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		<title>How To Handle Stress</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Stress can come in all different forms and it can have many different effects on a person&#8217;s body, both physically and mentally, if not properly dealt with. You might feel anxiety or stress from not having a Home Security system to protect your house, seeing the bills pile up on the table, or just plain [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Stress can come in all different forms and it can have many different effects on a person&#8217;s body, both physically and mentally, if not properly dealt with. You might feel anxiety or stress from not having a <a href="http://www.homesecurityfamily.com/home-security-systems/">Home Security</a> system to protect your house, seeing the bills pile up on the table, or just plain having a lousy day where nothing ever seems to go your way. These are normal feelings to have in the face of seemingly overwhelming odds, but you need an outlet if you want to survive because, frankly, stress isn&#8217;t going anywhere. You are always going to experience it.</p>
<p>An outlet can at least help you cope with the inevitabilities of stress and while there are many to choose from &#8211; music, books, naps &#8211; the one that many people tend to enjoy the most is physical activity. Exercise, walking the dog, doing some sit-ups &#8211; whatever gets your heart beating and your blood pumping will do fine for relieving some of that stress and tension. When your body exerts itself your brain can produce these chemicals called endorphins and these can really lighten the emotional load on a particularly stressful day. However you decide to handle stress, though, make sure you do something and don&#8217;t let stress eat away your life.</p>
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		<title>How To Explain Periods To A Young Girl</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[How do you explain periods to a young girl? Very carefully. Depending on the information you are going to dispense to the young lady and her ability to understand what you are going to explain to her. Everyone is an individual so each young girl will handle the details and the entire subject differently. Specific [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How do you explain periods to a young girl? Very carefully. Depending on the information you are going to dispense to the young lady and her ability to understand what you are going to explain to her. Everyone is an individual so each young girl will handle the details and the entire subject differently. Specific details regarding the subject matter should be aimed at the maturity of the young lady. Too much too soon could be a mistake. Too little too late could also be a mistake. </p>
<p>In todays&#8217;<span id="more-10"></span> world don&#8217;t be surprised if some young girl&#8217;s already know everything they need to know about the menstrual cycle. Still handle the subject age appropiately and answer any questions they may have. Old wives tales and myths go around like wildfire, so be sure to clear any of those funky tales right away. Young girl&#8217;s should get the information as soon as they begin to show signs of maturing, especially considering some are showing signs at a very early age. </p>
<p>Avoiding words such as horrible and painful is encouraged. Using descriptive words such as, uncomfortable, is more reassuring than using negative descriptions. Keep the talk on the light side and it should go fine.</p>
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		<title>Why Do Women Need More Sleep Than Men?</title>
		<link>http://www.consumerhealthjournal.com/2011/10/07/why-do-women-need-more-sleep-than-men/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It may not be a well-known fact, but women need more sleep than men. Women need about twenty minutes more sleep than men a day. There are several reasons for the discrepancy in sleep time. There is a correlation between lack of sleep and the enhanced risk factors for diabetes and heart disease. Women who [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It may not be a well-known fact, but women need more sleep than men. Women need about twenty minutes more sleep than men a day. There are several reasons for the discrepancy in sleep time.</p>
<p>There is a correlation between lack of sleep and the enhanced risk factors for diabetes and heart disease. Women who do not get enough sleep show higher levels of glucose, cholesterol, and inflammatory proteins. These higher levels are contributing factors to diabetes and heart disease. Poor sleeping habits also create higher levels of fibrinogen, a substance that<span id="more-9"></span> is connected to strokes.I was looking for more information and found it <a href='http://pajamasmedia.com/instapundit/128277/'>here</a>. Lack of sleep also affects women&#8217;s moods. Women with poor sleeping habits display more anger, hostility, and increased symptoms of depression. </p>
<p>Women are multitaskers. Because women tend to do many things at the same time, they use more brain power. Getting an adequate amount of sleep allows the brain to reset. While asleep, the sleep cortex is unaffected by the senses and allowed to recover. The more the brain is used throughout the day, the more rest it needs.</p>
<p>Women need more sleep than men. Studies show that a lack of sleep in women can cause physical and mental ailments. To prevent this from occurring, women should strive to get a proper&#8217;s night sleep.</p>
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		<title>How Much Sleep Do School Age Children Need?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[School age children are becoming more social and more active with learning. Children during this age are expected to learn at a faster pace. They are expected to have a longer attention span. Sleep is very important to children of this age, so that they are alert in school. 7-12 year old children are often [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>School age children are becoming more social and more active with learning. Children during this age are expected to learn at a faster pace. They are expected to have a longer attention span. Sleep is very important to children of this age, so that they are alert in school. 7-12 year old children are often in various activities both in and out of school. Their mind is constantly active. This takes a lot of energy. </p>
<p>The<span id="more-8"></span> brain accounts for most of the energy that our body uses. During this age of young adolescence their minds are growing at a rapid rate. For this reason, school age children need somewhere between 10-11 hours of sleep a day. A typical child of this age will go to bed around 9:00 and get back up at 6:00 for school. Following this typical schedule, they are only getting 9 hours of sleep. Every child will be a little bit different on the amount of sleep that they need, however 10-11 hours is necessary for school age children. </p>
<p>Sleep is one of the most important things a child can have to be a successful student. A child that hasn&#8217;t had enough sleep will be groggy. The child will forget information that the teacher is giving out. Studies have shown that children who get adequate sleep have better test scores in school.</p>
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		<title>Food Quantity Or Quality: What&#8217;s More Important When Dieting?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When it comes to dieting, the question of which is most important, quantity or quality, is likely to come up. But the answer really isn&#8217;t as easy as it may seem. Some would say that food quantity is more important, because when you cut portions you take in less calories. This means that less fitness [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When it comes to dieting, the question of which is most important, quantity or quality, is likely to come up. But the answer really isn&#8217;t as easy as it may seem. Some would say that food quantity is more important, because when you cut portions you take in less calories. This means that less fitness is needed to burn the calories taken in. But, others would argue that quality is more important because healthy foods are more<span id="more-7"></span> likely to aid in weight loss.</p>
<p>The real answer is that both are equally important. If you eat less foods, but keep eating unhealthy foods, you will be doing your diet no good. Unhealthy foods are more likely to be higher in calories. Thus eating less really makes no difference if you are still taking in too many calories. One pound of fat in the body is equal to 3,600 calories. The more you eat the more calories you will need to burn in order to lose weight. Choosing healthy foods, like lean meats, vegetables, low or no fat dairy and fruits, can ensure the body is getting the nutrition it needs. Healthy foods in low quantities guarantee that less calories are taken in.</p>
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