Children's Health

Mediterranean diet
Children's health 01 Oct 2008

Mediterranean diet

A Mediterranean diet is a diet based on plant foods. It is high in N-3 fatty acids, antioxidants and phytochemicals. Fat intake under the Mediterranean…
Metabolic Syndrome and Diet
Children's health 28 Aug 2008

Metabolic Syndrome and Diet

Metabolic syndrome is a prediabetes condition that causes cardiovascular disease. Healthy eating of a diabetic diet prevents progression to diabetes.
Protein Shakes
Children's health 20 Aug 2008

Protein Shakes

A protein shake is a high protein beverage, usually prepared by mixing a specially formulated, high-protein powder with liquid. Here is some information on protein…
Psychoeducation
Children's health 19 Aug 2008

Psychoeducation

Psychoeducation Information by medical Professionals: Psychoeducation is a component of psychotherapy that involves the sharing of information between the psychologist and the client whereby both parties…
Pilates in Pregnancy
Children's Health 17 Aug 2008

Pilates in Pregnancy

Pilates is an ideal exercise during pregnancy as it is designed to strengthen the deep abdominal and pelvic floor muscles.
Sexuality after childbirth
Children's health 16 Aug 2008

Sexuality after childbirth

Sexuality After Childbirth information: Sexual changes after childbirth are common. Here is some information on when to engage in sex after childbirth, and changes in…
Cold and Flu Prevention
Children's health 27 Jul 2008

Cold and Flu Prevention

Cold and flu can be prevented, even during winter. A flu shot helps prevent flu, but there is no vaccine for the common cold so…
Puberty (male)
Anatomy 25 Jul 2008

Puberty (male)

In boys, maturation of the reproductive organs causes puberty symptoms like increased penis size, sperm production, deepening voice and chest hair growth.
Puberty (female)
Anatomy 25 Jul 2008

Puberty (female)

Puberty refers to maturation of the reproductive organs. In girls it causes puberty symptoms like breast, pubic and underarm hair growth, and menstruation.