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Love Is Forgiveness, Compassion, Submission and Respect- The Future of Alzheimer's Treatments - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2010 from Joe KennedyThere are more new Alzheimer's drug treatments being developed now than ever before. The advancement in the understanding of the changes the disease causes in the brain has led to a new generation of potential treatments. There are dozens of trials going on right now for various drugs that aim ...
Views: 1339(3 votes) - 5 Reasons Why Playing Games Online is Bad than in Real Life - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2018 from dheeraj tiwariIn this digital world, people are considering playing games online. There are a lot of websites from where online games can be played. The best thing about virtual gaming is that it can be played online and offline as well. Hundreds of games whose graphics seamlessly relates to virtual life and ...
Views: 1337(1 vote) - Beautifully Broken Mothers - by Submitted on May 07, 2009 from Regina MurphyAs “Mothers Day” approaches, we become more aware of the relationship we have with our mothers and children. It is set aside to celebrate one of the most important days in the year; the one who gave us life. There are more bouquets of flowers sent on the special day than any other day in the ...
Views: 1337(1 vote) - Dry Eye Syndrome Could Be An Indication Of Dehydration In Elderly Adults - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2012 from Max BrownIt comes as no surprise that some care homes and hospitals have been identified of neglecting hydration in elderly patients and residents. Some institutions really do have very poor hydration management policies in place and staff are, at times, unable to keep on top of monitoring the fluid ...
Views: 1334(2 votes) - Web Based School Management Software and It's Importance - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2016 from KS InfotechIn today’s world, computer technology is been used by human in almost every sector. Whether it is bank or shop or school, computer technology is widely used in all ways. The mobile and internet technology are growing leaps and bound rate. Linking of software with the internet provides an ...
Views: 1334(1 vote) - Preventing Learning Disabilities in Children - by © Martyn Carruthers
When I am asked about pressing social problems, I think of parenting. This article presents some observations about co-dependent relationships between mothers and their sons, gained while coaching people to clarify their relationships using the techniques of Soul Centred ...
Views: 1331 - Affordable Laser Spine Surgery in India - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2017 from spinesurgery indiaLaser Spine Surgery in India is a patient-friendly technique which reduces blood loss and pain. The aim of this surgery is to treat serious problems like Herniated Disc, Bulging Disc, Spinal Stenosis, Spinal Arthritis etc. Laser Spine Surgery in Delhi is a minimally invasive procedure which is ...
Views: 1327 - Celebrity Tips: Best Health Advice From the Stars - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2016 from Hannah WhittenlyHealthy bodies and minds are important components of a happy life. Many celebrities are outspoken advocates of a healthy lifestyle and find ways to incorporate health into their busy schedules. Here are a few health tips from some of our favorite health-conscious celebs. Reba McIntire & ...
Views: 1327 - Help for ADD Clutter Bugs - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2006 from Jennifer KoretskySo many adults with ADD are plagued with clutter! Our desks are covered with papers. Our sinks are full of dishes. Our floors and counters are strewn with stuff. Where Does Clutter Come From? Clutter builds up easily for many ADDers. Sometimes, we get distracted and just place a paper or ...
Views: 1326 - Massage Your Mind!: Beardless Philosophy for Daily Living - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2003 from Maya FrostI read a quote in one of those celebrity columns recently that just blew me away. It’s not that I believe everything I read, especially when it comes to Hollywood, but for the sake of discussion, let’s assume that the quote was correctly stated. It was attributed to Angus Young, member of ...
Views: 1326(1 vote) - Re-inventing yourself - by So, the typical worker will go through 10 jobs, and often a couple of careers, in the course of a lifetime? Re-inventing yourself is tough, when you're a middle-age worker. That's probably why a whole new industry has cropped up, in order to serve (or save) that segment of our society. ...
Views: 1326 - To Blink or not to Blink? - by Submitted on May 11, 2005 from Robert (Bob) CannonMalcolm Gladwell, author of Tipping Point, has gone to the Best Seller list once more with his new book Blink. I don’t want to take anything away from Malcolm because he is a proven best selling author, but how does it happen that a book about decision-making rises to the status of best seller ...
Views: 1325 - Youthing, Not Aging - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2007 from Jeanie MarshallIt is not a new concept that "you are as young as you feel." This is great news, unless, of course, you feel old. As you wake up to a view of living in the new paradigm of a more peaceful life, it is important to let go of obsolete, outdated beliefs. Symptoms often attributed to old age are: ...
Views: 1323(1 vote) - What You Must Know About the Pneumococcal Vaccine - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Kerri KnoxThe CDC, hospitals and doctor's offices around the country are intent on pushing the pneumococcal vaccine as a safe and effective way to reduce the burden of pneumonia on society. It's touted as being especially important for the elderly population to get this vaccine, as they are not only more ...
Views: 1322(2 votes) - Are You Staying True to Your Strengths? - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2003 from Susan DunnI stopped by a preschool the other day, and met Sam. He caught my eye right away because he had presence. We call him “Mr. President,” the teacher told me. “He’s bossy.” Sam was focused on a car he was playing with. When I walked up to him, he looked up slowly, with confidence. Something ...
Views: 1321(1 vote) - How do you get insomnia? - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2013 from Ethan ChongHow do you get insomnia? Okay, so staying up late at night can mean one thing. But what if you are trying to get a good night’s sleep but can’t? Well, there are actually many different kinds of insomnia that all deprives you of sleep. Today in this article, I am going to explain to you what ...
Views: 1316(1 vote) - Priming the Pump and Other Reasons To “Act As If” - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2013 from Kathy GottbergAnyone who has studied positive thinking, New Thought or the Law of Attraction understands the concept of acting “as if.” You know—acting with confidence and grace even when you’re shaking in your boots, or putting a smile on your face and acting happy even when you woke up feeling terrible. ...
Views: 1316(1 vote) - The Top 11 Things That Might Surprise You When You Become an Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2003 from Susan DunnIf you've always worked for someone else, you may harbor fantasies of what it would be like to "be your own boss." While working for yourself has major advantages; if you choose this route you may find some surprises. 1. MYTH: I won't have to work as hard. REALITY: You'll probably work ...
Views: 1315(1 vote) - Dementia diagnosed sooner with QDRS - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2015 from Victor MarchioneAlzheimer’s Disease International reports that in 2013 there was an estimated 44.4 million individuals with dementia globally. That number is projected to rise to 75.6 million by 2030 as the population continues to age. Although there is no cure for dementia, diagnosis can still aid in treatment ...
Views: 1311 - The Duties of an In-Home Care Aid - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2012 from Johnny LoweryIn-Home care aids typically take on a wide variety of duties that help their patients function throughout their day. The main job of an in-home care aid is to prevent the need for an elderly adult to move into an institutional setting for nursing care. Their duties typically fall into a few ...
Views: 1310 - Making It A ÒHappyÓ New Year - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2004 from Marc Kern Ph.D.The new year is the cultural icon for self-reflection. At what we've accomplished, and what still needs to be addressed; to reflect on what's working and what isn't. You may say, I need to address my drinking, or my weight, being better to my children, or whatever it is. But bottom line, we ...
Views: 1307(1 vote) - Plant A Garden in Your Soul This Spring - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2003 from Susan DunnHave you considered having a personal rebirth this spring, recreating your life, planting new seeds to bring about a different harvest? A coach can help you do this. "A garden in the early stage is not a pleasant or compelling place: it's a lot of arduous, messy, noisome work -- digging up ...
Views: 1306(1 vote) - Voice Singing and Exercise - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2011 from Houston SimmonsWith much air, there is much sound. With little air, there is little sound. With no air, you're dead. Which would you prefer? Having sufficient air is foundational to the sound you should produce with your singing voice. Breathing in a full amount of air correctly has to become ...
Views: 1306 - You Are Unique! Do You Appreciate Yourself? - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2014 from Robin CoventryWhen you look in the mirror do you really see yourself? Is it a quick look with just a hand through the hair or a concentrated look as you apply your makeup? Are you focused on the hair while shaving or tweezing your face? Do you avoid the mirror? Do You Really See You? I ask these ...
Views: 1306 - How to Become Change-Proficient - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2003 from Susan DunnIn today's fast-changing world, there's hardly a more important emotional intelligence competency to have than resilience. Resilience means being able to bounce back after setbacks, failures, disappointments and losses. It means not giving up, and continuing to face the future with optimism ...
Views: 1304(1 vote) - Aids And its symptoms - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2013 from devendra rathoreThe medical grouping hasn't yet faced a statement writer labyrinthine than HIV/AIDS. Imperfect immunodeficiency virus, truncated as HIV is a life-threatening virus that causes the most pernicious disease ever familiar to anthropoid beings, AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency syndrome). It is said ...
Views: 1303(1 vote) - Simple words can change your life - by You may have noticed how powerful the words you use can be. On the positive side, many words will bring on a warm and happy feeling immediately, when you hear them or think of them. The name of a place you have lived or visited, a person's name, a food, a movie - it could be anything.
On the ...
Views: 1303 - Eliminating Distress And Tension In Your Body - by Submitted on May 02, 2007 from Joel CanslerYour unconscious mind is full of thoughts, feelings, and emotions from your past. And because past memories are brought up by your conscious mind continually, some of them bring out a resisting feeling, some of them bring out a pushing feeling, and some of them bring out a clutching feeling. ...
Views: 1301 - Pros and Cons of Dental Veneers - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2015 from Ashlea DrakefordEveryone wants brighter and more beautiful smile, in and veneers are a great way to get it. They are the most conservative cosmetic restoration available in modern dentistry. Veneers, or laminates as they are also known, can create an attractive and uniform appearance. However, this treatment is ...
Views: 1300 - The Need for Training - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from Gerard ODonovanIf IFAs and Life Assurance Companies are to compete effectively with the direct sales channels that are trading today and with the many more about to appear in the next 24 months then they must first realise exactly what they have to do. If they want to keep, never mind increase, their ...
Views: 1300 - Selection of a Male enhancement Option - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Nitesh PandeyMale enhancement is the need of many men today and there are so many options available to fulfill this need. Among so many options available, it is difficult to decide the most suitable. Information before action is necessary for maximum satisfaction so you must collect relevant information from ...
Views: 1298(1 vote) - Age-ism: Don't Buy into it! - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2018 from Sherry GavandittiAge-ism: Don’t buy into it. We must mentally re-wire our thinking to continue our journey of aging in the best way possible. Understand the importance of how we perceive our own aging process, especially in context with how others perceive us. It’s never too late to start thinking ‘ageless’, ...
Views: 1295 - Distracted by Life - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2009 from H. Les BrownWow! It's been a long time (almost a week) since I've been able to write about all things midlife! Sometimes, events conspire to take your attention off the duties of the day-to-day world and force you to focus on what's more pressing and immediate. That's one of the great stressors of life: ...
Views: 1293 - Warm regards for the Elder- elder care products - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2012 from Montgomery RothschildLooking after the elder is constantly the chief talk inside the teenagers. They wish to give the regards to their mom and dad as well as the growing old people. Inside adulthood men and women confront many types of trouble. They have to deal with various actual physical difficulties as well as ...
Views: 1282 - Accessible Elderly Home Health Care in New York - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2011 from homehealth nycLocating accessible home health care in New York can be difficult if you do not know where to look. There are many different triggers for admission to Home Health Care, and every single person is handled on a case by case basis. Certain people require the care post surgery during recovery, ...
Views: 1279 - Simplifying Your Existence ... In Search of the Good Life - by I hear many people distress about their need to simplify their lives and "move to the mountains." Their desire is to eliminate all of the things that cause them stress and move into a less hectic, and more gentle, lifestyle. They want the dream of solitude and calm with easy living. However, ...
Views: 1276 - Men Don't Know What They Don't Know - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2008 from H. Les BrownIn October of this year, the American Psychological Association issued a report on stress by gender. Here is some of what they said: In June 2008, more people reported physical and emotional symptoms due to stress than they did in 2007, and nearly half (47 percent) of adults reported that their ...
Views: 1274 - Top Ten Things To Build A Bridge And Get Over - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2008 from Mary Rosendale1. Nobody knows why anybody does anything. (Imagine the time this one will free up). You don’t need to figure out what happened to Aunt Bertha as a child to make her so mean and crabby; why your spouse dumped you or why your neighbor ignores you. We humans are a product of our ...
Views: 1273 - In Exercise, Your Mind Matters - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Marc LernerThe disability of losing the ability to walk can be an incredible motivator or it can lock you into discouraging thoughts. There are 2 paths I found in dealing with disabilities. I could focus on the thoughts and fears of what was happening to me, which would leave me completely discouraged. Or ...
Views: 1272(2 votes) - The Top 10 Very Useful or Necessary Things For Anyone Over Age 30 To Have Or To Know - by After age 25-30, depending on marital status and other things, it becomes more and more helpful to have and to know certain things. Some are practical and some make sense from a life planning standpoint. The following are suggested for anyone over age 30, single or married, male or female, ...
Views: 1272(1 vote) - Forgiveness and the Burdens of Life - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2007 from Dr. Bess PermutTHE FOOTHILLS FOCUS August 13, 2003 Forgiveness ¡V Burdens of Life DR. BESS S. PERMUT Focus Columnist The Creator lives close to each of us, within us. Do not allow anyone to erase that thought from your mind. Do not accept any teaching that says the Creator does not exist. The truth ...
Views: 1271 - Are you training to fail? - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2014 from Kenny McDowellAre you training to fail? 16 July 2014 I see so many people obsessed with numbers when weight training? 5 sets of 10? 4 sets of 8?? 10 sets of 20??? If an exercise is carried out with a set number of repetitions specified beforehand, when you get to that predetermined number in ...
Views: 1270 - Multicultural Chaos - by Submitted on May 14, 2003 from Susan DunnThere we were, newly married, living thousands of miles from either of our homes, in Durham, NC where he was in medical school. My husband was from Texas, and I was from the North Shore of Chicago. We came from two different cultures ourselves, and now were together in a new one. It turned ...
Views: 1269(1 vote) - Type 2 diabetes risk from sleep loss may be reversed by catching up on sleep - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2016 from Victor MarchioneType 2 diabetes risk increases with sleep loss but a new study has found that catching up on lost sleep may help reverse this. Many Americans sleep patterns revolve around short amounts of sleep throughout the week and longer hours of sleep on the weekend. Previous research has suggested that ...
Views: 1269 - Natural ways to increase your energy, tips gathered along the way - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2012 from Carl Tuchy PalmieriEnergy Beat fatigue • An eight-minute spurt of vigorous exercise everyday can make you feel happier and more energized in 16 weeks. • Pairing your coffee with a good carbohydrate such as popcorn can give you a healthy caffeine jolt without a crash at the end. Here’s your energy ...
Views: 1268 - What Is Age-Related Macular Degeneration? - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2012 from Johnny LoweryHave you or someone you know been diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration (AMD)? If so, you probably have questions about what it is and how it will affect a person. Here's a brief overview to increase your understanding of macular degeneration and perhaps relieve some anxiety about the ...
Views: 1268(1 vote) - Obesity Epidemic? - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2014 from Kenny McDowellI don't know if it's because of the weight I that have lost recently that I am more aware, but I can't help but notice the composition of people all around us. I went out for a long walk yesterday on a nice summer evening and noticed how few other people were out doing the same - yet there ...
Views: 1266 - Why home care is the right solution for your loved one - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2012 from Johnny LoweryWhen a sudden medical event or general decline in health causes your loved one to need an increased assistance with daily living it may be necessary to consider Albuquerque home care. While family members can often pitch in to help out elderly relatives, over time it can become tiring and ...
Views: 1266(1 vote) - From Baby Boomer To Mother-in-Law: How to Play Your New Role - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2007 from Rosemary Lichtman, Ph.D.Now that your son has popped the question, the congratulations from your friends include some advice about the wedding: "smile, shut up and wear beige." But it doesn't have to be like this. You have the right stuff to rewrite the rules without becoming the Mother-in-Law from Hell. You came ...
Views: 1265 - 4 Ways an Active Adult Community Is Great for Your Elderly Loved Ones - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2016 from Anica OaksIf you are seeking the right living situation for an elderly loved one, an active adult community may be the right choice. There are many types of centers for older adults and it's important to choose one that fits the need of the person about whom you're concerned. The following are four ways ...
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