Top 12 reasons why running is not just for losing weight Running is one of the best exercises that is good for the heart, body and to lose those pounds – fast. It’s one of the more accessible activities for…

Iron is needed by the body to make hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen to your organs and tissues. During pregnancy, the body has to make extra blood for the mother and her baby and so…

Although the pediatrician is the one you normally consult in regards to the health and well-being of your child, there are many other doctors too who have dedicated their lives to the study of children’s health. These professionals are just…

Due to the sudden hormonal and chemical unrest that take place in the body after childbirth, many women experience a form of depression often called the ‘baby blues’, which tends to occur during the first few weeks after giving birth.…

Dealing with diaper rash is part and parcel of childcare, especially in the first year or so of your child’s life. It is not an indication of being a negligent parent in any way. No parent is unfamiliar with the…

Confinement is an Asian traditional “quarantine” practice for new moms, aimed at helping them recover from the rigours of pregnancy and labour. In Malaysia, all three main ethnic races – Chinese, Indian and Malay – exercise confinement according to their…

Smart Parenting caught up with Dr Cham Wen Tarng, Consultant Paediatrician and Rheumatology Paediatrician of Sunway Medical Centre for a Q & A session on the subjects of Hand, Foot and Mouth disease (HFMD), as well as Juvenile Arthritis for…

In normal everyday living conditions, an average child is exposed to an array of germs and viruses which may make him sick. Unfortunately though, getting sick as a child is nothing more than one of life’s ‘job description’! By successfully…

Pregnancy is a joyous yet delicate period in a woman’s life, which is why stomping out a detrimental habit such as smoking is paramount when one is pregnant. If you happen to be pregnant and are still smoking, this article…

You may be a new mom, or just had another baby – we’re guessing you might not be feeling your best due to the sheer exhaustion of giving birth. What we don’t want though, is for you to fall into…