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How to Gain More Yardage in Driving

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The ability to hit longer drives is an attribute sought after by a majority of golfers. A good long shot off the tee can make your second shot easier and subsequently improve your chances of a low score. While honing your swing and building your muscles can improve your distance in the long run, mod

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Fifteen Hundred Calorie Diet

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There are many reasons why someone would want to eat a 1500 calorie a day diet. There are also many different sample diet plans available. There are a few key components to the 1500 calorie diet. Meals are kept healthy and low-in-fat and most of the fluid intake is water, but some tea is allowed.

Hepatitis B Vaccine Safety

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Hepatitis B results from a virus transmitted through blood or bodily fluids from someone who is infected. The virus can result in a serious liver infection that could lead to liver cancer or permanent liver scarring called cirrhosis. A vaccine to protect against hepatitis B is typically administer

List of Antioxidant Foods That Fight Cancer

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Antioxidants are unique substances that have been shown to help prevent certain types of cancers. Their primary operation is to neutralize free radical oxygen in the body that can otherwise result in malignant mutations. Though some antioxidants are available in supplement form, the best and most bi

The Best Cities for Single Women

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Greater Los Angeles is home to more men than women.los angeles image by Byron Moore from Fotolia.comSingle women who are looking for eligible bachelors and active lifestyles might be smart to head west. According to Forbes, the recession has changed the single lifestyle in the United...

Is Carbon Monoxide Leaking If the Pilot Light Is Out?

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Approximately 200 people die from carbon monoxide poisoning every year, according to the Consumer Products Safety Commission, and another 5,000 people are injured. Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas produced during burning fuel. It doesn’t leak from a pilot light that’s gone ou

Nutritional Benefits of Pineapple Juice

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Pineapple juice is a sweet juice that makes it easy to get your daily recommended intake of fruits. Unsweetened pineapple juice can offer multiple nutritional benefits.

Aceticum Side Effects

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Aceticum, also known as zinc acetate, is a nutritional supplement used to aid in the development of healthy body tissues. In supplement form, the drug has also been used in the treatment and prevention of zinc deficiencies and also to treat Wilson's disease. As is the case with most nutritional supp

Saving as EPS on a Mac

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Encapsulated Postscript, or EPS, is a file format that supports vector graphics, bitmap images and text. Contrary to other graphic and image file formats, EPS files are compatible with a variety of applications on Windows, Mac OS X and Linux. If you're on a Mac, you can save a file in EPS format usi

How to Treat Cortisol Naturally

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Cortisol is a hormone that occurs naturally. However, elevated levels of cortisol can lead to an increased risk of infection and problems with high blood pressure. Treating cortisol using natural methods generally is an effective way to deal with elevated levels and is a good alternative to taking m

The Effects of Protein Supplements

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Protein powder supplements come in various types and flavors. They usually have few or no carbs, and they generally have 15 to over 20 grams of protein per serving. Some of the different forms of protein are whey, soy, egg white, rice and milk.

Can Tinnitus Be Caused by Z-Pak Antibiotics?

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Azithromycin is an antibiotic sold in generic form and under the brand name Zithromax. Packages of six are commonly called a Z-Pak. Doctors prescribe azithromycin to treat respiratory, skin and ear infections and certain sexually transmitted diseases.

The Spiritual Garden

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Tending to flowers and greenery can enrich the soul as well as the soil.

Allergies to Mosquitoes

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An allergy is the body's response to a usually harmless trigger that the immune system deems a threat. Almost anything can be the source of an allergy, from food to inhalants to insect stings. Although not as well known as a bee allergy, mosquito bites may also cause an allergic reaction for some pe

About Histones

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Histones are important proteins that enclose the nucleic acid, DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid), into the chromosomes of a nucleus. They play an important role in the expression of proteins from nucleic acid. The discovery of histones dates back in 1884, but their real value and function in g

Substitute for Senokot

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The active ingredient in Senokot comes from an herb called senna. This stimulant laxative has been used for centuries to relieve constipation. Substitutions for name-brand Senokot include natural senna supplements and other types of laxatives.

Directions for Sitz Bath

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Sitz baths offer relief from pain, itching or muscle spasms. These baths are often used for a variety of conditions. They serve as a form of hydrotherapy that uses hot and cold water, steam and ice to help health. Some believe the baths helps speed healing for many conditions. During a sitz bath, a

How to Calculate Your Mental Age

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The oldest and most used IQ (intelligence quotient) test is the one published by Stanford psychologist Lewis Terman in 1916. It measures verbal, math and visual reasoning, as well as short-term memory, to determine the mental age of a child. Your IQ stays the same when you reach adulthood, but other