May 19, 2008 -
We've talked about our own bad and nervous habits, but what about those of the people we spend most of our time with? Sometimes it's our significant others who have even stranger habits than we do, even though they might find them quite normal! I'm sure you can easily rattle off a few of his unique mannerisms so tell me ladies: What traits or strange practices does your significant other possess?
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Aug 17, 2009 -
Dear Savvy,
I work in a small office with four other people. I am lucky in many ways — they are smart, funny, and friendly. We coexist well, and three of us usually grab lunch together or send one person out for takeout.
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Jul 06, 2009 -
Pixie Lott took the UK charts by storm when her single "Mama Do" went in at number one in June and now she's featured in the August issue of InStyle magazine! The eighteen year old reveals a few things about herself in the interview, including where her funky name comes from, and the pains that come with making music videos! Here are a few extracts:
- On her talent: "Mum told me I've been singing since I was in my cot.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
In This Report
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Prognosis
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Resources
- References
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Highlights
Neuroimaging Techniques May Help Diagnose Narcolepsy
Neuroimaging techniques, such as CT and MRI scanning, have allowed researchers to characterize brain function throughout the sleep-wake cycle in the normal human brain. At the present time, few research studies have evaluated the brains of people with sleep disorders using these neuroimaging techniques. More studies involving people with sleep disorders, such as narcolepsy, will be required to gather data to help researchers diagnose, classify, treat, and monitor sleep disorders more effectively.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
In This Report
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Risk Factors
- Causes
- Diagnosis
- Other Disorders Associated ...
- Complications
- Treatment
- Medications
- Behavioral Management
- Other Treatments
- Resources
- References
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Highlights
Drug Approval
In 2007, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved lisdexamfetamine (Vysvanse), a new stimulant drug for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The active ingredient in lisdexamfetamine is similar to dextroamphetamine, the drug used in Dexedrine and Adderall.
Drug Warning
In 2007, the FDA instructed the manufacturers of all ADHD drugs to include drug warning labels describing the risks for heart and psychiatric side effects.
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Aug 22, 2008 -
Couples are all about physical closeness, but somehow it's still strange to learn just how close some couples really are. Take their grooming habits for example. That particular kind of intimacy is one that I usually associate with alone time.
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Nov 25, 2008 -
Damon Albarn — of Blur, Gorillaz and The Good The Bad and The Queen — has spoken to Paste magazine this month about his world travels and the musical inspiration he's gleaned on his journeys. Here's a few excerpts from his interview:
- On our new eating habits in the UK: “Do you know we’re eating squirrels in England? It’s become a new lean-meat sensation.”
- On his travels to write Monkey: Journey to the West, the score he wrote for the Chinese opera: “We heard a lot of tribal music up in the mountains, where these people get out their blades of grass and start playing these strange and ancient grass-generated tunes.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
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Welcome To Week 12
Your Baby: A Work In Progress
From crown to rump, the fetus measures 2.4 to 2.75 inches (6 to 7 cm long). Its tiny fingers and toes have are identifiable as separate entities with nails. Some hair is also seen at this stage.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
Overview
- Introduction
- Brand Name(s)
- When This Medicine Should Not Be Used
- How to Use This Medicine
- How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine
- Drugs and Foods to Avoid
- Warnings While Using This Medicine
- Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine
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Introduction
Zaleplon (ZAL-e-plon)
Treats insomnia (having trouble falling asleep).
Brand Name(s)
Sonata
There may be other brand names for this medicine.
When This Medicine Should Not Be Used
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to zaleplon, or if you have severe liver disease.
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Aug 13, 2008 -
The next time you're lifting at the gym, take a minute to focus on your breathing or lack thereof. Unknowingly many of us, myself included, have the tendency to hold our breath and tense up during the hard part of an exercise. It's time to break the habit.
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