It’s a five-letter word that could solve the puzzle of how to find an
effective diet. Fiber -- and more of it -- could be the simple way to
produce clinically significant weight loss, lower blood pressure and
improve insulin resistance. Experts say increased fiber intake may be an
effective alternative for people who find it difficult to stick to a
more complicated diet. Source Link
Those
tiny fingers are pretty handy at putting a tablet or smartphone to use.
In fact, a new study found that children as young as age 2 are adept at
swiping, unlocking and actively searching for apps. Researchers say
touch-screen applications are more like traditional play and could open
the door to new developmental assessments to help identify high-risk
children. Source Link
America’s
pediatricians say home remedies are safer and often just as effective
as over-the-counter medicines for kid’s coughs and colds. For children
over the age of one, a teaspoon of honey can ease a cough. Saline spray
or using a humidifier can help unclog a stuffy nose and using a tissue
to blow is an effective way to deal with a runny nose. Source Link
