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
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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
Low-fat lunches
Fresh Asparagus Soup Ingredients 1 pound fresh asparagus 3/4 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup vegetable broth 1 tablespoon butter 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 pinch ground black pepper 1 1/4 cups vegetable broth 1 cup soy milk 1/2 cup yogurt 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Directions Place asparagus… Continue reading
A guy’s body development and appearance
Al’s friend Rachel invited him to go to the lake for the day with her family. Rachel thought Al was fun to be around — plus he was cute. Rachel really hoped he’d say yes. Al turned Rachel down. He liked Rachel, too, but was self-conscious about taking off his T-shirt. He worried that her… Continue reading
After wisdom tooth extraction
An oral and maxillofacial surgeon or your dentist can remove (extract) a wisdom tooth. The procedure often can be done in the dentist’s or surgeon’s office. You may have the surgery in the hospital, especially if you are having all your wisdom teeth pulled at one time or if you are at high risk for… Continue reading
A consensus conference about problems with antibody rejections in cardiac patients
New guidelines to diagnose and treat antibody mediated rejection (AMR) in cardiac transplant patients will be the focus of a consensus conference at the Hilton Chicago. Sponsored jointly by the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT) and the California Heart Center Foundation, the conference brings together 75 of the world’s leading heart transplant… Continue reading