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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Coenzyme Q10 - The Spark of Life
December 30, 2008
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is naturally produced by the human body and is necessary for the basic functioning of cells. This coenzyme is commonly called Q10 for short and has been called the “spark of life” because of its huge role in energizing the cells in the body. Q10 is also an antioxidant and has antiviral, antibacterial, and antitumor properties.
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Healthy New Years Resolutions
December 30, 2008
With New Years just a day away, your own goals for 2009 are probably not far from your mind. The most common New Years resolutions have to do with health although the specific individual goals vary. Here are three healthy New Years resolutions to add to your list if they are not already there.
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Health Problems Caused By Climate Change
December 26, 2008
Climate change is a reality in our world today and it is also a threat to the publics health. Climate change refers to any notable change in the climate, such as temperature, precipitation, wind, and other weather patterns, that lasts for decades or longer. Climate change is caused by a variety of different factors including
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Preventing Headaches
December 19, 2008
Millions of people suffer from headaches on a daily basis-most of them are women. Headaches can be triggered by a variety of different things and each person responds to outside stimulus differently. They can be caused by diet, stress, lack of sleep, stiff muscles in the neck or back, and dehydration. Commonly, headaches are brought on by diet.
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3 Natural Sleep Remedies
December 18, 2008
If you are one of the millions of people that do not have the luxury of a normal sleeping pattern do not despair. Before you run to a doctor for a prescription medication, there are many effective natural remedies that you should try first. Prescription sleeping aids can be damaging to your body and are highly addictive. Here are three natural options to try first.
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Preventing Aging Skin
December 17, 2008
Beautiful skin is one of the best assets a person can have. Your skin is the first thing people notice about you and clear, wrinkle free skin is immediately associated with beauty. Unfortunately as we get older our skin tends to change and wrinkles appear. So how do you prolong the aging process and hang onto that beautiful, youthful skin as long as you can?
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Detoxing Your Kidneys
December 15, 2008
The process of detoxification is essential to our health, especially when it comes to the kidneys. The kidney detoxification process is the main filtration system in the body to clear water and solutes, regulate blood cell production, regulate blood PH levles, and remove toxins from the body. Think of your kidneys as working the same way as a water filter does.
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Top 5 Foods for Healthy Teeth
December 10, 2008
You probably know that eating sugary foods can do harm to your teeth. But did you know that some kinds of foods can actually help your teeth. Eating them gives similar benefits to brushing and flossing though they most certainly should not be substituted for dental hygiene. Pick these five foods to fight bacteria, clean the teeth, remove plaque, and fight off bad breath.
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5 Tips for Quick Recovery from Cold
December 05, 2008
Having a cold can be a real pain. A stuffy nose, sore throat, watery eyes, and lack of energy can make it hard for you to go about with your busy life when you are sick. Although there is no quick fix to get rid of the common cold instantly there are things that you can do to speed up the healing process. Here are five tips to recovery quickly from a cold.
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Understanding HIV and AIDS
December 04, 2008
With December 1 as World Aids Day, knowledge about the disease is promoted as the number one way of controlling and preventing this terrible disease. Every year thousands of people are diagnosed with AIDS-there is about 4,500 of them in Canada alone diagnosed with HIV. HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus and it is the virus that actually causes AIDS.
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3 Foods For Dry Skin
November 27, 2008
Problem skin creeps up on most people from time to time, especially during the winter when its is dry outside. Rough patches, redness, and irritation are all common around this time yet they dont necessarily have to be. You cant have perfect skin
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Exercise The Brain
November 13, 2008
It doesnt take a genius to figure out that exercising affects your brain somehow. The aftermath of a good workout includes a clear mind, better focus, more positive energy, and just an overall good feeling. But why?
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Migraines Linked to Breast Cancer
November 07, 2008
The study found that women who suffer from extreme migraines have a 30% less risk of getting breast cancer. As there are many different types of breast cancer, the study concluded that those who had a history of migraines were at a lower risk for the most common types of breast cancer which are driven by hormones such as estrogen receptor-positive and progesterone receptor-positive cancers.
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