It is often said that play is really a child’s work. Infants are a bundle of fun and they tend to be very active. They are full of zest and energy raring to explore everything around them. They look at probable ways to expend their energy and love to indulge in all kinds of physical activities like pulling, pushing, lugging, knocking down, emptying and filling.

(more…)

Depression can make you feel powerless. But there are many things you can do for yourself to improve your mood, help your recovery, and stay healthy. Don’t be a passive patient.

(more…)

It’s irritating and painful, sore and itchy - eczema is an unpleasant skin condition to have at any age. Babies and toddlers affected by it can become distressed and angsty, plus it’s difficult for parents to see infants suffering. But what causes this unpleasant condition, how can you recognise the symptoms and will it last into adulthood?

(more…)

It may not seem so at the time, but women who suffer through morning sickness during their pregnancies actually may be fortunate. Those women may have a 30 percent lower risk of developing breast cancer later in life than mothers-to-be who experience nine nausea-free months, a new study by epidemiologists at the University at Buffalo suggests.

(more…)

We all realize the hazards of regular consumption of fast food and its effects on healthy lifestyle. Yet, millions of adult men and women find it extremely difficult, rather impossible to resist the temptations of fried chicken, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, French fries, sodas or pizzas.

(more…)

Actress Marcia Cross was quoted on contactmusic.com that losing her pregnancy weight was “happening faster than she expected.” The 45-year old Cross gave birth to twin daughters Savannah and Eden on February 20, 2007. Cross said that she doubts she will lose the ‘last few pounds’ until she has stopped breastfeeding.

(more…)

Summer is a great time to be outside and enjoy the weather. But summer activities bring additional risks to your health. Be sure to be safe this summer by knowing these top 10 summer health risks.

(more…)

Athletes are especially prone to heat illness in the months of July and August. Heat illness is a life threatening, medical emergency that can be prevented if you follow some basic guidelines, and are aware of its signs and symptoms. There are three major types of heat illness, each with specific symptoms and treatments.

(more…)

It is important that women suffering from postpartum psychosis receive medical help at the earliest opportunity. This does not always happen, unfortunately, as many are unaware they have become unwell and their loved ones may not recognise the symptoms.

(more…)

INSTANTLY ageing more than 50 years, young smokers in Hampshire have been given a shocking glimpse into their future if they don’t kick the habit. Using the latest computer technology to show the signs of ageing, health teams invited smokers to see what effects years of tobacco would do to their appearance.

(more…)