Are your kids eating the right snacks?
Kids are snacking more than ever. Years ago kids between the ages of 2 and 6 ate on average one snack a day between meals, but today, kids typically eat almost three. Some kids eat even more than that. Snacks are an important part of their...
Should you vaccinate your infant?
Vaccinations are a preventive method of disease control. They’re essentially a trial-run to prepare your body to fight specific diseases. While human body is truly amazing and works very hard to fight off infection, vaccines help this process by exposing the body to specific diseases...
How your phone spreads bacteria
On each square centimetre of your skin there are about 1 500 bacteria. Five of the most common ways to spread germs are centred around our hands and touching. From unclean hands touching food; working with raw food, then touching other uncooked foods; shaking hands and...
Five exercises for great abs
Your body’s core consists of a group of muscles in and around the abdomen, and its key function is to stabilise the body while it moves. This is why having a strong core is so important - to keep you from getting injured while doing...
Are you just really tired or is it a sign of a larger issue?
While being tired 24/7 is a bitter part of adulthood, at what point does it indicate a more serious issue? There are many factors that affect your sleeping habits, but sometimes you’re more than fatigued. You should be aiming to get in the around seven to...
Signs of a stroke
A Stroke occurs when your brain isn’t getting the blood it needs and the blood supply to an area of the brain is cut off. The symptoms depend on the region of the brain that is affected, however a stroke can leave you with brain...
Your guide to diabetes
Diabetes, one of the most common chronic diseases worldwide continues to be a silent killer due to many of its sufferers remaining unaware that they are living with the condition. What is diabetes, who does it affect and how do you identify it? These are...
Five facts about HIV
Human immunodeficiency virus remains one of the world's most significant public health challenges. HIV is the virus that causes HIV infection; AIDS is the most advanced stage of HIV....
Fighting the flu naturally
The air is cold, the wind is blowing and the rain is pouring, that’s right, its flu-season. Winter rolls around every year bringing the dreaded cold into our homes. People often turn to prescription treatments, but is it really more effective than home flu remedies? Natural remedies...
Are eggs good or bad for your health?
Not only are eggs a fantastic source of lean protein and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, but they contain some pretty important nutrients, says Jillian Michaels, a celebrity personal trainer and nutritionist....
