Archive for February, 2010
Napping can make you smarter – UPI.com
February 26th, 2010 | 
Author: One more reason to take a nap! Research done at the University of California shows that taking a nap can refresh your mind and make you smarter. The more time you spend awake the more sluggish your brain becomes. Taking a quick nap can rejuvenate your mind, help your remember more and improve your ability to learn new things.
Read the full article below to learn about the study and what it can mean for you.
An hour’s nap can dramatically boost and restore brain power, not only refreshing the mind, but making a person smarter, U.S. researchers found.
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Dental Health Care for Children: Tots, Tweens, and Teens
Dental health is important for people of all ages. The American Dental Association recommends taking your child to get their first dental check at age one, or as soon as their first tooth comes in.
The article below gives several great ideas on how to start a good dental hygiene habit. It’s important to have a healthy mouth and to teach your kids how to take care of their teeth. The information in the article covers children at a very young age through adults.
Your child’s dental health needs change as they grow. Keep their smiles bright with these tooth tips.
7 Swine Flu Facts You Need to Know Now – On Women (usnews.com)
The cold and flu season is beginning to wind down but that doesn’t mean it’s ok to relax and not continue to protect yourself. You can get the flu any time of the year. Some people are more likely to get the flu than others. The article below tells you how to avoid getting the flu but also what to do if you think you have it. It covers topics about the vaccine, when to go to the emergency room and who is at a high risk of getting sick. To read the full article click below.
Getting infected with the H1N1 virus that causes swine flu is a real possibility since the virus is continuing to spread and there’s still not enough vaccine to go around. Being informed, though, can help you reduce your risk. Here’s what you need to know to protect yourself and your family.
7 Swine Flu Facts You Need to Know Now – On Women (usnews.com)
Common Erectile Dysfunction Medication Questions
Erectile Dysfunction effects millions of men each year. And it doesn’t just effect men, it effects their partners too. Clink on the link to read a question and answer article about ED, its causes and various ways to handle this issue.
We know you’ve got your own questions about erectile dysfunction. John Salerno, D.O., with Patients Medical in New York City, who specializes in men’s health and male sexual dysfunction, is here to answer your most pressing questions about this common condition.
Bitter Melon: A Breast Cancer Killer?
New Research has shown that bitter melon may destroy breast cancer cells and stop them from multiplying. Many people have used bitter melon supplements over the years because of its blood sugar benefits. You can buy bitter melon in many Asian grocery stores, purchase it in a pill form from health food stores or buy it as a tea. For more information on bitter melon and it’s many health benefits read the article below.
A vegetable used in Chinese and Indian medicine to treat diabetes may also destroy breast cancer cells, according to a study published in the March 1 issue of “Cancer Research,” a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.