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Teenage Pregnancy
Teenage parenthood is by no means a new social phenomenon. Historically, women have tended to begin childbearing during their teens and early twenties. During the past two decades the U. S. teenage birthrate has actually declined (Polit and…
High Blood Pressure in Adolescents: Family History Is Very Important
High blood pressure in adolescents is a condition where the blood pressure is more than normal. It is also known as hypertension. Heart pumps out blood, so that oxygen can reach to different parts of the body via blood. The pressure with…
Fresh Ideas on a Healthy Lifestyle for You and Your Family
Do you want to live a long and healthy lifestyle? Then it's time to do something about your habits and your lifestyle. Let's take a look at some practical, fresh and useful tips for a healthy lifestyle for you and your family.
It's about…
When and how was walking invented?
When and how was walking invented? - Rayssa, 11, Newark, New Jersey. This is an important question as many anthropologists view two-leggedness - that is, walking on two legs - as one of the defining characteristics of “hominins” or modern…
Government is committed to making Universal Health Coverage a reality in Ghana
Mr Kwaku Agyemang-Manu, Minister of Health, has reiterated Government’s commitment to ensuring quality service for maternal and newborn child healthcare.
He said several internationally recommended interventions as well as local…
A Nutritionist’s Guide to Eating Out | Health beat
Many restaurants will hand out a large plate of food to order, so try to keep an eye on your portions. (For Spectrum Health Beat)
Whether it's a Friday night dinner with family or friends, a business lunch, or a take-away at your…
Intuitive Eating, Explained: What Is Intuitive Eating?
Reviewed by: Pam Ruhland, PN2, Certified Intuitive Eating Lay Facilitator
What is it? | Principles | Weight loss | Mindful eating | Advice for coaches
Many people think they know what “intuitive eating” means.
And a lot of them are wrong.…
Birth Control & Cervical Cancer: Is There A Link?
People who are not ready to raise a family or don’t want to have anymore kids should practice birth control. For those who use birth control pills, you should be alarmed by a new study that shows that women who have taken it for a long time…
Ever Wonder How Many People Eat Fast Food?
As you sit in your car in the drive-thru lane waiting for your order to come out the window, have you ever stopped to consider exactly how many people eat fast food? How many restaurants do you pass on your way home? With variety and…
‘Change your relationship with food’ | Health beat
A leg injury hampered Steve Johnson's ability to exercise. "I developed bad habits over time," Johnson said. "I've always been overweight, but I've never been…