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- Home & Family
- December 15, 2010
Parents of young children may want to think twice before purchasing liquid laundry detergent packets or pods. U.S. poison control centers are reporting a 17% increase in the number of calls involving children, especially those around the age of 2, who are most at risk of ingesting these often colorful pods. While they may look like candy, they are toxic when swallowed.
READ MOREPragito Dove, a meditation expert, master trainer, and international speaker, says that laughter is good for us physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.
READ MOREThe old saying “laughter is the best medicine” really does ring true. Dr. Cynthia M. Thaik, author of “Your Vibrant Heart,” writes: “Laughter is similar to a mild workout: A good laugh contracts your abdominal muscles, gets the blood flowing, decreases blood pressure and stress hormones, improves sleeping patterns and boosts the immune system by increasing the number of T-cells in your body.”
READ MOREOne in three teens is a victim of dating violence. Most of this is hidden violence, because teens and parents are often in denial. A boy constantly texting his girlfriend, which the girl may see as flattery, could actually be obsessive behavior that could lead to problems down the road. Once abuse begins, teens in
READ MOREIt's not rare for homeowners to fall when attempting to hang holiday lights and decorate their home. Falls off ladders, roofs or pieces of furniture not meant to support weight sent more than 13,000 people to the emergency room at the end of 2010. Half were hospitalized. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has developed ladder
READ MOREDo you give in when your kids ask to delay their bedtime? Not going to bed at the same time every night may be harmful to the developing brain, new research suggests. Amanda Sacker, author of the study, says, “Early child development has profound influences on health and well-being across the life course. Therefore, reduced
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