Sleep: What’s Going On Behind That Shut-Eye?

What’s Going On During Sleep?
Have you ever watched someone sleep and wondered what he or she was dreaming? Slow breathing, eyes occasionally fluttering, but mostly the very picture of peace and stillness. When people sleep, there’s a lot more going on than meets the eye. Sleep is [...]

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A STORY OF TRUE LOVE

‘Life isn’t about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!

It was a busy morning, about 8:30, when an elderly gentleman in his 80s arrived to have stitches removed from his thumb.

He said he was in a hurry, as he had an appointment [...]

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VITAL HEADSTART – GOOD EATING HABITS START FROM YOUNG

IF the saying “old habits die hard” is true, we must ensure that habits picked up by our kids are good which will accompany our kids into adulthood.  On nutrition, there are lots of good habits to inculcate in kids.
The 7 Habits To Good Health From Nestle [...]

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TIPS TO BEAT DIGESTIVE DISTRESS
Eating too much than what your stomach can absorb – the subsequent result is indigestion which usually gives burning pain in the abdomen and accompanied by bloating, gurgling, belching and gas.
Indigestion is caused and made worse by overeating, especially rich, fatty, spicy foods, alcohol, coffee and acidic foods.  Late nights, when [...]

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AGE MAKES IT HARDER TO IGNORE DISTRACTIONS AND TO CONCENTRATE
The older we get, the less able we are to filter out distractions while performing mental tasks, a recent study published in the Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience showed.
“Older adults are vulnerable to distraction due to an inability to suppress processing of irrelevant environmental stimuli,” the authors [...]

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Age Activated Attention Deficit Disorder

Hopefully you are not like that … at least not at the moment

KNOW THE SYMPTOMS…..PLEASE READ!

Thank goodness there’s a name for this disorder.
Somehow I feel better even though I have it!!

Recently, I was diagnosed with A.A.A.D.D. -
Age Activated Attention Deficit Disorder.

This is how it manifests:

I decide to water my [...]

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CANCER DRUG SUCCESS IS “ON THE RISE”

Cancer drug research is entering a new era which will mean more successful drugs for patients, says Cancer Research UK.

“We strongly believe that both industry and academia must improve the availability of data related to failed as well as successful drug development programs and called for [...]

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THE VIRTUES OF LIVING WITH A GRATEFUL HEART

Author, MJ Ryan in her book “Attitudes of Gratitude” extols the benefits of living with a grateful heart.

All we need is an attitude of gratitude and in giving thanks. When we allow ourselves to feel and express our appreciation, it makes us connected to others and literally [...]

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HEALTH TIP: SAFER SUSHI EATING

Sushi is becoming more and more popular, but there can be health risks associated with eating some kinds of sushi, especially those that contain raw fish.

The Colorado State University Extension offers these suggestions for when you plan to eat sushi:

· When making sushi from scratch, look for [...]

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SHORT SLEEP TIED TO HEART DISEASE RISK

People with high blood pressure who get less than the standard amount of sleep may face an increased risk of heart disease and stroke, Researchers reported.

In a study of more than 1,200 Japanese adults with high blood pressure, the investigators found that those who slept for [...]

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