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How to Harness Your Emotions
Harnessing your emotions can be tricky business. It begins with understanding the purpose of your emotions, accepting the broad spectrum of your emotions, and then identifying why you are feeling a particular way. You can learn to manage your emotions by...
How to Get Help for Hypochondria
Hypochondria, also known as health anxiety or illness anxiety disorder, is an anxiety disorder characterized by obsessively worrying that you have a serious medical condition.[1] X Trustworthy Source Mayo Clinic Educational website from one of the...
How to Stretch Your Hamstrings Using Yoga
There are a variety of yoga poses that can be used to stretch your hamstrings. If you have very tight hamstrings from running or spending too much time in a seated position, you may want to explore the use of yoga for stretching your hamstrings. Yoga pose...
How to Support a Dog with Dementia
Dementia in dogs is also known as Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CDS). Similar to human Alzheimer's, dementia occurs when there are changes in the brain, such as a buildup of a protein called beta amyloid that damages nerve cells.[1] X Research source...
How to Decide Whether to Accept a Job Offer
When you're offered a job, your first response is probably excitement, particularly if you've been looking for a while. However, not every job offer will be the right fit for you. When looking at a job offer, do your research, and look at the benefits bef...
How to Compare Two Proportions
Comparing two population proportions is often necessary to see if they are significantly different from each other. For example, suppose you do a randomized control study on 40 people, half assigned to a treatment and the other half assigned to a placebo....
How to Cook Lettuce
If you're sick of always eating your lettuce in salads and on sandwiches, you may be ready for a change of pace. It's a good thing that lettuce is a versatile food that can be cooked many different ways. First you'll have to clean the lettuce, but then it...
How to Do Narrative Therapy
A personal narrative encompasses all of the thoughts, feelings, experiences, and behaviors that shape our lives. Our habits, the events we’ve been through, and the things we believe become the backbone of our personal stories about who we are. Narrative t...
How to Cut Water Heating Costs
Since water heating usually accounts for several hundred dollars worth of annual energy expenses, you can save a good amount of money by reducing your hot water use. The most effective ways to do so include using less hot water for everyday activities, li...
How to Boost Your Mood with Music
Music has been a feature of human culture since prehistoric times. So it may come as no surprise that music has a special connection to the human brain, enabling it to lift spirits and alter moods. Use music to your advantage by finding the best music to...
How to Manage Orthorexia
While you may obsess about food, healthy eating, and living a pure lifestyle, the costs may actually outweigh the benefits. Orthorexia is when a person develops an unhealthy obsession with eating healthy and/or the purity and quality of their food. Ironic...
How to Find a Trusted Adult to Talk to
Having trusted adults in your life is important. A trusted adult refers to any person you can turn to when you have an issue, no matter how embarrassing your problem is, or how difficult your question may be. Trusted adults may range from your parents to...
How to Treat Low Testosterone
Testosterone levels decrease as a man ages. Most of the time, decreased testosterone levels do not cause problems or require treatment; however, abnormally low levels or severe symptoms may need treatment. Before you attempt treatment, confirm with your d...
How to Reduce Stress with Positive Reframing
There are many ways to reframe difficult situations from a positive perspective. You cannot necessarily control everything in your life, but you can control how you view it. Reframing difficult situations in a positive light can help reduce your overall s...
How to Design a Rabbit Playground
Playtime and exercise are important for a rabbit's health. They also keep your rabbit stimulated, which wards off boredom. Whether your rabbit is outdoor or indoor, it needs a “rabbitat,” or rabbit playground. This provides ample space for your rabbit to...
How to Get Dates As an Introvert
As an introvert, you may struggle with meeting new people and getting dates. It may take time for you to be comfortable around new partners and come out of your shell. Many people identify as introverts and still find ways to date, hangout, and socialize...