August 1-7 every year is celebrated as World Breastfeeding Week with two goals in view: to boost the health of infants worldwide encourage mothers to breastfeed Why should mothers breastfeed their newborns? In India, about 27 million babies are born each year. Of these, 1.2 million do not survive past…
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While it is definitely recommended that you visit your doc for an annual once-over (this includes a mammogram), it is possible to carry out certain easy health tests on your own to help you understand your body better – and if necessary, make those little lifestyle changes that make all…
If you tend to suffer from hangovers often, there’s a way to avoid them. A hangover is caused by drinking more booze than your body can handle (and not cheap booze or mixed drinks). The good news is – you can do something about it. Action points: Don’t drink on…
Ear aches are common – and can range from the very mild to the very severe. While minor aches usually resolve themselves, middle ear infection or otitis media can build up into bigger problems. Most people use a variety of home remedies to see if pain or irritation will go away…
Well, if you aren’t, you should be. And who knows, you might actually find some nice healthy family favorites! Dried plums Plum and prune Hmmm…looks can be deceptive. While the succulent plum looks lovely, prunes – well, don’t win beauty competitions. But prunes are rich in potassium and antioxidants They…
Pregnancy is a wonderful time – yet it brings a whole lot of discomforts with it. After all, the body goes through so many changes. The system gets slower and doesn’t seem as efficient as it used to be. This includes infrequent bowel movements, among others. What happens is, during…
All those shakes and bars you can drink and eat to substitute a regular meal. Do you wonder whether they could be a good option for weight loss? I, for one, would always prefer to choose healthy foods and and follow a proper diet (as far as possible) instead of…