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Measuring blood pressure is one of the most important ways to determine a person’s health. Elevated pressure within the body’s blood vessels—called “hypertension”—can lead to a host of medical problems, including kidney failure, blindness, heart attack, stroke—and even death. Because hypertension has no symptoms and can begin at any age, it’s important that blood pressure be taken regularly and that, when higher-than-normal readings occur repeatedly, actions be taken to return it to the “normal” range.

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For more than 100 years, criminal investigators have used fingerprints to place suspects at the scene of a crime or help identify suspects using prints already on file. In fact, there are three types of fingerprints forensic specialists tend to deal with:

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A great education often comes not from what we take from the classroom, but from what we bring to it. In the case of Dana Ray, 46, her life experiences as real estate professional, community volunteer and mother of two led to an Everest College scholarship as well as an appearance on The Tyra Banks Show.

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Here are some of the latest developments in the world of medicine:

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Good oral hygiene is not just important—it’s probably even more important than you think.

Here are six really good reasons to brush frequently, floss daily and visit a dentist at least twice a year:

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Massage has been a popular way to promote relaxation and improve health for more than 5,000 years. Over the centuries, massage practitioners have developed literally dozens of variations on this centuries-old discipline. Today, between 80 and 150 types of massage are being practiced. (Specific numbers vary.) If you are interested in the benefits of massage, or are interested in a career as a professional massage therapist, it is worth taking time to familiarize yourself with the most popular types of massage to determine which technique is best for you and your goals.

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Even with the worst of the current recession seemingly behind us, many people contemplating a career in medical assisting may be wondering if there will be a job waiting for them when they finish their training. If government projections are to be believed, the outlook for medical assistant jobs is extremely encouraging.

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Not too long ago, the state of Nevada was the only place in the United States where you could legally gamble. Today, there are few communities that are longer than a half-day’s drive from some form of legal gaming establishment, be it a modern-day riverboat, Indian casino or lavish Las Vegas or Atlantic City resort. This has created an employment opportunity previously unknown in most parts of the country: Gaming Surveillance Officer.

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You have less than a day before the Big Test. You’re cramming like crazy to read the books or write the papers on which your final grade depends. Waves of sheer terror overwhelm your ability to concentrate. Exhausted and bleary-eyed, you ask yourself, “Why didn’t I start this weeks ago???

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You’ve probably heard that “marketing” is a major part of any business model. You may have even considered a career in the marketing field. Even so, you may not be quite sure exactly what “marketing” is, or what a marketing job might involve. If so, you’re not alone. Even many experts have a difficult time defining “marketing”—although most recognize that it involves a number of disciplines, any of one which can offer a promising career path.

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Although few career choices can be considered “recession-proof,” accounting certainly rates as one of the healthiest. The 2008 “Trends in the Supply of Accounting Graduates and the Demand for Public Accounting Recruits,” released by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), predicted that, 91% of accounting firms expected their hiring rates to either hold steady or actually increase in 2009.

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It’s all too common for students to doze through classroom lectures. But while sleeping in school has never been recommended for academic success, sleep definitely can lead to better grades, as well as improvements in many other important aspects of your life.

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Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 10. No doubt most of you are planning to buy your mother flowers, take her out to brunch, buy her some jewelry or, at the very least, send her a greeting card and/or give her a phone call. As you (and millions of others) celebrate this holiday, here are some facts about Mother’s Day history and practices to keep in mind:

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