My battery drains really fast and my macbook shuts off without warning when disconnected from power, what is wrong and how can I fix it?

My battery drains really fast and my macbook shuts off without warning basically everytime it is disconnected from power, what is wrong and how can I fix it? also whenever an application is opened the computer freezes and the application will either shut down or make the macbook run really loud.

Charge Information:
Charge remaining (mAh):          1450
Fully charged:          No
Charging:          Yes
Full charge capacity (mAh):          1739
Health Information:
Cycle count:          379
Condition:          Poor
Battery Installed:          Yes
Amperage (mA):          196
Voltage (mV):          12573
I have the 13inch macbook and it is 2 years old (bought august 2009)

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