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Low Levels of Vitamin D May Be Linked to Depression

Posted by Farouk Pandor on January 20, 2012

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New research suggests that low levels of vitamin D and depression may go hand in hand.

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Dry Itchy Skin Remedies

Itchy, Dry Skin Remedies By Shanna Thompson Zareski, Special to Lifescript Published July 22, 2012 Most everyone occasionally suffers from dry skin. But for some, an irritated epidermis is a daily battle. Use these doctor-reviewed tips to find relief from severe skin problems such as eczema and psoriasis... Sick of tight, cracked, prickly skin? You’re not alone. About one in 32 Americans has dry skin that requires treatment, “one in 18 has eczema and about one in 50 suffers from psoriasis,” says Judith Hellman, M.D., assistant professor of dermatology at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York. We can’t escape the skin we’re in. But you can get rid of dry skin and ease uncomfortable symptoms. Here’s how to identify the problem and find relief: Dry Skin What is it? If you’re plagued by mild scaling with on and off itching, dry skin may be the culprit, says Angela Bowers, M.D., of Southlake Dermatology in Southlake, Texas. The lower legs and upper back may be particularly ir...

10 Sleep Tips for Your College Kid

mom.me : Expert Lucie Hemmen, Ph.D., weighs in with the bedtime basics

How to Restore Your Sleep Cycle | eHow.com

eHow.com : Sleep is important, as it actually helps the body to cope with stress. The body prepares for sleep at night by secreting the hormone melatonin into the bloodstream, which causes the body to experience a decrease in temperature and alertness, according to Relaxation-at-Home.com. Meanwhile, during the day, light from the sun actually prevents the production of melatonin. Traveling to another time zone or even working at night versus during the day can cause a disruption of your body's natural sleep cycle. However, just a few steps can help you to restore your sleep cycle effectively.

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