Acne

About Adult Acne

Acne is often thought of as a teenage dilemma, and while it is true that acne appears most often during the teenage years, it is arguably just as true that there are a growing number of individuals that suffer from adult acne. Adults in their twenties, all the way up to their fifties can still experience acne flare-ups. And adult…

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Acne

Is It Possible To Prevent Adult Acne

The question of whether or not it is possible to prevent adult acne is very common. There are many people who have suffered from this disorder who would like to tell others about how they can avoid this problem. But the answer to this question is not a simple yes or no. Unfortunately, it is much more difficult than that.…

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Health Fitness

How Old Is Too Old To Start Pointe Work

The “How Old Is Too Old?” question comes up often in forums and discussion groups centred on pointe training and it is an issue that not many teachers/therapists/authors address. Technically, there is less risk to adult feet when beginning en pointe as their growth plates are fully fused. However, very few adults who have not danced for several years in…

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Acne

Adult Acne Solved

Acne has always been a dreaded occurrence in our life. Most of us have carried this burden in our teenage years and after almost seven teenage years we think we are finally home free. Then one morning in your twenty sixth, twenty seventh or even twenty eighth year of your existence you wake up with a huge zit on you…

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Depression

Teenage Depression Is It Just A Phase In Growth

We all remember when we were teenagers. Boy, what a phase in our lives. What with the need for peer acceptance, parental expectations, raging hormones, acne… It’s no wonder teenage depression exists in such high numbers. From research and even mere observation, teenage depression actually manifests itself differently from adult or childhood depression as during this age, teens want to…

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Vacations

Learning Spanish Part Eight Some Really Bad Science

So just where did this hideous stereotype about adults learning foreign language originate? It came from some very old science. There used to be a theory on “brain development” from the 1960’s which taught that there was a “crucial period” an individual had before the brain lost its “plasticity,” making learning a second language too difficult. (Lenneberg, 1967) It was…

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Parenting

Child Recliners How Do They Work

Child size recliners are a great gift. They let little ones, usually from the ages of 2 to 9, feel like they have their own spot in the family room. They get to relax and recline just like Mom and Dad or Grandpa. These recliners are built on a smaller scale and usually do not have the same reclining mechanism…

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Disease Illness

Adult Attention Deficit Disorder

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) is usually identifiable in early stages of childhood. There are instances when the disorder continues until adulthood if treatment is not prompt or effective. This is known as Adult Attention Deficit Disorder (AADD). The impact of AADD is severe compared to ADD because as an adult, coping strategies are required to a greater extent with regard…

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Dating

Meeting Someone Through Adult Personals Your First Date

Lucky you, you’re making plans to meet that special someone, encountered online through adult personals. You’ve emailed, shared in chat rooms, and talked over the phone several times. Now you are ready for the next step…your first date! The First Date with Someone You’ve Met Online When making plans to meet for the first time with someone you’ve met online,…

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