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What Causes Age Spots?

Members of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) say that age spots are almost always caused by exposure to the sun. The sun stimulates melanin production, and if we make a habit of being out in the sun too long unprotected, brown spots can appear on the skin when we get older. Skin receives more sun damage over time, increasing the likelihood of developing dark pigmentations later in life. While sunspots are common in individuals with fair skin, people with darker complexions can also develop age spots. There are steps that women can take to prevent age spots, but first we have to have a better understanding of the causes.

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The Peaceful Marriage Fantasy

Do you want a sweet, peaceful marriage? No one could blame you for wanting your marriage to be full of love and easy companionship. Unfortunately, the more you believe in this fantasy of the “perfectly peaceful marriage” the more pain you will experience, because the fantasy runs counter to …

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Road Scholars: Teach Your Kids While You’re Driving

Given how much time the average parent spends driving their kids around, its a bit of a surprise that more people arent into carschooling. The concept, the subject of a book published five years ago by homeschooling authority, columnist and author Diane Flynn Keith (www.homefires.com …

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The Trash-Free Lunch: Save the Earth One Sandwich at a Time

As we shift gears to back-to-school once again, have you thought about the heap of trash created every day after kids have devoured their school lunches? Its estimated that the average child creates upwards of 60 pounds of trash over the course of a school year. Between single-serve packages and …