An Australian-German team of scientists at Freie Universitat and the Queensland Brain Institute in Brisbane, Australia, has found a way to measure the attention span of a fly. The findings could lead to further advances in the understanding of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism in humans. Associate Professor Bruno van Swinderen at the Queensland [...]
January 31, 2010 | Posted in
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Children as young as five months old will follow the gaze of an adult towards an object and engage in joint attention, according to research funded by the Wellcome Trust and the Medical Research Council. The findings, published in the Royal Society’s journal Biology Letters, suggests that the human brain develops this important social skill [...]
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House training your puppy is about consistency, patience, and positive reinforcement. The goal is to instill good habits and build a loving bond with your pet. It typically takes 4-6 months for a puppy to be fully house trained, but some puppies may take up to year. Size can be a predictor. For instance, smaller [...]
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Your dog is itching like crazy and shaking his head constantly. Your vet just told you it could be a food allergy. What does that mean? To find out, we talked to Susan Wynn, an internationally known expert on holistic pet care. Wynn is former president of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association, a clinical [...]
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Practically everyone knows about fiber and its importance for digestive health. But have you ever heard of inulin? Increasingly used by food manufacturers in processed foods, you’re probably eating more inulin than you think. Here are some facts about this little-known dietary fiber. What is inulin? Inulin is a specific type of dietary fiber that [...]
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The 3-Day Diet focuses on mixing certain types of foods that supposedly create a specific metabolic reaction in your body. The chemicals are supposed to boost your metabolism and help you burn fat at a higher rate than usual. The diet only lasts for 3 days and should only be repeated after taking four to [...]
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Erectile dysfunction, commonly referred to as ED, is the inability to achieve and sustain an erection suitable for sexual intercourse. This condition is not considered normal at any age and is different from other problems that interfere with sexual intercourse, such as lack of sexual desire and problems with ejaculation and orgasm. How Common Is [...]
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The process of achieving an erection is complex and problems may occur for a variety of reasons. These problems can be psychological, physical, or a combination of the two. Physical causes of ED are related to a breakdown or damage to the sequence of events that lead to an erection. This sequence involves nerve impulses [...]
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A Time of Changes and Choices Menopause can be both a physical and emotional journey for a woman. The good news is it can also be a time for new beginnings—a sort of passageway to a new part of life. Freedom from worries about pregnancy and birth control. Possibly a new starting point to refocus [...]
January 31, 2010 | Posted in
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Summertime is officially here, and you’re probably ready to kick back with your favorite cocktail or anything that’s on ice! But don’t let summer beverages sabotage your diet goals and weight loss efforts. Be savvy about what you’re sipping; choose refreshing low-calorie, low-sugar drinks that quench your thirst, cool you down, and satisfy your taste [...]
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