Are Dog Owners More Physically Active and Fitter?
A study shows that walking a dog makes a person more active overall – or is it that active people are more likely to take a dog on walks? […]
Best Ways to Prevent Fatal Medical Errors
Medical errors are the No. 3 killer of Americans; so many are highly preventable. The reason that “medical errors” does not make the list of the top 10 killer of Americans is simple. [...]
Burn Tons of Fat: Mix Strength Training & Intense Cardio
Do you need to burn a LOT of fat? Mixing brief intense cardio in between strength training sets burns more fat than a session of strength training followed by cardio exercise. In an effort to [...]
Is Rice Cereal Overrated for Babies? Think Outside the Box
There is no scientific proof that rice cereal is better for a baby’s health than any other food out there. […]
How to Get a Young Child Fit Enough for Long Walks on Vacation
Are you concerned that your young child won’t have the stamina to keep up with all the walking you’ll be doing on your upcoming vacation? […]
Pedometers & Weight Loss: Are 10,000 Steps a Day Enough?
Are a pedometer and 10,000 steps every day all you need to lose weight? Will you even be able to maintain the quota of 10,000 steps a day, day after day — and then for [...]
Can Antibiotics in a Toddler Cause Bloody Stools?
If you discover what appears to be blood mixed with your toddler’s poops, first ask yourself if your toddler has just started a course of antibiotics. […]
Should Obese Children Get Home Blood Pressure Checks?
Obesity can cause high blood pressure in children, so would it be practical to give an overweight child regular home blood pressure checks? […]
How to Teach Your Child to Refuse Helping a Stranger
Parents need to teach their children it’s OKAY to refuse helping a stranger because it’s very suspicious when a stranger seeks a young child’s help. […]
What Temperature Is a Fever for a Four Year Old?
At what point does a preschooler's or baby's temperature cross over to that of a fever? This is something that every parent should know. A fever likely means that your child is fighting off an [...]
Should a Baby’s Feet Be Covered in Public Buildings?
Have you noticed how common it is for parents to bring their babies into public buildings without their feet covered? Ironically, if an adult is barefoot in a restaurant, he or she will be told [...]
How to Sneak Hamstring Exercise into a Non-Ham Workout
Here’s a clever way to sneak some hamstring exercise into an upper body workout or even a leg workout. […]
Preschooler Has Foot Pain Only at Rest: See a Doctor
Does your preschooler sometimes cry out in pain for no apparent reason, clutching his foot? […]
Can You Get Pregnant if Your Period Is Every Three Months?
If your period comes only once every few months, and you’ve been trying to get pregnant for a long time but have failed, this problem is most likely because of an unrelated issue. [...]
At What Weight Is a Woman too Big for Pregnancy?
What is the weight after which a woman is just too big to expect getting pregnant? Is there a cutoff weight? […]
Is the Ability to Conceive Influenced by Number of Follicles?
Is there a connection between the ability to conceive and the number of follicles? “With an increased number of growing follicles, more oocytes will be released, and there will be a higher probability of releasing [...]
Why a Child Gets Pink & White Spots on Face After Playing
After your child has been playing outside or maybe inside on a court, do you then notice strange white and pink spots on their face? […]
Can Ovulation Be Causing Your Nausea?
Are you wondering if ovulation is causing your unexplained nausea? Nausea without any apparent cause can be an alarming symptom, since you may know that serious conditions can cause this. “The majority of women do [...]
How Common Is Melanoma in Very Dark Skinned Adults?
It’s a fair question: Can very dark skinned people get melanoma? After all, a very dark adult may feel immune to this deadly disease and spend a lot of time in the sun over many [...]
Does an Infant’s Broken Finger Require a Cast?
If you think your infant has sustained a broken finger, you may be wondering if such a tiny finger needs a cast for healing of the bone. […]
Can a Baby Be too Young for an Ocean Dip?
Thinking of taking your baby on a refreshing dip in the ocean? Your baby may be too young for this fun adventure, depending on their age. […]
Is Long Term Use of a Diuretic Harmful?
Is it harmful to be on a diuretic or “water pill” for a long time? There are three reasons people take diuretics. […]
Are Big Babies at Higher Risk of Diabetes?
If you just had a big baby, rather than picture him one day as a wrestling star, you should picture him or her one day having type 2 diabetes. […]
Can Cancer Cause Diarrhea in a Puppy?
Cancer can cause diarrhea in a puppy, but so can eight other conditions, says a veterinarian. Diarrhea in a puppy should never be ignored. “Diarrhea is a very a common clinical sign of many conditions” [...]
Knees Always Hurt from Running? Causes, Solutions by Doctor
If you experience troubling knee pain during or after running, there are several things you can do to help solve this problem, says a doctor. “Knee pain after running can be caused by a multitude [...]
How to Get Rid of Love Handles: It’s OK to Hate Them
It's okay to hate your love handles; here's how to get rid of them: No gimmicks, nothing fancy; just research-proven approaches that will shrink that unbecoming pudge in your waist. When I was a personal [...]
Does a Fat Dog Mean You Don’t Get Enough Exercise?
Does a fat dog necessarily mean its owner doesn't get enough exercise? I once came upon a quote: "If your dog is fat, you're not getting enough exercise." This quote isn't entirely false. My parents' [...]
How to Avoid the Sitting Disease with a Treadmill Desk
There’s clever ways to use your treadmill desk to fight off the “sitting disease,” which if left free to harm, can have serious consequences to your health. […]
Are People Really too Busy to Exercise or Is This a Myth?
Here’s why it’s only a myth that people, even “today,” are nowhere near too busy to exercise. […]
Lose Those Last 5 Stubborn Fat Pounds with 5 Simple Changes
Here are five changes that’ll make you lose those last five pounds of stubborn fat. […]
Hip, Thigh & Belly Fat Struggle: Simple Routine to Burn Fat
Struggling to lose the fat in your hips, belly and thighs or one of these areas? […]
Why There’s More than One Shade of Yellow in Your Urine
You look in the toilet and see two distinct shades of yellow to your urine. Maybe most of it is light yellow, but then there are patches of dark or brighter yellow. [...]
Why Can a UTI Cause Back Pain with No Kidney Infection?
When a UTI spreads to the kidneys, back pain will likely result. […]
How Long Can You Have a UTI Before Symptoms Start?
How long can a urinary tract infection be brewing inside you before symptoms first start appearing? […]
What Can Cause a UTI Every Single Month?
Are you diagnosed with a UTI nearly every single month despite taking rounds of antibiotics, wiping front to back and taking cranberry pills? […]
Urges to Pee Overnight Wake You but It’s Only a Trickle
Do you keep waking overnight with a strong urge to pee, but only a trickle comes out? This happens even when you stop drinking water 5 hours before bedtime! […]
How Women Can Shrink Their Stomach by Strength Training
Here is how a woman can shrink her middle and waistline by strength training — even if she’s struggled for years to trim her stomach. […]
Bored with Walking? Transition to Jogging without Injuries
If you're bored with walking for exercise, it's probably time to transition to jogging. You can do this without getting injured. Here's how. For many people -- not necessarily overweight -- it's quite uncomfortable and [...]
Do You Know All the Symptoms of Workout Burnout?
Workout burnout can result from overtraining. Do you know how to tell if you have this problem, let alone how to fix it? […]
Can Certain Foods Really Flatten Your Stomach and How?
Have you been hearing about “flat belly foods” lately? Can certain kinds of food really help flatten out the pudge in your stomach? […]