Question 1

which foods help carve abs?

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Sorry: I'm afraid abdominal definition is not created by foods, but by exercise and proper protein/ carbohydrate ratio. Genetics also play a role. I recommend a website for great advice on training programs for various muscle groups. www.bodybuilding.com.

Question 2

is it okay if i sit close to the tv?

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No: Besides blocking the view for everyone else it will make you eyes sore and likely to give you headaches.

Question 3

what is it like to be close to death?

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Different experienc: I can only speak for myself- When near death in extreme physical pain - i was just focused on the pain - I wasn't thinking about much else. In another situation in the seconds just prior to a major physical trauma I visualized someone telling my mother I had died. I think it is likely different for many people

Question 4

what does a spider look like up close?

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Depends : On the type of spider, and ther are only 4 genera of spiders in the us that are dangerous to humans but generally, there may be 1 or 2 small puncture wounds in the center of a red, warm, swollen, initially painful (sometimes) but then sometimes itchy area.  There may occasionally be some numbness in the area also.   However, black widow bites and brown recluse and hobos can be quite different.

Question 5

how close should my child sit to the tv?

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Shouldn't watch: Its better if you don't have the tv on at all!  however, its understandable that sometimes your children may want to watch a movie or other program (they should always be supervised).  Just make sure they are watching 2 hrs or less a day.   Never put a tv in your child's bedroom.

Question 6

what causes close up depth preception issues?

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Presbyopia muscles: As we get older we gradually lose our ability to focus on things closer to us.  Our "near vision"- this loss is called presbyopia.  It is corrected by adding a "close up" refraction to your glasses- for reading called "an add."  this helps with depth perception up close. Any issue of eye alignment can also cause this. Muscle misalignment is called strabismus.  Lastly, retina problems in the macula.

Question 7

why do i resist change and cling to the past?

Accepted Answer

Change is hard: Change is not easy
change is difficult. I would say first, dont fool yourself into thinking its going to be easy. 
Secondly, embrace it. Think glass is half full, not half empty. Look forward to the positives that will hopefully result in this change.

Question 8

how long does it take for a small cut to close?

Accepted Answer

It depends...: Small wounds should take only a few days to heal.  Healing however depends on a variety of factors including: age, general health, circulation, infection control, offloading, and nutrition.

Question 9

what are the dangers of eating close to bedtime?

Accepted Answer

Belly Fire or Fat: Heartburn: if you lay down or "schlump" 2 hours or less before bedtime, you can get acid reflux. The other problem is that your metabolism isn't revved up when you sleep so those bedtime snacks turn into extra pounds around your tummy.

Question 10

how closely is weight related to someone's health?

Accepted Answer

It is very important: Being overweight or underweight can cause many problems with health. It certainly depends upon the person and their activity level and diet but staying within the ideal body weight range can improve health outcomes.

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