Posted by: admin on: April 22, 2011
Learning disabilities constitute a diverse group of disorders in which children who generally possess at least average intelligence have problems processing information or generating output. The etiologies of learning disabilities are multifactorial and reflect genetic influences and dysfunction of brain systems. Reading disability or dyslexia is the most common learning disability.
Posted by: admin on: April 22, 2011
A structured, supervised exercise program effectively improves HbA1c levels and the cardiovascular risk profile of individuals with diabetes mellitus, a new study shows [1]. The exercise program, a twice-weekly, facility-based regimen that included aerobic exercise, resistance training, and counseling was significantly better at improving HbA1c levels and cardiovascular risk factors than a treatment regimen that […]
Posted by: admin on: April 22, 2011
A recent article in the Los Angeles Times gives the pros and cons on the use of “bipolar disorder” in children through the opinions of two psychiatrists on opposite sides of the controversy. The problem with using “bipolar” is that it requires a too-loose interpretation of the symptoms seen in adults with bipolar disorder. That […]
Posted by: admin on: April 22, 2011
New studies Researchers at the University of California-Davis have suggested that drinking V8 100% vegetable juice may be a simple way for people to increase their vegetable intake and may help them manage their weight. Drinking vegetables juices can be an effective tool in achieving behavior change. Eating more vegetables can be a helpful strategy […]