There is no question that teens need their sleep. Often parents recognize when their teens are sleeping too late – waking at noon or later, but insomnia in teens often goes unnoticed.
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Pregnancy is a time of growth – growth of a baby, growth of a mother’s belly and growth of a…
Iron deficiency is the most common nutrient deficiency seen in children. In children iron deficiency is most often due to dietary influences.
91% of Canadians have detectable levels of bisphenol A (BPA) in their urine according to recent data from the Canadian Health Measures Survey (CHMS). Concentrations of BPA were highest in the teens – people aged 12 to 19 had mean concentrations of 1.50 micrograms per litre. That is nearly 30% higher than the mean concentration.
Teen girls aren’t likely to be thinking about their risk for osteoporosis, but maybe they should be. Peak bone density is reached for most women in their early 20s, and what they are eating in their teen years has an enormous impact on the health of their bones later in life.
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Vitamins and minerals are vital in supporting a healthy pregnancy. However, some nutrients can cause problems when taking in excess amounts during pregnancy. Make sure you are not over-doing it with these nutrients during pregnancy.
More foods can affect your health and your baby’s health than you might realize. Understanding what foods to avoid during pregnancy is an important aspect of pregnancy nutrition.
Headaches are one of the most common health complaints. Almost every person will experience a headache at some point during…