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A new study by researchers from the University of Miami shows that maternal sensitivity may influence language development among children who go on to develop autism. Although parenting styles are not considered as a cause for autism, this report examines how early parenting can promote resiliency in this population. The study entitled, "A Pilot Study of Maternal Sensitivity in the Context of Emergent Autism," is published online this month and will appear in an upcoming issue of the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders.

ConAgra Foods Inc., one of North America's largest packaged foods companies with revenues in excess of US$12 billion in 2009 was in the news this week. The company seems to be falling inline with other food manufacturers by making small but noteworthy changes in one of their popular brands in what appears to be a reaction to the media buzz about high fructose corn syrup and its association with obesity.

Rosacea is a skin condition or disease that occurs more often in women than men. In this condition, blood vessels of the face enlarge resulting in a flushed appearance; Rosacea is also known as acne Rosacea. This is a disease that affects skin and the eyes and sometimes the nose as well. It is a chronic skin disease that causes redness or flushing of the face and red bumps form on the face. Rosacea also causes red lines under the skin, watery eyes and skin thickening.

To look young and beautiful it is important to have a moisturised skin. The secret of soft and smooth skin is good moisturisation. If the skin is dry it loses its glow, it becomes flaky, your appearance diminishes and you look older than your age. It is important to know that first step of skin care should be keep the skin moisturised. Dehydration is bad for the skin, it breaks the skin's defence and creates premature aging. People should know that proper hydration of the skin is a necessity for healthy and glowing skin.

By the time Buddhism reached China, written scripts had become highly developed, and the numerical mnemonic devices noted in earlier Buddhism became gradually redundant as more textually elaborate Suttas like the Lotus Sutra appeared.

Lots of people love relaxing in the sun and these days it would appear that more often than not you hear of people steering clear of the sun due to its harmful UV rays and the effects that they can have on your skin

A new study suggests that a single dose of psilocybin -- the active ingredient in "Magic Mushrooms" -- can result in improved personality traits over the long term. Researchers at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine found that individuals who received the drug once in a clinical setting reported a greater sense of "openness" that often lasted 14 months or longer, according to study published this week in the Journal of Psychopharmacology. The study defined openness as a personality trait that "encompasses aesthetic appreciation and sensitivity, imagination and fantasy, and broad-minded tolerance of others' viewpoints and values." It is one of five main personality traits that are shared among all cultures worldwide. Of the 51 participants, 30 had personality changes that left them feeling more open. Other personality traits (extroversion, neuroticism, agreeableness and conscientiousness) were not impacted. Only the participants who said they had a "complete mystical experience" while on the drug registered an increased sense of openness. "The mystical experience has certain qualities," lead author Katherine MacLean said. "The primary one is that you feel a certain kind of connectedness and unity with everything and everyone." Because personality traits are generally considered to remain stable throughout a persons lifetime, researchers are excited about therapeutic implications of the study. "[T]his study shows that psilocybin actually changes one domain of personality that is strongly related to traits such as imagination, feeling, abstract ideas and aesthetics, and is considered a core construct underlying creativity in general," study author Roland R. Griffiths told USA Today. "And the changes we see appear to be long-term."     

Meditation may have potential to change the brain's physical structure, researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles, have found. People who meditate have stronger connections between brain regions and show less age-related brain atrophy, according to the researchers. Stronger connections influence the ability to rapidly relay electrical signals in the brain. And significantly, these effects are evident throughout the entire brain, not just in specific areas. The study consisted of 27 active meditation practitioners (average age 52) and 27 control subjects, who were matched by age and sex. The meditation and the control group each consisted of 11 men and 16 women. The number of years of meditation practice ranged from 5 to 46; self-reported meditation styles included Shamatha, Vipassana and Zazen, practiced by about 55 percent of the meditators, either exclusively or in combination with other styles. Pronounced structural connectivity The researchers used a type of brain imaging known as diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), a relatively new imaging mode that provides insights into the structural connectivity of the brain. They found that the differences between meditators and controls are not confined to a particular core region of the brain but involve large-scale networks that include the frontal, temporal, parietal and occipital lobes and the anterior corpus callosum, as well as limbic structures and the brain stem. They found pronounced structural connectivity in meditators throughout the entire brain's pathways. The greatest differences between the two groups were seen within the corticospinal tract (a collection of axons that travel between the cerebral cortex of the brain and the spinal cord), the superior longitudinal fasciculus (long bi-directional bundles of neurons connecting the front and the back of the cerebrum), and the uncinate fasciculus (white matter that connects parts of the limbic system, such as the hippocampus and amygdala, wi

Health Promotion has been established in 2005, held in Bangkok Charter of the Organization to promote in a globalizing world "to cause people to increase their health and its influencing factors in the control process, thereby improving their health. Appears the primary means of health promotion Through the development of public health policy to meet such as income, housing, food security, employment and working conditions a prerequisite for quality health. there is a public health officials and the tendency of the government, which is particularly in places like Canada and the U.S. free country, to reduce the health promotion and health education-based social marketing case on the evolution of behavioral risk factors.

Cayenne or Capsicum derives its name from the Greek, 'to bite,' in allusion to the hot pungent properties of the fruits and seeds. Cayenne pepper was introduced into Britain from India in 1548, and Gerard mentioned it as being cultivated in his time. The plant was described by Linnaeus under the name of C. frutescens proper. This species appeared in Miller's Garden Dictionary in 1771.

The truth is our lifestyle plays a very important role on our appearance that is why its effects are very difficult to erase from your body or face.

What you must know about Ebola? And why?In last few months, the world got frightened with the name, Ebola. Airports, tourist spots got cautious about entry of Ebola to local place. Everywhere foreign people got checked about Ebola. Ebola outbreak started in West Africa.This is not the first outbreak of Ebola, and the virus is also not recognized for first time. But this time in 2014, the outbreak got fatal to many people, and also involved more number of people than all past outbreaks.Countries which reported maximum number of cases are:1)   Guinea2)   Nigeria3)   Liberia4)   Sierra LeoneThere are 5 types of Ebola virus, and their prevalence and severity are different.1)   Zairre Ebola virus : Found in maximum number of cases2)   Sudan Ebola Virus: Second highest prevalence3)   Bundibugyo Ebola virus: found in around 2% cases4)   Reston Ebola Virus5)   Tie forest Ebola virusEcology of Ebola:Fruit Bat is the natural reservoir of Ebola virusDuiker forest antelope and non-human primates also harbor Ebola.From all these animals, Ebola can spread to human.How Ebola gets transmitted to human?·       Infected meat·       Infected fruits·       Contact with infected human / animals·       Contact with infected dead body·       Infected blood / urine / stool·       Unprotected sex with infected personBut, Ebola does not get transmitted through water, food or air.What symptoms infected person show?Symptoms can appear within 2-21 days after infection.·       Fever·       Bleeding from mucus membrane and puncture sites (mucus membrane from nose, gums, gastrointestinal tract, vagina etc.)·       Vomit (sometimes with blood)·   &

Children with cerebral palsy require special assistance of mobility devices in order to make it easier to move around and carry out daily tasks. Wheelchairs are often a popular choice for children with mobility issues as they come in different sizes and different accommodations, which makes it easier to find one that fits individual lifestyles and needs. Cerebral Palsy Wheelchair Cerebral palsy-also known as CP-is a condition caused by injury to the parts of the brain that control our ability to use our muscles and bodies. Cerebral means having to do with the brain. Palsy means weakness or problems with using the muscles. Often the injury happens before birth, sometimes during delivery, or soon after being born. Physical symptoms typically appear in the first few years of life. Cerebral Palsy are frequently slow to reach developmental milestones such as learning to roll over, sit, crawl, smile, or walk. Cerebral Palsy occurs in 1 in every 300 children (Source: Center for Disease Control). CP can be mild, moderate, or severe. Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy. Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp. He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane. More severe CP can affect all parts of a child's physical abilities.Child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment. Children with CP can also have learning problems, speech, problems with hearing or seeing (called sensory problems), intellectual differences, and behavioral or emotional challenges. Cerebral palsy does not always cause serious disabilities. Usually, the greater the injury to the brain, the more severe the CP. However, CP doesn't get worse over time, and most children with CP have a normal life span. Wheelchair Pediatric Pediatric Wheelchairs we offer are designed specifically for a wide range of children. All pediatric wheelchair can be configured with many accessories to meet your specific needs. Comfortable, sporty, and rel

Women make ways where none exist. Dr Kiran Arora, a reputed IVF Consultant and OBS/GYN from Gurgaon shares with Lybrate about PCOS disorder as well as the the challenges of being a woman doctor. Polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS, is a medical condition which there is an imbalance of hormones. The sex hormones estrogen and progesterone gets out of balance. The imbalance leads to growth of ovarian cysts. The condition usually cause problems with a woman's menstrual cycle, fertility, cardiac function, and physical appearance.

Chair For Cerebral Palsy Child Cerebral palsy is a condition, not a disease.Child with cerebral palsy has a range of chronic movement and posture disorders as the direct result of brain damage within the areas that control movement.It isn't easy raising and caring for a child with cerebral palsy, but that doesn't mean they are helpless. It can be child's best advocate in the months and years to come, ensuring that it gets the care that's needed. Cerebral means brain-centred while palsy is a lack of muscle control.Cerebral palsy is abbreviated to CP.Cerebral palsy (CP) is a term used to identify a number of neurological impairments typically appearing in infancy or early childhood, according to researchers at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.Child with cerebral palsy have permanent mobility problems caused by brain damage. There is no cure for cerebral palsy, and many children, adolescents and adults can be treated successfully with adaptations, which can improve their capabilities. Characteristics of cerebral palsy in children are: Lack of muscle coordination when performing voluntary movements Stiff muscles and exaggerated reflexes Abnormal walking with one foot or leg dragging Excessive drooling or difficulties swallowing, sucking or speaking Uncontrolled shaking of the body Difficulty with precise motions, such as writing, tying shoe laces or buttoning a shirt Inability to walk and need for a walker or wheelchair Need for extensive, lifelong care Seizures Cerebral palsy has many causes. A brain that has not formed normally. A combination of low blood flow and/or low oxygen to the brain. Bleeding in the brain around the time of birth. Genetic, meaning it is linked to other members of the family. Meningitis, which causes inflammation of the covering of the brain. Brain injury before the age of 2. Premature birth. Chair For CP Child Chair For CP Child can range from very mild where a child learns to w

Folding Lightweight Wheelchairs For indoor wheelchair safety the folding power wheelchair models that are lightweight have front casters which turn easily, making them ideal for use in small apartments. Having the casters in front makes this a dangerous chair to use outdoors as the front wheels can turn sharply if encountering a crack in the sidewalk, incline, or rocks.Wheelchair india is manufacturer, supplier, distributor and dealer of Karma KP 10-2 Power Wheelchair for disabled and handicapped in india. They usually have one or two removable batteries and have a similar appearance as the manual wheelchair. They can be controlled with a joystick or a sip and puff method. Lightweight Power Assisted Wheelchairs These chairs can be propelled in a similar manner as the manual wheelchair or use a battery. You may want this type if you want to keep fit and get some exercise but need some power when going up an incline or when traveling a distance. They are smaller and lighter weight than the folding wheelchair and have smaller batteries and motors. Dual Purpose Power Wheelchairs These chairs generally are good for either indoor or outdoor use. You need to have larger wheels in front for outdoors as this is a safety feature. It is better to have six wheels for stability when traveling outdoors. These indoor/outdoor power chairs compromise wheelchair safety and perform poorly when you do not have enough room to turn indoors and you need to travel over rough ground and uneven surfaces. Their optimum performance indoors is when you have wider doors and hallways in assisted living facilities, nursing homes, or homes/apartments. Ideal outdoor surfaces in urban and suburban areas would include sidewalks and paved areas. Outdoor Power Wheelchairs These chairs weigh as much as 400-500 pounds, add the weight of the user up to 250 pounds and the total weight is approximately 650 pounds. They are very efficient outdoors with their rear wheels they can sa

The various options, attachments, modifications, changes and/or variables that may be ordered, specified or added to the basic manual and/or electric wheelchair. These items appear here in random order without regard to any rank of importance, cost, availability, popularity or user-interest. The eight wheelchair-attachments (options) reviewed here in Part-I are the following: Arm-Rests,Lateral Support,Wheel Camber,Controllers,Seat Depth,Cushions,Elevating Leg-Rests,"SwingAway" Joystik Mounts Further, they are available in various styles such as the following: Full Length, Fixed, Removable Armrests: These armrests have a fixed height and provide arm support from the back to the front of the seat. Full Length, Adjustable Height Removable Armrests: These are adjustable in height, usually with a push-pin, and provide support from the back to the front of the seat. They are often recommended if a lap tray is being used because of the stability of a long, arm-support and adjustable in height to get the tray in the optimal position. Desk Length, Fixed, Removable Armrest: These have a fixed height and provide arm support from the back to three-fourths of the seat. Desk Length, Adjustable Height Removable Armrest: Here you have the ability to adjust height and have arm support from the back of the chair to three-fourths of the seat. This allows the chair to come under a table or up to a desk. Space Saver Arm: The armrest curves inward to bring the armrests closer to the body.

Cerebral palsy-also known as CP-is a condition caused by injury to the parts of the brain that control our ability to use our muscles and bodies. Cerebral means having to do with the brain. Palsy means weakness or problems with using the muscles. Often the injury happens before birth, sometimes during delivery, or soon after being born. Physical symptoms typically appear in the first few years of life. Cerebral Palsy are frequently slow to reach developmental milestones such as learning to roll over, sit, crawl, smile, or walk. Cerebral Palsy occurs in 1 in every 300 children (Source: Center for Disease Control). Cerebral Palsy is a condition that effects the brain and nervous system and can cause many different symptoms ranging from extremely mild to extremely severe. There are different kinds of CP: spastic, dyskinetic, ataxic, hypotonic, and mixed. We believe Sadie is spastic. Cerebral palsy (CP) children can also have learning problems, speech, problems with hearing or seeing (called sensory problems), intellectual differences, and behavioral or emotional challenges. Cerebral palsy does not always cause serious disabilities. Usually, the greater the injury to the brain, the more severe the CP. Cerebral Palsy (CP) can be mild, moderate, or severe. Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy. Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp. He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane. More severe CP can affect all parts of a child's physical abilities.Child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment. Cerebral palsy is caused by damage or abnormal development to parts of the brain responsible for controlling muscles and movement. The damage or abnormal growth usually occurs before, during or shortly after birth. Cerebral palsy is a non-progressive but ever changing condition; children with cerebral palsy will have high, low or fluctuating tone in their muscles depending on the level and extent of damage t

Cerebral palsy-also known as CP-is a condition caused by injury to the parts of the brain that control our ability to use our muscles and bodies. Cerebral means having to do with the brain. Palsy means weakness or problems with using the muscles. Often the injury happens before birth, sometimes during delivery, or soon after being born. Physical symptoms typically appear in the first few years of life. Cerebral Palsy are frequently slow to reach developmental milestones such as learning to roll over, sit, crawl, smile, or walk. Cerebral Palsy occurs in 1 in every 300 children (Source: Center for Disease Control). Cerebral Palsy is a condition that effects the brain and nervous system and can cause many different symptoms ranging from extremely mild to extremely severe. There are different kinds of CP: spastic, dyskinetic, ataxic, hypotonic, and mixed. We believe Sadie is spastic. Cerebral palsy (CP) children can also have learning problems, speech, problems with hearing or seeing (called sensory problems), intellectual differences, and behavioral or emotional challenges. Cerebral palsy does not always cause serious disabilities. Usually, the greater the injury to the brain, the more severe the CP. Cerebral Palsy (CP) can be mild, moderate, or severe. Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy. Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp. He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane. More severe CP can affect all parts of a child's physical abilities.Child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment. Cerebral palsy is caused by damage or abnormal development to parts of the brain responsible for controlling muscles and movement. The damage or abnormal growth usually occurs before, during or shortly after birth. Cerebral palsy is a non-progressive but ever changing condition; children with cerebral palsy will have high, low or fluctuating tone in their muscles depending on the level and extent of damage to

Cerebral palsy-also known as CP-is a condition caused by injury to the parts of the brain that control our ability to use our muscles and bodies. Cerebral means having to do with the brain. Palsy means weakness or problems with using the muscles. Often the injury happens before birth, sometimes during delivery, or soon after being born. Physical symptoms typically appear in the first few years of life. Cerebral Palsy are frequently slow to reach developmental milestones such as learning to roll over, sit, crawl, smile, or walk. Cerebral Palsy occurs in 1 in every 300 children (Source: Center for Disease Control). Cerebral Palsy is a condition that effects the brain and nervous system and can cause many different symptoms ranging from extremely mild to extremely severe. There are different kinds of CP: spastic, dyskinetic, ataxic, hypotonic, and mixed. We believe Sadie is spastic. Cerebral palsy (CP) children can also have learning problems, speech, problems with hearing or seeing (called sensory problems), intellectual differences, and behavioral or emotional challenges. Cerebral palsy does not always cause serious disabilities. Usually, the greater the injury to the brain, the more severe the CP. Cerebral Palsy (CP) can be mild, moderate, or severe. Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy. Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp. He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane. More severe CP can affect all parts of a child's physical abilities.Child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment. Cerebral palsy is caused by damage or abnormal development to parts of the brain responsible for controlling muscles and movement. The damage or abnormal growth usually occurs before, during or shortly after birth. Cerebral palsy is a non-progressive but ever changing condition; children with cerebral palsy will have high, low or fluctuating tone in their muscles depending on the level and extent of damage to