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How to Strength Train As an Older Adult
Strength training exercises should be included as a part of anyone's general fitness routine. As you age, strength training becomes even more important, not only to your fitness level but also to your overall health. Strength training is particularly im...
How to Choose Safe Sleep Aids
There are a variety of prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications that can help treat chronic insomnia and occasional sleeplessness. While none of these medications is without risk, understanding the contraindications (specific situations under w...
How to Report Farm Animal Abuse
Unfortunately, the conditions in which farm animals are kept is not regulated by federal law, and farm animals are exempted from animal cruelty laws in most states. However, if you have knowledge about farm animal abuse you still can make an effort to rep...
How to Protect Your Land Rights
In the United States, private property and land rights are considered essential to a free society and the American way of life. If you own property, you have exclusive rights to determine how it is used and who may use it. However, if you don't protect yo...
How to Keep Your Sandbox Safe and Sanitary
Sandboxes are great fun for young children. Unfortunately, they also pose several safety hazards, including exposure to germs and bacteria, scratches from foreign materials, chemical exposure, and splinters. By maintaining your sandbox properly, you can k...
How to Avoid Hidden Causes of Bloating
Bloating is a natural occurrence when air becomes trapped in your stomach or intestinal tract. Occasional bloating is normal and to be expected. This is especially true if you eat high fiber, gas-producing foods like beans, lentils, broccoli or cabbage....
How to Tape a Broken Pinky Toe
Broken toes are a common injury, especially to the "pinky" (smallest fifth toe) which is more vulnerable to getting stubbed and crushed.[1] X Research source Although fractures to the big toe often need a cast or splint to heal properly, dea...
How to End a Software Licensing Agreement
Software licensing agreements are contracts between software providers and you, the end-user. When you enter into a software licensing agreement, you are agreeing to pay for the privilege of using a specific software and you promise to abide by the rules...
How to Avoid Common Mistakes when Hiring an Attorney
At some point, most people will need to hire an attorney. Whether you are looking for someone to represent you after you have been hurt in an accident or you are looking for an attorney to incorporate your business, it is important that you hire the right...
How to Avoid Phthalates
Phthalates are a type of chemical (in the same family as BPA) that are used to make plastic items and are also used in many different types of cosmetics and toiletry items.[1] X Research source Specifically, a phthalate is any chemical that...
How to Do the in Trinity Workout
The In Trinity workout is a strength training exercise class that blends poses from yoga, tai chi, pilates and martial arts. In Trinity routines are generally 45-60 minutes long and focus on strengthening your entire body and focusing your breath through...
How to Report Illegal Gambling
For the most part, gambling is regulated by state law, so whether a particular instance of gambling activity is illegal depends on the law in your state. However, online gambling is illegal throughout the country under federal law. You can report online g...
How to Uninstall Opera
Opera is still the fourth most downloaded web browser in the market, according to Download.com's "Browser for Windows" section. However, uninstalling it can be tricky. If you're trying to uninstall Opera, first save your personal data (like your bookmarks...
How to Choose a Healthy Meal Kit Service
A new and popular mail service trend are meal kit delivery services. Companies will ship out groceries and recipe cards so you can skip the grocery store and make fresh meals at home.[1] X Research source There is a huge variety of these m...
How to Do Yoga with Your Kids
As an adult, you know there are many benefits to regular exercise. Yoga, specifically, can help you manage your stress level and emotions, strengthen your muscles, improve your balance, decrease the side effects of arthritis, and even help you sleep bett...
How to Diagnose Dissociative Amnesia
Dissociation occurs when you disconnect from your thoughts, feelings, memories, and sense of self/identity.[1] X Research source Dissociation occurs for many people in simple ways, such as getting lost in a book, daydreaming, or “spacing out...