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Thursday, September 20, 2012

Increase Fertility

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Can fertility be increased? If so, what can you do to increase your fertility? When you look at the factors that need to be in place t...

Fertility Monitor

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If you’re trying to get pregnant, getting as much information about your own ovulation cycle and identifying those critical fertile days c...
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Causes of Miscarriage

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It is thought that around 50% of all miscarriages are due to a chromosomal problem occurring within the embryo. In women who are...

Middle age now begins at 55

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Middle age starts at 55 and extends to nearly 70 years old, survey suggests. Middle age now begins at 55, new research sug...

Dummies may 'stunt baby boys' emotional development'

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Using dummies prevents babies from mimicking facial expressions, psychologists say. They are recommended to reduce the risk ...

Prevent Miscarriage

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By definition, miscarriage is the loss of a pregnancy before 20 weeks gestation, though 98% of miscarriages will occur in the fi...
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Work Stress Could Raise Heart Risks: Study

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Having a tough week at work? Make sure you de-stress -- a new review of studies highlights how work stress could be hurting yo...

Getting pregnant after miscarriage

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Some couples try almost immediately to get pregnant after Others feel that this is way too soon and they need more time to recov...
Wednesday, September 19, 2012

How your sex life will change as a dad-to-be

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For some men, sex during pregnancy is an incredible turn-on, but for others, well, it's not even on their radar. Both are pe...

Dads: how to share in your partner's pregnancy

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Pregnancy is seen as mostly a woman's thing. Few women believe that their partner really understands what's involved. An...

Dads: 10 ways to be the perfect birth partner

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Although it's hard to watch a loved one endure pain, most dads find the birth of their baby to be one of life's greatest...

Not pregnant yet? Keep trying!

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Nearly half of women struggling to conceive get pregnant without treatment. If the man is producing enough sperm, and the woman ovulat...

Teach NO SECRETS to ensure your child’s safety

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Being an honest parent makes it easier to raise honest children. In this big bad world we so often hear stories in the news ...

Mother-to-daughter womb transplant 'success' in Sweden

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Two Swedish women could be able to give birth using the wombs in which they were carried, doctors say, hailing the world's f...
Tuesday, September 18, 2012

The Lasting Effects of Neglect: Altered Brain Structure in Children

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Fortunately, good foster care can help neglected children catch up developmentally, in part. Kids who are neglected, growin...

Mindfulness: Why It Works, And Why We Should Teach It

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Mindfulness, the practice of being present and in the moment, is easier for some people than for others. But it is a skill that many belie...

Good night's sleep can help you diet

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Getting a good night's sleep is just as important as diet and exercise when trying to lose weight, Canadian scientists have...

Stick to Sesame Street: Violent TV Disrupts Kids' Sleep

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You might be surprised to learn what kinds of TV shows are too scary for kids If your kid is having trouble sleeping, take a closer ...

Snoring at Night May Affect Kids’ Daytime Behavior

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As any parent knows, an exhausted child is an ill-behaved one. So it’s no surprise that a new study finds that young children who ...
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Study or Sleep? For Better Grades, Teens Should Go to Bed Early

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Staying up late cramming? Your grades might suffer for it Teens who stay up late at night cramming are more likely to have a...

Paying for Grades: What to Consider Before Promising Your Kids Cash for A’s

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Here are helpful tips if you're thinking about rewarding good grades with greenbacks s the school year begins, family co...
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A Salty Diet Is a Recipe for High Blood Pressure in Kids Too

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Eating too much sodium can contribute to high blood pressure in adults. Is a salty diet as dangerous for kids? In a study pu...

Teen Sexting Linked to Real-World Risky Sexual Behavior

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Teens aren't using digital sexual behavior as a safer alternative to real-world sex, a study finds Teens who send and re...
Monday, September 17, 2012

Early Music Lessons Have Longtime Benefits

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When children learn to play a musical instrument, they strengthen a range of auditory skills. Recent studies suggest that these ...
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Sunday, September 16, 2012

Fish Oil Supplements in Pregnancy Boost Infants' Immunity

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A new study adds to the growing evidence that fish oil supplements in the diet of pregnant women can bolster their infants' immune sys...

Blood Test Predicts Baby's Sex at 7 Weeks

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Some prenatal gender tests that use mom's blood are very accurate at determining baby's sex, a new study finds. But cu...

Folic Acid Helps Tots Avoid Language Difficulties

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Babies born to women who took folic acid supplements before and during pregnancy are at a lower risk for difficulties in devel...

Spanking Linked to More Aggression in Kids

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Spanking or slapping your child has long-term, harmful effects on their development, according to a new review of 20 years of research. ...
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Too Much Exercise Can Be Bad for the Heart

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Exercise is generally great for health, but extreme forms of it may be bad for the heart in some cases, experts say. Recent evidence s...
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Exercise Wards Off Anxiety During Stressful Events

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Exercise not only improves mood, it may help people maintain reduced anxiety in the face of stressful or emotional events, a new study say...
Saturday, September 15, 2012

Moms Gain Health Benefits From Breast-Feeding, Too

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Breast-feeding not only delivers health benefits to babies, it also improves mothers' health. The American Academy of ...
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Breast-Feeding May Help Babies Develop Healthy Mix of Gut Bacteria

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Breast-feeding may contribute to the development of healthy bacteria in a baby's gut, a new study finds. The results show that thr...

Bottles, Pacifiers and Sippy Cups Can Send Tots to the ER

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Harmless-looking bottles, pacifiers and sippy cups are associated with a significant number of injuries in infants and toddler...

Moms Wield Greater Influence Than TV on Sexualization of Girls

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While the media is often blamed for influencing young girls' desire to be sexy, a new study suggests mothers' attitudes play a mor...
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Tiniest Infants May Benefit from Baby Formula in Addition to Breast Milk

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For the tiniest babies, adding baby formula to their diet of breast milk may help them grow faster, a new study says. Researchers foll...
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Only Children More Likely to Be Overweight

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Kids with no siblings may be at increased risk for childhood obesity, a new study from Europe suggests. In the study, children between...

Circumcision's Benefits Outweigh Risks, Doctors Say

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The health benefits of circumcision outweigh the procedure's risks, and the operation should be covered by insurance, according to new...

Belly Fat May Be Worse than Obesity for Heart Disease Risk

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P eople who are normal weight but carry extra fat around their belly have a higher risk of dying from heart disease than obese people, a n...

Fitness in Middle-Age Linked with Fewer Diseases Later in Life

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People who are physically fit during middle age have not only a higher chance of living longer, but also are less likely to suffer from ch...

Eating Nuts in Pregnancy May Lower Kids' Asthma Risk

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Women who eat peanuts during pregnancy may reduce their child's risk of asthma later in life, a new study from Denmark suggests. I...

Rare Form of Autism Might Benefit from Nutrition Supplement

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People who have a very rare form of autism may benefit from treatment with a common nutritional supplement, a new study suggests. The resu...

Smoking Pot Linked to Testicular Cancer Risk

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Smoking marijuana may increase young men's risk of testicular cancer, a new study suggests. In the study, marijuana users were abo...

Most Sore Throats Don't Need Antibiotics, Experts Say

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Many people who see a doctor for a sore throat receive prescriptions for antibiotics, but most do not need them, experts say. ...

Secret Revealed: Kids Will Choose Healthy Meals If They're Fun

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As a parent, I've had my share of "meal battles" with kids. Even if you vow never to take your children to any f...

Tonsil Surgery Linked to Weight Gain in Kids Under 6

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Some kids gain weight after having surgery to remove their tonsils, and the risk is greatest for those less than 6 years old, a new study ...
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Beyond Vegetables and Exercise: 5 Surprising Ways to Be Heart Healthy

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You're probably familiar with the tried-and-true ways of lowering your risk of heart disease and stroke: quit smoking, lose weight, ex...
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Parents' Divorce May Increase Men's Stroke Risk

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Boys whose parents divorce may be at increased risk of stroke later in life, a new study suggests. In the study, men whose parents had...
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Lack of Sleep May Affect When Kids Enter Puberty

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Getting enough deep sleep may play an important role in determining when puberty begins. In a small new study, adolescent...

Expectant Moms: How to Keep Weight Gains Healthy

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Digsby IM, Email, and Social Networks in one easy to use application! http://digsby. Avoiding foods tha...

Pet dogs, brothers and sisters may help protect against egg allergy in children

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Having a pet dog at home may help prevent babies from developing an allergy to eggs, according to new research. An Australia...