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At a Loss with Memory?
Do you frequently forget people’s names or important dates or walk into a room and forgot why you went in there? Rest assured, you are not alone. And over the years, it seems as if it just gets worse. However, all you really have to do is focus and try.
Eat Antioxidant rich food. Antioxidants are [...]
Sleeping…a must!
27. August 2009
Are you guilty of the most overlooked, unhealthy practice in America — getting too little sleep? Most of us are! In this 21st century fast paced lifestyle, sleep is definitely a must.
Sleep ensures functionality of the brain, perfomance of tasks, and even sharpens memory. It can also aid in losing weight.
The average human body needs about 7 [...]
Health Hazards in Your Home?
20. August 2009
There are so many things within your own home that will keep you more than preoccupied with cleaning. But what about some of the normal household items you’ve never thought about? Are there things in your house that are getting coated with germs and bacteria without you knowing it? Here is a list of things [...]
Continue reading...Fit Body, Fit Mind?
13. August 2009
Recent findings from biology and education research show that regular schedules of physical activity actually improve the workings of the mind.
In children, regular exercise has shown an increase in memory retention, attention span, and overall learning development. It has also shown to assist in decreasing attention deficit disorders.
Older people are also encouraged make exercise an [...]
Giving Up
12. April 2009
The new season of television recently began and I’ve been staying up late to watch all the season premieres of my shows, even the ones I’m recording. I stack them up and have a marathon watching session.
Usually I’m an early riser, because I like to write in the morning, do my work at the beginning [...]
Just Say No to Antibiotics
11. April 2009
I recently read a news article that said that doctors in the United Kingdom have been told to stop prescribing antibiotics for colds.
Call me crazy, but I thought doctors knew not to prescribe antibiotics for colds. Colds are caused by viruses, not bacteria, meaning they can’t be cured with antibiotics. Thus the old saying, “There’s [...]
Don’t Do the Doctor Hop
9. April 2009
One of the most important things you can do is get yourself set up with a reliable and trusted pediatrician before your baby is born, reports a new study published in the journal “Pediatrics.” According to researchers, the quality of your child’s care may decrease if you don’t stick to the same physician.
The study found [...]
Just Say No to Spreading Office Germs
7. April 2009
I once had a coworker who routinely came to work sick and expecting sympathy. She would slump around the office, whining about her symptoms and generally spreading her germs to anyone who stopped to offer a shoulder to cry on. I politely but firmly refused to enter her office on days when she was clearly [...]
Continue reading...Cute Name, Real Illness
31. March 2009
The first time I heard the term “walking pneumonia” I thought it sounded like the kind of illness that would befall a cartoon character. After all, pneumonia is a serious ailment. How could someone so easily walk around with the condition?
Walking pneumonia actually has a more technical name. It is called mycoplasma pneumonia, and while that title [...]
3. September 2009
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