There are 13 ways to boost your chances of living a happy, healthy life. More can be added to this list, but, for simplicity’s sake, we’ll stick with this typically unlucky number. Instead of bringing misfortune, however, the 13 habits promise a life of vigor and vivacity. There are, of course, no guarantees, but many… Continue reading
Category: Family Health
What kind of food do you would avoid when you are pregnant
When you’re expecting, what you eat and drink influences your child’s health, possibly forever. Everyday foods and beverages take on new meaning, as some may present a danger to your developing baby. Whole and lightly processed foods, such as whole grains, lean meats, fruits and vegetables, legumes, and low-fat dairy should form the basis of… Continue reading
Summer protection of the kid’s skin from sun
Lazy days at the pool or beach are warm weather rituals for many families. But if you’re tempted to let your child play outdoors for even a few minutes without the proper sun protection, you might want to think twice. “It only takes one severe sunburn to potentially double your child’s chances of getting melanoma later… Continue reading
How to stop children from biting
You’re enjoying a sunny afternoon on the playground, when suddenly you spot your toddler with teeth embedded in a playmate’s arm. Horrified, you rush to discipline your pint-sized vampire — but what’s the best way to handle the situation? Before you panic, know that biting is a normal part of childhood development. Young children bite… Continue reading
What mistakes we done when feeding kitten?
We make plenty of mistakes feeding ourselves. We eat too much sugar and salt, we eat too little, then too much. With all the problems we have with our own diets, is it any wonder we make mistakes when feeding our cats? So what errors are we making and why? Our cats can’t tell us,… Continue reading
Take care of your newborn kitten
During the first few weeks of life, a kitten’s primary concerns are feeding, keeping warm, developing social skills and learning how to excrete on his own. In most cases, humans will simply watch the mother cat perform her duties. However, if the kitten in your care has been separated from his mother or if the… Continue reading
The perfumes and hidden health risks?
That fragrance you wear, perhaps named after a celebrity, may make you feel sexy and irresistible, but chances are the label isn’t telling you everything that’s in it, according to a new report. And that could spell trouble, says Jane Houlihan, co-author of the new report, issued by The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics in partnership… Continue reading
How to control the smell of the cat litter box
No one likes the smell of a dirty litter box. But can you imagine if you were the one that had to use that box? No wonder at least 10% of cats stop using their litter boxes reliably at some point. Of course there can be medical or behavioral reasons for the problems. But not… Continue reading