Although that most newborns sleep 16 to 18 hours a day, they tend to take those rests two to three hours at a time. Gradually, they begin to sleep less, but for longer stretches. By three months, they need about 15 hours of sleep approximately 9 hours at night plus 2 hours daytime naps. And [...]

If the first site of a cancerous growth or tumour is in the breast, the condition is called breast cancer. You can develop breast cancer, by looking for changes in the size and shape of one or both breasts, unusual pain in the breasts or armpits, swelling under the armpits or below the collarbone and [...]

Omega-3 fatty acids are essential fast, meaning they are essential for life and good health. They can not be made by the body, so you have to get them from food in your diet. There are two essential fatty acids: omega-3 (linolenic acid) and omega-6 (linoleic acid). Omega-3 fatty acids are available from certain plant [...]

Drugs destroy millions of lives every year, yet the most disturbing aspect of this problem is the damage drug abuse does to our young people and to the future of our country. With more and more young people being introduced to drugs. Marijuana is the word used to describe the dried flowers, seeds and leaves [...]

A unique combination of natural fibres that can prevent or correct something that affects almost everyone to some degree: insulin resistance. You probably remember being taught in school about the different food groups and the importance of eating a balanced diet. That is because different foods affect the amount of sugar (or glucose) in our [...]

A survey recently conducted by Lavalife and McNeil Consumer Healthcare has found that 45 per cent of singles would not consider dating a smoker. There are many diseases linked to smoking – cancer, heart disease, stroke, emphysema, impotence, mouth diseases which can provoke greater snoring.

Using the stairs at work instead of taking elevators could be a lifesaver. A small Swiss study released that walking up and down stairs for three months, without recourse to the lift, increased levels of fitness, reduction in waist size, body fat, blood pressure and cholesterol.

Allergy is an abnormal reaction that comes in many forms as by sneezing, runny, stuffy and itchy nose, to substances or situations harmless to most people. The most common causes of allergies are particles in the air.
Aromatherapy is a healing treatment that utilizes the aromatic essential oil of both cultivated and wild plants. Essential oils [...]

4 percent of men and 2 percent of women between the ages of 30, and 60 have obstructive sleep apnea.
The most common symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea are:

Repeadly stop breathing for 10 to 15 seconds or longer during sleep.
Usualy snore loudly.
Very tired during the day.
Difficulty concentrating, poor memory.
Irritability or personality change.
Sleep apnea can affect children, [...]

Trouble getting to sleep (taking more than 45 minutes to fall asleep) frequent awakenings with inability o fall back asleep. Early morning awakening. Short term insomnia lasts for a few nights to a few weeks, it is usually caused by worrying over a stressful situation. Long term insomnia is a serious sleep disorder, which can [...]