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How Soon Can Babies Eat Cereal?

Eating cereal is an important developmental step for babies. Not only does it mean a little more independence from nursing or bottle feeding, but it also means that your baby is meeting physical development milestones for head control and reflexes. While there are risks to giving babies cereal too soon, knowing the signs that your baby is ready for solid foods can minimize these risks.

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Meal Ideas for a Mediterranean Diet

Many of us have heard the news about the health benefits of a Mediterranean diet. A Mediterranean diet is heart healthy and rich in flavor. Plenty of fruits and vegetables, healthy and low fat fish, good quality fats from olive oil and nuts and limited red meat create a diet that promotes long life and a high personal energy level. With just a few changes, you can improve your diet and enjoy flavorful and healthy Mediterranean meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Add an occasional glass of red wine, plenty of water and an active lifestyle to keep your energy up, your cholesterol down and your heart pumping.

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Health Benefits of Drinking Tea

Many people find that a hot cup of tea can soothe the mind and body, inspiring relaxation. However, it turns out that drinking tea can offer much more in terms of healing the body and protecting it from disease. At about one third the caffeine and the cost of coffee, a cup of tea delivers some surprising health benefits.

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Which Vitamins Do Women Need?

Considering their fast-paced lifestyles, women are not always able to get the vitamins, minerals and other essential nutrients they need. According to a report published in the American Journal of Medicine, many American women are not eating the basic five to seven servings of fresh fruits and vegetables that they need to fulfill the daily requirements of calcium, magnesium and vitamins D and K.

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Tips on Putting a Baby to Sleep

To “sleep like a baby” is probably one of the most commonly used misleading phrases. Newborns sleep for about 18 hours a day. But, if you are a new parent, you probably wouldn’t believe it. Putting a baby to sleep is among the toughest tasks new parents face. Various factors contribute to this problem including environment, sleep schedule, physical and mental stimulation, even the type and amount of nutrition. Although life with a baby is unpredictable, especially when it comes to sleep patterns and schedules, there are techniques that could help.