Cold and cough can be a great hassle on grown ups. On my part, I can never sleep well when I have them. So what more if the one who suffers from it is the child? When a child gets a cough the usual remedy is over the counter cough syrup or some other. But as parents you probably know that these medicines are sometimes not good for them, especially for the very young ones. A study states that one good alternative for your kid’s cough is no other than honey. Yes honey! A teaspoon of this delicious brew can bring a soothing effect on your child’s throat. But there’s a warning though, honey should not be administered to children below 1 year old because of the threat of botulism.

Being cranky and irritable after a disturbed night is already a common thing. But aside from this, researchers over at the University of California Berkeley found out that lack of sleep also leads to primitive behavior. Under the leadership of Matthew Walker, the researchers studied the patterns of the brain of the people who participated in the study before and after they were deprived of sleep. When deprived of sleep the activity of the brain gets redirected from the rational cortex to the amygdala, which is also referred to as the “fear center”.

Because of the desire to slim down at a faster rate some people exercise incessantly – meaning without any break in between each session. But do you know that instead speeding up the burning of fats, such practice just slows it down? A Japanese research says that having a 20-minute break between 30-minute workout session helps in the quicker burning of fats. In the research 7 men were made to take part in three kinds of activity exercises and it was found out that the workout that was broken into 2 half hour sessions brought about a faster burning of fats.

Maybe one of the most important 2007 resolutions should be 'Laughing More'!
Laughter is not only expressing ones happiness or reacting to a funny joke ... but it gives you more than you give it credit for!
It's been proven medically that laughter is good for your health; it relaxes blood vessels & increases blood flow, & having relaxed blood vessels decreases strain on the heart.
So, in simple word: it's good for your heart!
So, watch a funny movie every other night or hang out with a bunch of your light-hearted friends & laugh the night away!
Happy & Healthy New Year to ya!

These days not only old people suffer from memory loss! Even i forget where i put my red pen, glasses or even my passport!
It might be the disease of the century ... or just an effect of the speed time's passing by at these days! I mean, a week equals one day for me ... & a day doesn't seem to have 24 hours in it anymore!
So ... we have to find something that boosts out memory & quick!
The best thing might be the pairing of vitamins, specifically vitamin B12 & B9.
Which translates into salmon & beans! -as an example!-

We all lead busy lives. Sometimes my day gets so fully booked that the only time I sit for a proper meal is way too late... bedtime!
So, you've finally sat home after a long hard day and want something to eat and at this point you're so tired and hungry you're not thinking about what kind of food will keep you tossing and turning all night.
When this happens...stop! Put down that burger and read on!

There are many kinds of foods that can keep you up all night and if not, they'll take away that good night's rest!
1- Coffee or caffeine related products! We know that we shouldn't drink coffee at night anyway, but caffeine can also be found in places other than coffee, like chocolate and Coca-Cola!

It has long been known that tea is packed with antioxidants needed by our body to neutralize free radicals that damage important cellular molecules, but recent study shows that tea has more health benefits and that drinking lots of tea everyday is better than drinking glasses of water. Like water, researchers from UK found out that tea rehydrates our body contrary to earlier studies that said that drinks containing caffeine, like tea, can dehydrate the body. Dr. Ruxton, one of the researchers, said that even a strong cup of tea could help replace fluid in the body.

Have you ever felt physically, emotionally and mentally jaded? Maybe you’re moving way too fast that you never have time to sit back, relax and breathe deeply. Take it slow, there’s time for everything. Try mediation, it’s a good way to achieve harmony of mind, body and spirit. All you have to do is to allot a little of your time each day to for contemplation. I bet after trying it even for just a week, you’ll already see changes taking place in your life.

To help you start, here are simple meditating tips for you:

Trying to lose weight by eating less? It may be pretty hard I suppose especially if you’re fond of eating sweets. I bet just the thought of mouthwatering ice creams, sundaes, cakes, cookies, tarts, pies, milkshake, and the like make you rush to the fridge or to the store to get something to curb your cravings for sweets and desserts. I know because I too, love sweets! They’re too tempting and there are times, you cannot just resist them even when you try so hard to maintain a healthy no-sugar diet.

Okay, you have “valid” reasons for staying up late—you’re not playing computer games or chatting with a friend but just studying—exams is near and you got lots to read. It’s good that you care enough to study for your exams but don’t get mad at your mom when she sends you to bed even when you’re not yet too tired or sleepy because sleep might just be the reason why you keep on forgetting important pieces of information you need to pass your tests.

That’s right, eat fish and save your eyes! A new study that was conducted by researchers from the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary in Boston shows that eating fish can prevent “age-related macular degeneration (AMD)” or common blindness among the elderly. While it was also found out that smoking doubles the risk of getting blind later in life, those who eat fish at the same time are less likely to have macular degeneration, a condition where one’s vision gets blurred and is eventually lost after as he gets older, usually around the age of 60. Those—that is, including smokers—who eat two or more servings of fish every week are less likely to develop common blindness.

Business process outsourcing is a booming industry in the Middle East, North Africa and Asia. Every year, thousands are hired in companies such as call centers that usually cater to clients in Europe and the US.

Although call center jobs are typically highly rewarding—financial speaking, there are some drawbacks, too. For one, employees are required to work in graveyard shift, which is undoubtedly not good for the health. Working at night is not only physically challenging but it can be mentally burdensome too since one may not have enough sleep to keep him physically active and mentally “awake.”

If you’re working in a graveyard shift or suffering sleeping difficulties that of a call center agent, check out these tips and suggestions:

When you take an Antibiotic, what do you wash it down with? Water, Milk, Juice?
Well, they're not the same! You have to be very careful what you take with your Antibiotic because some things can do you more harm than good!
Believe it or not, taking anything that contains calcium down with your Antibiotic will interfere with the work of the medicin.
To get the most from your Antibiotics, wait two hours before consuming anything that's rich in calcium, which means milk, cheese, yogurt, ice cream & orange juice!
Always wash down your pills with water, it's the safest thing & doesn't contradict with any sort of medicin.

Loud & annoying noises may be bad for your ears, but get this, they are also bad for your heart!
Being exposed to screaming children, honking cars & the construction site next door can make stress levels so high and heart health so low!
If you live or work down-town, it would be a good idea to take some quiet time for yourself every day; take a warm bath, a long walk in nature, walk the dog, or sit in a calm room & read your favorite book.
As for how loud is too loud, here are a bit of numbers:
70 or 80 decibels, like a vacuum cleaner, can damage your hearing! Less than that can cause cardiac stress!
So be careful, and enjoy any tranquil time you find!