[This article was first published on 10th January 2022 and updated on 28th July 2024.] Working out. It’s a love-hate relationship for many of us busy mamas, with its endorphin-inducing
Father’s Day is just around the corner this year on Sunday, 16th June 2024, and we get it—you’ve been busy and haven’t had a chance to shop yet (we’ve all
If you and your partner have been struggling to get pregnant after having regular unprotected intercourse for over a year, you may be one of the 10-15% of couples in
Working out. It’s a love-hate relationship for many of us busy mamas, with its endorphin-inducing highs, yet time-consuming lows. With kids in tow, a household to manage, and work obligations
Strange how four simple letters can change a life. Yet for many Malaysians, the term “PCOS” (which stands for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) remains relatively unknown. Three women and one platform are on
I am a mother of four, and I have Stage 4 cancer. It is incurable. But no matter what many others may believe, I firmly believe having advanced cancer is
Your little boy or girl seems to be a happy child. He or she is healthy, growing well and doing all the right things children usually do. So, you take
Most women readily anticipate the much touted pregnancy glow and expanding belly. But few realise some unwanted changes during pregnancy are coming their way too. Here we explore how to
In recent times, the Hand Foot Mouth Disease (HMFD) has been raising concern throughout the country, with increasing number of cases reported every day. The Health Ministry has confirmed that
Is your child fasting for Ramadan? Some parents may wonder if their child has the nutritional intake they require daily. From ages 1 to 10, children undergo a significant increase in physical
Remember the time when most Malaysians were oblivious to the fact that there was a disease called Zika? Even though such a disease existed and was creating havoc in other
Ask any fitness trainer about the benefits of physical exercise and they will write you a long list. From toning muscles to providing your internal organs with the right nutrients,
Is there a link between vaccines and autism? The short answer to this question is: there is none. But why is this idea so prevalent, and how did it come about?
Vaccinations are found to work best when most – or ideally, all – of the population have been inoculated against the same infectious disease. This is known as ‘herd immunity’.
Vaccines have an interesting history and were born out of necessity to prevent and control diseases. Most of us view vaccination as the norm, but what’s its history and how
It’s time! Exercise in general is good, and may help in reducing labour time, so we’ll be sharing a few simple yoga poses designed to help expectant mothers experience a
Every time the British royal family announced Kate Middleton’s previous pregnancies, it was always coupled with news that she was taking time off from her royal duties due to Hyperemesis
I was never one of those women with a ‘maternal instinct’. Whilst I was good with kids, the odd, brutal truth was I neither liked kids nor wanted any of
Time always seems to escape us when we plan to exercise or even make space in our minds and bodies to relax. Yoga’s well-known poses such as the sun salutations
Your baby is at higher risk of developing autism if you suffered a serious infection during pregnancy, and if certain strains of bacteria are present in your gut, two new
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