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Esophageal diverticulitis are pockets formed in your esophagus that can trap food and cause difficulty with swallowing. Most esophageal diverticulitis do not have symptoms, and they may not require any special treatment. That said, if your condition is se...

Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is an inherited condition that causes high levels of LDL cholesterol (or "bad" cholesterol) in your blood from birth. High levels of LDL cholesterol put you at risk for a heart attack at an early age. Treating FH begins...

Unhealthy health goals are all too common. Bad health goals often involve focusing too much on the outcome and not enough on the process of getting healthy. Bad goals include trying to lose a large amount of weight in a short time frame or training for a...

Blind or visually impaired infants often struggle with going to sleep. They often also have a hard time sticking to a regular sleep schedule. This is because infants who are blind or visually impaired have lower light perception and this disrupts their ci...

Vegan lunches can be difficult. You don't want your lunch to be too voluminous, or be something that will take too long to prepare (or too long to eat). And in many cases, it has to be something that can sit for a few hours without being refrigerated. To...

As your kids grow up, they also grow out of a lot of clothes along the way. Instead of letting these used clothes pile up in your closet, you can make some spare change while supporting an ethical resale system by selling them to secondhand stores or you...

Jackfruit is a large, prickly fruit that grows in tropical and subtropical climates, primarily in India and Bangladesh. The bulbous fruits grow directly from the trunks of trees, and are the largest tree fruit in the world, as they can reach up to 100 pou...

Coping with a loss is one of the hardest times in a person’s life. Unfortunately, when the people around you are insensitive to your pain, it only complicates matters. Feeling pressured by friends and family to move on after losing someone can cause you t...

More and more, companies are finding benefits in allowing employees to work remotely. Working remotely might mean working at a home office, working on your laptop at Starbucks, or taking your job with you when you travel abroad. In any situation, if you a...

Whether you’re on a new diet or just trying to eat healthily, the grocery store can be a perilous place for a hungry shopper. After all, grocery stores spend millions of dollars every year strategically arranging products in order to encourage consumption...

Parents want to raise happy children, yet sometimes their happiness comes at your own expense. What may have started out as wanting to engage with your child or spend time with them may turn into being bossed around by a child. A child may also communicat...

Scalloped edges add a lovely detail to almost any garment. You can add a scalloped edge to the hem of a skirt, on the closure of a coat, or as the neckline on a top. Scallops can be big and bold or small and delicate. Try sewing a scalloped edge onto your...

A looped updo is a relatively simple way to create a professional and glamorous look for a night out on the town. Updos are perfect for weddings, dates, galas, proms, or any fancy event. In order to create a looped updo you will need to prepare your hair...

Though digging, rambunctious dogs can be a garden’s worst enemy, you don’t necessarily have to choose one or the other. By selecting non-toxic gardening chemicals and pet-friendly plants, you can make sure your garden is a safe place for your dog. Addit...

Sending a Valentine’s Day care package is a great way to show someone that you care. When assembling the package, make sure that you include a few Valentine’s-themed treats, some personal items, and a Valentine’s card. Once the package is ready, you can s...

The United States of America is one of the world's largest, most renown and ethnically diverse countries. For most first-time visitors from other parts of the world, many of your impressions may have been cultivated by Hollywood movies and what you hear i...