Here are the important numbers you should know as part of your mission to prevent developing heart disease or having a stroke. How well do you know what your numbers should be? Blood pressure Lipid [...]
The fat won’t come off, right? No matter what you do, the scale won’t budge. But don’t despair, because you’re probably NOT doing the very four routines that’ll kick that blubber clear to the curb. [...]
Here is an absolutely brilliant hack for home hamstring strength training that I discovered by accident while doing chest presses at home. […]
A doctor compares diet vs. surgery for getting rid of painful gallstones. For someone diagnosed with gallstones, it’s easy to wonder about how effective a certain diet would be. Could the right diet pass gallstones? [...]
If your young child upchucks only overnight, the likely cause will really surprise you. “If your preschooler vomits only at night, my first thought as a pediatrician would be that it is a behavioral issue,” [...]
Why don’t doctors screen for obstructive sleep apnea during the annual routine physical? […]
There are 10 tricks that fast food restaurants use to make you overeat or give too much food to your kids. The result is unwanted weight gain and obesity for many. Big Colorful Ads in [...]
How is it possible that a preschooler can figure out how to pick a door lock and "escape" without the parent knowing? There always seems to be news of yet another tragic story of a [...]
Here’s 12 things you’ll need around the house once you return home after a total knee replacement surgery. These items should be purchased beforehand. Even the most prepared-thinking person may not consider the usefulness of [...]
Ever wonder if too much exercise can prevent weight loss in an individual who's trying to shed pounds? First of all, just what is “too much”? This is subjective. Is it merely the time spent [...]
There are ways to raise your daughter so that she never gets involved with an abusive man. The environment little girls grow up in is crucial for instilling the inner strength to avoid toxic men. [...]
Here are the signs that your bullied child is thinking of taking his or her life — of dying by a planned suicide. […]
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? […]
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. [...]
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 [...]
There is no scientific proof that rice cereal is better for a baby’s health than any other food out there. […]
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? […]
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 [...]
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. […]
Obesity can cause high blood pressure in children, so would it be practical to give an overweight child regular home blood pressure checks? […]
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. […]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Here’s a clever way to sneak some hamstring exercise into an upper body workout or even a leg workout. […]
Does your preschooler sometimes cry out in pain for no apparent reason, clutching his foot? […]
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. [...]
What is the weight after which a woman is just too big to expect getting pregnant? Is there a cutoff weight? […]
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 [...]
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? […]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. […]
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 it harmful to be on a diuretic or “water pill” for a long time? There are three reasons people take diuretics. […]
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. […]
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” [...]
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 [...]
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 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' [...]
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. […]
