Health Matters

Choosing a feeding bottle may look simple, but once you start shopping, you will find many different options—plastic bottles, glass bottles, wide-neck bottles, anti-colic bottles, slow-flow nipples, natural-shaped nipples, and many more. So, how do you choose the best feeding bottle for your baby? The answer is not necessarily the most expensive or most popular bottle. Every baby feeds differently, and a bottle that works perfectly for one baby may not suit another. In fact, there is no evidence that one particular bottle or teat is universally better than every other type. Simple bottles that are easy to wash and sterilize are often among the most practical choices. Whether you are feeding expressed breast milk, infant formula, or a combination of both, this guide will help you understand the most important things to consider when choosing a feeding bottle. 1. Choose a Safe Bottle Material Baby feeding bottles are mainly available in plastic, glass, silicone, and stainless steel . Pla...

The word “calorie” is everywhere. We see it on food labels, fitness apps, diet plans, restaurant menus, and even on exercise machines. You may hear people say: “This food has too many calories.” “I burned 300 calories today.” “I am trying to eat fewer calories.” “How many calories should I eat per day?” But what exactly is a calorie? In simple words, a calorie is a unit used to measure energy . Just as we use kilograms to measure weight and kilometres to measure distance, calories are used to measure the amount of energy present in food and the amount of energy our body uses. Understanding calories becomes much easier once we understand that the human body needs energy continuously—even when we are resting. What Is a Calorie? A calorie is a measurement of energy. The food we eat contains stored chemical energy. After we digest food, our body releases this energy and uses it for different activities. For example, your body needs energy to: breathe pump blood through the heart maintain...

A tan is a darkening of the skin that usually occurs after exposure to sunlight or other sources of ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Many people consider tanning a cosmetic change, but from a medical point of view, tanning is actually a protective response of the skin to UV-induced damage . When ultraviolet radiation reaches the skin, specialized cells called melanocytes increase the production of melanin , the pigment responsible for the color of our skin, hair, and eyes. Melanin absorbs some ultraviolet radiation and helps protect skin cells. However, a tan does not mean that the skin is fully protected. Repeated or excessive tanning can contribute to premature skin aging, pigmentation problems, sunburn, and an increased risk of skin cancer. Understanding why tanning occurs and how to prevent excessive UV exposure can help protect your skin in the long term. What Causes Skin Tanning? The most common cause of tanning is exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun . Sunlight contains ...