Bone
12 Apr 2010
Maintaining your diet and exercise routine during holidays
Adults and children in general experience a significant increase in weight and BMI during holidays compared to when working or during the school term, which…
Blood
29 Mar 2010
Fruit and Nut Chocolate Slice
Quick and easy chocolate oat slice with raisins and walnuts.
Blood
26 Mar 2010
Chocolate and health
Chocolate is a sugary food, high in fat and energy, which should be consumed in moderation. The consumption of cocoa, which gives chocolate its flavour,…
Children's health
25 Mar 2010
Exercise Myths
Our attitudes toward exercise are derived from a set of health beliefs, which define our behaviours, including myths that are generally believed or unknown.
Children's health
04 Mar 2010
Induction of labour – Medical and Surgical Methods
Ways for women giving birth to induce labour and the bishop score to test if the cervix is ready for childbirth.
Children's health
19 Feb 2010
Pregnancy and Alcohol Consumption
When a pregnant woman drinks alcohol, it also enters the bloodstream of her foetus, and when excessive amounts of alcohol are consumed they can have…
Bone
02 Feb 2010
Cervical dystonia (spasmodic torticollis)
Cervical dystonia or neck dystonia is a movement disorder of the neck muscles. It causes spasms, tremors and pain in the neck, and abnormal head…
Children's health
24 Jan 2010
Effect of Nutrition on Dental Health from Two to Five Years of Age
Normally all baby teeth have come through by three years of age. Children approaching the 4-5 year age range generally have fewer feeding and nutritional problems…