Technology has taken the family way beyond where grandma and grandpa came from. Retail genomics can tell you what colour of eyes your newborn will have or their likelihood of developing an illness at a later age. Here’s how to unlock your family's
“I’m the kind of person that can’t leave a pretty box with a bow untouched–I have to know what’s inside,” says Harriett Balkind, founder of Snoety.com. So when the baby boomer was given the chance to take a peak inside her own genetic make up, the opportunity was too irresistible to ignore. “Who wouldn’t want to know more about where they come from and what their risk of developing a certain disease is?” says Balkind. “Unlocking your personal DNA is the ultimate present to unwrap.”
Not all water is created equally. Find out why drinking tap water could be harmful to your health and how to seek out a better option.
Hydration is good for everyone’s health but certain tap water may not be the best choice for your family. Find out what’s coming out of your tap and how to choose a safer water supply.
Are poinsettias poisonous? Is your Christmas tree safe? Learn how to keep your child safe this holiday season.
As parents, we don't want to make like the Grinch and steal all the Christmas cheer, but we don't want our children to get hurt during the holidays either. Unfortunately, holiday hazards can creep up where you least expect them. Here are four surprising holiday health hazards and how to protect your children from them:
Let's admit it, having a baby can make a mess down there. Find out how Kegel exercises can help, plus how to master the right technique.
Kegel exercises are one of the best ways to prep your body for labor and also help restore pelvic health after giving birth. Not sure how to do pelvic floor exercises? Here’s how to perfect the Kegel:
Find out what chemicals are hiding in 80 percent of all skincare, beauty, and bath products and learn how to avoid them for your kids and your family.
You may be aware of the Environmental Working Group (EWG)’s dirty dozen of produce that are the top offenders in terms of pesticides, but did you also know there is a dirty dozen in beauty and bath products.
