July 2015

Safety tips for cold-weather exercise

If you exercise outdoors in cold weather, you need to take certain steps to stay safe, an expert advises. The main issue is hypothermia, which is excessive loss of body heat, explained Dr Cedric X. Bryant, chief science officer at the American Council on Exercise. Read more >

Eating for two - don't overdo it!

Studies have shown that excess eating and weight gain during pregnancy may put your baby at risk. The "eating for two" habit is adopted by many pregnant women - but if you think about it, is this really a good idea? Who is going to benefit from it? Are we harming anyone in the process? Are we doing the best for the little baby growing inside of us? Read more >

Water better than sports drinks

In most cases, water is a better choice than a sports drink when you're thirsty, an expert says. "Sports drinks shouldn't take the place of regular water intake," Brooke Schantz, a registered dietitian and certified specialist in sports dietetics at Loyola University Health System in Illinois, said. Read more >

Many parents blind to their overweight children

As US youngsters get heavier, many moms and dads think they look fine, according to a new survey. Many parents of overweight preschoolers believe their children are appropriately sized, a new study finds. Read more >

A cold or flu - Here's what to do

As the nights get colder, it's not only the duvets and heaters that get hauled out, but boxes of tissues for the inevitable winter sniffles as well. Is it a cold sniffle or a flu sniffle? And what can be done about it? Read more >