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You have a successful home business. You're living the dream, right? Not necessarily. As a home business owner, I sometimes get a case of the blahs, even when things are going great. One thing that mi...
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Published: Mar 31, 2008
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Is it possible to fire your doctor? I can tell you from personal experience: it's not only possible to fire your doctor, but it may be critical to your health.
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Published: Mar 29, 2008
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Whatever your past political interests, whatever your current affiliations, the 2008 election season may have you more than a little frazzled. Here's how to make it all the way to November with your s...
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Published: Mar 27, 2008
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If you're a recent college graduate or a professional who's looking for a career change, consider entry level social service jobs. These positions are plentiful in all parts of the country.
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Published: Jan 12, 2008
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Sometimes, when we're working on a piece of fiction writing, we may realize that we don't quite believe the story ourselves-we don't need a reader to tell us that it's not working. One way to climb ou...
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Published: Jan 11, 2008
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Do you feel that your child needs tutoring, but can't afford the hefty fees which national tutoring companies charge? You can find affordable tutoring for your child locally, and you may even find tha...
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Published: Jan 10, 2008
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Once you have the basic materials to begin acrylic abstract painting, how do you actually get started? This article will give you tips on how to begin acrylic abstract painting for fun and relaxation.
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Published: Jan 09, 2008
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Think you need to take a class in order to learn acrylic abstract painting? You can begin acrylic abstract painting with no instruction and without spending a lot of money on class fees or on material...
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Published: Jan 02, 2008
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In a joint press release, FEMA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) stated that they will begin testing formaldehyde levels in the trailers and mobile homes provided by FEMA for pe...
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Published: Dec 18, 2007
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A new study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates an alarming 5.5 percent rise in injury mortality, or deaths resulting from injury, between 1999 and 2004.
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Published: Dec 17, 2007
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A new study sponsored by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) indicates that preschool children in low-income, urban classrooms can benefit from curriculum changes aimed at improving their cognitiv...
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Published: Dec 16, 2007
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Scientists have developed a new way to determine African American women's risk for breast cancer. It's called the CARE model, and it indicates that previous methods may have underestimated black women...
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Published: Dec 16, 2007
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According to a press release issued by the NIH, Dr. Miles Novy suffered property damage at the hands of what the NIH calls "domestic terrorists." Dr. Novy conducts research on monkeys to investigate p...
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Published: Dec 16, 2007
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Think a heart attack automatically means chest pain? Think again-especially if you're a woman. Decades of research show that women often show different signs of a heart attack or other type of acute c...
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Published: Dec 15, 2007
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If you write for Associated Content, do you get a funny feeling in your stomach every time you get an e-mail announcing the appearance of "new comments"? Is that funny feeling a mix of excitement and ...
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Published: Apr 19, 2007
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Several new studies indicate that vaccines designed to fight pancreatic and head and neck cancers may someday become a critical part of cancer treatment.
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Published: Apr 17, 2007
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A new study has found that 90 percent of elementary school-aged children surveyed by researchers have experienced physical or psychological bullying. However, some experts question this high number.
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Published: Apr 15, 2007
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New research has found that suicide rates are significantly higher in states with high rates of household gun ownership. The study's results appear in the April issue of the Journal of Trauma.
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Published: Apr 11, 2007
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New research indicates that a drug called anakinra, which is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis in children, also shows promise for patients with type 2 diabetes. The study appears in the April 12 iss...
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Published: Apr 11, 2007
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Refresh Liquigel Lubricant Eye Drops effectively relieves dry eye, lasts longer than conventional eye drops, and comes in both a convenient "on-the-go" size and an economy size. Plus, it costs less th...
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Published: Apr 11, 2007
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Excedrin Extra Strength Pain Reliever is the only over-the-counter product that cures my headaches. I've tried everything else on the market, and Excedrin Extra Strength Pain Reliever works like no ot...
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Published: Apr 11, 2007
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Cancer deaths have been on the decline in recent years. However, a new report from the American Cancer Society warns that this trend may not continue.
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Published: Apr 10, 2007
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A new study indicates that FluB1OK may be a viable alternative to current flu vaccines. FluB1OK is derived from insect cells and could be made more quickly than currently used egg-based vaccines in th...
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Published: Apr 10, 2007
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The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is set to conduct a new long-term study of anorexia nervosa in 240 teens, ages 12 to 18. Researchers plan to start recruiting subjects on May 1 and will ...
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Published: Apr 01, 2007
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The results of a new study support the use of T-wave alternans, a cardiac test similar to an EKG, to help determine which patients are candidates for implantable defibrillators. However, further resea...
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Published: Mar 26, 2007
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Three new studies found that torcetrapib, an experimental heart drug, did not inhibit atherosclerosis, or plaque build-up in coronary arteries.
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Published: Mar 26, 2007
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A new study found that patients who underwent angioplasty benefited from the anti-cholesterol statin drug Lipitor when they received it shortly after their admission to the ER-and before the procedure...
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Published: Mar 25, 2007
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A team of Italian researchers has found that elderly patients who suffer from chronic heart failure and clinical depression face a higher risk of stroke, heart attack, and death.
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Published: Mar 25, 2007
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A new study indicates that dark chocolate may improve function in endothelial cells, which are crucial to the proper working of blood vessels.
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Published: Mar 25, 2007
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Lower doses of aspirin may be as effective as higher doses when used to prevent blood clots after procedures such as angioplasty and stenting. Low-dose aspirin therapy also appears to reduce major ble...
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Published: Mar 24, 2007
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A new study indicates that the rate for psychiatric disorders more than doubled for children who lost a parent in the World Trade Center terrorist attack on 9/11.
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Published: Mar 20, 2007
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A new study found that mice with a mutation in the CLOCK gene, which plays a key role in maintaining circadian rhythms, acted in many of the same ways that people with mania do.
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Published: Mar 20, 2007
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People define writer's block in different ways. Some claim that there's no such thing as writer's block; to them, the term is just an excuse for procrastination. Others swear that writer's block is a ...
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Published: Mar 19, 2007
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Italian researchers have found that people who care for family members with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) are more likely to develop depression than the patients themselves.
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Published: Mar 19, 2007
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A new report indicates that antibiotics are being prescribed unnecessarily to treat sinus infections, a practice which contributes to the growing problem of bacterial resistance.
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Published: Mar 19, 2007
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According to a new study, the life expectancy for African Americans has risen over the past 10 years, decreasing the gap in life expectancy for black and whites.
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Published: Mar 18, 2007
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A study funded by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and other institutions indicates that the risk of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) may be increased by very small, rare gene mutations....
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Published: Mar 18, 2007
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Operating a home based writing business doesn't have to be complicated. You just need to develop a simple, easy-to-use system for keeping track of finances, paperwork, and your client list.
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Published: Mar 14, 2007
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Approximately one-third of soldiers who visited a VA hospital after returning from Iraq and Afghanistan between 2001 and 2005 have one or more diagnosable mental health disorders, according to researc...
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Published: Mar 12, 2007
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A new study indicates that emergency-room patients could be receiving antibiotics for pneumonia when they don't actually have the illness. The results of the study appear in the March issue of Annals ...
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Published: Mar 11, 2007
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A patient who suffers from a combination of depression, diabetes, and heart disease has a 30 percent higher-than-average death risk, a new study indicates.
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Published: Mar 10, 2007
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A controversial new study found that dietary copper supplements allowed mice with enlarged hearts, or hypertrophy, to regain normal heart size and function.
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Published: Mar 09, 2007
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How can an activity as simple and pleasant as journal writing possibly go bad? You might be surprised...
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Published: Mar 07, 2007
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A new study has found that even small abnormalities in electrocardiogram (EKG) test results may indicate whether an apparently healthy postmenopausal woman is at risk for heart disease.
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Published: Mar 07, 2007
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A new study indicates that medication errors which occur during the surgical process are 3 times more likely to cause harm than errors which occur in other hospital settings.
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Published: Mar 07, 2007
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New research indicates that children with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and high levels of cortisol, a stress hormone, may experience a kind of brain damage which can put them at risk for depr...
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Published: Mar 06, 2007
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So you've decided to go for an MFA - now what? How do you choose the MFA program in writing that's right for you? Here are some key factors to consider as you draw up your Top 10 list of schools:
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Published: Mar 05, 2007
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The results of a long-term study by British researchers indicate that children who experience growth spurts as toddlers or as adolescents are more likely to have lower cholesterol levels later in life...
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Published: Mar 01, 2007
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Many Americans take antioxidant supplements in order to ward off deadly illnesses. However, a controversial new study suggests that people who take antioxidants may actually be increasing their risk o...
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Published: Feb 28, 2007
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I know in my bones that a writing career is the path that's meant for me. Writing, you see, is the love of my life, and as with any love affair, ups and downs are inevitable.
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Published: Feb 28, 2007
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When your home based writing business is doing well, how can you prepare for the inevitable rough spots ahead? When times are tough, how do you get through them? Here's some advice:
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Published: Feb 27, 2007
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While it's true that you can't "save" someone who's trying to fight depression, you can play an important role in his recovery simply by talking to him. Here's how:
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Published: Feb 27, 2007
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There may be new hope for people with brain cancer. Researchers report that Avastin, a drug which is currently being used to treat lung and colorectal cancers, can also inhibit the growth of gliomas, ...
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Published: Feb 26, 2007
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The results of a new study indicate that alcoholics may be less able than non-alcoholics to interpret other people's emotional states. The study appears in the March issue of Alcoholism: Clinical and...
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Published: Feb 24, 2007
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Experts are hoping to avoid a repeat of the vaccine shortage which occurred near the beginning of the 2006/07 school year. They want parents to know that the vaccine for bacterial meningitis is availa...
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Published: Feb 23, 2007
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In this week's edition of The Lancet, a medical journal, experts charge that pharmaceutical companies are "medicalizing" problems which were not previously seen as medical conditions.
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Published: Feb 23, 2007
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What can you do to make your memoir writing stand out from works which explore similar topics? This article, based on my own experience and on works by other authors, will tell you how to make your pe...
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Published: Feb 22, 2007
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A new study indicates that quitting smoking does not reverse certain brain changes. Results of the study appear in the February 21 issue of the Journal of Neuroscience.
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Published: Feb 22, 2007
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has sent letters to manufacturers of all medications used to treat ADHD, ordering them to warn patients of possible cardiovascular and psychiatric risks.
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Published: Feb 21, 2007
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The American Psychological Association has released a report which states that the widespread use of sexualized images in media is linked to low self-esteem and mental health problems in girls and wom...
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Published: Feb 21, 2007
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A new study from the CDC shows significant differences from state to state in the prevalence of coronary heart disease, heart attack and angina. This report is the first to offer percentages of people...
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Published: Feb 20, 2007
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The American Heart Association has published its 2007 Guidelines for Preventing Cardiovascular Disease in Women. The main recommendation is that health care professionals need to assess women's long-t...
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Published: Feb 20, 2007
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Whether you're working for yourself or for a tutoring company, tutoring children can be both rewarding and daunting at times. Here is some advice for anyone who's thinking of tutoring children...
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Published: Feb 19, 2007
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Depression is an illness, and like any illness, it attacks mind, body, and spirit. In order to fight depression, you need to heal the whole person.
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Published: Feb 16, 2007
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The National Institute on Drug Abuse released its first consumer publication on the science of drug addiction. "Drugs, Brains, and Behavior: The Science of Addiction," is intended to help the general...
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Published: Feb 14, 2007
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that about 1 out of every 150 children included in 2 nationwide surveys may have autism or a related condition - more than many researcher...
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Published: Feb 10, 2007
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A recent study found that organizational leaders who are perceived as under-assertive or highly assertive tend to be viewed as less effective. Too much or too little assertiveness may be the most comm...
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Published: Feb 09, 2007
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The results of a National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) study indicate that binge-eating disorder may be more common than anorexia and bulimia. The study's authors stated that more attention shoul...
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Published: Feb 09, 2007
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In September 2006, I saw my nurse practitioner for what I expected would be a routine physical. Why would I think otherwise? Why would I ever think "thyroid cancer"? I was a healthy, 35-year-old woman...
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Published: Feb 08, 2007
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This article discusses the books and websites I've found most helpful for freelance writing. These resources are all about debunking myths and providing information you can really use to further your ...
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Published: Feb 08, 2007
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The results of a new National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) study show that approximately 50 percent of adults who suffer from diagnosable anxiety disorders showed signs of a psychiatric illness b...
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Published: Feb 08, 2007
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Amnesty International is calling for the "immediate and unconditional release" of Abdel Kareem Nabil, 22, who is on trial for criticizing Egypt's President Husni Mubarak, al-Azhar religious authoritie...
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Published: Feb 06, 2007
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Whether you're searching locally or globally for clients, consider the Internet a partner in your home based writing business. There are many free or low-cost methods of promoting your services online...
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Published: Feb 06, 2007
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Most people don't know what's involved in suicide prevention. Tragically, they discover the steps they might have taken to help their friend or loved one only after it's too late. Learn what you can d...
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Published: Feb 03, 2007
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Choosing to go for an MFA in writing is no easy decision. Here are the main questions you'll need to ponder-well before you start filling out applications:
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Published: Feb 03, 2007
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According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the National Institutes of Health, 17,000 fewer women died of heart disease in 2004 than in 2003.
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Published: Feb 03, 2007
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When one partner wants to get married and the other wants to keep things the way they are, a couple's cozy domesticity can get seriously disrupted. How can they compromise? Is there such a thing as a ...
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Published: Feb 03, 2007
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Results from a study published in the February 2007 issue of the American Journal of Psychiatry may one day help clinicians detect and treat 2 childhood mood disorders, pediatric bipolar disorder and ...
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Published: Feb 03, 2007
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We start memoir writing as the students of our own lives. Eventually, we become the teachers, saying to the reader, "Look, this is what my life means."
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Published: Feb 01, 2007
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There's a big difference between exploring life events through journaling and crafting your experience for readers. Memoir writing may feel like therapy at times, but it's not therapy-and it shouldn't...
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Published: Feb 01, 2007
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You might see temp work as a great opportunity for gaining new skills and possibly landing the permanent job of your dreams. Or, you might look upon temping as a necessary evil. If you fall into the l...
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Published: Jan 31, 2007
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If you've been thinking of starting a home based writing business, I'll bet one of the first questions that popped into your mind was: "Can I afford it? Don't worry--there are ways of minimizing the ...
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Published: Jan 30, 2007
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Is there someone you'd like to wine and dine? If you're going to be in Burlington, Vermont on a special occasion such as Valentine's Day, a longtime area resident has some restaurant advice for you.
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Published: Jan 19, 2007
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Are you convinced that a home based writing business is out of reach? Maybe you just don't know where to begin. Here's how to find your focus-the first step in starting any business:
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Published: Jan 16, 2007
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How do you create memoir writing that grabs the reader's attention-but also stays true to the facts? A memoirist, editor, and teacher walks you through the process.
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Published: Jan 16, 2007
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Already cheated on your diet? Haven't managed to put down that pack of cigarettes yet? Most people don't live up to their New Year's resolutions-and they beat themselves up for it, especially if they ...
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Published: Jan 09, 2007
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Want some great exposure for your memoir writing, personal essays, fiction, or poetry? There are hundreds of literary magazines out there, and many are looking for new talent. Here's how to approach t...
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Published: Jan 02, 2007
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I like solitude. There, I said it. No, I'm not antisocial; I'm not plotting anyone's demise or building bombs in my basement. I enjoy the company of others-and it just so happens that I enjoy my own c...
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Published: Jan 02, 2007
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Just in case you haven't noticed, freelance writing websites are everywhere. FreelanceWriting.com and Mediabistro.com are two of the most popular. These sites differ considerably in terms of their "fr...
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Published: Dec 29, 2006
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I don't own a cell phone. I don't want a cell phone. And it's not that I'm out to deprive other people of cell phones altogether. Apparently, that's not possible (I've checked). I'd be satisfied if pe...
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Published: Aug 29, 2006
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Wondering how to get some prestigious exposure for your memoir writing? Literary journals are a great way to promote your more polished personal work. Just don't expect a big paycheck.
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Published: Aug 22, 2006
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The Dell All-In-One Printer 810 is an affordable option for everyday printing, but this is not a great product for documents that need to look picture-perfect, or for scanning and copying in general. ...
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Published: Aug 21, 2006
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Don't want to "program" your coffeemaker just to get your caffeine fix? The Braun AromaDeluxe coffeemaker is a basic, inexpensive model that's easy to use-even if you're not a morning person.
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Published: Aug 18, 2006
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WebSite Tonight? It's more like WebSite This Month. If you're both technologically and financially challenged, you'll appreciate this do-it-yourself website builder. Just be prepared for a little frus...
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Published: Aug 18, 2006
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My partner and I have decided to remain childless. No, we don't hate kids, and no, it's not an easy decision. This is my attempt to clear up some of the confusion for those who don't understand the re...
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Published: Aug 07, 2006
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These 5 affordable beauty products are easy to find just about anywhere, and they work as well as their overpriced counterparts. I know-I've been using them for years.
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Published: Aug 07, 2006
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Why does Katie Couric irritate me so? In this article, I explore that burning question in depth and invite you to ask yourself, "Who is my celebrity nemesis?"
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Published: Aug 01, 2006
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For the true music lover, Bose QuietComfort headphones are a must-have. But for anyone looking primarily to shut out noise, this product may not be worth the high price tag.
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Published: Jul 30, 2006
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The craft of memoir writing doesn't belong solely to people with exciting or bizarre life stories. Why should anyone care about an "ordinary" person's ordinary experiences? Find out...
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Published: Jul 29, 2006
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This article describes the symptoms of atypical depression and contrasts them with the symptoms of melancholic depression. It goes on to give an account of the author's personal struggle with atypical...
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Published: Jul 27, 2006
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Whether you're planning a destination wedding on the beach or a highly formal hometown affair, Victoria's Bridal Collection offers a stunning selection of wedding gowns at affordable prices.
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Published: Jul 26, 2006
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This article discusses the ethical questions which memoir writers face and explains how we can depict family and friends in a truthful, responsible manner.
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Published: Jul 24, 2006
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This article reviews beginner-level yoga and meditation DVDs from Gaiam. It evaluates the stress-reducing capacity of each DVD and provides detailed information about running time, methods, and instru...
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Published: Jul 20, 2006
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