Most people believe that cats can’t be trained because cats don’t seem to respond to many of the methods used to train dogs. But cats do respond to training! In fact one of the first scientific studies highlighting the importance of reinforcement in animal behavior was done with cats. The first step to training your… Continue reading
Day: April 24, 2010
Staying at a healthy weight in your teen years
The keys to reaching or staying at a healthy weight are regular exercise and good eating habits. Some people think exercise and good eating require lots of effort or planning. But that’s not true. In fact, the best way to work them into our lives is by making small changes that gradually become part of… Continue reading
Healthy pancakes
Whole Wheat, Oatmeal, and Banana Pancakes Ingredients 1 cup uncooked rolled oats 1 cup whole wheat flour 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons dry milk powder 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 egg 2 cups milk 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1… Continue reading
New complex home medical devices for caregivers and their patients
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a new initiative to ensure that caregivers and patients safely use complex medical devices in the home. Hemodialysis equipment to treat kidney failure, wound therapy care, intravenous therapy devices, and ventilators are among the medical products that have migrated to the home in recent years. And more hospital… Continue reading