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Infant Memory And Learning Improved By Timing of Naps

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Greg Asseff

Everybody knows how important sleep is at any age. For adults, consistently getting a good night’s sleep can boost the immune system, improve mental health, and enhance brain function, as well as lower the risk of diabetes, obesity and heart disease. Many people also believe that sleep can promote memory. Although the actual science behind this claim is just emerging, many people believe strongly that performing tasks such as studying right before going to bed will greatly increase the chances of being able to recall information. Of course, newborns and infants have very different sleep schedules from adults. For the first few months, babies sleep anywhere from 14 to 18 hours per day including naps. So if the notion that sleep can improve memory and learning is true, could babies benefit from performing educational tasks right before taking a nap? A new study says yes.

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Posted in Health, Health Facts, News, Parenting, Studies | 2,437 Comments

10 Easy Tips For Winter Skin Care

Posted on January 9, 2015 by Greg Asseff

It’s that time of year again – winter is in full swing and dangerously cold temperatures are gripping the nation. Being outside in this type of weather presents all kinds of hazards, not the least of which involve skin problems. Cold, dry weather can cause skin to crack, peel, itch and even bleed if not properly cared for. Some people have it worse than others, also. Jobs that require working with water such as dishwashing or house cleaning can absolutely wreak havoc on a person’s hands during the winter. People with eczema or psoriasis can also suffer greatly when the weather gets colder. Luckily, there are some easy winter skin care tips that can prevent cracking and itchiness regardless of your job or any pre-existing skin conditions.

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Posted in Health, Medical, Skin and Beauty | 852 Comments

U.S. News & World Report Reveals Best Diets for 2015

Posted on January 7, 2015 by Greg Asseff

Many people look to the reputed U.S. News & World Report for their rankings of things such as universities, hospitals, law schools, business schools, graduate schools, medical schools and cars. For the past five years, the magazine has also developed a ranking system for the most popular and culturally significant diet plans in an attempt to discover which diets are actually the healthiest. Anybody who’s trying to improve their health by sticking to a diet plan knows how difficult it can be to cut through all the promises and hype surrounding many diets. U.S. News determines their rankings by thoroughly combing through medical journals and government reports while also consulting with a panel of experts in nutrition, food psychology, obesity, diabetes and heart disease. This unbiased, third-party review examined 35 different diets to try cutting through the false claims.

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Posted in Diet, Food, Health, News, Nutrition, Weight Loss | 2,464 Comments

8 Tips For Sticking to Your Weight Loss Resolution

Posted on January 1, 2015 by Greg Asseff

According to a recent Marist poll, 44 percent of Americans are making a new year’s resolution in 2015. The most common resolution – cited by 13 percent of respondents – was weight loss. This isn’t really surprising, as smoking cessation, weight loss and getting more exercise are probably the most common new year’s resolutions every year. Other common resolutions include saving money, eating healthier, spending more time with family and just generally being a better person.

Of course, everybody knows that new year’s resolutions can notoriously fall flat within a few weeks. The Marist poll stated that 41 percent of those surveyed didn’t keep their resolutions from 2014 for even part of the year. So how can a person stick to a weight loss resolution? Well, it takes dedication, planning and perseverance.

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Posted in Diet, Exercise, Health, Nutrition, Weight Loss | 392 Comments

Weight Training Just As Important As Aerobics For Cutting Belly Fat

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Greg Asseff

Belly fat is probably the number one physical health issue that gets people to start exercising. Getting rid of belly fat is usually attempted for cosmetic reasons, but it can also greatly reduce the risk of serious conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, asthma, hypertension and stroke. Unfortunately, over half the U.S. population now has abdominal obesity, meaning that one out of every two people need to start watching their waistline if they’re going to avoid the negative health risks. Typically, aerobic exercise is considered the most essential element of cutting belly fat, along with a diet plan and strategies for coping with stress. “Spot reducing” fat doesn’t really work, meaning that you can’t simply do crunches and expect to lose abdominal weight. Now, however, a new study shows that weight training could be just as effective – if not more – than aerobic exercise, specifically for men.

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Posted in Body Building, Exercise, Health, Men, News, Studies, Weight Loss, Weight Training | 2,795 Comments
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