Over four million babies each year die before they are a month old, 75% of those within the first week, and most parents don’t even see it coming. Here is a quick list of symptoms to be mindful of when taking home your newborn.
- Dificulty getting your child to eat - Babies are stubborn by nature, however if you are going on days with he or she barely eating, it’s time to go to the hospital.
- Repeated convulsions - Obviously after one, you need to get in contact with your doctor, however repeated convulsions require immediate analysis.
- Movement only when stimulated - If your baby only moves when reacting to touch, something is wrong. Most times they will catch this before you leave the hospital, however if this starts happening at home, it’s time to go back.
- A breathing rate of over 60 breaths per minute or under 30 - A strong sign of difficulty breathing.
- Severe chest indrawing - Again, your baby is having trouble getting air, many times this is accompanied by grunting.
- Temperature over 37.5 degrees Celsius - or…
- Temperature under 35.5 Celsius - Could be any number of things, however these temperatures are getting into the dangerous ranges, and you need to get your baby checked out as soon as possible.
If you stumble across any of these, a visit to the hospital is in line. Spread the word, it is vital parents everywhere have this knowledge. It could save their baby!
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So the new year is in, and you have decided to be healthier, but you still want to have fun right? How about eating some chocolate? It’s good for you, as long as you stick with dark chocolate. In recent studies, the flavanols in dark chocolate proved to increase heart function, and lower high blood pressure. Plus, the antioxidants in it are a great bonus! Like everything however, it is good for you in moderation, so keep it to a bar a day or less!
via healthy.net
According to a study published by Synovate on Wednesday, Britons are the largest consumers of fast food in the world, followed closely by Americans.
“People are inherently contradictory and nowhere is it more obvious than on such a sensitive and important issue as their weight,” says Steve Garton, who jointly produced the survey with BBC. “The results show there’s a world of people who cannot deny themselves that hamburger or extra piece of pizza, but probably make themselves feel better by washing it down with a diet cola.”
So who are the least likely to stop at a local McDonald’s? Believe it or not, it’s the French.
Eli Lilly and Co, the makers of the popular male enhancer Cialis, just received FDA approval for a one-a-day pill. Officials say that it takes the pressure off missing the time the pill is effective, now when your ready, the pill is ready. The company made over $800 million dollars in sales last year, and they are on track for over 1$ billion this year. The still trail behind Viagra, however that could change depending on how they price their new product.
A new year brings change, and for this site, you will be seeing a lot of it! The blog will remain the same, however we will be writing in-depth articles on all kinds of health subjects, designed specifically to make your life healthier! Check out our newest article:
Water and You
Articles like that will be a regular addition to this site, and as always, we will be sticking to our “Live with Facts not Fads” catchphrase, so you can be sure any information on this site is 100% accurate. Welcome to 2008, and let us help you make this your healthiest year ever!
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Over four million babies each year die before they are a month old, 75% of those within the first week, and most parents don’t even see it coming. Here is a quick list of symptoms to be mindful of when taking home your newborn.
