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In 1996, the government debated how to keep your medical information private in light of the computer age.

Assessing the capacity of people to make decisions about their functional problems has substantial ethical, clinical, and financial implications.

A once tropical mosquito is now well established in the US with the potential to initiate a devastating epidemic of viral, bacterial, or protozoan tropical diseases.

Many law enforcement professionals, unaware that serious crimes are committed when powers of attorney are abused, often fail to treat such matters seriously.

A power of attorney can be valuable if you need help managing your affairs. If you delegate power to the wrong agent, however, they can steal you blind.

In Wear Clean Underwear, Alexis Martin Neely gives helpful advice to parents about wills, trusts, short-term and long-term legal guardianship if the worst should happen.

The Patient Self Determination Act of 1991 requires health care providers to inform patients about their right concerning life-sustaining treatments when terminally ill.

Discussing your wishes with regards to life and death issues can be as uncomfortable and controversial as discussing politics or religion.

Proper estate planning can save estate heirs a considerable amount of time, money, and grief. Here is a brief guide to estate planning for those who live in Texas.

The future management and distribution of an estate will involve one or more legal documents: a will, a living will and a living trust. Learn the difference between them.

Definition of the glossary term Pancration

During the past decade new drugs have come on the market to treat migraines. Could they work for you?

Gout attacks can give very noticeable warning signs that should not be ignored in the long run.

The Thai martial arts legend is currently filming a sequel to the surprise hit movie, Ong-Bak.

Even minor deterioration in health can affect performance if flying an aircraft. Before getting airborne every pilot should carefully consider whether he is fit to fly.

Mirror's Edge is shaping up as a strong first-person game by creating a vast environment of running and acrobatics while introducing a "true" first person perspective.

Arkham Asylum manages to balance a variety of gameplay styles, constantly changing the pace and remaining fresh with exploration, fisticuffs, problem solving and stealth.

A five-part documentary included on the Special Collector's Edition DVD adds greater value to this exciting romantic drama from 1985.

When Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mark Bell laid out Ottawa Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson last Thursday night, many cried foul unjustifiably.

Based on the novel by Stephen King, Misery is the story of a writer who is being held captive by his "number one fan" who also happens to be psychotic.

When it is more than just the blahs, steps need to be taken to defeat depression. A happier outlook on life without drugs is within reach.

Ideal for close-quarters combat and fending off hordes, the two shotguns are perfectly suited for cramped maps and small corridors, but are tough to use in open areas.

Mirror's Edge is an action - adventure game set in the first person perspective with parcour as the core focus and hook of the game.

In anticipation of having to write a test some students become overwhelmed with fear of failure. Changing negative thoughts by positive self-talk can alleviate anxiety.

In order to increase their weight of fire, German Stormtroopers employed the light 77mm field gun in operations.

If you're new to the Martial Arts and are considering joining a Japanese Jiu Jitsu class, then you should be ready for the following things!

Two titles and a lot of pride will be on the line when WWE Extreme Rules hits the New Orleans Arena in Louisiana on the 7th June.

Most people have little knowledge about Sjögren's syndrome and its symptoms, treatment and diagnosis, but the Sjögren's Syndrome Foundation is there to help and educate.

Environmentally-minded travellers keen to adopt a more sustainable approach to travel will find these eco-friendly gadgets worth packing.

Weapon of mass destruction (WMD) is a term that has been thrown around very loosely over the past decade without much explanation beyond its ominous moniker.

A rich woman's mutilated corpse is found stuffed in a wall-safe, and Beckett must now rely on Castle's information if they are to find their killer

Weight loss, or bariatric surgery, and stomach surgery to combat disease can be life savers. They can also have unpleasant side effects, such as "dumping syndrome."

The Former president of Peru was returned to his home country to face charges for corruption and human rights violations.

Best known for his Burke series, Andrew Vachss turns his considerable talents to illuminating the life of the homeless in a novel that will please new and old fans alike.

Cavers in Mexico may easily breathe in the invisible spores of the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum, resulting in symptoms that can range from a bad cough to death.

Immersion in water below sixty degrees evokes dramatic physiologic changes that can make survival problematic. Understanding these changes can save a person's life.

New Left 4 Dead Crash Course DLC drops on the Xbox Live Marketplace and PC, adding a new mini-campaign with two full levels, two survivor maps, and 10 new achievements.

It is a myth that self-care requires a lot of spending. A well balanced self care program can be inexpensive and still prevent burnout and stress related problems.

Offering to help aging parents manage their finances may feel as awkward as talking about sex with them, but it's a discussion adult children need to have.

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder combines elements of depression and PMS symptom, although PMDD is a separate condition.

Dehydration, heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke occur on a spectrum of heat-related illness. Heatstroke, the most severe of these conditions, is avoidable.

In our modern world we are all susceptible to stress. Road rage, air rage, stress at work, stress at home. It appears that simply being alive is a source of stress.

He was never physically strong and was mentally unstable at times, yet he wrote some of the most glorious hymns in history.

Cartoon show host and TV anchor Tom Gregory died last Monday in Sarasota, Florida. He also coined the phrase, "It's 10 pm. Do you know where your children are?"

Vertigo is common and has a variety of causes. Symptoms often respond to desensitzing maneuvers or medication.

It is imperative that drivers understand the secret language of driving. Once a driver becomes one with the rhythm of the road lives can ultimately be saved.

Misery loves company, and with these tips the infected can claim the lives of the last few survivors of the zombie apocalypse with a minimum of effort.

Extreme Rules makes it's début in the New Orleans Arena on the 7th June. Every match will have a stipulation and things are guaranteed to get out of hand!

Beneficial insects are attracted by many flower varieties. While in the garden, these insects feed on other bugs that are harmful to growing vegetable plants.

Offensive Aztec weapons used by Aztec warriors in close combat and long-range. Ancient weaponry of the Aztec civilization from Aztec swords & clubs to Aztec bows & slings