Children's Health

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.
Exercise for brain health
Children's Health 07 Dec 2009

Exercise for brain health

Physical activity has repeatedly been shown to influence psychology and neurology. Exercise significantly improves cognition (thinking), decreases stress and anxiety, improves self-esteem and decreases depression.
Effects of Mental Activity on Health
Children's health 04 Dec 2009

Effects of Mental Activity on Health

From the start of life till the end, mental activity is an important aspect of life. The protective, emotional, physical, psychological and neurological effects of…
Nutrition for healthy teeth (dental health and food)
Children's health 25 Nov 2009

Nutrition for healthy teeth (dental health and food)

The main cause of tooth loss is tooth decay (dental caries), and one of the most significant factors in the start of tooth decay is…