The Roborovski Hamster originates from Western and Eastern Mongolia and Northern China. Roborovski Hamsters were imported into the UK in the 1960s by London Zoo but the present UK stock was imported from Holland in 1990. Roborovski Hamsters were later imported into the USA and are now available as pets in many countries. The Roborovski… Continue reading
Category: Family Health
All for amphetamines that parents need to know
What It Is: Amphetamines are highly addictive stimulants that accelerate functions in the brain and body. They come in pills or tablets. Prescription diet pills also fall into this category of drugs. Sometimes Called: speed, uppers, dexies, bennies How It’s Used: Amphetamines are swallowed, inhaled, snorted, or injected. What It Does: No matter how a… Continue reading
In awaiting of second child
The happiness and love that your first baby brought into your life is beyond measure, and now you’re thrilled to learn you are expecting another child. Although you’ve been through pregnancy and childbirth before, you now have added responsibilities and considerations in order to prepare for your second child. Fortunately, preparing for a second child… Continue reading
How to motivate your child in school age to be active
The Hour of Power Sixty minutes — that’s how much physical activity kids should get each day. But as kids get older, increasing demands on their time can make getting a full hour of exercise a challenge. And some kids get caught up in sedentary pursuits like watching TV and surfing the Internet. Even doing a… Continue reading
All for heat illness
Our bodies, which create a tremendous amount of internal heat, are normally cooled through sweating and radiating heat through our skin. Under certain circumstances, such as unusually high temperatures, high humidity, or vigorous exercise in hot weather, this natural cooling system may begin to fail, allowing internal heat to build up to dangerous levels. The result may… Continue reading
Only for teens – what would I do after a car accident
Car Crashes Driving is probably the most dangerous thing most of us will ever do. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2008, there were more than 5.8 million police-reported traffic crashes in which 37,261 people were killed and more than 2.3 million injured the United States. Although you do your best… Continue reading
Some routine cares for hamsters
Food and Water The hamster should be fed a basic hamster mix each evening as it wakes and can also be fed additional supplements. If the hamster wakes very late it can be encouraged to wake earlier by feeding earlier in the evening and tapping on the side of the cage to wake the hamster.… Continue reading
New methods in immunizations
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), in a revised policy statement, says increasing immunization coverage for children, teens, and young adults should be promoted more aggressively to achieve better immunization rates. The AAP says data from the 2007 National Immunization Survey indicates that about 90% of children between 19 months and 35 months old have… Continue reading