Family Health Articles

Growing up, many of us didn't feel at all safe in our households. Many of us had parents or other caregivers who were physically, emotionally, and/or sexually abusive.

Do you find yourself automatically and unconsciously resisting others' control, even if what the other person wants you to do is something you want to do or that would be in your highest good?

Sitting and watching the Olympic swimming events last night, I was kind of glad to see the final events for Dara Torres and Michael Phelps. They are great stories, but it was a little overkill for my tastes.

Since old ages, we, as a society, have always ascertained that a mother- to- be gains sufficient weight. This diminishes the risk of low birth weight babies who can face many health hazards after their birth.

A new blood test has been developed which can predict Down’s syndrome without resorting to these invasive techniques. It involves analyzing the mother’s blood to find the differences in her DNA and the DNA of the fetus.

It is natural for many young girls to wonder when they will have their very first period, especially if most or all their friends have. Take courage, this is common. There is nothing weird, strange different or abnormal about you, and you are not alone.

The c-section rate in the United States stands at around 32 percent. In what situations are scheduled and emergency cesarean sections carried out?

Think for a moment about the last time you got angry with someone. At that moment, what was most important to you - getting what you wanted or being caring?

It is generally thought that osteoporosis occurs as a disease in older people. However, it can in actual fact strike at any age.

Have you ever had the experience of sharing your kindness with someone - just for the joy of it with no intent to control - and the other person didn't receive it as kindness?