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Make calling 811 a priority before every digging project
Make calling 811 a priority before every digging project (ARA) - Winter is over and warmer weather is finally here. Homeowners can finally put away their snow shovels and venture out into their yards with digging shovels for those long-awaited home improvement projects. All across the country, homeowners and professiona...
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Understanding and spreading knowledge about the risks of type 2 diabetes
Understanding and spreading knowledge about the risks of type 2 diabetes (ARA) - Knowing your risk for developing type 2 diabetes is the first step in preventing or delaying the disease. One person who knows the importance of understanding the risks for type 2 diabetes is Gary Deckman. Deckman was the runner-up on th...
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Weight loss requires a multifaceted approach
Weight loss requires a multifaceted approach Whenever someone loses a lot of weight, we often want to know, "What's your secret?" But anyone who's been able to shed a lot of pounds will likely tell you that there is no one secret to losing weight. All successful weight loss efforts require a balanced approach that fo...
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Why your social media habits are just as important as what's on your resume
You may have spent hours making sure you are using just the right action verbs in your resume, and crafted the perfect cover letter to catch the attention of your future employer, but if you haven't spent the time to clean up what's on your Facebook page, all that work could be for naught. Not only do social media sites ...
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Tips to help seniors avoid identity thieves
Tommy and Susie aren't the only ones who love Grandmom and Grandpop. Identity thieves love seniors too. Fortunately, taking precautions - including monitoring one's identity and credit - can help seniors reduce their risk of identity theft.
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Need a career change? Nursing needs you
Registered nursing - already the largest health care occupation with 2.7 million jobs - is on a massive growth trajectory. Employment of registered nurses (RNs) is expected to increase by 26 percent by 2020 and nursing was recently ranked No. 1 in the U.S. News and World Report's "Best Jobs" list for 2012.
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Military families and mental health: Understanding the issues and available resources
Today's service men and women are facing particularly challenging circumstances. Many soldiers have been deployed several times to the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, often serving in prolonged combat operations. Many soldiers, veterans and their families may have trouble recognizing the signs of a mental health condition.
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Singled out: 3 financial tips for Americans going solo
More and more people are choosing to live solo. While there are plenty of resources for home improvement, a new survey shows singles could use some help getting their financial house in order.
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Exercise for healthy aging
When sedentary seniors experience a decline in health - stiff joints, achy limbs, fatigue, even chronic illness - they often mistake the need for more rest when the real prescription is exercise.
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