Category: Health Tips

Generally, commercial air travel before week 36 of pregnancy is considered safe if you have a healthy pregnancy. Still, if you’re pregnant, check with your health care provider before you

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Use of low-dose aspirin — 60 to 100 milligrams (mg) daily — hasn’t been found to be harmful during pregnancy and is sometimes recommended for pregnant women with recurrent pregnancy

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Flu shot during pregnancy can help: Prevent the flu and maternal complications. The flu is more likely to cause severe illness in pregnant women than in women who are not

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Taking birth control pills during early pregnancy doesn’t appear to increase the risk of birth defects. While some research has suggested a link between the use of birth control pills

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If you are pregnant and have chickenpox (varicella) — a highly contagious viral infection that causes an itchy, blister-like rash — you and your baby might face serious health risks.

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Folic acid should be taken regularly by all pregnant mums and people with a low immunity to disease. Folic acid prevents spina bifida in unborn babies and can play a

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Coffee has been unfairly demonized. The truth is that it’s actually very healthy. Coffee is high in antioxidants, and studies show that coffee drinkers live longer, and have a reduced risk

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Meat can be a nutritious and healthy part of the diet. It is very high in protein, and contains various important nutrients. The problems occur when meat is overcooked and burnt. This

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When we’re exposed to bright lights in the evening, this disrupts production of the sleep hormone melatonin . An interesting “hack” is to use a pair of amber-tinted glasses that block

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Not all body fat is equal. It is mostly the fat in your abdominal cavity, the belly fat, that causes problems. This fat builds up around the organs, and is

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There are many incredibly healthy herbs and spices out there. For example, ginger and turmeric both have potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, leading to various health benefits. You should make an effort

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Everyone breathes. It’s something we often take for granted. It turns out, however, that most of us don’t do it correctly. Chest or thoracic breathing is found in over 50 percent of

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Many instances of foodborne illness are due to improper food handling at home, according to research from Elizabeth Scott, codirector of the Simmons Center for Hygiene and Health in Home

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You may have been out of school for several years or decades, but it’s never too late to learn something new. Even if it’s just a new word or a

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If you have a cause or activity that interests you or are passionate about, then there’s likely an organization or group that would love to have you volunteer with them.

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Gradual changes in our lifestyle are easier to maintain than major changes introduced all at once. For three days, we could write down the foods and drinks we consume throughout

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The right weight for each us depends on factors like our gender, height, age, and genes. Being overweight increases the risks of a wide range of diseases, including diabetes, heart

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Research shows a healthy positive attitude helps build a healthier immune system and boosts overall health. Your body believes what you think, so focus on the positive. Positive thinking helps with

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“New research says that vitamin D may play a crucial role in weight loss by controlling appetite and helping fat cells become more metabolically active,” . The sunshine vitamin also

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