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Infant sleep problems can signal mental disorders in adolescents – study

Specific sleep problems among babies and very young children can be linked to mental disorders in adolescents, a new study has found. A team at the University of Birmingham’s School of Psychology studied questionnaire data from the Children of the 90s, a UK-based longitudinal study which recruited pregnant mothers of 14,000 babies when it was set up almost… Read More: Infant sleep problems can signal mental disorders in adolescents –… »

How can anxiety disorders be prevented

Are There Side Effects of GAD Treatment? It is always best to stop it before it can get any worse. Exercise daily and eat a healthy, balanced diet. GAD is diagnosed if symptoms are present for more days than not during a period of at least six months. What is the outlook for people with… Read More: How can anxiety disorders be prevented »

‘I knew teenage girls did it’: male eating disorders are on the rise

Braiden Fitzsimmons was eight years old when he started to think he was “bigger” than his school friends. The footy and basketball-loving boy from Geelong says he was never bullied about his weight, although he did cop the occasional “fat joke”. At the age of 10 he started thinking he wanted to change his body.… Read More: ‘I knew teenage girls did it’: male eating disorders are… »

Baking Soda, an Inexpensive Way to Combat Autoimmune Disorders

In scientific circles, NaHCO3, or sodium bicarbonate, is a substance with the more common designation of baking soda. Known as a leavening agent in baking, you’ll find it in the cupboards of most households; in the kitchen, it allows batter and dough to form air bubbles and rise. But a recent study1 shows that baking… Read More: Baking Soda, an Inexpensive Way to Combat Autoimmune Disorders »