Author: Fred Finley

Fred Finley is a health content writer. He has a passion for helping others learn about and improve their health. Fred's writing has been featured on many popular websites, including Livestrong.com, eHow.com, and Healthline.com. In his spare time, Fred enjoys spending time with his wife and two young children.

Even if you’re just looking to lose a few pounds, you probably want to do it as quickly as possible. Many people struggle with weight loss because they try so many different things that don’t work. If you want to jump-start your weight loss, consider trying the concepts of calorie restriction and creating a caloric deficit. Both of these methods are scientifically proven methods that help you lose weight faster than usual. Read on to learn more about how much weight you can lose per week by following these tips! Can You Lose 3 Pounds a Week? It is possible…

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Do you cringe every time you walk past your water heater? Even if it’s not directly affecting your life, that water heater can still be a source of stress. After all, when something makes noise, it’s natural to assume that something is broken. It’s a valid assumption in most cases. Noisy water heaters are almost always the sign of something going wrong. Luckily for you, the problem is almost always minor and can be fixed easily. Here are a few reasons why your water heater is making noise and how you can fix it. why is my water heater making…

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After eating some intense hot sauce or biting into a particularly pungent pepper, it can feel like your taste buds will never be the same. But, as unfortunate and uncomfortable as that moment may feel at the time, your sense of taste is not irreversibly damaged. The ability to detect flavors is a fairly common sense response—not something that can be destroyed through one bad experience with a Scoville unit. Your taste buds are constantly regenerating; your brain just needs some time after an intense burn to do so. Do taste buds grow back? If you’re feeling hesitant about putting…

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Unless you work as a drug test technician, you may not think much about urine samples on a daily basis. However, if you’re ever asked to provide a urine sample for testing, you’ll need to know how long they last. These tests are generally used to detect drugs and/or alcohol in your system; this is because these substances can be detected in your urine after ingestion. If someone asks you to give them a urine sample, it means that they want to test the impact of drugs or alcohol on your body. Depending on the company that administers the test,…

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The Seattle Seahawks were dominated in their loss to the New England Patriots on Super Bowl Sunday. The Pats won by a score of 24–19, so it wasn’t even that close. But the most interesting part of the game came when the two teams switched sides at halftime. The Patriots came back from halftime and went on to win Super Bowl 51 in epic fashion. However, it was during that second half when many wondered why the Seahawks didn’t run the ball more. It was widely believed that their runner-heavy offense would give them a significant advantage over the New…

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When your child catches a cold, their body needs time to fight off the virus and get back to normal. Cold medications like Dayquil help speed up the process by reducing some of the symptoms of a cold. As with any medication, parents should take caution and read the instructions before administering Dayquil to their child. Read on to find out how long Dayquil works, how it is administered, and its potential side effects. How Long Does Dayquil Work? Dayquil works best when taken at the first sign of a cold. It can be used to help relieve symptoms of…

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You’ve probably heard about the risks of bleaching your hair and the potential side effects. But is bleaching your hair really that damaging? Can you not use bleach again or will it damage your hair forever? We’ll answer all these questions and more in this article. Read on to learn everything you need to know about bleaching your hair and its side effects. Does bleaching your hair damage it forever? It can damage it if done often, but the hair will grow back. Most people think that bleaching your hair will damage it forever, but that’s not actually true. It…

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In recent years, fast-casual chains like Chipotle, Panera, and Sweetgreen have gained a lot of traction with millennial consumers. These restaurants offer fresh ingredients, healthy options that are still fast, and prices that are reasonable. The fast-casual pizza market has seen a lot of growth as well. Quality chains like Blaze Pizza and MOD have continued to see growth by offering customers what they want: healthy pizza. They’ve also been successful because of the unique experiences they offer patrons. This trend is not going away anytime soon. These types of restaurants have proven to be very popular with millennials and…

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