Depression of Facebook

Using social networking sites like Facebook now has become an integral part of the lifestyle of modern society. Up is believed to have great influence on many aspects of life, both positive and negative nature.

The use of social networks among teenagers and children were considered to be very helpful. But behind its benefits, pediatricians in the United States warned of possible negative impacts.

A group of physicians who are members of the American Academy of Pediatrics warns parents will be the emergence of the risk of depression due to the use of these social networking sites. They call the phenomenon "Facebook Depression" to threaten the teens due to obsessed with the online site.

Previously, the experts expressed disapproval that up are directly related to depression in some children. They assess, to conclude the relationship between friendship site with symptoms of depression in children is not easy. Similarly, to distinguish the psychological condition related to the use of this site.

But Gwenn O'Keeffe, a pediatrician in Boston who wrote a guide the use of social networking for the American Academy of Paediatrics stated, there are unique aspects of Facebook that can cause difficulties for children with low self-esteem.

As a medium of expression for the event where someone can share your heart's content, update status, or attach personal photos while having fun, a page up by O'Keeffe actually can make some children feel worse. Those with low self-confidence is to think that if they do not meet the same fate.

"It could be more painful than sitting alone in a crowd during lunch at school or any other real life events that could make the kids hit," said O'Keeffe.

He considered, up to provide a narrow view of what really happened, because online there is no way to see facial expressions or body language read to provide context.

With the guidance provided by the American Academy of Paediatrics, O'Keefe said the doctors expected to deliver a message to the parents so that they would supervise their children. Parents can convey to their children about how to use the internet better and be aware of depression or risk of online use, such as cyberbullying dan sexting.

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Guide Prevent Heart Disease

Reading the labels of food products it is important to know the intake of saturated fat, polyunsaturated, and monounsaturated. You will know the amount of soluble fiber and vitamins that can prevent heart disease.

Here are some important tips from Janet Tietyen and Darlene Forester, food and nutrition experts from the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture. By following these guidelines, at least you can reduce risk of heart disease.

1. Fat contains twice as many calories of protein and carbohydrates. This calorie-dense sources contributing to overweight, which is a risk factor for heart disease and other health disorders.

2. Limit your total fat intake 30 percent of your daily calories. For a 2,000 calorie diet, mean no more than 67 grams of fat per day. Fat lot comes from meat, dried food, some milk derived products, as well as additional ingredients in mayonnaise and salad dressings.

3. Saturated fats should be limited to no more than 10 percent of your calorie needs. People with a 2,000-calorie daily diet should not consume more than 22 grams of saturated fat. Less than that is better for heart health. Saturated fats will be solid at room temperature. Usually derived from animal foods and coconut oil.

4. Add monounsaturated fat and doubles as part of the total fat intake. Peanut, soybean, and olive oil is the best source for monounsaturated fat, while corn and sunflower oils for polyunsaturated fats. In addition, some types of fish contain omega-3 fatty acids, a type of polyunsaturated fat. Content-rich fish such as some types of salmon, sea trout, mackerel, and halibut. Add fish to your diet for at least three times a week.

5. To increase the soluble fiber in your diet, the consumption of nuts at least twice a week.

6. Enter the oats and bran as a major part of your diet. Can be served as a cereal or added to muffins or pancakes, even a cake.

7. Consumption of vegetables and fruit, at least five servings per day, to meet the needs of soluble fiber and other nutrients to stay healthy heart.

8. Folic acid, vitamin B, can help prevent heart disease by protecting blood vessels from damage caused by homocysteine, the product formed from the metabolism of protein in the body. Folic acid is a derivative of Foliage, found in the leaves of green vegetables, nuts, and fruits that contain citrus like oranges. Folic acid is mostly obtained from grains, such as bread, flour, pasta, and cereals.

9. Research indicates that vitamin C, E, and beta-carotene to produce antioxidants that help prevent oxidation processes that contribute to heart disease. Vegetables and fruits are the main foods rich in vitamin C and beta-carotene. Unsaturated vegetable oil and milk is usually rich in vitamin E

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Autistic Children Do not Stay

For most parents in Indonesia who have children with autism, it is considered to be a disastrous catastrophe for his family. And most parents who have children with autism feel embarrassed even some of those who can not think of them as children. It is a sad reality for me, but if they can recognize their child. Though they continue to Like autistic children, they can be school, socializing with the environment so forth.

And if they can recognize their child from their development as infants, the characteristics of autism can be identified and can be done earlier handler. Autism is a disease is not contagious, but many parents are embarrassed to have children with autism, so that they entrust to an orphanage. A fact that is very careful not to slice?

In order to commemorate the world day cares Autism jatus 2011 April 2, every year, now the Autism Society of Indonesia (MPTAI) launched its first autism comics in Indonesia, which aims to understand what and how to deal with autistic children.

Ana Autism symptoms can be recognized from their infants to toddlers, the following are symptoms that quoted from the magazine Disabledworld:

New Born
At this stage, the child usually does not respond to eye contact to their parents and tend to be more attracted to moving objects. More quiet and not cry in for hours.

First Year
Usually this stage the child has to stand with the help of her parents, crawl, clap hands, say the word / phrase is simple. But if at this stage, the child has not been able to do not mean he's autistic. But starting diwapadai and take it to the check further if no one else can be done according to the above.

Year Two
Children will be obvious symptoms of autism if it does not respond to the mother or someone else. Rarely looked at, or no eye contact. Not saying a word, forget the words that had been controlled.

Year to Three-To Five
Symptoms of autism after the second year all of which occurred in the previous year with the addition of the obsessed in a game or games. Sangt interested rutunitas, regularity. if the regularity of the deer the boy will be very angry.

If the baby has one or more of the above symptoms, Segal check to a specialist.

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