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Remember the good old days before “aerobic gaming,” when you could just sit on your butt and wiggle your thumbs? Well those days are gone; time to get up, stand up, and put your feet to work.
Most dermatologists recommend examining your skin once a month to become familiar with what it looks like normally—so you'll be able to recognize something that's abnormal. And since skin cancer is curable if caught in an early stage, your life just might depend on it.
Acne affects people of all ages and all races, and treating it is a slow process that requires diligence and patience. Here are some tips to help you get started.
Applying a cold compress is a time-honored way to reduce inflammation and ease pain in countless situations, from bruises and migraines to bee stings and scorpion bites.
Locked yourself out of the house? Most common pin and tumbler locks can be picked with a little luck and finesse—so before you call a locksmith, try this.
Shock occurs when there is an insufficient amount of blood flowing through the body. It’s often the result of a serious illness or injury, such as from a car accident. It’s a life-threatening condition—you’ll need to act fast.
Picture a cow in a pasture or a sleeping cat—could their lives be any more relaxed? Since stress aggravates back pain, take a cue from these animals and practice this relaxing yoga-inspired stretch.
Ninety percent of all adults in the U.S. experience back pain sooner or later. Regular stretching can better your chances—or at least push sooner off until later.
You may think sushi is just raw fish, but you’d only be half right. It’s actually the combination of fish and rice – and how it’s combined is an art form in itself.
Learning to properly pour a bottle of wine can help you impress your dinner guests, or, more likely, land a restaurant job waiting tables. Either way, it never hurts to have exquisite manners.
Anaconda may look similar to Seven-Card Stud, but don't be fooled- the passing of cards between players makes for serpentine strategy and venomous backbiting. Be careful, or you'll wind up slithering home without your wallet.
Think of this as a science project that illustrates how a liquid can transform into a fatty solid. A delicious science project that requires a lot of elbow grease.
Ear thermometers are easy to use—and with their infrared technology provide an almost instant reading. Which means they’re great for most anyone, but especially kids who don’t like to sit still.
According to one strain of cocktail lore, the Bloody Mary was named after Queen Mary I, who required this spicy combination of vodka and tomato juice to soothe her nerves after a hard day of signing death sentences. Enjoy!
Any experienced poker player will tell you there are two objectives that go hand in hand, pardon the pun, for every game you play: either win big or lose small. Here's how.
It's the chop of choice for almost any vegetable - from basic oblongs and spheroids, like garlic, onions, and potatoes, to the more irregular oddities, like mushrooms, rhubarb, and sun-dried tomatoes.
Seven Card Stud was the preferred game of good guys and bad guys alike in the Old West, and its popularity spread worldwide during World War II thanks to American G.I.'s.
While sushi masters train for years to perfect their fish-cutting techniques, you don’t have to be quite so exacting. But the more carefully you slice it, the tastier your results.
There’s nothing more heart-wrenching—and, let’s face it, sometimes nerve-wracking— than a wailing infant. Here are a few ways to soothe your sweet little crybaby.
Sure, sure, you didn’t notice spilling red wine on your shirt or tablecloth because the conversation at dinner was so lively. The stain might be dry, but that doesn’t mean the party has to end on a sour note.
A symbol of royalty in ancient Rome, China, and Egypt, a necktie has always conferred status of some kind. Learning to properly tie the four-in-hand, or a simple knot, is a sure sign of manhood.
In life, as in poker, one should always strive to improve the hand one was dealt. And in poker, as in life, you can do so by staying sharp, knowing your odds, and trying to get Lady Luck on your side.
Omaha Hold 'Em looks a lot like Texas Hold 'Em at first, but it usually involves better action, and higher hands. So if you play it at your next poker night, get ready for a wild ride- and hold onto your shirt.
Do you love to do jigsaw puzzles but hate the corny pictures? Here's how to make a puzzle with any picture- your pet turtle, your favorite cartoon character, your little brother. . . okay, maybe not your little brother.
Hand roll sushi, also known as 'cone sushi', is the easiest type of sushi to make, and you can fill it however you want -let your taste buds be your guide.
A Dallas socialite named Margarita claimed to have invented this tequila-based favorite back in 1948, The Margarita has blossomed into a global phenomenon.
If ever a cocktail was destined for the spring break circuit, Sex on the Beach is it. Whether you're looking for a little Sex or a lot, here's how to indulge.
We can't guarantee that your life will remain free from bad timing or bad luck, but we can help you prevent one of the baddest bads there is-bad breath.
If you work at a desk all day, you probably have poor posture. . . and if you have poor posture, you probably have upper back pain. This stretch can work out the kinks—just don't hold back.
Yes, it's a trendy drink. But on a hot summer evening while drinking with good friends, this cross between the Mint Julep and the Daquiri doesn't feel like a trend. It feels like destiny.
The only thing worse than feeling tired is looking tired. Lucky for you, it should only take a few minutes each morning to take your look from sleep-deprived raccoon to bright-eyed bunny.
Texas Hold 'Em became all the rage in the U.S. in the 1970s, but before that, Five Card Draw, first made popular during the Civil War, reigned supreme for more than a century.
No-Limit Texas Hold 'Em is the Rolls-Royce of poker, the game the big boys play, the game the World Series of poker is all about- the game you want to play.
Yes, they slurped cosmos by the gallon on Sex & the City, launching this pretty-in-pink drink into the super-trend stratosphere. But those ladies had the right idea: this delicious cocktail lives up to the hype.
It's not just for repelling vampires anymore! Garlic's antibacterial properties are also said to drive away colds - but if you eat enough of it, you might be able to do both.
Good-looking dogs attract smiles, stares, and lots of attention from strangers. And so do people with good-looking dogs—so break out the brushes and start pampering your pooch!
A brilliant painter needs just the right brush, a great mechanic needs just the right tool, and a true chef needs just the right knife. Choose wisely and half your work is done.
Bandaging an injured elbow is simply logical: if you physically compress the area, it won't be able to swell as it might if left to its own devices. It's also a pretty simple process.
