How To: Test for HIV
Over 300,000 Americans who are infected with HIV don't even know it! Learn how to avoid being among them.
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How To: Boost your brain
Could you boost your brain power by eating a banana? Improve your memory and IQ by pressing certain points on your body? Absolutely! In this video, we'll show you how to amp up intelligence using super simple natural remedies.
How To: Prevent a hangover before it starts
You love to drink, but could do without the (literal!) headache. Imagine a world in which hangover prevention is actually possible! In this video, we'll teach you how to prevent a hangover, so you'll never waste another day post-drinking.
How To: Quickly fix hangovers
You've probably tried every alleged hangover cure--from cold showers to hot coffee--with little success. But a hangover remedy does exist! So watch this video and learn how to be a drunk without suffering hangovers ever again!
How To: Prevent bothersome bug bites
Between torturous tests and Friday frat parties, the last thing you want to think about is bed bugs. Unfortunately, these and other parasites, like head lice, may lurk around your dorm room. Here, everything you need to know to prevent these bug bites.
How To: Treat and avoid pink eye
Pink eye, or conjunctivitis as your doctor may call it, is a contagious disease that affects many college students. Blame close quarters and bad hygiene for this itchy ailment that affects the eyes. Here's how to treat and even avoid this condition.
How To: Stage an intervention for alcoholism
Someone you love is consuming much too much and you want to stage an intervention. While interventions can work, a person who abuses alcohol has to be willing to stop drinking. Here, everything you need to know to help encourage a friend to quit drinking.
How To: Identify a heart attack
You know you're in pain, but are you just feeling the aftershocks of that spaghetti dinner, or is it a heart attack?
How To: Identify the skin disease squamous cell carcinoma
Every year, 250,000 Americans are diagnosed with a form of skin cancer called squamous cell carcinoma. What exactly is SCC?
How To: Identify triggers of migraine headaches
If you know the triggers that bring on a migraine you can more easily sidestep experiencing one.
How To: Identify different types of heart disease
Heart disease affects more than 20 million Americans. Let's explore the various forms that heart disease can take.
How To: Steam healthy vegetables properly without a steamer
Other than eating your beets, carrots, and spinach raw (which many of us health-conscious people would like to do, but realistically know it would make us gag), steaming is the absolute best way to prepare your vegetables for consumption.
How To: Make Beautiful, Insta-Worthy Buddha Bowls
The yogis of the internet have started a wonderful food trend that has everyone wanting to eat healthy—gorgeous buddha bowls. Okay, so maybe not everyone, but a lot of people are definitely entranced by these beautiful, multicolored meals.
How To: Play as a Mage in Terraria
Feel like playing as a Mage? Watch this video first. Learn everything you need to know about playing Terraria as a Mage. This video includes strategy secrets and instructions on keeping a healthy store of mana to keep your Mage powerful.
How To: Talk to the person you have a crush on
Having a hard time expressing your feelings to someone you've got a crush on? Check out this video to get some sound advice on how to carry yourself around your crush so that you can develop a healthy, positive relationship.
How To: Increase your strength, stamina and flexibility through yoga
Halasana, the plow pose, is an excellent strengthener of the back and neck. Practicing this pose will keep your spine flexible and healthy. This is an advanced pose, so pay close attention to this video to learn how to do it successfully.
How To: Make your own pancake batter from scratch
Forego the Bisquick! You can make healthy and nutritious pancakes easily from scratch. All you need is some flour, a little bit of sugar, baking powder, and a bit of salt. Then blend with an egg, cooking oil and some milk or buttermilk.
How To: Make a delicious and healthy pasta salad for a potluck or picnic
This dish is easy, and the perfect thing to bring to a potluck or a picnic. Start with small pasta (such as elbow macaroni, shells or penne). After the pasta has been cooked, toss with your favorite fresh vegetables (such as tomatoes, olives, mushrooms or peppers) and some olive oil.
How To: Make popcorn balls out of freshly popped popcorn
Here's a healthy and delicious snack you can make easily. If you know how to make fresh popcorn on your stove (or have an air popper), here's how you can make the coating and then form it together into popcorn balls.
How To: Give your hair a hot oil treatment at home
If your hair is dry and damaged, a hot oil treatment might be exactly what you need to return it's natural, healthy sheen. And it's not very hard to do one at home. This tutorial shows you eight different ways how!
How To: Install a sprinkler valve box
Installing a sprinkler valve box can be made easier by using bricks to support the valve box and using crushed rock in the bottom to make it look a little neater.
How To: Prune a cucumber plant as it grows
If you grow your cucumber plants vertically, it's important that you know how to prune it properly to promote healthy growth. This gardener's guide from the folks at Growing Wisdom will walk you through the process from start to finish.
How To: Grow pawpaws in your home garden
Pawpaws are a little-known American fruit. With their unusual texture and tropical flavor, pawpaws make a great addition to a lot of recipes. They're easy to grow at home, too, in almost any climate! Here is everything you need to know about growing pawpaws, plus a recipe for a delicious and healthy smoothie!
How To: Cook made from scratch venison ravioli
Venison meat is not only healthy but it can also spice up an old recipe. If you have some time, try this made from scratch venison ravioli. This ravioli recipe turns an old Italian dish into a new one with venison. Try making the morel mushroom sauce.
How To: Make a classic Italian-style spaghetti with heirloom tomato sauce
Can't seem to perfect your authentic Italian spaghetti recipe? Well, this video shows you an Italian-style spaghetti recipe with delicious heirloom tomato sauce on capellini pasta, garnished with fresh basil. This paste recipe cooks in minutes! Side with a nice healthy salad and you have the perfect Italian dinner.
How To: Make a vegan-style Italian pesto sauce
Pesto is a great sauce for things like pasta, pita bread or spinach salad, making it a healthy addition for any lunch or dinner meal. In this video, you'll learn a recipe for an Italian pesto sauce, vegan-style. It's made from fresh basil, pine nuts, olive oil, garlic and cilantro, and is best served fresh. It's delicious and easy to make.
How To: Protect your garden from cold and frost
During the winter and freak weather events in spring and fall your garden can take a beating from frost and excess cold. Watch this video to learn how you can protect your plants and flowers during the cold so they are healthy and ready to grow when the weather improves.
How To: Recognize when a papaya is ripe
Papaya's are a tropical fruit that is very healthy and a little sweet. But knowing when it's ripe is the true challenge. It boils down to a few factors that include color, smell and other visual cues. In this video you will get tips on what to look for as well as alternatives to getting your papaya to ripen.
How To: Take care of your baby if they get a tooth knocked out
If your baby falls over or bites something and knocks out one of their baby teeth, it can seem like the end of the world. Watch this video for tips of how to make sure everyone comes through the event healthy and happy.
How To: Keep your energy up and stay awake without caffeine
Caffeine is a crutch that keeps millions of people awake each day when they probably shouldn't be. If you want to stay awake without caffeine, take care of yourself! This video will give you ideas for lifestyle changes that will increase your energy and keep you awake in a healthy way.
How To: Properly care for an indoor saintpaulia flowering plant (African violet)
Taking care of houseplants is a tough job, especially if you have more than one kind, because the proper, healthy growing conditions can become muddled. If one of your houseplants is a African violet, which is a saintpaulia flowering plant, then this video will help you take care of it for a thriving plant that will surely brighten up any room. Learn about picking the right environment, watering, fertilizing and keeping pests away.
How To: Wrap and store melons for long-lasting fresh fruit snacks
What's the best way to make sure your fruits, specifically melons, are staying fresh and tasty? Wrapping and storing your melons properly is the key to freshness. YouProduceGuy has the tips you need to make sure you wrap your melons perfectly for long-lasting fruit delight, so you can have it ready for a quick healthy snack from the fridge, or even have on display before you cut into them for a party.
How To: Get rid of cellulite
Cellulite are unattractive fat deposits found around the upper legs. You can lessen the appearance of cellulite by eating a healthy and balanced diet, exercising regularly and using a good firming cream. These tips will help you reduce or get rid of cellulite altogether.
How To: Get better sleep as you age
Older adults may sometimes have more difficulties sleeping as they grow into their mature years. Follow these tips to get good, healthy sleep at any age! Create a calm, peaceful environment so your bedroom can become a great place to get well needed rest.
How To: Cook sweet potatoes in the oven or on the grill
The sweet potato is a healthy, versatile ingredient that you can use in many ways. In this video, you'll learn a variety of ways you can cook sweet potatoes, from baking to grilling. You'll also get some great suggestions on topping the sweet potatoes for added flavor.
How To: Prune tomato plants by removing the suckers
Pruning is a very important part of gardening that makes sure plants get nutrition, stay away from disease, and promotes continuous growth.
How To: Make a sardine sandwich from anywhere
You may think they are gross, but sardines can be very good and healthy for people and can actually help the environment. There are many ways to use sardines in many dishes and making a sandwich is one of them.
How To: Peel a clove of garlic the easy way with Jenny Jones
In this clip, learn all about garlic. Garlic is said to keep you healthy and ward off disease - never mind those pesky vampires! In this tutorial from Jenny Jones, learn the easiest way to peel and chop a clove of garlic. Fresh chopped garlic is so much better than the stuff from the can, so follow along and enjoy!
How To: Make yogurt & ginger marinated grilled chicken
In this tutorial, Alex Guarnaschelli from the Food Network shows you how to cook a very unique chicken. This easy recipe is marinated overnight in yogurt and fresh ginger and then thrown on the grill for a fantastic flavor. Enjoy this healthy dinner with your family anytime.
How To: Roast peppers on the grill with Tyler Florence
In this clip, learn how to roast perfect peppers with the Food Network's Tyler Florence. All you need to do is chop up your veggies and lay them on the grill and you will be eating a delicious salad with roasted peppers in no time. This dish is so healthy and perfect for summertime. Yum!