Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death and disability in the world today: over 17.5 million people die from cardiovascular disease every year. This dangerous disease, which used to affect the older generation at one time has now penetrated younger age groups. Continue reading
If you’re thinking of starting a family or even to have another baby, it’s never too early to prepare your body for it. This is called preconception health care and it focuses on things you can do in preparation for pregnancy. Continue reading
If you’re somewhere in the third trimester of your pregnancy and are feeling an intense urge to prepare your home for your baby’s arrival, it’s probably the nesting instinct taking over. Even birds and other animals go through this mode, and it’s usually fuelled by bursts of energy during the last stages of pregnancy and the intense need to sort things out before the baby arrives. Continue reading
Do babies and toddlers need to be active? How much physical activity do they need to thrive? Find out here… Continue reading
If your baby seems to have the sniffles and a runny nose, but still seems active and interested in playing, it’s probably just a cold. The common cold is a viral infection of the nose and throat and babies are especially susceptible to it. Continue reading
Disagreements are normal experiences when it comes to parenting, and is a part of most family relationships. However, the style and intensity of these disagreements might indicate whether or not there is a more serious problem that needs to be addressed. Continue reading
It goes without saying that as adults, we go through positive and negative emotions every single day of our lives. These emotions, particularly the negative ones, need to be managed well or they end up overwhelming our lives and leave us feeling frustrated and helpless. Continue reading
In hindsight, a family may be seen mainly as a mode of transportation for your loved ones and you. In time, however, you’ll find that you’ll be expecting a whole lot more from it, especially as your family expands. For one, it’ll need to multitask in a number of ways. Continue reading
From the time they learn to scoot or crawl around the house, your little one is ever ready to explore — everything and everywhere is fair game and as weeks and months pass and they gain more control over their motor skills, the desire to touch, feel and taste the surroundings is naturally strong. Continue reading
What’s not to love about pregnancy? It’s a truly joyful experience, and some women feel the most beautiful during this period in their life. As with any other bodily changes, however, issues may pop up. The most common ones during pregnancy are skin issues. Continue reading
