If you are overweight then you are not alone. About two-thirds of the adults in U.S. are overweight or obese. Obese is highly associated with a higher risk of chronic diseases, mobility disability and death. Such risk factors are prevalent in older women that includes, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and sometimes […]
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The Do’s and Don’ts of Training Collars for Dogs
Caring for a dog involves more than just buying him food and feeding him once a day. A dog requires love, attention, playtime, and, depending on the dog, training to enforce good behaviors. E collars are a viable way to train your dog so that he not only exhibits these […]
The Psychology of Bad Driving
We see examples of bad driving on our roads all the time—tailgating, speeding, cutting other vehicles off. When somebody does something stupid that endangers us, we understandably get upset. We're just trying to get where we're going, and some careless driver is unnecessarily placing us in a risky situation and […]
Essential Network Security Software
When it comes to network and web server security, you don’t just need one network security product, you need numerous network security products. Used in conjunction, these network security products provide for multi-layered security. Below are the essentials: Firewalls - Firewalls are software or hardware-based security systems that examine […]
Top Reasons for Car Accidents
Ours is a society constantly on the move and convinced that bad things won't happen to us. Job losses, car accidents, serious illnesses - those are things that happen to other people. Unfortunately, it's this kind of thinking that often makes us our own worst enemies. This is especially true […]
How The Affordable Care Act Affects Preventive Care
With the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in its functional stages, certain things are becoming clear with regards to the healthcare industry. Among them is the impact of the ACA on the notion of preventive care–an extremely important area within healthcare in terms of not only cost, but also the health […]
Common Gym Etiquette Offenders
Those who work out in a gym may recognize certain people who annoy others with rude or oblivious behavior. Discourteous actions can put a damper on a workout, making it a frustrating and irritating experience, rather than a positive one. Read below about 8 common gym etiquette offenders anyone can […]
Addictions that Aren’t as Uncommon as You Think
According to CNN, 22 million people use illegal drugs. Although you may not know the exact statistics, there’s little doubt that you didn’t already know that people abuse drugs. What you may not be aware of are the more uncommon addictions. As a social worker, you will have a wide […]
Some Benefits of Mobile Research
Mobile research has reached its culmination due to the introduction of touch screen technology, which has revolutionized the way people use and perceive their mobile devices. Market researchers are now capable of monitoring mobile browsing trends and behaviors, allowing analysts to conduct questionnaires and surveys using these same devices. The increased benefits […]
Why Some People Choose Not To Be Connected To The Internet
Technology seems to be at the forefront of most of the world’s news, and with good reason; it’s now infiltrated almost every part of our lives. We use technology to help us be more efficient at work and at home. Technology is helping us create family meals, make fewer mistakes, […]
Are Your Kids Safe with the Actual Gadgets and Technology?
As our children grow, their desire to learn the world of technology becomes stronger, but is it safe to just hand over those gadgets? Sure they might be entertaining, educational and teach important skills for the future, but as they get older the potential harm of unwanted threats get's higher. As […]
Signs of an Abusive Partner
Being in a relationship can be maddening, especially when you become a tad obsessive with your partner. You want to spend every waking hour together or know their every movement. Unfortunately, if you immerse yourself too much in the relationship, it can turn into an all-consuming and suffocating bond. In […]