Occasionally your soft, snuggly bath towels may become scratchy and stiff after laundering. A number of factors can cause the towels’ formerly fluffy fibers to take on a coarse, abrasive texture: the use of certain laundry aids, washing in hard water or air drying the towels. In most cases, you can restore the texture of your towels by… Read More »
In our fast-paced, immediate gratification culture, eating out is a frequent experience for many. Restaurant food is generally served in large portions and typically high in calories and fat, thus contributing to weight gain. A new study suggests that people don’t have to stop eating out when trying to lose weight as long as they employ a mindful approach to eating.… Read More »
What Is Maturity? Maturity is the date on which the life of a transaction or financial instrument ends, after which it must either be renewed or it will cease to exist. The term is commonly used for deposits, foreign exchange spot trades, forward transactions, interest rate and commodity swaps, options, loans, and fixed income instruments such as bonds. Financial institutions… Read More »
About earache Earache is a common problem, particularly in children. It can be worrying, but it’s usually only caused by a minor infection and will often get better in a few days without treatment. Earache can be a sharp, dull or burning ear pain that comes and goes or is constant. One or both ears may be affected.… Read More »
What is a hernia? A hernia occurs when an organ pushes through an opening in the muscle or tissue that holds it in place. For example, the intestines may break through a weakened area in the abdominal wall. Many hernias occur in the abdomen between your chest and hips, but they can also appear in the upper thigh… Read More »
The state kept their families small. The economy pushed their children to faraway cities. Struggling with solitude and stress, China’s elderly are killing themselves at an alarming rate. Nathan VanderKlippe reports from communities in crisis The second time Lu Chun tried to kill herself, family members caught her walking to the toilet with a belt in her hand. They took… Read More »
Pomegranate is a source of some very potent antioxidants (tannins, anthocyanins) which are considered to be also potent anti-atherogenic agents. The combination of the above unique various types of pomegranate polyphenols provides a much wider spectrum of action against several types of free radicals. Indeed, pomegranate is superior in comparison to other antioxidants in protecting low-density lipoprotein (LDL,… Read More »
Peanuts (Arachis hypogaea) are a legume that originated in South America. They go by a variety of names, such as groundnuts, earthnuts, and goobers. Despite their name, peanuts are unrelated to tree nuts. As a legume, they’re related to beans, lentils, and soy. In the United States, peanuts are rarely eaten raw. Instead, they are most often consumed… Read More »
After you’re diagnosed with epilepsy, you have several ways to get treatment. Medication, a special diet, an implant that works on your nerves or brain, and surgery could all help you feel better. Your doctor will likely want you to try this first. It works for about 7 out of 10 people with epilepsy. Epilepsy medications, sometimes called anti-seizure or… Read More »
The point of Dinner Etiquette rules is to make you feel comfortable – not uncomfortable. Table manners play an important part in making a favorable impression. They are visible signals of the state of our manners and therefore are essential to professional success. Following is the United States Dinner Etiquette Guide to help you in your next dining… Read More »