A physical therapy exercise and health education program is effective in improving postnatal well-being and reducing the risk for postnatal depression (PND), according to a randomized controlled trial published in the March issue of Physical Therapy, (PTJ) the scientific journal of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Postnatal depression (PND) is a major health issue… Continue reading
Day: March 24, 2010
Recipes for some traditional eastern cakes
Kulich, a traditional Russian Easter cake Recipe Total time: more than 2 hours Initial oven temperature: 110° C (210° F) Preparation time: 20 minutes Rising time: 1 1/2 hour Baking time: 1 1/4 hour Difficulty: Average Chef’s Note The classic kulich was begun several days before Easter. It contained candied fruit, almonds, and raisins, flavoured… Continue reading
Your brain and your nervous system
You’re in the middle of a meeting at work, but your mind keeps drifting to the parent-teacher conference you have tonight … and the car you have to pick up at the shop on the way home … and how you wish you hadn’t skipped lunch because the rumbling in your stomach is driving you… Continue reading