That mom-baby connection is one of the greatest forces on earth. Case in point: one study conducted in Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Hong Kong found that meditating during pregnancy has a positive effect on a newborn’s health and that same infant’s temperament five months later.
It’s easy to judge those moms and dads who run out of time to whip up a healthy home cooked meal and wind up ordering a pizza for dinner.
October 31st marks the one day on the calendar when you be whomever you want—zombies, witches, princesses, and astronauts are all fair game.
Our understanding of health is now so sophisticated that doctors can perform major surgeries with only a tiny incision, scientists have mapped the human genome, and researchers can program stem cells to regrow bones and muscles.
For the 22 percent of children living below the poverty line, the effects of living in a low-income neighborhood aren’t limited to wearing hand-me-downs or getting free school lunch.
Most parents have heard the chorus from the back seat: “Can we get a happy meal, pleeeease?” But chances are, it’s not the nuggets they’re after—it’s the toy.
Every parent who’s ever tried to ease a baby into bathtub of warm water knows it’s likely going to go one of two ways: a bubble-fest full of laughs—or a splashy, tear-filled affair.
Once a baby arrives, every new parent instantly wants to preserve their little one in that perfect state of health.
More than 23.5 million Americans live in “food deserts,” low-income neighborhoods where the nearest supermarket is more than one mile away.
Steering your kids away from sugary soft drinks, sodium-packed microwavable meals, and processed fast food—without any tantrums—can be a challenge.