The bigger the family, the greater the chance that someone will be infected with a virus at any time. That translates into more sick days.
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Weight gain has been linked to an increase in the risk of heart-disease and diabetes. Reducing sugar intake can greatly improve health. Click to learn more.
Boost your health by reducing sugar intake
If you are suffering from back pain, you are not alone. Here are 4 exercises to relieve backache.
4 postures to relieve backache
Research has found that females tend to have an innate protection against neurodevelopment disorders like autism, but more needs to be done in the treatment of girls who do fall under the autism spectrum.
Study: why more boys than girls have autism
With moderation and proper choice of toppings, pizza can be just as healthy as other meals. Click to learn more.
Pizza can be healthy too!
Research shows that increase in hormones during pregnancy affects memory. This may affect the use of hormone replacement therapy for postmenopausal women.
Pregnancy affects memory, changes brain permanently
Vaccinations for pregnant women are not only safe but they are necessary to keep both mother and foetus healthy.
Vaccinations for pregnant mothers
Recharging often with a short trip or a few days off could be more beneficial than planning a fortnight away once yearly.
4 ways to get the most from your vacations
If you depend on the convenience of packaged food and drinks regularly, it’s important you know exactly what you are consuming.
Nutrition labels: What older adults need to look for
Experts say that unless you have complications, getting exercise during pregnancy can benefit you throughout your pregnancy and with your delivery.
The many benefits of exercise during pregnancy
Researchers found that people who have more social interactions end up living longer than people who spend their time alone or feeling lonely.
Here’s a secret to living longer: have friends
New research says it is better to avoid using plastic food containers to heat food, as chemicals in the plastic may cause high blood pressure in children.
For children’s health, avoid plastic containers
Diabetes is a non-communicable disease in which a person's body cannot properly regulate their blood glucose. Click to learn more.
What you need to know about diabetes
Men are more likely to forget about getting health checkups and on average men have shorter life spans. Raising awareness of men's health issues may help.
Fast cars help promote men’s health
Learn the facts about Vitamin K, an essential compound that is necessary for proper blood clotting.
What you need to know about Vitamin K
What makes the magnolia plant remarkable beyond its fragrant flowers is the discovery that they may cure cancer of the head and neck.
Amazing! Magnolia plants may cure cancer
Globally, over 34 million children have been saved due to investments in child health programs. A new tool identifies what works best. Click to read more.
Tremendous progress in saving children’s lives
The Indian Academy of Paediatricians revised growth chart for the ideal height, weight and body mass index of children shows increases in all categories.
Good news: Indian children are getting taller
If you are using carb-loaded comfort food or sugary treats to cheer up, you may actually feel better if you stop and give up the junk food.
Feeling low? Here’s a better way to cheer up!
Excess screen time can slow a toddler's language development. In older children it can lead to unhealthy habits. Here are some ways to limit screen time.
5 ways to unplug your child from screen time
Proteins are essential building blocks for your body's bones, muscles, skin, blood and cartilage. Click to read more.