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Postpartum Depression Strikes New Fathers, Too

May 31st, 2008

 After the birth of a child both women and men may suffer from postpartum depression. Now, once you know this-how to fight it? New fathers may experience such depression. Though new parents are supposed to filled with joy, but such psychological problems are not very rare. Ten percent males and 14 percent females suffer from […]

Use Cane to Cut Progression of Knee Osteoarthritis

May 30th, 2008

Cane use can help you, if you are an Osteoarthritis patient. Cane supports patients with Osetoarthritis. Cane takes up to 10 percent of the lateral load on joints, which is very helpful for such patients. Such reduction in weight on the knee helps in reduction of progression of Osteoarthritis.
A recent study found that cane use […]

How to Protect Your Kids From Substance Abuse

May 29th, 2008

Talking and finding a passion for them may help you children.
Kids start experimenting with drugs around the age of 11-12. This is the crucial time for brain development. Brain development is at its highest peak during this time. Drug use may hamper with the development of brain and may permanently harm brain functionalities.
More than half […]

Teen sex and”technical virginity”

May 27th, 2008

A recent study has revealed something which is totally different from prevailing notion. There is a notion that US teens engage in oral sex instead of vaginal sex to remain technically virgins. But the recent study has something else to say. 
The study took into consideration views of 2,271 males and females of age between 15to 19 […]

Get Your Shingles Vaccination

May 26th, 2008

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends Shingles vaccinationfor adults age 60 and older people. Shingles is a disease condition wherein the patient experiences itching, mild-to-severe tingling, burning, or shooting pain. The virus that cause this problem is the same that cause chicken pox in the kids.
There are 43 million people who needs […]