Published: August 07, 2008
You just had a baby and you couldn't be more elated, but now comes the choice that people near and far will loudly voice their opinion on . . . no matter what you decide. How should you feed your baby – breast or bottle? Regardless of which decision you make, it might be helpful to know some reasons for choosing one or the other before actually making a decision. Keep reading for the pros and cons of breast vs. bottle . . .
Published: July 31, 2008
You probably have heard about the health benefits of Omega-3 fatty acids, including their beneficial effects on the rate of heart disease, high cholesterol levels, dementia and arthritis. But now it looks like Omega-3’s may also help to prevent attention deficit in children. Let’s see what's been uncovered in this exciting discovery . . .
Published: July 10, 2008
If you have kids or grandkids, you’ve probably heard about or know about the drug Ritalin. Ritalin is a popular prescription drug used to treat hyperactivity and ADD (attention-deficit disorder) or ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder). But you may not know an important step that does not always take place before a child is prescribed this drug. What is this vital step? Let’s take a closer look at the potentially harmful missing piece of the puzzle . . .
Published: June 26, 2008
Are you pregnant, or do you know someone who is? While it may seem obvious to refrain from smoking while you’re pregnant, do you really know just how harmful cigarette smoke can be for your baby? Well, a recent study has revealed a number of complications that can result from smoking during pregnancy, or even being exposed to second-hand smoke if you’re with child. Let’s take a look at the findings of this recent study . . .
Published: June 24, 2008
If you’re a female, you’ve probably had the experience of being “shown-up” by a male. Perhaps it was in your high school math class, or on the basketball court or running track. Since the beginning of time, it seems like men have been bigger, stronger, faster, and sometimes smarter. It would make sense, then, that they would bet better fit to survive in dire situations. Well, there might be one situation where the girls are now “showing up” the boys: premature birth. Let’s take a closer look at the recent research showing this phenomenon . . .
Published: June 05, 2008
Have you ever heard of Russell Silver Syndrome? Perhaps its abbreviation, RSS, is more familiar? And, no – not as in an “RSS feed” like you can get on your computer! Neither of the above terms rang a bell with me to begin with, so I did a little investigating and here’s what I found out . . .
