Children's health

Tips for Improving Mental Health
Children's health 22 Dec 2009

Tips for Improving Mental Health

Mental health refers not only to the absence of mental illness, but also to an our ability to function in an emotionally and intellectually positive…
Reducing stress
Children's health 21 Dec 2009

Reducing stress

Stress is a common condition that can have serious adverse effects on an individual's quality of life and health. It occurs when an individual feels…
New Year’s resolution: Getting enough sleep
Children's health 18 Dec 2009

New Year’s resolution: Getting enough sleep

Many people underestimate the importance of achieving enough rest and sleep. Sleep restores our daytime functioning, consolidates our memories from the day and saves the…
Avoiding stress over the festive season
Children's health 17 Dec 2009

Avoiding stress over the festive season

The festive season is a time when many people are busy enjoying time with friends and family, however it can also be a stressful time…
The Circumcision Procedure
Children's health 16 Dec 2009

The Circumcision Procedure

Circumcision is a surgical procedure in which the foreskin (also known as the prepuce) is cut from the penis. It is not performed routinely for any…
More exercise: Your New Year’s resolution!
Children's health 15 Dec 2009

More exercise: Your New Year’s resolution!

A common New Year's Resolution is to start an exercise regime or to enhance a regime already maintained.
Exercise During the Festive Season
Children's health 15 Dec 2009

Exercise During the Festive Season

Maintaining exercise or physical activity over the festive period is important for combating weight gain from overindulgence and minimising stress and the risk of cardiac…
Smoking and Passive Smoking during Pregnancy
Children's health 10 Dec 2009

Smoking and Passive Smoking during Pregnancy

Smoking or being exposed to tobacco smoke, either before or during pregnancy is associated with a range of poor pregnancy outcomes, including reduced fertility, an…
Breastfeeding
Children's health 09 Dec 2009

Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding is the act of a mother feeding her baby by excreting milk produced from her breast.