Category: Helpful tips

Why do people in wheelchairs have low bone mass? One theory suggests that the substantial weight-loading that comes from sitting in a wheelchair may stimulate bone building activity enough to maintain the bone mineral density in the spine. The non-weight bearing lower extremities don’t have this stimulation and therefore lose bone mineral density. How can […]

How long do you have to be outside to get frostbite? When outside temperatures plummet to sub-zero and wind chills dip into negative numbers, you might be surprised how quickly frostbite can happen. Emergency room physician Stephen Meldon, MD, says frostbite can occur in as little as in 10 minutes when skin is exposed to […]

Why does ski wax work? Ski wax protects the ski base from physical damage and prevents the ski base from oxidizing over time. Ski wax works by filling the pores of the ski base, reducing the friction between the surface of the ski base and the snow. Why might a skier add wax to her […]

What does Kalepe mean in Samoan? Destroy/Break/Demolition/Destruction What is straya? Straya in British English (ˈstraɪə ) noun. Australian slang a jocular name for Australia. Why do Aussies say aye? ‘Aye’ meaning It is usually tacked on to the end of sentences to finalize what you are saying to someone. It is often used for no […]

Can you sell second hand hearing aids? Answer. Yes you could and there are many hearing aids for sale on places like ebay. Can you trade in old hearing aids? A. Many hearing aid centers will provide a trade-in incentive to new patients when they want to get new hearing aids. For resale, you can […]

Can you bring deodorant on a plane 2020? Standard stick deodorant is fine to bring on a plane in either your checked or carry-on bag. Gel or spray deodorant is subject to the liquid/gel restrictions and may not be carried on in excess of 3.4 ounces. Can you take shampoo and deodorant on a plane? […]

What are the mealtimes in Spain and what is a typical food for each meal? The Spanish mealtimes typically include a light bite and coffee first thing in the morning, a more substantial “second breakfast,” a hearty lunch, a mid-afternoon snack or merienda, tapas or an aperitif, and a light dinner. What are meal times […]

What food group are herbs? * herbs and spices are plant foods, aligned to food groups such as fruits, vegetables, and seeds but are used differently in the culinary sense. What type of vegetable is Basil? There are many varieties of basil, as well as several related species or hybrids also called basil. The type […]

How are the cylinders numbered on a 5.4 L Triton V8? In the most common method for cylinder numbering of a V8 engine, when facing the engine from the front of the car, the cylinder on your actual right side and closest to you is the number one cylinder. Then jumping to your actual left […]

Why is my car making a dinging noise? The computer is making the beeping noise as there is an issue with the starting circuit or main power circuit. The vehicle will give you an audible beeping for several reasons. Typically it is to indicate the door is open or that people sitting in the seats […]