For infants who are one week old, the average length of sleep per day is 16 hours. This is not to say that every child sleeps this much, to some parents; dismay! Some babies suffer from colic, hunger, or may be teething. Some people believe that babies who sleep less are geniuses or have a higher I.Q. Although there is no scientific evidence to support this claim.
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Children Sleeping Problems
January 02, 2009
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New Years Day Hangovers
January 01, 2009
It is the day after New Years and chances are that a lot of people are not feeling that great after a big night of partying. If you drank last night you knew the hangover was coming yet we all tend to forget just how bad too much alcohol can make you feel. But why does alcohol make you feel so terrible?
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3 Guilt-Free Comfort Foods
November 19, 2008
Feeling a tinge of the winter blues? Most people start to feel a little down in the winter time-less sunlight, more rain, cold weather-it all adds up to equal tiredness and a little moodiness at times. It is not uncommon to reach for foods to make you feel better. “Comfort foods” are most often eaten during the fall and winter and it is not a coincidence that this is the same time when people often put on a few pounds.
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The Many Health Benefits of Peppermint
September 16, 2008
Peppermint is a plant which has numerous uses in regards to health. Not only is it known for its soothing medicinal properties, but it has a great taste as well. This plant which can grow to over two feet tall, blooms from July through Augusts. Peppermint is native to Europe and Asia but is now grown in North America. It also grows wild in moist, temperate areas. Some varieties are indigenous to South Africa, South America, and Australia.
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Be Creative, Be Happy
June 27, 2008
Although there is so much information on self help, depression seems to be on the rise. Many would argue that this is due to the overwhelming distractions we now have in our world. With the advent of the Internet and now hundreds of TV channels to choose from, this may be true. We live very busy lives and are continually bombarded with information and noise.
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5 Mood Changing Foods
April 14, 2008
Food not only affects how you look, but it affects your mood in different ways as well. Have you ever eaten a chocolate donut or some French fries only to find yourself in a sour mood not too long after? Nutritionists know how our diet affects the way we perceive the world and regulate our mood changes.
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Go Bananas!
February 08, 2008
Bananas are an extremely unique fruit as they are grown not from trees, but actually from giant herbs that are related to orchids and lilies. It is no surprise that this fruit is one of the most popular around the world, as they are both convenient and nutritious, not to
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Keeping Your Energy Level High
January 03, 2008
We all know the feeling, 3:30 pm hits and you are sitting at work feeling like you could go for a nap. You feel sleepy, lazy, and cannot focus on anything- you find yourself counting down the minutes until you can go home for the day.
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Do You Get SAD?
January 01, 2008
SAD, or seasonal affective disorder, affects about half a million people between September and April of each year. This disorder is commonly called “winter depression” and can be quite a difficult disorder to live with.
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Folic Acid Helps Prevent Depression
November 29, 2007
Folic acid can be found naturally in leafy green vegetables, legumes, and citrus fruits, and whole grains and is a very important part of every day health. This vitamin is actually vitamin B9 in a complex vitamin called folate.
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Beating Insomnia
November 22, 2007
Millions of people continue to struggle with insomnia and many are turning to sleeping pills first, without trying other alternative options. The problem with sleeping pills is that they have many side effects including addiction, irritability, depression, and headaches.
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Improve Your Mood With St. John's Wort
November 09, 2007
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5 Ways to Stay Positive
October 15, 2007
We all feel the weight of the world on our shoulders from time to time. For some reason, there are days when we feel good and there are days when we don't, even when there are no major indicators either way. And yes, there are certain triggers that will obviously cause some negative emotion or anxiety such as work overload, unexpected events that take up time or an argument with someone close. Sometimes it's just the day of the week, for example many people get depressed Sunday night, just before the work week, others get down around a time of year, such as winter or even holidays (seeing family or spending money may play a big role here).
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Enhance Your Mood With Supplements and Diet
September 17, 2007
Your mood is determined by many things, your diet being one of them. Sure, there are outside influences that cause you to feel happy or sad, but those triggers are either enhanced or diminished by the various foods you eat. So, it is important to eat properly.
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The Brain Workout
September 11, 2007
Question: What is the single biggest muscle in your body?
(Hint: there aren't any machines or weights at the gym designed to exercise it. That isn't to say, however, that you don't engage it every time you workout. In fact, you can't workout without using this muscle.)
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