One way of prompting physical activity among children is to promote them duringleisure time, tailored to the specific gender.Researchers found children’s perceptions of what constituted play included both physically active and sedentary behaviours.Rowan Brockman from the University of Bristol Centre for Exercise, Nutrition…

Chocolate is healthier than many fruit juices and is a ’superfood’ in its own right, says a new study conducted by a US-based chocolate company.Superfoods are high in anti-oxidants and compounds that help prevent damage to healthy cells.Researchers from the Hershey Centre for…

The Best of the BalmsScratch, scratch, scratch, scratch.''Kevin, stop that!'' Kevin looks up at you with a frown. Telling him to stop scratching his dry, chapped little arms isn't much help. What do you expect him to do? his frown seems to ask.…

Finally, a positive solution regarding Americas difficult and costly campaign to stem childhood obesity is emerging. For the thousands of children and their families who are currently battling with childhood obesity, this good news is long awaited. Indeed, the risk factors for childhood obesity read…

What Is Indigestion? Indigestion usually happens when people eat too much, too fast, or foods that don't "agree" with them. It's fair to say that big cheesesteak sandwich didn't agree with Brandon!Brandon had a little heartburn with his indigestion. It doesn't mean there was…

General Info about Thumb SuckingThumb sucking in childrenhas always caused embarrassment to many parents. The parents were more concerned over the social embarrassment caused by this habit rather than the actual physical damage caused by it.This silly habit as it appears to…

UTI is the presence of a significant number of pathogenic (disease producing) microorganisms in the urine or anywhere in the urinary tract i.e. urethra, bladder, kidney etc and may or may not produce symptoms.MYTHS AND FACTSUTI is not caused by the organisms normally…

Children often complain of stomachaches. It is a common ailment and one that children may experience after eating too much or when feeling nervous about an upcoming event. But a stomachache can signal a more serious illness.My nine-year-old son didnt like to go to…

There is a vast difference between depression in children and adults. Most of the time, parents do not notice emotional health in children. Diagnosing depression in children is also more complicated than diagnosing depression in adults. The physician needs to interview the parents to understand…

ADD/ADHD is a symptomatic label thats growing in popularity in epidemic proportions. The symptoms of ADD/ADHD have their roots in both medical and developmental causes. The main stream medical solutions seem to advocate drugging the individual typically with amphetamines, and amphetamine-like drugs which paradoxically slow…