The health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids are widely known. DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) is one type of omega-3 fatty acid that is especially important during pregnancy. During your last trimester, your baby’s brain takes up a large amount of this
We are constantly bombarded with healthy habit goals: whether it’s for our bodies, our environment, or our bank account. We may think we’re doing pretty well, but we can all go further with food by reducing food waste. Curiously enough, …
Staying active is one thing that you can do to promote a healthy pregnancy. Not only is exercise during pregnancy good for you, but it also has benefits for your baby. Whether you are just starting to add …
Every time you turn around there is yet another news story about the importance of vitamin D. The “sunshine vitamin” has been shown to be beneficial for several health conditions, including bone health, immune health, fertility, and others.
To …
If you are trying to conceive and you’re over 35, you’re certainly not alone. The number of women having their first baby at age 35 or older rose 23% from 2000 to 2014 and is likely even higher today. Although …
The body is an incredible machine, with no one part isolated from the others. Science continues to reduce the knowledge gaps in understanding how to maintain a healthy body. One key to keeping your body healthy is keeping your heart …
It may be hard to believe, but many people still consider fertility strictly a female concern. People can be quick to give a woman diet and lifestyle guidance when they find out she is trying to get pregnant, but what …
Kidney stones are so common that one in ten people will develop one during their lifetime. They occur most frequently between 20 and 40 years of age but can develop at any point during your life. If you’ve had a …
Being pregnant is a special time, but let’s be honest, you get a lot of unsolicited advice. When someone tells you that you’ve gained too much or too little weight, this could cause unnecessary worry. In this article, we give
These days almost anyone who is trying to lead a healthier lifestyle has heard of omega-3 fatty acids. Either you have read about them in the news, or a well-meaning friend or family member has told you to take them.…
