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Some interesting and cool facts/myths about household bleach

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ABC about household bleach What is bleach? Bleach is a strong and effective disinfectant. Its active ingredient, sodium hypochlorite, denatures protein in micro-organisms and is therefore effective in killing bacteria, fungus and viruses. Household bleach works quickly and is widely available at a low cost. Diluted household bleach is thus recommended for the disinfection of facilities. As bleach irritates mucous membranes, the skin and the airway, decomposes under heat or light and reacts readily with other chemicals, caution should be exercised in the use of it. Improper use of bleach may reduce its effectiveness in disinfection and also lead to accidents which can be harmful to health. Overuse of bleach or using a bleach solution that is too concentrated results in the production of toxic substances that pollute the environment and disturb ecological balance We all use bleach in our daily life. But Lot of people are uncertain as to when to use bleach and what it w...

All not to do Exercise Excuses busted

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Overcome Any Excuse Not to Exercise New Year resolution time is approaching. To prepare to fulfil your dream to lose weight and get healthy read this article so that you will be successful in your goal. The realities of work, school, social and family demands overwhelm the desire to get fit, and exercise gets puts on the back burner. Before you start your next fitness kick, use some new strategies to make sure you don't use "being busy" as an excuse to not get moving.   Top 1 Excuse- No one hour time for workout I can't find a whole hour in my day to devote to exercise .Who says you have to exercise for a whole hour in order to reap the benefits of physical activity? Studies show that even 10 minutes of consistent activity are beneficial to health and help with weight management. And even if you want to fit in 60 minutes of exercise, you don't have to do it all at once. Instead, you can break that hour up throughout the day, fitting in a little her...

Free and Printable Nursing Entrance exam Practice Sample Questions with answers

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Print Practice and Pass Nursing Entrance exam 2013 This is my 13th part article on getting nursing and other health related jobs. In this article you will see some more free nursing questions with answers. This test can be also used for passing other health related exam. Nursing entrance practice Test Questions 176-186 Q 176   Breathing properly requires the presence of what compound that affects surface tension of alveoli in the lungs? A. Potassium B. Plasma C. Surfactant D. Sodium Chloride Q 177   Which of the following is not considered a function of the kidneys? A. Secretion B. Reabsorption C. Transport D. Filtration Q 178   The functional unit of the kidney is known as? A. Medulla B. Glomerulus C. Pyramid D. Nephron Q 179   Which of the following formulas indicate the ideal gas law? A. PV= knT or PV=RnT B. V=kT C. PV = k D. KTV =PR Q 180   Which of the following is not considered a chara...

Why eating nuts prolong healthy life

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Go nuts for longer and healthy life Why nuts are healthy? Packed with protein, fiber and essential fats, nuts are one of this season's best buys. A golf ball-sized portion (about 30g) of unsalted nuts makes a vitality-boosting snack and, unlike most other options, contributes a mix of valuable vitamins and minerals. Eating nuts helps your heart. Discover how walnuts, almonds and other nuts help lower your cholesterol when eaten as part of a balanced diet. New Research- Why eating nuts prolong life The largest study of its kind, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, finds that people who eat a handful of nuts every day live longer than those who do not eat them at all. Scientists from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Brigham and Women's Hospital, and the Harvard School of Public Health came to this conclusion after analyzing data on nearly 120,000 people collected over 30 years. The analysis also showed that regular nut eaters tended to be slimmer t...

Simple strategies to recognize prevent and resolve workplace bullying

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Recognize, Prevent and resolve workplace bullying This is my 3 rd article on workplace. In first 2 articles we saw how to impress your boss with good quality. November 17 to the 23 is Bullying Awareness Week. On this occasion I want to write article on stopping Workplace bullying. What is workplace bullying? Bullying is usually seen as acts or verbal comments that could 'mentally' hurt or isolate a person in the workplace. Sometimes, bullying can involve negative physical contact as well. Bullying usually involves repeated incidents or a pattern of behaviour that is intended to intimidate, offend, degrade or humiliate a particular person or group of people. It has also been described as the assertion of power through aggression What are good examples of bullying? While bullying is a form of aggression, the actions can be both obvious and subtle. It is important to note that the following is not a checklist, nor does it mention all forms of bullying....