Being able to get enough sleep has a lot of advantage like being more alert mentally. Sleep helps replenish brain glycogen levels. It is said that brain cells are injured when glycogen is not available. When I get enough sleep, I really feel rejuvenated and my positive mood makes me enthusiastic to face the [...]
Posted on July 2nd, 2008 by Elaine
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Bedbugs! Just the thought of these little creatures creeping under my bed makes me cringe. I would not be really happy if they are sucking the blood out of my system. Hence, I always see to it that my matress is clean and bedbug-free. But sometimes, there are instances wherein they just breed there and [...]
Posted on June 28th, 2008 by Elaine
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According to Mercer Consulting’s 2008 annual survey, Zurich, Switzerland, holds the top spot for “World’s Best Places to Live”. The cities were rated according to several factors such as level of traffic congestion, air quality, and personal safety reported by expatriates living.
1. Zurich, Switzerland
2. (tie) Vienna, Austria
2. (tie) Geneva, Switzerland
4. Vancouver, Canada
5. Auckland, New Zealand
6. [...]
Posted on June 13th, 2008 by Elaine
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My mom’s side has a family history of diabetes. This would mean that there’s a probability that my siblings and I can develop this condition. My mom would often remind us to be careful of our diet.
First of all, what is diabetes? Diabetes mellitus or simply referred to as Diabetes is a chronic disease characterized [...]
Posted on June 11th, 2008 by Elaine
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