http://www.a1articles.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com No matter what kind of investing you do - bonds, stock options, mutual funds, gold, commodities, real estate - in order to be successful you need to have a thorough understanding of your personal investment style. Some investors are risk takers, some inve... http://www.a1articles.com/understanding-your-investment-style-104461.html 17th November 2006 Sleep apnea is a common breathing condition that can range from mild to moderate to severe. It's also a progressive disorder, which means that it gets worse with time. Approximately twelve to twenty million people in the United States suffer from slee... http://www.a1articles.com/answering-common-questions-about-sleep-apnea-102381.html 16th November 2006 Back in the '50s, families gathered around the dinner table (and often the breakfast table) to eat and talk and catch up with each other. Today, it's rare that a family finds the time and circumstances to gather together for a meal. Johnny has basketball... http://www.a1articles.com/have-you-lost-track-of-your-family-time-99093.html 15th November 2006 Ever go on a family vacation that no one enjoyed because of the tedious travel time? Your next vacation doesn't have to be that way. Travel board games can keep the kids busy in the back seat while the the miles quietly disappear. Board games have alw... http://www.a1articles.com/how-travel-board-games-make-the-journey-a-little-easier-92110.html 04th October 2006 Here's something you need to understand: even though you may be feeling healthy, it may not be an accurate measure of your actual health. Why? Because there are a number of conditions which remain silent until the disease is finally diagnosed. This is why... http://www.a1articles.com/are-you-living-a-healthy-life-92072.html 04th October 2006 All children value their freedom, their ability move around in space while experiencing the many wonders of the world. This is as true for those children who can't walk as it is for those who can. In the past, being confined to a wheelchair was just that ... http://www.a1articles.com/choosing-the-right-pediatric-power-wheelchair-85179.html 31st August 2006 With the ever-growing popularity of laser eye surgery and the continual advancements in the procedures and technology, the primary concern of many people considering the surgery is this: what are the potential side effects? The good news is that both ... http://www.a1articles.com/laser-eye-surgery-what-are-the-potential-side-effects-84516.html 29th August 2006 Just the thought of a surgeon messing with your eyes can send a chill through most of us. Cataract eye surgery is no exception. But with the development of microsurgical procedures, cataract eye surgery is quick, generally without discomfort, and will dra... http://www.a1articles.com/cataract-eye-surgery-is-it-as-scary-as-it-sounds-83655.html 21st August 2006 When your child has diabetes, it plays a major role in his or her life. Your child's normal routine, good habits and bad habits, forgetfulness and outright disregard for things that should be done, can all be supervised at home. But at school, you don't h... http://www.a1articles.com/how-to-balance-your-childs-diabetes-and-school-83262.html 21st August 2006 Hypnosis is most commonly associated with losing weight and stopping smoking. While these are wonderful benefits from the practical application of hypnosis, they are just a small sampling of the possibilities. 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Unfortunately, we forget that childhood can be just as stressful for a child as adulthood is for an adult. For a child with... http://www.a1articles.com/the-spiraling-effect-of-your-childs-stress-and-pediatric-asthma-79136.html 06th August 2006 Fibromyalgia is an arthritis related disease that's often difficult to diagnose because it's so often mistaken for arthritis. There are over 100 forms of arthritis, and any one of them can reflect the symptoms of Fibromyalgia. Both arthritis sufferers and... http://www.a1articles.com/could-fibromyalgia-be-causing-your-pain-78310.html 31st July 2006 It is never too early to begin preparing for your retirement and one of the best ways to prepare is to set up an Individual Retirement Account (often referred to as an IRA). The purpose of an IRA is to serve as a personal tax-qualified retirement savi... http://www.a1articles.com/a-quick-guide-to-understanding-your-individual-retirement-account-73164.html 17th July 2006 This is how staggering the rise of obesity has become: according to the Surgeon General's office, the number of obese or overweight adults in this country is 50% higher than it was just a decade ago. Recent studies have projected that 1/3 of the children ... http://www.a1articles.com/why-knowing-your-body-mass-index-can-help-you-fight-diabetes-64465.html 18th June 2006 It's no secret that identity theft has become a major problem in this country. Last year alone, more than 9.9 million Americans fell victim to this devastating crime. And it can be devastating. 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Asthma is a chronic lung condition, characterized by difficulty in breathing due to extra sensitive or hyper-responsive airways. During an asthma attack, the airwa... http://www.a1articles.com/uncovering-the-relationship-between-asthma-and-allergies-18902.html 09th December 2005 If you have asthma and you enjoy outside activities that take you to higher elevations or much, much higher, the possible danger has certainly crossed your mind. Well, the news isn't all bad, though it is cautionary. Asthma is a chronic lung condition... http://www.a1articles.com/does-altitude-affect-your-asthma-17076.html 24th November 2005 Ever heard of vocal cord dysfunction? Not many have. Vocal cord dysfunction is a respiratory condition characterized by adduction of the vocal cords. The result is a limitation of airflow at the level of the larynx that is often mistaken for asthma... http://www.a1articles.com/the-truth-about-asthma-and-vocal-cord-dysfunction-15804.html 16th November 2005 Socializing your puppy is an important step in helping him find his place in the world of people and other dogs. A puppy naturally begins socializing within the litter. But once he's removed from the litter, it's vital the socialization process cont... http://www.a1articles.com/how-to-introduce-your-puppy-to-the-world-13054.html 22nd October 2005 If you've ever read anything about visualization, you're probably familiar with the basketball study. I don't recall who did the study, but it went like this: half of the basketball team practiced free throws on the court everyday for a period of time, an... http://www.a1articles.com/how-to-visualize-yourself-to-success-12938.html 21st October 2005