Unfortunately, years of eating unhealthy, fatty foods and lack of adequate physical activity cause us to gain excess fat around our bodies. Often, we accumulate a large portion of that weight gain on our backsides. No, I'm not talking about...
Parents generally want their kids to grow up to be model citizens, respect other people and be well-rounded. Part of helping kids to develop those traits is to teach and enforce rules. Rules are a part of everyday life and vary depending on the...
There are plenty of times where talking about yourself is appropriate. However, you may find yourself dominating conversations and harming relationships. What comes out of the mouth is a reflection of what’s on the inside. What comes out in...
As children learn to walk, talk and write, it is also important for them to learn safety activities that may reduce their risk of getting lost or being involved in an accident or fire. Keep the steps to safety simple, and the more you reinforce...
Post-traumatic stress disorder is an anxiety-based disorder that affects some people after witnessing or directly experiencing a dangerous or traumatic event. PTSD develops as a result of severe fear being triggered due to the defined event. It...
Business dinners can be the chance to open a door for future growth of a company as well as the opportunity to talk to bosses and co-workers you don't normally see in the office. Being invited to one, however, can be nerve wrecking if you don't...
While you may have enjoyed your boyfriend's "strong but silent" approach when you first started dating, that silence can sometimes cause you to feel a disconnect with your partner. Whether your boyfriend is uncommunicative or simply quiet, drawing...
We go through life everyday exposed to toxins. In our diets, in our environments and in our interactions, toxins are present, filtering in to our bodies through pores and orifices. The toxins that we store in our bodies take the forms of germs and...
Communication refers to the use of speech or gestures in order to relay and receive thoughts, needs and ideas. Expressive communication is your child's way of relaying her observations and needs, while receptive communication is her way of...
Loss of speech after a stroke is known as expressive aphasia. In addition, a stroke victim may or may not comprehend communication directed toward him, which is known as receptive aphasia. Each stroke survivor is different in the extent of damage...
Dr. Dennis Lin, a sex therapist and psychiatrist practicing at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York, says that between 50 percent and 60 percent of married men will, at some point, cheat on their partners. Stephany Alexander, an expert on...
Temazepam is a benzodiazepine medication prescribed for the treatment of insomnia. It is generally taken on a short-term basis. When discontinued after a long-term period of use, the dosage must be slowly decreased to avoid medical complications....
What was once a gut feeling has now turned into full-blown suspicion as he's coming home later and suddenly his phone requires an access code to get in. Perhaps this nagging feeling is more than a feeling, but talking to him gets you nowhere....
Air travel during pregnancy is generally considered safe, but you should speak with your health-care provider to discuss your particular pregnancy and confirm that it is safe to travel. This also gives you time to organize vital information, such...
Getting into shape and starting an exercise program can be a daunting task. Starting an exercise group can provide support and kinship in achieving your goals. Exercising in groups has an added bonus of having others hold you accountable to your...
If you can remember what it was like growing up, you will recall how important it was to have a support system to help build your self-esteem. Research shows how exercise can increase a child's level of self-esteem and lower their depression,...
Your baby is growing up and starting to stand and cruise along the furniture or even walk. His first birthday may have passed a few months ago. You notice he may make some sounds but no actual words yet. Other children his age may be saying "mama"...
Verbal communication includes the sounds you use to make words, the words you use to create speech and the language or dialect you use when speaking. Improving verbal communication in situations of interpersonal communication or public speaking...
Developmental delays occur when a child does not reach developmental milestones, such as rolling over, sitting up, walking and talking, at the same time as other children. There are five main categories of developmental delays: gross motor, fine...
Spirulina is a type of blue-green algae often taken as a supplement to treat myriad conditions, including allergies, diabetes, cholesterol, heart disease, anxiety and premenstrual syndrome, and for weight loss. As with many dietary supplements,...
Playgrounds provide hours of exercise and fresh air, but they can also expose kids to unsafe surfaces and dangerous equipment. According to KidsHealth.org, more than 200,000 children are injured in playgrounds every year. Although the city is...
Similar to the basic fundamentals of golfing, disc golf---often referred to as "Frisbee golf"--is a way enjoy the outdoors while playing a sport that requires accuracy, patience and agility. Portland is home to three disc golf courses spread...
In the first year of life, you may believe that your baby is speaking, but most of these words are just development babble. This gibberish does lay the groundwork for proper speech later on. At around 1 year of age, they will start to form words...
When traveling with children, you may be so concerned with the schedule, keeping your child occupied and getting through security checkpoints that you forget about airplane and airport safety. An airport and airplanes are usually exciting places...
Inspired by the Olympics I decided to re-think my attitude about working out in the water. I'm not talking about swimming laps which is undeniably a great workout -- just look at those amazing bodies! I am referring to what we USED to call...
We're not talking about a temporary condition here. Chronic nasal congestion is more than a cold, case of the flu or a sinus infection. If it's chronic, you have a stuffy nose most of the time. The stuffed-up nose makes it hard to eat, drink,...
Stomach gas, also referred to as flatulence, usually results from swallowing air or the process of food breaking down during digestion. Though stomach gas is a normal occurrence, it may be embarrassing and irritating. When gas builds up in the...
Exercise can boost your metabolism by increasing the calories you need to consume for your body to maintain its current volume. Exercise will also increase your muscle mass, and the greater muscle mass you have the higher your basal metabolic rate...
Life insurance is a difficult topic for some people to talk about. It necessarily involves contemplating your own death, or the death of a spouse. Unfortunately, not talking about the very real possibility that one or both of you could meet an...
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