Family Health

A baby typically spends a great deal of time in his crib during the first several months of life. Whether you plan to have a new or used crib for your little one, make sure it has adequate safety features….
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Uterine fibroids develop as a result of aging and commonly affect women in their 30s and 40s, according to the National Women’s Health Information Center (NWHIC). Fibroids are non-cancerous tumors that grow in the uterus and uterine walls. When fibroids…
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During any given two-week time period, about 5.4 percent of Americans older than age 12 suffers from depression, reports the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In addition to strong feelings of sadness and anxiety, depression can affect…
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As the body ages, muscles naturally begin to lose their mass. Inactivity can increase the rate at which this happens, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. As you grow older it is important to continue taking part in…
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Overview Menopause can be an uncomfortable time in a woman’s life. Menopause typically arrives in a woman’s early 50s and brings with it hot flashes, insomnia and general malaise. But regular, vigorous exercise can reduce the effects of many symptoms…
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1. Use Antibiotics to Clear the Infection Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a condition in which the uterus, fallopian tubes or ovaries become inflamed and create scar tissue adhesions in the reproductive system. It’s usually caused by the introduction of…
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If your toddler stays dry for two hour intervals, lets you know when he is ready to be changed and seems interested in using the potty, he is exhibiting signs of toilet training readiness. While some toddlers pick up on…
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Overview Your bedroom is likely to be a place where you go to relax at the end of the day, but your child’s bedroom could be filled with hazards that leave you feeling stressed and anxious. More than 1,500 accidents…
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Campylobacter is a bacterium that occurs naturally in the environment and can cause diarrheal illness in humans. People may become infected after ingesting unpasteurized milk, undercooked poultry or meat, or contaminated water. The U.S. Department of Agriculture states that people…
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The prostate is a gland in males that produces fluid to mix with sperm and create semen. The gland is the size of a walnut and surrounds the urethra, inside the male body below the bladder. Prostatitis is an infection…
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Overview Pregnancy is an exciting time. Women who are trying to conceive or who have recently discovered that they are pregnant are often curious about the first month of prenatal development. The first month of pregnancy sets up the basic…
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When your baby reaches the age of 6 months, you should expect him to be more active and display more personality as he learns how to manipulate and understand things more each day. Playing games is a good way to…
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Your eight-month-old baby is starting to discover the world around him. His curiosity can mean he gets into things he shouldn’t, but even mischief is a way for him to learn more. As he begins to show his emerging personality,…
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Due to their anatomical differences, potty training is a different process for boys and girls. According to BabyCenter.com, girls tend to potty train faster than boys. You can determine your daughter’s readiness by considering whether she can follow directions, has…
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Exercise might be the last thing on your mind when you’re suffering from menstrual cramps. In fact, the only thing you might feel like doing is taking a nap while curling up in the fetal position. This can actually make…
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Hyperthyroidism, an overactive thyroid, affects less than 1 percent of pregnant women, the New York Thyroid Center states, but can have devastating consequences. Some symptoms of hyperthyroid that occur in pregnancy are common to everyone with hyperthyroid, but others affect…
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1. Stop as Often as Necessary If you feel you’re nearing ejaculation and want to hold off, take your penis out of your partner and wait until the pre-orgasm feelings subside. Then, start having intercourse again. Repeat this procedure each…
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According to the National Cancer Institute, each year mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes are linked to over 20,000 cases of breast cancer in the United States. Known mutations in these two genes increase the likelihood by five-fold that…
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Pregnancy and the development of a child is an amazing process. During the 40 weeks of pregnancy one single cell transforms into a human being. Throughout this transformation there are many identifiable stages. The early stages of pregnancy take place…
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Overview The best age to start your baby on solid foods is around 4 to 7 months, recommends the American Academy of Pediatrics. Infant rice cereal is usually the preferred choice of pediatricians, as it is thin, easy to digest…
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1. Pop a Pill Some medications will correct retrograde ejaculation. Imipramine (an anti-depressant), chlorpheniramine (an antihistamine) and pseudoephedrine (a decongestant) are among the drugs commonly used to treat this condition. These drugs work by tightening up the bladder neck muscle…
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Doctors used to believe that bacterial vaginosis, while capable of causing irritating vaginal symptoms, was essentially harmless. However, evidence linked bacterial vaginosis to more serious conditions such as pelvic inflammatory disease, infection of the uterus (endometritis) after abortion or giving…
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1. Zinc and Male Sexual Health Zinc is an integral part of the male hormonal system, and a primary part of semen. It plays a major role in the production of sperm. As men age into their 50s and older,…
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Overview Bringing a new baby home from the hospital can be one of the most exciting times in a family’s life. Dreams of holding, loving and feeding the baby are usually the thoughts that are at the forefront of the…
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You might often feel exasperated with your children when they behave in an undesirable manner. Some parents give up, others yell, and some ignore their child’s behavior. However these methods of parenting only stop the behavior for a short while….
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Caring for your newborn begins long before he is born; it begins from the moment of conception in the form of prenatal care. From the moment of conception until the day of delivery, your child depends on you for nourishment,…
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The development of a fertilized ovum into a newborn infant takes about 266 days from conception to birth. During most of pregnancy, the fetus grows in a fluid-filled environment contained within a double-layered sac called the fetal membranes. Stages of…
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A prostate infection occurs when there is an inflammation or infection of the prostate gland. One type of prostate infection called prostatitis occurs when the prostate gland becomes swollen and slowly inflamed over time, according to the National Institutes of…
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Spinal traction is important to keep your spine healthy. During the day, it is common to slouch forward while working at a computer or sitting for an extended amount of time in the car. This results in the most common…
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1. Assess Your Life Write down detailed information about your life to assess your overall health and financial position. Next, record activities you can participate in to provide a meaningful life; show the world who you really are and bring…
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