Can a father’s age and daily habits influence a child’s health? Expert says it may matter more than you think

Emerging research suggests that a father’s age, smoking habits, stress levels, and overall lifestyle before conception may influence a child’s long-term health. For years, conversations around pregnancy have revolved almost entirely around mothers. Doctors discussed maternal nutrition, prenatal vitamins, scans, hormones, and antenatal care. Fathers were seen as emotional supporters rather than biological contributors to…

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Your late-night food habits could be ruining your sleep, but these expert-recommended foods may help

Food can support sleep, but it cannot replace treatmentDoctors caution against treating food as a cure for chronic insomnia. Dr Pahuja warns, “There is no food that can cure chronic insomnia. Persistent sleep problems, loud snoring, excessive daytime sleepiness or frequent awakenings may be signs of an underlying sleep disorder that needs to be evaluated.”…

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