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Thursday, October 16, 2014

Tips to Protect our Brain

The brain is the center of the nervous system, and being the master organ of our bodies, it should be well protected. The scalp is a tough wrapping outside the skull that can absorb blows, and inside the skull is a tough membrane called the dura mater that protects the brain. The brain, encased in fluid and floats in liquid that helps absorb traumatic shocks, gives additional protective device against blows and flows. However, this "built-in" defense provided to us by "Nature" should be taken cared of. Regardless of age, we cannot anticipate the possibility of accidents, but by knowing the hazards, this can minimize mistakes that cause accidents which can possibly lead to brain injury. 

Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Social Media and Your Teens

How does social media affect the lives of teenagers? 

I have my own experience as a mother to a teenage daughter and my opinion now is just based on my observation and how I deal with her regarding this matter. Through the Internet, all communications have been made possible. Everything that can be talked about under the sun is found in the Internet. The social media has its advantage and disadvantage. It is similar to the saying "nobody's perfect".