Baby Body Signs Quiz 1. All U.S. babies at birth get an Apgar test. What does Apgar stand for? A. The name of the doctor -- Virginia Apgar -- who developed it. B. The American Pediatric Gross Assessment Record. C. Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity, Respiration D. All of the above 2. How much more accurate is a newborn's sense of smell than sense of taste? A. … [Read more...] about 18 body sign questions to see if you’re a baby expert
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8 tricks to get more veggies into kids
Be a good example. If you're having chips, it's hard to have much moral authority. Plus, kids eventually model parents' behavior. Stick them in soup. Soups hide a multitude of sins. Slather them in butter, or stir fry. Let 'em dip. Some kids like hummus, others like chip dip. You'll have to decide how much bad stuff you'll let them put on for the veggie benefit. Serve them raw. … [Read more...] about 8 tricks to get more veggies into kids
Good news: if you’re over 50, you’re not just getting older, you’re getting happier.
The National Academy of Sciences has good news for older adults. In a study published online May 17, the Academy Reports: ... people start out at age 18 feeling pretty good about themselves, and then, apparently, life begins to throw curve balls. They feel worse and worse until they hit 50. At that point, there is a sharp reversal, and people keep getting happier as they … [Read more...] about Good news: if you’re over 50, you’re not just getting older, you’re getting happier.
Nick Kristof’s 7 things to avoid cancer
Simple list. I do most of it, but cutting out those plastics is hard. Stop smoking and avoid secondhand smoke. Slather on sunscreen and avoid tanning salons. Avoid charred meats. Check yourself over for lumps, changes or irregularities, whether in breasts or testicles or skin, and consult a doctor if you have doubts. Try to microwave food in glass or ceramic containers … [Read more...] about Nick Kristof’s 7 things to avoid cancer
1 in 10 new dads experience prenatal or post-partum depression
We've warned off this for years based on experience and other studies indicating this issue, and now a paper, published in the May 19 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association says it too. After analyzing 43 studies involving 28,004 fathers, researchers found depression in more than 10% of new fathers, or six percentage points higher than depression rates in the … [Read more...] about 1 in 10 new dads experience prenatal or post-partum depression