Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD – What is It?

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Post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD, is an anxiety disorder that is a real illness and medical condition. This stress related illness can most often occur after a person has been through some type of high stress trauma or traumatic episode. This can be many different types of events and include something that has happened to you that was horrible or a horrible event that you witnessed or … [Read more...]

Brain Fog – What is it?

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There really is such a thing as ‘brain fog’ and it is fairly common. Brain fog is described as confusion, forgetfulness, and difficulty concentrating. It can be caused by many different factors and affects all types of people. Brain fog, brain drain, and senior moments – they all comparatively refer to the same thing. You just can’t think clearly, concentration and focus are a struggle and … [Read more...]

What is Bursitis?

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Bursitis is a common but painful problem that affects people of all ages. It occurs when the bursa, a small but extremely important serous sac between tendon and bone, becomes inflamed.  The bursae (plural) sacs are located throughout the body in places of friction like the hip, shoulder and knee areas. These sacs contain the synovial fluid that allows movement within the areas by reducing the … [Read more...]

What is Fishing?

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Fishing is a technique that has been used by humans for many thousands of years as a means to catch fish or other seafood species. There are many different fishing techniques that are utilized on the world's marine environments by fishermen trying to secure their catch. If you are a sport fisherman you may understand the phrase, 'that is why they call it fishing and not catching'. Commercial … [Read more...]

What is a Boat?

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A boat is a marine vessel that was constructed of manufactured for a generic, specific or specialty boating purpose. Boats come in many different types and sizes, and are made to satisfy many different marine purposes. First the vessel will need to be able to float or it will do know one any good. Beyond that requirement, the sky is the limit on the various types of boats that may be available. … [Read more...]

What is Fitness?

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Fitness relates to being fit and in healthy shape. Maintaining a physical activity routine or exercise regime to enhance your strength and energy is a good way to enhance your health. People can achieve and maintain different levels of fitness depending upon their goals. Keeping fit can mean that you will feel like you have more energy and helps you to feel like being more active. You do not have … [Read more...]

What is a Bulging Disc?

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A bulging disc is also often referred by various terms that include ruptured disc and herniated disc. Another term sometimes used is a 'slipped disc', which is a misleading term. A bulging disc refers to a condition in the spine and vertebrae, where there is an issue with the spongy discs between the vertebrae. The pain and discomfort may be from a tear or a physical bulg in the disc. When these … [Read more...]

What is Chowder?

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Chowder is a type of stew or soup that is usually thick and rich in taste. Traditionally a chowder may be based on bacon with different varieties of seafood added in the soup for protein. While there are traditional ways to make this tasty creation, inevitably each batch that is made will taste just a little bit different than the last pot. So, chowder is really about culture and what types of … [Read more...]

What is FIFA?

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If you like soccer, then you will want to know about FIFA and what it is all about. FIFA is an acronym that stands for the Federation Internationale de Football Association. You may also see it referred to as the International Federation of Association Football. This is the international governing group for the association football around the world. In the U.S. this sport is more commonly … [Read more...]