Busy social calendar could slow memory loss for seniors

A new study by researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health found evidence that elderly people in the U.S. who have an active social life may have a slower rate of memory decline.The key to retaining your memory as you age may lie in spreading your wings, social butterfly-style.

Wow!!Those who have senior parents or relatives,go to encourage them to be more social or dating!!.

Germs Lurk Places

Many surfaces and objects you come in contact with every day are covered in germs -- but then again, so are you. "Ninety percent of you is composed of germ cells," said Philip Tierno, director of clinical microbiology and immunology at NYU and author of "The Secret Life of Germs."
He explained that while we are constantly in contact with germs, only a small minority will cause any harm.Keep reading here

I saw a documentary yesterday,about a man who are a clean freak or have OCD .He was admitted to clinic due to his OCD .Personally I think a little bit germs here and there is OK..

Vaccinations of Toddlers Set a Record

Toddlers received the recommended vaccinations against childhood diseases at record levels in 2007, federal health officials said on Thursday, as they urged parents to continue to trust vaccine safety.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued its report on vaccination rates for children ages 1 1/2 through 3 a day after another study came out showing no link between autism and the vaccine given to guard against measles, mumps and rubella.Keep reading here

We refused some of the vaccination recommended by our daughter pediatrician.I think we didn't let our daughter have flu shots since the day she was born.It's good to know the latest study result have no link to autism.

Chocolates Good for Memory

I have problem to remember things,guess age is catching up with me.I was told to eat more chocolates,it's may boost mine memory, attention span, reaction time, and problem-solving skills by increasing blood flow to the brain .The darker the chocolate the better in terms of potential health benefit.I also encourage Mishu to eat small amount of chocolates a day.Every Christmas,I gave chocolate as gift to my neighbour,mailman,garbage collector guys and friends.Chocolates is a ideal holiday gift ,hassle free gift!.Gertrude Hawk Chocolates is dedicated to creating the most delicious gourmet chocolates, which include dark chocolate, chocolate Smidgens, caramel dipped apples, chocolate covered cherries, chocolate covered pretzels, fresh fudge, sugar-free candy and truffles. Each chocolate product uses the freshest ingredients and the same time-tested recipes that Gertrude Hawk, herself, created in her kitchen long ago .Beside giving chocolate as Christmas gift,it's suitable for Anniversary or Birthday gift,don't forget Valentine Day's as well!!.

Michael Phelps ADHD

Personally I think Mishu have ADHD when she about 2 years old.She still can't sit still or have any interest in reading or writing at 3.5 years old.I been worried about her condition but after reading Mrs Phelps story,as a parents it's really make me feel better.Maybe I should bring her to see her doctor or our family physician to confirm her status.

Excerpt from NYT:

When he was in fifth grade, during his annual check-up, Ms. Phelps and the family physician, Dr. Charles Wax, discussed whether Michael might have A.D.H.D. — attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.At age 9, Michael was put on Ritalin, a stimulant used to treat hyperactivity.Mrs Plelps was hired this summer by a pharmaceutical firm, Ortho-McNeil-Janssen, as a “celebrity mom” who will answer questions about her experiences with A.D.H.D. on a company-sponsored Web site.While the company makes an A.D.H.D. medication, Concerta, and arranged my interview with Ms. Phelps, during our three hours together, Ms. Phelps never mentioned the drug. Nor did her son ever take it.

How To Diagnose ADHD?

When Mishu reach 1 year old,my mother in-law keep saying she have ADD.At that time Mishu was a very active toddler.She won't answer our call or listen to us.She can walk independently at 10 month old.Right now,Mishu had pass her 3rd Birthday,she is a very active toddler,she destroyed almost everything she can get hold on.At first I agree with my mother in-law but not since Mishu can talk and understand what we deliver to her.I don't see her as ADHD child now.Well,maybe I'm her mother who always at her side 24/7.My brother in-law was diagnosed with ADD in late 70's.My mother in-law said ADD is a genetic hereditary.These day Mishu will sit and let me read for her.She even can follow instruction.She can copy her favourite cartoon character action and sound,act accordingly to show us her performance.Honestly ,I think Mishu is a very smart child.My sister said a biracial child is always smarter. Some friend said Mishu is at the age to explore stuff.She is curious about everything now.
What is ADHD?.Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition in which a person has trouble paying attention and focusing on tasks. It may begin in early childhood and can continue into adulthood. Without treatment, ADHD can cause problems at home, school, work, and with relationships. ADHD was once called attention deficit disorder (ADD).The exact cause is not clear, but ADHD tends to run in families.I once bring this subject to Mishu's pediatrician,but she doesn't comment anything to me.Should I wait for Mishu to go school and until then she can diagnose by her teacher?.Or should I bring her to specialist to diagnose her condition?.

Beauty and Woman

Woman spend plenty of $$$ to make themselves pretty or beautiful.They will buy new makeup,perfume,cool clothes and latest style shoes every month.I used to be that kind of woman but not these days.Isn't married woman with child or SAHM don't care for her appearance anymore?.Or isn't just me ?.

DNA Defect Link to Autism??.

Explosive growth in the number of Long Island students diagnosed with autism and other neurological disorders is pitting parents who seek greater help for their children against school officials struggling to contain special-education costs.Across the Island, the number of school-age youngsters classified as autistic has jumped nearly 50 percent during the past three years alone, to more than 3,000. Figures at state and national levels have increased more than threefold over 10 years, making autism the fastest-growing impairment among American youths.Climbing autism rates are partly offset by the fact that many students who might once have been diagnosed as learning disabled or mentally retarded now are being identified as autistic instead. Experts attribute this to improved diagnoses, and to a broadening of the definition of autism itself. Long Island students classified as learning disabled, for example, have declined by 13.2 percent over the past three years while the number considered mentally retarded has dropped by nearly 10 percent.
Once considered rare, autism is now said by federal health authorities to affect one child in every 150, and is three times more common among boys than girls. Symptoms typically appear before age 3, and can include delayed speech, resistance to changes in daily routines and severe difficulties in socializing with other children.
American Academy of Pediatrics report recommended that all children be checked for autism at the ages of 18 and 24 months.
It's so scary thinking about your children future if he or she happen to be a autism child.My hubby freak out every time he heard about it.The report said the percentage of boy who diagnosed with autism is greater than girl.He really craving to have a son but after a deep thinking maybe we won't have another child.Recently,New Jersey is the highest states children diagnosed with autism.But Long Island is not far away.I received weekly local newspaper for free.The local newspapers usually will publist who have autism,when the seminar is going to held and where is the help center for parent to deal with autism children.
Years ago,Long Island is one of the highest county where cancer was diagnosed.The local resident suspect the underground cable was the reason why cancer is blooming in Long Island.As we know rich and famous Jewish mostly have the power and money here.So they have the said to against any cable project to build here.
This week three U.S. teams of scientists using different research approaches said on Thursday that different flaws in a single gene raise the risk of autism.
It is the second study published this week to find new genetic causes of autism, a complex and poorly understood set of disorders.Two of the studies pointed to a genetic variation in the gene that is found commonly, and a third found a rare mutation of this same gene. All appear to be inherited.