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How to Cope With Stress at School
No matter if you’re in grade school or grad school, it’s natural to experience school-related stress. But school stress is also something you can successfully manage. This article lists several strategies for coping with school stress, starting with the “...
How to Prevent Herpes
Herpes is an infection caused by two virus types, and it appears in two forms, as either oral or genital herpes. Many prevention tips are valuable for both oral and genital herpes, but the latter will be the primary focus of this article. By recognizing...
A Complete Medical Guide to Herpes: Symptoms, Diagnosis, & Treatment (with Pictures)
Maybe you’ve noticed a strange blister pop up where it shouldn’t be, or you’re just feeling a bit under the weather. Could herpes be the culprit? Officially known as the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV), this common ailment affects over 3.5 billion people world...
How to Cope With Post Holiday Syndrome
After spending a wonderful holiday over the Christmas and New Year period, some people feel blue and find that it's difficult to function normally in their daily rhythm. As defined by the DSM IV, holiday blues, holiday depression, or post-Christmas blues,...
How to Care for Hair Extensions
Hair extensions are wonderful. You can add length to your hair or a beautiful streak of color. They can cover a bad cut or color and allow you to tie short hair in a ponytail. With all the glorious things they can do, can you return the favor and take goo...
How to Hug a Dog
Humans are hardwired to understand hugs as expressions of affection, so it can be difficult to believe that this bodily gesture might not be universally perceived as positive and enjoyable. This is precisely the case, though, when it comes to your pet po...
How to Dry Your Painted Nails Quickly
There is nothing worse for your pretty manicure then when you smudge it. Luckily, there are a number of tried-and-true methods to dry painted nails quickly. This will help maintain your beautiful nails and often prevent chips and damage.
How to Deal With a Boss Who Makes Promises But Never Delivers
Do you have the type of boss who likes to hold out rewards and possibilities in front of you without ever fulfilling promises? You probably kept hoping that something would happen or improve in time, but after awhile you likely felt less motivated to work...
How to Recognize the Symptoms of Giardiasis
Experts say that giardiasis is caused by a microscopic parasite found in contaminated water, though it can also transfer via food or person-to-person contact. After consuming the parasite, you may experience symptoms like abdominal cramps, watery diarrhea...
How to Play Spoons: Instructions, Rules, & More
Spoons is a classic card game that combines the simple fun of a matching game with the frantic thrill of musical chairs. Although it might seem confusing and complicated at first, it’s incredibly easy to learn and an absolute blast to play! You can also i...
How to Make a Lime Crush Smoothie
A refreshing citrus and strawberry smoothie that's guaranteed to wake your taste buds up in the morning! Start the day in the right way with this zingy drink.
How to Remove Milk Stains
Staining your favorite clothes is never fun. Milk is one of those drinks that can leave large stains that can be hard to get out. Whether you've spilled milk on clothing, furniture, or your carpet, there are ways to remove it using commonly found househol...
How to Be a Teenage Hipster (Girls)
You see her, sitting by the window of a funky café, writing poetry and sipping black coffee. Or in the line to one of the coolest underground clubs. Or strolling down Brooklyn, smoking a cigarette. She’s a hipster, though she’ll never admit it, and you wa...
How to Prepare for the Geography Bee
The official National Geographic Bee started in 1989, a time when the world was changing rapidly. Today, over ten thousand schools—12% of the nation’s total—and approximately four million students participate. With such stiff competition, the eventual win...
How to Be a Beautiful Goth Girl
Being a beautiful goth girl can be a fun way to express yourself and show off your sense of style. Goth mixes punk, Victoriana, industrial, and geek looks to create a strong, unique image. You can dress and look like a goth girl using clothing, makeup, an...
How to Not Be Boring With Your Boyfriend
From time to time, you may need to spice up your relationship to keep things exciting, passionate, and interesting! You can do this by going on exciting dates, having interesting conversations, and rekindling your attraction. Think about what your boyfrie...