The first week of pregnancy actually begins with the start of your last menstrual period. Why? It’s hard to pinpoint exactly when your egg becomes fertilized, but the date of your last cycle is a more accurate starting point. Your doctor will calculate your due date by counting 40 weeks from the start of your last menstrual period.....

The first week of pregnancy actually begins...

By your 13th week of pregnancy, your baby's organs, nerves, and muscles have formed and are beginning to work together. It's time to focus on growth!....

The first week of pregnancy actually begins...

Your baby in the 29th week of pregnancy might be best described as long and strong! Your baby probably weighs almost 3 pounds. From crown to rump she is about 10 inches long, about the length of a large cucumber....

The first week of pregnancy actually begins...

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The first years of a child's life are a critical time for immune system development. Breast milk provides the optimal nutrition needed to support this important phase, and research has shown that young children fed with breast milk have better immune function...

The first years of a child's life are a critical time...

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Travelling can be a stressful experience for anyone. However, for parents travelling with fussy children, stress levels can easily skyrocket. Although family trips during school holidays make for some of the most amazing memories, parents often have to take on the extra burden of keeping your children calm, happy, and engaged.

Travelling can be a stressful experience for anyone...

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One of the first few things you should take note of once you know you are pregnant is eating well to safeguard your health and support your growing baby. Read on to find out more about nutritional needs during pregnancy...

One of the first few things you should take note of once you know you are pregnant...

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Our muscles allow us to go about our days with ease, but we rarely think about how we're treating them-and we should, especially as we age.
Try making a list of every physical move you've made today. It probably starts with getting out of bed. But wait, did you stretch before you actually stood up? Did you raise your arm to press a button to call an elevator?

Our muscles allow us to go about our days with ease...

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Muscles play a big role in your body—aside from making you look good. They support everything from your balance and posture to your body’s metabolism. You may not realize, but adults naturally start losing muscle around age 40, and this number can accelerate with an illness and injury.

Muscles play a big role in your body—aside...

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We all know the drill: you walk into a hawker centre, tired from a day's work, and all you can think about is having a satisfying meal to reward yourself. With the wide variety of food options available out there, it can be especially daunting for a person with diabetes.

Every choice matters. Learn how your choice of food...