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Babies are born with millions of neurons that sends messages across the brain. These neurons are "wired" by forming conncections -- synapses. Genes have a role in this brain development of the early years, but it is also strongly influenced by the environment. Positive interactions with nurturing caregivers profoundly stimulate young brains. As children get older, pruning begins. Synapses not being used, or connections not made, will be eliminated -- the "use it or lose it" rule. Connections made repeatedly in the early years stay and become stronger. What does all this really mean? Simple: Babies' brains need stimulation to develop their full potential.The best way to accomplish this is through human interactions. Your voice, your attentiveness, your gentle touch. The kind of care a child receives plays a big role in how the brain chooses to wire itself. Success By 6, a national initiative of United Way of America and the nation's large...

Weekly Diet for Healthy Weight If you a person concern that you are thin, you may follow this diet chart to gain healthy weight. Day Breakfast Food Snack Dinner Saturday 1 coffee with skimmed milk, churros and 1 orange juice. Potatoes cooked to taste, baked fish with salad and 2 tangerines. Bread with olive oil and tomato and 1 cup low-fat milk. Mashed potatoes, filets and 1 slice pineapple. Sunday 1 coffee with skimmed milk, 1 slice of bread and 1 fruit juice. Seafood paella, salad and 1 custard. 1 yogurt with nuts. Tortilla soup, baked fish with potatoes and 1 pear. Monday 1 plain yogurt with honey or sugar, cereals, seasonal fruit or nuts. Lentil soup, eggs any style with lettuce and cheese. 1 serrano ham sandwich. Cream of carrot, cod nuggets and 1 fruit juice. Tuesday 1 cup low-fat milk with chocolate, toast with olive oil and tomato juice and 1 fruit. Avocado salad and dumplings w...