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14Dec By Lucy GrayNo Comments

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Why Are Bathroom Injuries So Common?

The human body is both impressive and vulnerable. People may not think much about their body's ability to process foods and supply energy when they're healthy. However, physical injuries can affect a person's ability to perform routine tasks or earn a living, and severe injuries may be permanent. In 2018, 35 million Americans received treatment for injuries in emergency rooms, a figure that represents over 95,890 injuries per day. These patients include people affected by car accidents, workplace injuries, and bathroom injuries. Let's take a closer look at why bathroom injuries are common, how bathroom injuries lead to lawsuits, and how to prevent bathroom injuries. Bathroom injuries are common. U.S. emergency rooms treat approximately 235,000 people aged 15 or older each year. Addi...

13Dec By Arnie AllenNo Comments

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A Week in Boston on a $60,000 Salary

Welcome to Spending Notes, where we do a weekly deep dive into how our readers spend their cash. Today: a teacher who makes $60,000 a year Occupation: high school teacher Age: 29 Location: Boston Salary: $60,000 (approx. $1,800 per pay period) Day One Teaching high school has its good days and bad days, but I'm glad to be in a position where work is never boring. Sometimes, you're up all night grading papers or exams, so mornings can feel hectic every now and again. It's going to be a typical workday for me where I teach both U.S. History and World History. Two of the classes I teach are AP, or advanced placement, which can be used toward college credit. AP classes tend to be more intense as far as the pace of the learning material. On the way to work this morning, I sto...

Is There a Counselor Near Me I Can Talk To?

10Dec By Emily P.No Comments

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Is There a Counselor Near Me I Can Talk To?

Mental health struggles are plaguing modern society. And with everything going on nowadays, is it really a surprise? However, your mental health doesn’t have to be a struggle. One benefit of our modern times is that mental health is finally losing the stigma surrounding it for decades. From depression to anxiety to bipolar disorder and many more struggles, mental health is no joke. If you or a loved one is dealing with mental health problems, never be afraid to reach out and ask that important question, “Is there a counselor near me I can talk to?” In losing the stigma, counseling, therapy, and psychiatric services have made leaps and bounds in finding the best ways to help those in need. Counseling provides support and validation. When you meet with a reputable, professional counse...

9Dec By Arnie AllenNo Comments

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How To Make the Most of the Space in Your Home

Finding space in your home for the ever-changing elements of life can be difficult. For many homeowners, creating the perfect home is always on their minds, but executing this vision can be a challenge. Making the most of the space within your home takes patience and a plan. With this guide, you can start transforming the way you think about storage, the flow of your home, and much more. Read on to learn how you can make the most of your home with ease and grace. Start with innovative storage additions. One great way to increase the utility of your home and take advantage of all the space within the property is with an elegant storage solution for your seating area. An ottoman is a great way to install a storage solution right into the area that you utilize the most. These are perfect ...

8Dec By Jessica EdwardsNo Comments

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What To Wear While Your Real Estate Agent Shows You Properties

Looking for the right property can be a tiring task. With the right real estate agent and the right attire, you can make anything happen. Whether you're looking for a beachfront house, an apartment in the busy city, or a cabin in the woods, your agent and your clothes must be carefully picked. You don’t want an agent who doesn’t know their way around town, nor do you want to wear heels if you’re looking for an old apartment with no elevator, only stairs. With a real estate agent from agencies like Immobilier Los Angeles, you can rest assured that you will find the perfect match for your desired budget, property type, and location. Immobilier’s Marc de Longeville has lived in Southern California for over 35 years and has gathered all the knowledge to help you choose the right property fo...

How To Deal With a Cheating Partner While You’re Pregnant

3Dec By Jessica EdwardsNo Comments

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How To Deal With a Cheating Partner While You’re Pregnant

For most women, pregnancy is an extremely exciting time. However, if you've learned your partner's been unfaithful, pregnancy can be challenging. If you've been busy dealing with lower back pain, headaches, morning sickness, and swollen ankles like many pregnant women, the last thing you need is to learn that your partner's cheated. Unfortunately, if this has happened to you, you are far from alone. For ways to have a happy and safe pregnancy in spite of your partner's infidelity, read on. Seeking Professional Help One of the best things you can do for yourself if you find out your partner has been cheating on you while pregnant is to reach out to professionals for help. Licensed mental health counselors will be able to work with you in individual sessions to process your grief and fee...

How To Keep Your Pets Safe From Secondhand Smoke in the House

1Dec By Arnie AllenNo Comments

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How To Keep Your Pets Safe From Secondhand Smoke in the House

Your indoor air quality is important to maintain throughout your household. While you may be thinking about keeping clean air just for the sake of you and your family members, it impacts your four-legged family members as well. Pets can be negatively impacted by allergens and spores in the air, putting them at risk for certain health issues. One of the greatest factors can be lingering secondhand smoke, and there are ways to curb the concerns surrounding potential conditions for your furry friends. Pets breathe what we breathe. Tobacco users and smokers are commonplace and often choose to spark up inside their homes. For those who roll their own cigars and cigarillos, Al Capone Wraps provide a durable leaf wrap to give a selective smoker the aroma of something that pairs well with the ...

Easy Improvements To Make Around the House

30Nov By Arnie AllenNo Comments

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Easy Improvements To Make Around the House

Home improvement can come about in many different forms. Many people think of home improvement projects as large, hulking, and expensive upgrades that can take months to complete. Indeed, many renovations do consist of significant remodeling efforts. and the industry is massive in the U.S. and all around the world as a result. Yet, many homeowners take great pride in their own improvement projects that can be started and finished in just a weekend or even an afternoon. Easy home improvement projects are satisfying and can even be fun for the family to engage in together. With these great ideas on how you can boost the beauty and utility of your home, you’ll never look at home improvement the same way again. Think “kitchen.” The kitchen is the center of your home. These fixtures are ...

Tips To Resolve Disagreements With Your Partner

9Nov By Arnie AllenNo Comments

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Tips To Resolve Disagreements With Your Partner

When trouble strikes in your relationship, you don't have to let it sour your connection and make your relationship more difficult to navigate. Learning early on how to solve issues is crucial to maintaining your happiness and your partner's as well. However, that can often easier be said than done. If you find yourself getting into conflicts with your significant other, here are a few tips on how to resolve those disagreements. Walk away and let yourself calm down before you speak. During especially heated exchanges, the last thing that you want to do is say something to your partner out of anger that you will regret later. When tensions rise, take a moment to walk out of the room and calm yourself down. You can engage in deep breathing exercises, take a moment to meditate, visualize ...

4Nov By Lucy GrayNo Comments

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Common Florida Home Repairs

Florida homeowners know that the elements and routine demands of life can play a huge role in the stability of their property. This is a fact of life for those living in Florida, and repairs and renovation work are simply a must for many in the Sunshine State. Yet the need to maintain a dedicated maintenance schedule offers a unique opportunity for homeowners in Florida. Instead of simply reacting to the weather conditions and home repair needs, Floridians are able to tailor their spaces to their needs and get a jump on changing lifestyle requirements alongside their routine maintenance projects. As a Florida homeowner, it’s a great idea to get acquainted with some of the technicians and contractors who work in your local area, but you should also understand how you can quickly and effe...