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How to Set Up an Online Shop and Accept Payments
When setting up an online shop to accept credit card payments from customers, it is important to have a user-friendly shopping cart as well as a secure payment system.
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What are the Different Types of Asbestos Fibres?
There are six types of asbestos fibres. These are chrysotile, amosite, crocidolite, tremolite, actinolite and anthophyllite. Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral.
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How to Avoid Listeria Infection During Pregnancy
Although listeriosis is rare, pregnant women are more susceptible to contracting it than the general population. Listeria infection must be prevented during pregnancy.
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Drinks Women Should Avoid During Pregnancy
Pregnant women should reduce their consumption of alcoholic and caffeinated drinks, as large amounts of these beverages may be harmful to an unborn baby's development.
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Which Foods Should Women Avoid During Pregnancy?
Some foods should be avoided during pregnancy because they may contain harmful bacteria which can lead to food poisoning, and damage the health of a developing baby.
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Visit Windsor Castle and Explore its History
Windsor Castle is one of the Queen's official residences and is open to the public. Explore St George's Chapel, the State Apartments and Queen Mary's Dolls' House.
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Things to do in the Royal Town of Windsor
Windsor is just outside London, and is home to Windsor Castle, the residence of the Queen. There are many places of interest to visit in Windsor, including the castle.
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How to Improve a Website's Ranking in Google
The structure and content of web pages affects a website's ranking in Google. Search engine optimisation helps websites to rank higher in search results.
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Facts About Mute Swans and Their Cygnets
Mute swans are large water-dwelling birds capable of flight. Male mute swans are called cobs, female mute swans are pens, and young mute swans are known as cygnets.
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What is a Flying Fox?
A flying fox is a large fruit bat. The large flying fox, or Pteropus vampyrus, is the largest flying mammal in the world.
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Are Vampire Bats Really Vampires?
Vampire bats get their name because they feed at night, and exclusively on the blood of mammals and birds. There are three species of vampire bat.
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What is the Proper Hand Washing Procedure?
It is important to wash the hands properly with soap and water. This helps to prevent the spread of infections such as colds and flu, and bacteria such as salmonella.
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What are the Differences Between Colds and Flu?
Colds and flu are contagious viruses that are transmitted from person to person. Symptoms of the common cold and influenza are similar, but flu symptoms are more severe.
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How to Avoid Catching a Cold or the Flu Virus
People can minimise their chances of catching colds and influenza. They can also help to prevent the spread of these viruses by washing their hands frequently.
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Why is Folic Acid Important During Pregnancy?
Folic acid is the synthetic version of folate. Supplementation of folic acid is recommended during pregnancy to help prevent neural tube defects such as spina bifida.
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How to Avoid Symptoms of Vitamin D Deficiency
Symptoms of vitamin D deficiency include rickets and osteomalacia. Vitamin D is obtained from skin exposure to sunlight, or from food sources and supplements.
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What are the Health Effects of Obesity?
Obesity is the excessive accumulation of body fat. The health effects of obesity can include an increased risk of heart disease, stroke, cancer and high blood pressure.
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What are the Water Soluble Vitamins?
The water soluble vitamins include the B group vitamins and vitamin C. They are not stored by the body and inadequate intake can lead to vitamin deficiencies.
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What are the Fat Soluble Vitamins?
The fat soluble vitamins are vitamins A, D, E and K. These are stored in the body and do not need to be consumed daily. Deficiency or hypervitaminosis can be serious.
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Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Human Needs
Maslow's hierarchy of needs is a theory of motivation, whereby people must meet certain biological and psychological needs before they can desire self-actualisation.
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How to Motivate People to Do More Exercise
For people to be motivated to do more exercise, they must feel they have a reason to do it and be able to identify the opportunities they have to be physically active.
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How to Get a High Score in Bejeweled Blitz
Wondering how people are getting high scores of over 100,000 in Bejeweled Blitz? Here are some hints and tips for getting more points in this addictive Facebook game.
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Health Status and Elderly Falls Prevention
If elderly people can remain physically active, stay well nourished, take care of foot problems and manage their medication, it can help prevent them having falls.
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Falls Prevention for Elderly People at Home
Improving safety in the home environment helps prevent elderly people from having falls and injuring themselves, and allows them to live independent lives.
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Stair Safety to Prevent Falls in the Elderly
Stair safety is important for preventing elderly people from falling down the stairs and suffering serious injury. Here are some tips for making stairs safer.
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Given up Smoking? How to Never Smoke Again
Making the decision to stop smoking is a big step. Never smoking again is even bigger. Here are some tips for stopping smoking for good and breaking the habit forever.
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How to Help Someone Quit Smoking
Know someone who smokes and would quite like them to quit? Smokers need to decide to stop for their own benefit, but it is possible to help someone quit smoking.
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The Health Benefits of Quitting Smoking
Even after years of smoking, there are good reasons to quit. The benefits of quitting smoking include improved health and a reduced risk of smoking-related diseases.
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Stop Smoking with Nicotine Replacement Therapy
Nicotine replacement therapy can help smokers cope with nicotine cravings that may occur after they have stopped smoking.
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How to Make a Stop Smoking Plan
Making a stop smoking plan increases the chances of successfully quitting smoking and staying stopped for good. Here are some tips for preparing to quit smoking.
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The Health Effects of Binge Drinking
Binge drinking, or drinking several alcoholic drinks in a short time, can have serious health effects, some of which may be dangerous and even life threatening.
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How to Tell if Someone has Alcohol Problems
Worried about drinking too much alcohol or someone else's drinking? Here are some signs of out of control drinking habits and alcohol problems.
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Four Stages of Alcoholic Liver Disease
Alcoholic liver disease is caused by heavy drinking over a long period of time. The damage done to the liver may lead to liver cirrhosis.
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How to Prevent Symptoms of Iron Deficiency
Iron deficiency is common throughout the world, but eating foods high in iron can help to prevent it. Haem iron is more easily absorbed by the body than non-haem iron.
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Which Foods to Eat for a Healthy Vegan Diet
It is possible for vegans to obtain enough protein, vitamins and minerals by eating a healthy diet that does not contain foods from animal sources.
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Sex and the City the Movie Sequel
After the success of Sex and the City: The Movie in 2008, the film's sequel is set for release in 2010. Is another Sex and the City blockbuster on the cards?
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Online Writing Jobs to Make Extra Money
Online writing jobs can earn writers extra money. Writing articles, producing promotional copy for business websites, and blogging are ways to earn an income online.
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Zinc Food Sources and Deficiency Symptoms
Good health requires a sufficient amount of zinc obtained from foods in the diet. Zinc is an essential mineral needed for a healthy immune system and for healing wounds.
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How to Dive Down Safely While Snorkelling
Diving down deeper while snorkelling gives a better view of fish, coral and other sea creatures.
Equalising ear pressure will be necessary to avoid pain in the ears.
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Irish Whiskey Brands, Malts, Grains, and Blends
Ireland produces single malt, single grain, blended and pure pot still whiskies. Irish whiskey is triple-distilled, and there are three whiskey distilleries in Ireland.
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Scotch Whisky Single Malts, Regions and Blends
Scotch whisky, single malt whisky, grain whiskies, blended whiskies, Highland, Islay, Lowland and Speyside whiskies - what does all this whisky terminology mean?
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How to Cure a Hangover from Drinking Alcohol
What can be done to cure a hangover and help the tiredness, dehydration and headaches that follow alcohol intoxication from the night before?
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The Nutritional Value of Chicken Eggs
Eggs are a nutritionally dense food, being high in protein and containing a wide variety of vitamins and minerals. They are high in cholesterol, but low in saturated fat.
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Eggs, High Cholesterol Levels and Heart Disease
Eggs contain cholesterol, but does eating eggs raise blood cholesterol levels and increase the risk of heart disease?
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How to Snorkel and use Snorkelling Equipment
Learning how to snorkel properly with a breathing tube, mask and fins helps to ensure an enjoyable exploration of the underwater world and a safe snorkelling experience.
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Who was St. Patrick?
St. Patrick, the Patron Saint of Ireland, was a Christian missionary who set about converting Irish pagans to Christianity in the 5th century. Little is known about him.
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Body Piercing Aftercare Helps Prevent Infections
Body piercing aftercare is important because it helps new piercings to heal cleanly, hygienically and safely, reduces the risk of infection, and promotes healing time.
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What Causes Sore Muscles After Exercising?
The feeling of sore, stiff muscles is a common side effect of exercise. Learn why muscle soreness occurs days after a workout.
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How to Make a Whisky Hot Toddy
A Whisky Hot Toddy is a hot drink, traditionally made with Scotch, sugar, lemon juice and water. There are variations, but this is an exceptionally good Hot Toddy recipe.
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Should Writers Sell All Rights to Articles?
Publishing rights writers can sell with their articles include first and second serial, one-time, syndication and electronic rights, as well as full copyright.
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Film Review of Sex and the City: The Movie
Sex and the City: The Movie sees the reunion of Carrie Bradshaw, Charlotte York Goldenblatt, Miranda Hobbes, Samantha Jones and New York City.
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The History and Origin of Mothering Sunday
Mothering Sunday is also known as Laetare Sunday, and falls during the Christian festival of Lent. Mother's Day is celebrated in May and does not have religious origins.
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How to Prevent Symptoms of Computer Eye Strain
Symptoms of computer eye strain include headaches, painful, dry, itchy eyes, feeling tired, light sensitivity and blurry vision. Learn how to avoid straining the eyes.
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The History of Pancake Day and Shrove Tuesday
Pancake Day, or Shrove Tuesday, is part of Shrovetide. Historically, Christians would make pancakes to use up the kitchen leftovers before Lent, a time of fasting.
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What Reasons are There not to Exercise?
Good reasons not to exercise due to safety include very soon after childbirth, during illness, while recovering from injury, and when under the influence of alcohol.
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The Risk Factors for Coronary Heart Disease
Smoking, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, physical inactivity, obesity and diabetes are preventable causes of blocked arteries and coronary heart disease.
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The Best Homemade Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe
This is the best homemade mashed potatoes recipe. For an extra tasty mash perfect with sausages, add garlic, fresh basil and Dijon mustard to the potatoes.
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How Can Vegans Avoid a Calcium Deficiency?
Vegans can avoid a calcium deficiency by including a variety of foods in their diets. Non-dairy calcium sources include green vegetables, beans, and some fruits and nuts.
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Marathon Preparation and Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are an important source of energy for long distance runners. Carbohydrate rich meals are especially important in the days leading up to a marathon.
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What is a Good Diet for Marathon Training?
When training for a marathon, a good diet provides the long distance runner with the nutrition he or she needs to give a good performance.
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How to Cook the Perfect Boiled Egg
There are many variations among methods of how to make the perfect boiled egg with a soft, runny yolk and set white, but here is one technique that seems to work.
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Hangover Prevention Tips
It is possible to avoid a hangover caused by excessive alcohol consumption, yet still manage to enjoy a few drinks. Here are some hangover prevention tips.
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How to Work out the Target Heart Rate Zone
The target heart rate zone is the heart rate range considered to be most favourable for improving aerobic fitness. This range can be worked out using a simple formula.
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Find the Motivation to Exercise
Awareness of the health benefits of physical activity can help people find the motivation to exercise. Fitting exercise in to daily life does not have to be difficult.
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