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How Much Sleep Do We Need?

The amount of sleep each person needs depends on many factors, including age. Infants generally require about 16 hours a day, while teenagers need about 9 hours on average. For most adults, 7 to 8 hours a night appears to be the best amount of sleep, although some people may need as few as 5 hours or as many as 10 hours of sleep each day...

A Look at Lactose Intolerance

Lactose is the primary carbohydrate in milk. Cow’s milk contains 4-5% lactose, whereas human milk contains almost twice that amount. Lactose provides 30-50% of the energy in milk, depending on the fat content (skim vs. homogenized). A number of individuals are affected by lactose in the diet, but there is a difference between intolerance and maldigestion...

Five Steps to a Healthier Heart

Studies have shown that populations that eat large amounts of fruits and vegetables have half the cardiovascular disease rate of those that don't. So the more fruits and vegetables that you can include in your diet the better...

What Is the Best Technique for Brushing?

There are a number of effective brushing techniques. Patients are advised to check with their dentist or hygienist to determine which technique is best for them, since, tooth position and gum condition vary...

Am I Pregnant?

While a missed period is one of the biggest clues that a woman is pregnant, it's usually not the first sign. Some women suspect they are pregnant before their menstrual cycle is late...

What is High Blood Pressure?

When you have your blood pressure taken, your health care provider is measuring the pressure, or tension, that blood exerts on the walls of the blood vessels as it travels around the body. In a healthy person, this pressure is just enough for the blood to reach all the cells of the body, but not so much that it strains blood vessel walls...

Conquering The Smoking Habit

Most smokers sincerely want to quit. They know cigarettes threaten their health, set a bad example for their children, annoy their acquaintances and cost an inordinate amount of money...

Weight Loss - Obscure Factors You Didn't Know Can Ruin Your Weight

Everybody knows that obesity and unwanted pounds are fast swallowing the American society. About forty percent of people living in the United States are way above their ideal body weight...

Suffering From Joint Pain?

Joint pain can be caused by any number of things. It can be the result of an injury or overuse of the joint. If your joint pain is caused by arthritis, you will need to begin your search for an effective way to treat it...

Major Symptoms of Sinus Infection Problems

If you think your colds already lasted four weeks and are not very sure if your condition has developed into a sinus infection, you have to know the classic, common and major symptoms of sinus infection problems in order for you to know fully well what kind of condition you are in. Knowing the symptoms of your sinus infection problem may also help you in applying earlier treatment to prevent full-blown inflammation to your sinuses...

How To Sleep Better At Night Without The Hassles

Times are tough. However, losing sleep because of your problems is never worth it. You may get a temporary high from drinking kegs upon kegs of beer, smoking pot or working yourself to death. But sleep deprivation, as a result of escaping your problems, may make matters worse...

Fibromyalgia...How Simple Sugars Turned Fatigue into Energy

Several years ago, Marilyn M. couldn't even spell fibromyalgia.Now she can spell it backwards, sideways and every other way...along with the term `chronic fatigue'. Both became a devastating way of life for her...

What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Carpal tunnel syndrome, or CTS, is a condition in which one of the major nerves that controls the functioning of the hand and fingers - the median nerve - becomes compressed inside a "tunnel" in the wrist...

How to Quit

Smokers often say, "Don't tell me why to quit, tell me how." There is no one right way to quit, but there are some key elements in quitting smoking successfully. These 4 factors are crucial...

Should I Be Physically Active During My Pregnancy?

Almost all women can and should be physically active during pregnancy. Talk to your health care provider first, particularly if you have high blood pressure, diabetes, anemia, bleeding, or other disorders, or if you are obese or underweight...

Healthy Bladder - Get A Clue About Your Health Through Your Urine

Centuries ago, physicians assumed that they can determine the presence of a disease by merely looking at a flask of patient's urine. Nowadays, we already have laboratories and other gadgets to know what a person is suffering from...

How Can I Tell if I Need Treatment for Depression?

We all feel blue sometimes, and it is normal to be sad in reaction to an event that is unhappy, stressful, or traumatic. Grief will follow the illness or death of a loved one, the loss of a close relationship, or termination from a job. Financial or legal problems can cause anxiety and depressed mood...

Women's Health Test - Is There an Early Signs of Menopause Test? Safe Menopause Solutions

Yes, there is a free online women's health test from a leading women's health clinic. Why? As early as in their 30's and 40's, many women begin experiencing symptoms that make them wonder - can these be early signs of menopause?

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