Gifted children often show signs of superior make-up at a very early age. For instance, six week-old Anne followed with her eyes a fly that was buzzing around. She tried to catch it when it came within her reach. This indicated a highly intelligent grasp of a situation and unusual hand-eye co-ordination for her age. John, […]
Dangers Of The Family Pet
Dogs and cats can carry many diseases, some of which may be easily transmitted to their owners. Care, hygiene and common sense are vital when handling pets. Dogs may be man’s best friends and cats are lovable and playful, but there are hidden risks for the unwary owner. The amount of disease that may be […]
A Balanced Diet is Best for our Intake of Vitamins
Vitamins are a group of totally unrelated chemicals that have only one thing in common; they are essential (usually in tiny amounts) for the normal function of the body. Vitamin A is found in milk, butter, eggs, fish, liver and most fruits and vegetables; with very high levels being found in orange colored foods (eg: […]
Exercising Can Slow Process Of Ageing
Don’t waste your life, letting your ability to live life and move freely slowly disappear as you get older. Physical deterioration can be minimized by the use of correct aerobic, strength, flexibility and mobility training. If you exercise correctly you will stay fit for life. Whatever your age, take it carefully when starting a new […]
Lifelong Scars in The Battle for Beauty
Most of us begin life with a fairly natural amount of self-love, an appreciation of the way we look and the way we are. But somewhere along the way, more likely around adolescence, we begin to worry about our body image. Suddenly we have doubts about the shape of our thighs, the size of our […]
How to Stretch Properly before Exercise
When you are going to get active after a period of low physical activity you want to begin with some easy stretching, because you want to take it easy so you do not damage yourself. Today we will talk about easy stretching in the Preparation Phase. There are four Phases of any exercise session, and […]