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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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