Hansa Bhargava, MD Fact. 15% of 5-year-olds actually have it! So you are not alone. And in fact it takes awhile for the child's bladder to mature. Absolutely not. That is a myth. So it is not your child's fault, and any kind of negative reinforcement or punishment or feeling even the frustration will project on your child, and it's not going to be good.

Myths and Facts About Bedwetting

Health Digest

As it turns out, certain medications can have adverse effects on the quality of your sleep. If you take them close to bedtime, you may not get adequate rest.

9 Medications You Should Avoid Taking Before Going To Sleep

New York City, NY

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Anika Jindal

A shower is an essential grooming ritual in most people’s routines. Yet, one could be unknowingly doing things that are unusual blunders. Let’s look at 14 weird, unsanitary, unhealthy, or dangerous things one shouldn’t do in a shower.

14 Things You Shouldn’t Do in Shower

Pret A Manger's new coffee subscription offers 50% off up to five coffees per day for just £10 a month. It makes it more affordable for regular customers. This change takes effect in September, and some customers are unhappy, The Standard reports. Costa's free app lets customers collect 'beans' for each drink, earning a free drink every ten beans, with double beans for reusable cups.

Major Café Membership Perks: What's New at Pret A Manger and More!

Virginia State

History Facts lists eight names US parents no longer give their newborns, which you may no longer hear in Virginia. The girls' names are Doris, Gertrude, Mildred, and Judith. I know or have known women with all four names, but they are either baby boomers or boomer parents' ages and someone's grandma or great aunt. Consider the ages of females in Virginia you know with these names.

Eight names parents in Virginia may no longer be giving to their newborns

Have you ever had a hickey? It’s okay, we’re all friends here and can be honest. Maybe it happened once or twice when you were younger… but chances are, it didn’t happen like this. TikTok user @weeping.goddess posted about getting up in the morning and realizing...

‘When I tell you I gasped’: Girl wakes up from wild night with a category 5 hickey problem, and no way to cover it up at work

Sleep is essential for physical and mental health and overall well-being. Yet many people struggle regularly to fall asleep. More than 14% of adults have trouble falling asleep every day or most days, and over 25% of adults don't get the recommended minimum of seven hours of sleep per night.

How to Fall Asleep Fast: 6 Tested Strategies

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

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Studies that suggest alcohol can be good for you in moderation – and even extend your life – may be based on flawed research methods, according to a team of scientists bent on setting this ubiquitous misconception straight.



					
			

This paper is the most recent installment in what is becoming something of a saga between the University of Victoria-led team and the International Scientific Forum on Alcohol Research (ISFAR).
Psychologist Tim Stockwell and epidemiologist Jinhui Zhao, both from the University of Victoria in Canada, led the most recent study to verify whether the claim – and the research supporting it – holds up...

Moderate Drinking Is Not Good For You After All, Study Finds

Stress in an unavoidable feature of life. Nobody likes it, but it's not as if there's some button that you can press to turn stress on and off... or is there? If you believe in the alternative medicine technique called acupressure, then that's pretty close to what happens when you apply pressure to specific points on your body.

Know these pressure points that can relieve stress

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Chin hair can be an unwelcome and frustrating issue for many women. Whether it’s due to hormonal changes, genetics or other factors, finding effective ways to manage and remove chin hair is essential for maintaining confidence and comfort. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore various methods for removing chin hair, their benefits and tips for achieving the best results.

How women can effectively remove chin hair

While sleeping pills may provide a short-term solution, these natural sleep aids are better at improving overall sleep health. It's 2 a.m. and you're still up. Frustrated, you grab a sleeping pill. While effective in the short term, sleeping pills can cause memory problems, muscle weakness and drowsiness, among other side effects.

6 Sleeping Pill Alternatives for a Good Night's Sleep

In Virginia, Drinking in public or offering another person alcohol in a public space is prohibited. This is a class 4 Misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $250.00. Under a new law that goes into effect on July 1, this will change to a degree.WDBJ7 reports that the prohibition on drinking or offering an alcoholic beverage to someone else in public will no longer apply under the following conditions.

Drinking in public will no longer be prohibited on private Campgrounds in Virginia beginning July 1

Anchorage, AK

Daily Express reports that Roger Allan Holmberg Sr., a Virginia pastor, has been accused of hitting his wife while on an Alaskan Airlines flight from Seatle to Anchorage. Holberg allegedly verbally and physically abused his wife, who said she has epilepsy, and her husband hit her in the head, knowing it could cause a seizure.

Virginia pastor facing federal charges after he allegedly hit his wife on an Alaskan Airlines flight

North Carolina State

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Death Disclosure Laws and Property Disclosures in North Carolina. In North Carolina, there is no legal obligation for homeowners or real estate agents to disclose if a death has occurred in a home, whether by natural causes, murder, or suicide. However, if a potential buyer directly inquires about any deaths on the property, the seller is required to provide that information.

If someone dies at your house do you have to tell a potential buyer? What North Carolina law says

Struggling to achieve a restful night’s sleep is a common issue, with factors like diet, bedroom environment and sleep disorders often playing a role. Statistics reveal that many adults have difficulty falling or staying asleep, with many Americans getting less than the recommended seven hours of sleep per night.

5 essential oil hacks for a better night’s sleep

New Jersey State

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Burlington County, NJ

Morristown Minute

Officials Celebrate Success and Expansion of Meal Initiatives for Children. Morristown, NJ — State and local officials, including New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Ed Wengryn, gathered July 18, 2024, at Pemberton Early Childhood Learning Center in Burlington County to spotlight the achievements of the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and the innovative Summer EBT initiative, which provides substantial support to low-income families during the summer months.

NJ's $120 Summer EBT Feeds Child Nutrition

With the emergence of AI and other new technologies, people have become more susceptible to scams online, especially older people. Seniors are targeted by scammers due to their little knowledge of the internet, so here are five scams that older people should look out for. If someone calls you claiming to be a government department and is asking for money, you should hang up, as that isn’t standard procedure and is likely a scam. While it may be a dream come true to receive a call telling you that you won the lottery, it is definitely a scam and you should hang up. If you receive an email that claims to be from Amazon and is asking for personal information, check the email address it comes from. Some scammers will ring you and say, “Can you hear me?” and while you may reply "yes," you should try not to, as they are recording your voice. Lastly, if you get a message from someone claiming to be a relative who is asking for money, make sure you verify the number.

5 Scams That Seniors Need To Avoid

Pennsylvania State

Bucks County Beacon

With an assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024, the U.S. experienced another violent episode in its increasingly polarized politics. Former President Trump, who’s about to formally become the GOP nominee for president in the 2024 election, survived the attempted assassination when, initial reports said, a bullet grazed his ear . But one rally attendee was killed , more spectators were injured and the suspected gunman is also dead. The Conversation’s politics editor, Naomi Schalit, spoke with University of Massachusetts, Lowell, scholar Arie Perliger after the event. Perliger offered insight from his study of political violence and assassinations. Given the stark political polarization in the U.S., Perliger said, “it’s not a surprise that eventually people engage in violence.”

‘One Inch from a Potential Civil War’? Trump Shooting a Close Call for American Democracy

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How to Confidently Request Menstrual Period Leave and Accommodations from Your Boss!

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How to Confidently Request Menstrual Period Leave and Accommodations from Your Boss!

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