding game that tests your mental abilities and can improve them over time. Many experienced chess players exhibit highly developed mental abilities and often earn high scores on intelligence assessments. Some suggest that skilled chess players became smart by playing the game. ...
Views: 936 - Ten Signs It's Time to Consider a New Career - by Submitted on May 27, 2015 from Hannah WhittenlyMaybe in the beginning, it made you happy. Maybe you waited a really long time for it, or maybe it was your dream. Well, if it doesn't make you happy anymore, if that dream has become a nightmare, maybe it's time to leave your job. How can you be sure though? The following are ten signs that it ...
Views: 920 - The Best Senior Wellness Strategies for Maximum Health and Longevity - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2015 from Hannah WhittenlyIt’s important for seniors to do everything they can to take care of themselves and stay healthy. If you’re a senior, there are some simple lifestyle habits that you can easily incorporated into your daily routine which will help you lead a long and healthy life. Here are some of the best senior ...
Views: 874 - The DIY Life: How to Make Your Own Wine - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2018 from Hannah WhittenlyMost of us are fine with buying our wine at a store or ordering it at a nice restaurant. It comes in a bottle and we hardly think about how it came to us beyond that. Yet, there’s a lot of work that goes beyond that. For example, there was the harvesting and fermentation process. The ...
Views: 969 - The Family Wheels: 5 Cars Families Will Be Looking For in 2015 - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2015 from Hannah WhittenlyDeciding to purchase a new car is overwhelming enough before you even begin to consider your options. When you have a family you need to think about, the process becomes exponentially more time-consuming. A great family car needs to be not just comfortable and spacious, but also safe, reliable, ...
Views: 653 - The Five Biggest Changes You Can Make For a Longer, Healthier Life - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2014 from Hannah WhittenlyThere is a lot of advice out there as to how to be healthy and live a longer life. Much of the information you find will even contradict other advice. Everyone seems to think they have found the perfect way to live a healthy life. The truth is that what works for them might not necessarily work ...
Views: 833 - The New Hygiene Argument: Is Flossing Actually Necessary - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2017 from Hannah WhittenlyLearning to brush your teeth as a young child always came with the admonition to also floss if you wanted to avoid cavities and gum disease. However, there has been some mixed interpretation of overall weak scientific data about the benefits of flossing. If a claim is made of a health benefit ...
Views: 928 - The Secret to Staying out of Debt for Small Businesses - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2016 from Hannah WhittenlyWhen you have a small business, you should do everything you can to avoid the trap of falling into debt. It’s tempting to take out loans in order to fund growth, but this is a practice that can easily lead to problems. Let’s look at some of the reasons you should stay out of debt and some ...
Views: 1794 - The Tie Between Solid Self-Defense and Increased Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2019 from Hannah WhittenlyIf you’re like most people, self-defense training sounds interesting. However, you just never get around to actually participating in it. Here are four reasons you really should finally schedule that self-defense class today. More News Reports of Violence It’s not a shock to anyone that has ...
Views: 818 - The Ups & Downs: What Every Business Owner Needs to Be Prepared For - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2017 from Hannah WhittenlyNo one can predict the future, but there are a few things that it just makes sense to prepare for when you're a business owner. If they don't happen next week, they might very well happen next month or next year, and being ready can help you weather these storms until they pass. Here are just ...
Views: 608 - Think Squirrels Are Cute? 4 Reasons to Keep Them out of Your Yard - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2018 from Hannah WhittenlyYou may love watching squirrels jump from branch to branch as they always seem like they can fly. Alternatively, you may enjoy seeing them sitting on the ground chewing away on a nutty treasure. If you are a property owner, however, you will want to discourage them from taking up residence on ...
Views: 672 - Tips for Parents Who Want More Wholesome Entertainment at Home - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2016 from Hannah WhittenlyWith kids so connected to the internet nowadays, it's challenging for parents to make sure everything their children absorb is wholesome and leaves a good impression. Even with parental blocks on the computers and cable, kids can still wind up gaining conflicting messages from cartoons and their ...
Views: 964 - Tips To Help You Be A More Influential Leader In Health - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2016 from Hannah WhittenlyWhen you take your profession seriously and want to be an influential leader in health, it's important to establish a strong reputation in the industry. You'll establish a strong relationship with your patients and can also set an example for your colleagues. To ensure that you become ...
Views: 592 - Tooth Erosion: How It Happens & What to Do to Keep It At Bay - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2017 from Hannah WhittenlyDental erosion is the gradual loss of tooth enamel. Erosion usually appears as pits in the enamel or worn-down biting edges. When tooth enamel wears away dentine, the living tissue beneath it, is exposed. This can lead to pain and sensitivity to hot or cold, as well as greater risk of tooth ...
Views: 908 - Tooth Technician: 6 Secrets To Flourishing In The Dental Field - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2016 from Hannah WhittenlyYou probably enjoy your job as a tooth tech very much. It’s an exciting and meaningful job because people count on you to create the dental appliances that will improve their smiles or their conditions. They also count on you to help them feel safe and comfortable in your office as well as care ...
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