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How to Buy Healthy Peanut Butter
Peanut butter contains saturated fat and sodium, so there's a common misconception that all peanut butter is unhealthy. In reality, this is not true for all peanut butter. Peanut butter doesn't naturally contain sodium, and it contains many other nutrient...
How to Diagnose Pericarditis
Pericarditis happens when the pericardium, the sac around your heart, is irritated or swollen.[1] X Trustworthy Source American Heart Association Leading nonprofit that funds medical research and public education Go to source It can cause f...
How to Decorate with Air Plants
Air plants, or Tillandsias, are a type of plant that do not require soil in order to grow. As a result, they are very versatile and can easily be used to decorate and add life to an otherwise drab room. Duratii, Hondurensis, Paleacea, Bulbosa are a few va...
How to Add a Liner to Knitted or Crocheted Bags
Crocheted and knitted purses make lovely accessories, but the holes in between stitches can allow the contents of your bag to fall out. Placing items in a crocheted or knitted bag with no liner can also stretch out the stitches and make the bag lose its s...
How to Change Scrolling Speed on a Mac
You can fine-tune the scrolling speed of your mouse from the Mouse section of the System Preferences menu. If you're using a trackpad, the scrolling speed settings can be found in the Accessibility section.
How to Make a Solar System Model
There are eight known planets orbiting our sun, including Earth. Making a model is a fun introduction to this solar system, and a good art project for primary school science classes. This detailed example can take a few hours to make, but most of that inv...
How to Clear Data on WhatsApp
To clear WhatsApp data, open WhatsApp → Tap "Settings" → Tap "Chats" → Tap "Clear All Chats" → Return to the app.
How to Improve Digestion As You Age
We're all familiar with the common aches and pains of growing older. Worsening eyesight, joint pain, and decreased mobility are part of aging. Digestive changes usually begin around the age of 60. But if you've been surprised by digestive changes as you a...
How to Get a Fecal Sample from Your Dog
When you bring your dog in for its annual veterinary exam you will likely be asked to bring in a fecal sample as well. This can be used for a variety of testing but is most often used to check for intestinal parasites, such as roundworms and giardia.[1]...
How to Introduce More Laughter to Your Life
An old truism holds that laughter is the best medicine. Science has shown that while laughter can’t cure all ailments that it does have many positive health benefits. These include stress relief, stimulating your heart and lungs, and relaxing muscles.[1]...
How to Make a Scented Garland
Garlands are a wonderful way to decorate your home for the holidays. You can hang them over fireplace mantles, in doorways, and over windows. You can even wrap them around Christmas trees and railings! Nothing beats the charm of homemade banners, however....
How to Keep an Older Dog Warm in Cold Weather
The winter months can be a difficult time for everyone, and that includes your dog. If your dog is senior-aged (between five and ten years old), they may be even more sensitive to the cold. You can keep your older dog warm, cozy, and healthy by protecting...
How to Become a General Transcriptionist
Becoming a general transcriptionist is a great way to make money from home. There are certain skills and certifications you need to acquire to ensure employers will take you seriously. Once you've got those skills, you can use social media and job website...
How to Gain Potential Health Benefits from Activated Charcoal
Activated charcoal is made from burning plant materials, such as coconut shells, at high temperatures. However, it goes through another process to make it "activated," so just chowing down on barbecue ashes is not the same thing. Most home remedies that u...
How to Recover from Gaslighting
Gaslighting is when a person or group convinces you that you are forgetful, sensitive, or just plain crazy in order to control you. It may be a partner, family member, supervisor, or even religious or social leader that is using gaslighting to manipulate...
How to Cope when Friends Treat You Differently After Your Spouse Dies
Adjusting to life after a spouse dies is filled with many endings and beginnings. You step out of the role of married partner into that of widow(er), bereaved. Many people expect the grieving period to be extremely hard, but they often are caught by surp...