Once upon a time, parents thought raising children in a bilingual environment was a bad idea. They thought doing so could harm the child’s IQ and verbal development. The reasons behind the discouragement are plenty: speech delays, missed windows of opportunities, and possible confusion for the child. Parents only want what’s best for their children, […]
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It is difficult to see a loved one suffering from memory-related diseases, such as Alzheimer’s or any other form of dementia. Many families often prefer to keep them close and at home for as long as possible. Nonetheless, there will come a time when the patient would already require 24-hour supervision and specialized care. Aside
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Jumping on a trampoline may look funny and something that only kids will do. Older adults will even hesitate to do it for fun, as it may seem harmful to their fragile bones. But, in contrast to how it appears, rebounding exercises are actually beneficial for people in different age groups. According to Best American
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Have you asked yourself when your last dental check-up was? If you were like most people, the answer would probably be more than a year ago. Studies show that more and more people today tend to neglect to visit the dentist regularly every six months for a variety of reasons. It can be lack of money, having
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The neck helps stabilize the weight of your head, brain, and other vital organs. It also contains a protective covering that surrounds blood vessels, nerves, and vertebrae that facilitate motor and sensory functions. However, the neck may be susceptible to various forms of injury and functional impairment. Cervical Nerve Compression The spinal nerves supply the
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After years of obesity jokes from the rest of the world, Americans are cleaning up their acts and are adopting healthier lifestyles. Vegetarian diets and fitness awareness are so prevalent in American millennial culture that it’s become as big a target for satire as the obesity issue. But, at least this way everyone’s healthier –
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Lately, you have been very irritable whenever you talk to people. Whether you’re having a business meeting or a simple chitchat, you can’t help but get mad because you can’t keep up with conversations. It seems like all the people around you have lost their speaking skills. Are you serious? What if it’s you who
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The internationally renowned reputation of British teeth does not exactly pinpoint any issue. People know that their teeth are ‘bad’ and no further. Many doctors say that it is because the residents of the British Isles are more accepting of discoloured teeth than their cousins across the Atlantic. Nevertheless, there is enough evidence to suggest
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The body will be very tired after an orthopaedic surgery and you will loathe moving. The body will be healing and any prolonged activity can hamper the process of healing. Some exercises might even cause pain and discomfort. Although you might be eager to get back in action, Keep Moving notes that there are some
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Losing weight is a dream for many people. However, majority of those dreams never do come true. That’s because it’s hard to commit to a gym and stick to a healthier diet without succumbing to temptations just a few days after you started. If you’ve been trying to lose weight for quite some time now
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