Children's health
08 Jul 2009
Good bugs in pregnancy ward off infant allergy
Giving probiotics to women in the final weeks of pregnancy leads to a healthy gut flora in their babies and may reduce the risk of eczema in young children. Studies have shown that giving probiotics to pregnant women and newborns can reduce eczema by 50 per cent at two years…
Children's health
07 Jul 2009
Stress Management
Dr Joe Kosterich talks about the things we can do to manage stress, including dealing with the source of stress, relaxation techniques, staying healthy and…
Bone
07 Jul 2009
Exercise: Resistance Training
Resistance training, including resistance bands and weight training, strengthens bones and prevents bone conditions like osteoporosis.
Children's Health
07 Jul 2009
Exercise: Stretching and Recovery
Stretching exericses to increase flexibility, like yoga and pilates, should be combined with cardio and weight training.
Children's health
07 Jul 2009
Pregnancy and Exercise
For the most part, life goes on as normal during pregnancy, including being active. There are a few exceptions and a few things to think…
Fitness
03 Jul 2009
Fitness and Exercise
Fitness: Being active and exercising is very important for health. Physical exercise can be as easy as finding a total of 30 minutes of activity…
Children's health
01 Jul 2009
Circumcision: Pros and Cons
Circumcision is a surgical procedure to remove the foreskin from the penis. Circumcised menexperience health risks and benefits vs uncircumcised men.
Children's health
01 Jul 2009
The Human Skin (Video)
The biggest organ in the body is skin. How do we keep it looking good, young and healthy? Dr Joe Kosterich talks about the functions of skin and how to look after your skin. Now, today, we’re going to be talking about the body’s biggest organ and how…
Fitness
01 Jul 2009
Underweight? How to Gain Weight
Dr Joe Kosterich talks about healthy ways to gain weight and what things to avoid.
