Family Health

At this time of year, cold and flu are being passed around no matter where you go. People are sneezing, coughing and feverish, passing around the flu or cold. For most of us, the best plan of...

Nobody likes to be sick. In fact, most of us would prefer to always be healthy, fit and ready to go. Sickness gets in the way of our routines and makes us feel miserable. Sometimes we have...

When someone is ill, whether they have a cold, flu or some other sickness, we want to help them get well so that they can continue with their life. This is especially true when it is someone you...

Like any other habit, healthy habits take a bit of work to form. We all want to get in the habit of eating good, healthy foods and exercising, but forming those into habits is difficult and...

With cold and flu season almost upon us, many are searching for ways to protect themselves and their family from the dreaded sickness. Though these are usually no longer life threatening, they...

Unlike forming a habit, trying to break habits you’ve already formed can be difficult. When you have a bad habit, whether it is smoking or touching your face or forgetting to brush your teeth, it...

As humans, we tend to form habits over time and those habits usually become difficult to change or break. We usually follow one specific routine and there are things that we accomplish every day...

I have lived with epilepsy since I was 7 years old. Since my 26th birthday, my life was relatively easy. Then it turned very difficult. I was having seizures up to 18+ times a month. I was...

With winter now upon us, we all need to be aware of how to best deal with winter depression (Seasonal Affect Disorder). It's a problem that affects more than 11 million of us every year. Here...

Babies need to be a certain weight in order to acheive proper growth. A one year old child who is underweight is at risk for all kinds of health problems including improper brain development and...

Tired but you just can’t sleep? There are five different solutions to falling asleep whenever you don’t feel like it.

When you are dealing with the elderly and they are your parents this can become very difficult, But this is where you start, what is the most important, insure that they have a roof over their...

I am about to introduce to you the way to stop being so prudent about everything and to relax and have fun!! Life not about some lame books all the time or doing everything perfect to somebody...

A simple solution to beautiful skin.

Aging is not just a problem women face. Men are affected by the process of aging just as much, if not more than women. Here are some tips to keep your mug looking young and healthy.

Contact lenses are worn by millions of Americans, Canadians, and Europeans. It is estimated that 1 in 15 people throughout the world use contact lenses. Cost is a factor for many people when...

There are a few simple steps you can take to reduce your risk of having a heart attack. This article will guide you on how to reduce your risk as much as possible of having a heart attack.

Baby colic, according to the Mayo Clinic, is defined as continual crying for over three hours a day, three days a week over a three week period, by an otherwise healthy and well-fed baby. There...

Many babies get diaper rash. Diaper rash is the area covered by the diaper becoming red. It is painful when the baby urinates or has a bowel movement. Diaper rash will make the baby uncomfortable...

You've been a parent for 17 years. You do EVERYTHING right. Or at least you die trying. And Then One Day.... IT Happens. Your child contracts Head Lice. "YUCK!!!!" Your first thought...

When you are younger, it’s easy to avoid eyes worries. After all, the eyes worry may not impact too hugely on your life so early, or one might feel that taking care of eyes isn’t cool. However,...

Global development delay is not a medical disorder in itself but rather an indication that your child is falling behind in at least two important areas of development, according to the American...

Influenza or flu is caused by a virus that invades the respiratory tract. The conventional or regular flu is usually not severe, but it is highly contagious. It also can make you feel miserable.

According to Sinus Info Center, allergic fungal sinusitis occurs most commonly in children and young adults. Allergic fungal sinusitis happens when the body releases histamines to protect itself...

Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial infection that attacks the lungs, leading to respiratory distress and even death in victims with compromised immune systems, e.g. AIDS patients, chemotherapy...

According to eyecaresource.com, eye swelling is a common occurrence, and children are very susceptible to it because they often rub their eyes, which in turn introduces bacteria that may be irritants.

If a man lives long enough, chances are he will suffer from some sort of medical issue with his prostate. The body's need for vitamins and nutrients goes way up when it is fighting disease, so...

Group B streptococcus (GBS) infection during pregnancy can cause health complications for baby and mother. GBS bacteria can be found in the vaginas of up to 40 percent of healthy women, but during...

Omega-3s, often obtained from fish oil, help enhance mood and reduce risks of several cancers and heart disease. Children can also benefit from adding fish oil to their diet. In a 2007 press...

According to Science Encyclopedia, the overproduction of HGH (human growth hormone) in children will lead to medical conditions such as giantism. Children who suffer from this condition sometimes...

Many times, television and movies depict the husband of a pregnant woman being left out when it's time for the actual birth. With the husband-coached childbirth technique, that is not the case....

The importance of proper thyroid function increases during pregnancy. If you think you may have a thyroid imbalance while trying to get pregnant or during pregnancy, consult your doctor.

A migraine is a headache that usually causes head pain on one side. According to eMedicine Health, migraines occur more often in male children younger than the age of 10. Migraines begin to occur...

Electronic cigarettes found popularity in Europe in 2004, and were finally introduced to the American market in 2009. Dubbed "the smoke-less cigarette," electronic cigarettes offer a healthier...

Menopause is a term used to describe the time when a woman is no longer fertile. During menopause a woman's body goes through many changes. A woman's body may go through physical, emotional and...

The level of glucose in your blood will normally stay at about the same level if you eat regularly and are generally healthy. However, you may need to take a more active role in managing your...

Melatonin is a hormone that helps tell the body when it is time to go to sleep or wake up. It is produced in the brain by the pineal gland.

Progesterone cream has several medical uses, but it is often used by women who are trying to conceive a child, regulate their cycles or who have gone through menopause. The cream is targeted to...

Many children suffer from allergies. Some children may be allergic to pollen, pets, milk, nuts and may other substances. Allergies may affect a child intermittently or constantly. Children with...

Apnea is a medical condition that occurs when children stop breathing for a few seconds during the night, causing oxygen levels to drop and sleep to be disrupted. The most common type of apnea...

The term longevity, according to the Oxford English Dictionary, means long life or the duration of existence. Longevity tests investigate how long something can live or last.

According to The Children's Hospital, an avulsion fracture that occurs in the hip is referred to as a pelvic avulsion fracture. A piece of bone is torn away from the muscle.

Tinnitus is a condition in which a patient experiences annoying ringing in the ears. It may be at varying levels of loudness and may occur when the patient participates in different activities,...

According to ePodiatry, foot pain in children is not as common as foot pain in adults because of the resilience and flexibility of a child's foot. Foot pain in children may just be from the body...

A genogram, or family tree is a way to document ancestry and keep track of births or deaths within your family. They show relations between family members and continue to grow "branches" as the...

Head lice is an infestation of the human head louse that can cause itching and much frustration. The lice feed off human blood and the eggs, or nits, are very small and hard to find. The eggs...

A seizure occurs because of abnormal electrical discharges in the brain. According to eMedicine, frontal lobe seizures can affect anyone, regardless of age, at any stage of life.

Fever blisters may also be referred to as cold sores. They are caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1. (Type 2 causes genital herpes.) Fever blisters typically run their course and go away on...

One of the most useful ways to use a heart rate graph is to see how your heart performs over a period of time (during exercise and rest). Find your target heart rate, and then plot how well your...

Ultimately a bout with the flu is not going to be cured by any over-the-counter or prescription medicine. These treatments will simply alleviate the symptoms and allow you to weather the sickness...