Special Sections - The How-To Guide

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How to choose the right tires

The tires on your vehicle can affect your safety and your driving enjoyment. Choose tires that match both your vehicle and the way you drive. All four tires should be identical. If your tires don’t match, you could have handling ...

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How to choose a surgical weight loss provider

Take a poll of 100 women and chances are good that all 100 of them have dieted, exercised or been concerned about their weight at some point in their lives. There are countless books, plans, diets and experts with advice on how to lose ...

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How to cope with a serious illness

What Is Hospice Care? Hospice is end-of-life care that provides comfort and support for persons with life-limiting conditions as well as their families. Hospice care aims to make the person comfortable and relieve their symptoms and pain for ...

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How to choose a hospital

You may not always have the opportunity to choose the hospital from which you receive care, especially in an emergency. However, when you or a loved one has a planned admission to the hospital, obtaining some important information first can ...

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How to choose the right mattress

Good health and sleep are closely linked. Just as we improve our eating habits for better health, we should also improve our sleep habits for better health. Sleep debt is a costly problem in our society, both fiscally and physically. Four out ...

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How to maximize banking services

Checking accounts are all pretty much the same. Right? A great many people choose a financial institution based on some pretty simple factors. It is close to home. The parking lot is easier to get into and out of. Still, most people choose a ...

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How to choose a heating/cooling system

Arming yourself with the facts can help ensure you find energy-efficient equipment to help cool and heat your family’s home. It’s important to know how vital features in your home function. To keep cool, one option is a central ...

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How to choose a hearing aid

There are many different types of hearing aids to pick from. Most hearing aids are digital. They come in all different shapes and sizes, and yes, even colors. True digital hearing aids are sound-processing amplifiers and are programmed on a ...

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