healthy living
03/24/2018
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By Jessica Dolores
Obesity in preschoolers has increased dramatically, according to new data
That chubby little boy’s bulging cheeks may seem so irresistible. But do you know those cute cheeks may be more of a liability, not an asset? Take it from a lot of studies on obesity. Excess body fat in childhood is a red flag that mustn’t be ignored. Children whose body mass index (BMI) exceed the […]
03/18/2018
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By Jessica Dolores
Probiotics help reduce risk of asthma in children
To say that all kinds of bacteria do more harm than good is to do these microorganisms an injustice. Yes, horror stories of how bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus can enter bones, joints, lungs and heart valves and have fatal results. Meningitis, which can deteriorate to brain damage, even death, comes from bacteria, viruses and fungi. But […]
01/24/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Build good eating habits from the beginning: Eating spicy food, strong flavors while breastfeeding gives babies more mature taste buds
If you want your child to be accustomed to spicy foods and other strong flavors, start eating these foods while breastfeeding, doctors suggest. This is contrary to the myth that eating spicy foods, such as chili, while breastfeeding will cause excessive gas and fussiness in babies. Jennifer Wider, medical adviser for the Society for Women’s […]
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