Facebook Depression in kids – Pediatricians to start screening (AAP)

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A new report today says pediatricians should screen for “Facebook Depression in Kids.”

Doctors are now being informed of a new type of depression seen in kids, called “Facebook Depression.” Parents might find the screening for this depression slip in there at their kids next doctor’s appointment. Somewhe

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March 27th, 2011  in Health Consultant No Comments »

Give Color to your Home

Some colors can instantly improve your mood while some makes you shy away in disgust. Although favorite colors differ from one person to another, there are certain colors that actually work for your home decor. These colos, when used, can actually uplift your spirits and make your house feel more like a home. Here are some tips on adding color to your home.

Light colors are more likely to give an illusion of a bigger room. It also exudes the feeling of openness and lightness. Dark rooms, on the other hand, tend to shrink a room, making it smaller than it usually is.

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March 27th, 2011  in Health Tips No Comments »

Probiotics Benefits

Oscar Wilde once said that if we always got the things that we wanted in our lives, we wouldnt experience the happiness that we now understand and enjoy. There are lot of things that we dont understand about life, and in not being able to do so, there is wisdom in not attempting to either.

Just as in philosophy, so this applies to the world of biology and health as well due to the fact that while germ (er, bacteria) are considered to be harmful in general, there are bacteria that are actually good for you.

Maybe its not something that can be understood but has to be accepted as well however, what were talking about here is the study of probiotics.

A First Glance at the study of Probiotics

With its original Greek meaning being for life, this study of microorganisms that are friendly is about understanding how they positively affect the hosts body when present in adequate amounts.

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March 26th, 2011  in Health Tips No Comments »

Getting Ready for Spring: Start Planning Your Garden

Spring is officially here! Believe it or not, it’s time to start making plans for your backyard garden. In a few short months (Mother Nature-permitting) you’ll have a flourishing garden with a bounty of the most local produce you can get. Here are some simple tips to get you started.

What to Plant

Rule number one — grow things that you’ll enjoy eating! You really can’t go wrong from a nutrition standpoint with fresh veggies, but who cares about the nutrients in eggplant if no one in your house will eat it?! Give some thought to what everyone in the house really enjoys. If those

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March 23rd, 2011  in Health Care Advice No Comments »

ADA urges Americans to take disease seriously with ‘Diabetes Alert Day’

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The American Diabetes Association urges all Americans to heed their “wake-up call” about diabetes and take the Diabetes Risk Test.

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is declaring March 22 “Diabetes Alert Day.” The day is a one-day “wake-up call” for Americans about diabetes, and its prevalence in our society today. People

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March 22nd, 2011  in Health Consultant No Comments »
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