Archive for the ‘Health News’ Category
Bullies can Intimidate Siblings as well, says study
Posted on February, 28 at 11:08 am | Filed Under Health News
Bullies at school can also intimidate their own brothers as well as sisters at home. This has been revealed in a study conducted in Italy whereby 195 children between the age group of 10 to 12 were observed. The participants had siblings who were not even four or perhaps four or at least younger than [...]
Try to help Babies Move and Stretch
Posted on February, 27 at 11:04 am | Filed Under Health News
Baby’s development much depends upon their moving and stretching. Babies generally just eat and sleep and wet their diapers. They of course do have certain movements and reflexes.
Here are a few recommendations by Nemours Foundation about to help babies move and coordinate:
One must encourage the baby to stretch freely their legs and hands.
One must keep [...]
Skin must be protected from winter cold
Posted on February, 6 at 4:57 pm | Filed Under Health News
The skin needs to be protected from harsh climate of the winter. When the weather outside is extremely cold and inside it is warm and dry, then the skin is likely to get chapped and the lips crack up say the dermatologists.
For chapping of the skin as well as cracking of the lips, one must [...]
Childhood hardships affect Health in the Long Run
Posted on January, 31 at 11:49 am | Filed Under Health News
Children who experienced mental, social and emotional hardships tend to develop long-term metabolic and immune as well as emotional problems are at a higher risk of developing age related diseases in adulthood according to researchers.
In a study, 1,037 people who were born in New Zealand origin between the period April 1972 as well as March [...]
Life Expectancy hits high in the US
Posted on January, 29 at 11:46 am | Filed Under Health News
Life expectancy has gone up to 78 years in the US, which is quite a record, claim the federal officials of health.
From the time of birth in 2007, women can have expectations of living up to 80.4 on an average and men up to 75.3 years, based upon reports from the US. Centers for Disease [...]
Moms’ job could cause Birth Defect
Posted on January, 27 at 11:33 am | Filed Under Health News
Among the employed mothers in the United States, teachers are at less risk of delivering a child with birth defects. Those who are working as scientists, janitors and those who work with electronic equipment are at a greater risk of delivering a baby with birth defects, claim researchers.
The study observed 9,000 babies who were born [...]
Exercise in winter can lift spirits
Posted on January, 15 at 12:31 pm | Filed Under Health News
The chill of the winter can dampen the spirits of most people. It can de-motivate them, particularly those who love exercising. One might hesitate to go for walks on an icy pathway or jog while side- stepping icy patches on the way. One hesitates to go to the gym as one has to wipe the [...]
Volunteering helps the elderly to be strong
Posted on January, 14 at 12:29 pm | Filed Under Health News
Volunteering help enables the elderly to be strong. Frailty in them becomes less.
The above mentioned observation was based upon data made available about two decades back The data consisted of activities of 1,000 elderly people who were considered to be highly functional.
It was felt that those elderly who volunteered were less likely to [...]
Elderly Must be Well Protected During Winter
Posted on January, 12 at 12:25 pm | Filed Under Health News
Winter can be quite a challenge for the elderly. Even young people find it tough during the winters, but the most vulnerable people are of course the older age group. The icy walks and frigid temperature can prove tough for this age group.
Falls are major injuries that the elderly face. In fact, it happens to [...]
Not a hangover, but an allergic reaction
Posted on January, 8 at 5:58 pm | Filed Under Health News
For those suffering from allergies as well as asthma, having a drink to toast the onset of the New Year can cause much health problems as it could lead to certain unhealthy bodily reactions. This warning has been given by an organization consisting of allergists.
“It is usually not the alcohol itself that produces the reaction. [...]