Having Just Two Drinks Can Slow Elder Reactions
Two single vodka and orange drinks can slow reactions in seniors, researchers in
the Netherlands and the United States suggest.
Alcohol and
Stroke: Your Stroke Risk Goes Up After Drinking
New research reveals that the risk of stroke doubles in
the hour after drinking one serving of wine, beer or
hard liquor.
8
Ways to Survive a Family Holiday with a Child with
Autism
There are ways to alleviate some of the stress and create an enjoyable getaway
for every member of the family when vacationing with a child with autism. Some simple guidelines and smart planning will
make a big difference!
Out
of the House and Into the Unknown: Helping Individuals
with Autism Cope in a Social World
Life at home with a child with autism is rarely easy.
Changes in routine, unexpected visitors, difficulties
with food, toileting and dressing can be disruptive to
the whole family.
Eye Rest Through
Sleep
Learn how your eyes need rest and some of the best things you can do to achieve that rest.
Emotional Intelligence Peaks for Seniors
Older people have a hard time keeping a lid on their feelings, especially when
viewing heartbreaking or disgusting scenes in movies and reality shows,
psychologists have found.
Happiest People Less Likely to Have Heart Disease
After accounting for known heart disease risk factors, the researchers found
that the happiest people were 22% less likely to develop heart disease over the
10 years of follow-up than people who fell in the middle of the
negative-positive emotion scale.
Seven
Heart-Friendly Foods
Here are seven foods you should include in your diet to have a healthy heart.
The Amazing
Cucumber
Here are some creative and fanciful ways to solve
common problems.
Dr. Elisa's
Top Ten Tips for Fighting "Holiday Blues"
A serious depressive disorder seen in some who suffer the "Holiday Blues;"
is called Seasonal Affective Disorder, or simply SAD which is bought on by a
lack of sunlight, and causes depression as the days get shorter, colder and
oddly enough marked with more routine. SAD is estimated to affect 36 million
Americans, which is about 5% of the population and 80% of the affected
population is women, mostly in their 20's to 40's.
Health Benefits of
Coconuts
Few people understand how important the coconut is to stabilizing blood sugar; lowering cholesterol; healing; hydration; and even replacing blood plasma in an emergency.
Brain Food - The Good and the Bad
Research clearly shows that what you eat directly influences the functioning of
your brain. Memory, emotions, behaviors, thoughts, and the ability to think
rationally and clearly are all affected by what foods you put in your body.
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