AASM to school-bound: Sleep is the right ingredient for academic success
...e and sleep need. The AASM offers the following tips for children and teens on how to get a good nights sleep: Follow a consistent bedtime routine. Establish a relaxing setting at bedtime. Get a full nights sleep every night. Avoid foods or drinks that contain caffeine, as well a...Study: Who claims to be a pediatrician?
... care for their child, Freed offers the follow six tips to help guide parents in selecting a pediatrician: 1. Board certification and specialty training. Board certification demonstrates that the physician has the knowledge, skill and experience to offer the highest quality of care in the field, and ped...Sight specialists to shed light on vision loss at UH conference
...ericans aged 65 and older, cataracts solutions and tips for improving daily life. "There are some really small things that can make a tremendous difference," said Dr. Lylas G. Mogk, the keynote speaker for the symposium. "You need to have good light for anything you want to do, not just reading. You n......e researchers that included educational materials, tips for adopting and maintaining physical activity, and goal setting functions. They completed daily physical activity logs online, were emailed monthly questionnaires, and received immediate feedback according to their responses. Individuals in the tail...SCAI's 'Therapies in Evolution' showcases exciting future of interventional cardiology
...rove mitral valve function, either by clipping the tips of the mitral leaflets together, or by surrounding and putting tension on the valve opening, gradually reducing its size. "This is an overwhelmingly exciting field," said Dr. Feldman. "It's just the beginningand the first step is always the talles...American College of Physicians releases new patient education resources
...y understanding insomnia and its causes, providing tips for sleeping better, and working with their doctor and exploring treatment choices. The restful sleep guidebook includes a workbook section that provides suggested questions to ask a doctor and a chart to record sleep patterns. The DVD is narrated ...NYU Child Study Center expert offers tips to help curb teen binge drinking
...ersity Child Study Center is recommending five (5) tips to help reduce teenage drinking, in light of a new...e in binge drinking." Dr. Gallagher offers these tips for parents: TIP 1: Clearly state what actions you expect your teen to take when confronted with s...'Mindless autopilot' drives people to underestimate food decisions
...s resolutions, Wansink offers these research-based tips from his recent book, "Mindless Eating: Why We Eat More Than We Think" (Bantam Books): Use smaller bowls: People who served themselves foods into smaller serving bowls ate almost 60 percent less than when they are served helpings in larger bowls...Even slight holiday weight gain can set stage for obesity, health risks
... in about three weeks. Ms. Sandon offers further tips to help keep pounds from piling up: Avoid f...rie dish to family feasts. Food preparation tips Food preparation can go a long way toward keeping holiday weight off, not to mention preventing foo...New studies in the journal Sleep focus on helping children, women sleep better
... night, added Mindell. AASM offers the following tips to help a child sleep better: Follow a consistent bedtime routine. Set aside 10 to 30 minutes to get your child ready to go to sleep each night. Establish a relaxing setting at bedtime. Interact with your child at bedtime. Don't let the TV...Osteoarthritis may be sign of faster 'biological ageing'
...ing of telomeres, the length of DNA which caps the tips of chromosomes. A host of factors make them shorten over time, including insufficient repair of the damage caused by oxygen free radicals (oxidative stress). Oxygen free radicals are the unstable molecules produced as a by-product of normal bodily ...A little TLC goes a long way toward reducing high cholesterol
...ans fat, and dietary cholesterol, the guide offers tips on choosing and preparing low fat meals, selecting healthy snacks, reading nutrition labels, and dining out while staying on the TLC diet. The booklet includes sample menus for different types of cuisine (traditional American, Southern, Mexican-Ameri...Women still get lower-quality heart attack care than men, despite hospital improvement efforts
...to receive fewer of the proven drugs and lifestyle tips than men receive," says Eagle. "Now that we know that they get just as much mortality benefit as men when quality standards are applied to their care, we must find ways to ensure that they are all treated according to those standards." ...Physical activity extends life of patients with peripheral artery disease
...o be more active may help them live longer. Simple tips to add more physical activity to a daily routine are parking farther away at the grocery store or taking the stairs," McDermott said. ...Mowing the lawn is not child's play
..." The ASRM, ASPS, AAP and AAOS offer the following tips to help prevent lawn mower-related injuries: Children should be at least 12 years old before they operate any lawn mower, and at least 16 years old for a ride-on mower. Children should never be passengers on ride-on mowers. Always wear sturdy shoe...Women who drink alcohol during pregnancy
...ion about the benefit of cutting down, and provide tips on how to do that."...Startling new facts about what Australians are eating for lunch
...taste good and boost our sense of wellbeing. Other tips to keep in mind include: Try and choose foods that aren't deep fried or contain pastry as these often contain high amounts of saturated fat. Portion size is important eating large amounts can lead to excess energy/kilojoule intake, making it diff...Injuries from lawn mowing increase nationwide
...n the study results, Bishai recommends some safety tips to follow to avoid lawn mowing injuries. Wear goggles, long pants and close-toed shoes with gripped soles Clear the yard of debris before mowing Keep everyone, especially small children, from the yard while mowing People with histories of chest...Magnetically guided catheter zaps atrial fibrillation
...pushed and pulled through blood vessels, and their tips can be curled and pointed by an operator standing by the patient. The device tested in this trial uses a very soft, limp tip that has a magnet on the end. Rather than manually pointing the catheter tip, the operator of this device uses a computer to ...NJIT environmental psychologist offers tips on how elderly can stay home
...in in their homes." The book focuses on many good tips for home safety, but the ones for exterior maintenance pinpoint among some of the most potentially dangerous and overlooked spots. "In many homes, the most trouble occurs before anyone even reaches the front door," said Hutchings. "Unfortunately, we ...