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  Top 10 Ways to Increase Height in Children Genes largely determine your height. You may get taller by eating a balanced diet, getting enough sleep, staying active, and having good posture, but there is no guarantee. Several factors contribute to your overall height. It’s thought that genetic factors account for about 80% of your final height. Certain environmental factors, such as nutrition and exercise, typically account for the remaining percentage. After age 2, most children grow at a steady rate of around 2.5 inches every year. Once puberty hits, you may grow even faster. However, everyone grows at a different pace. For girls, this growth spurt typically begins by the beginning of the teenage years. Boys may not experience this sudden increase in height until a couple years into their teens. You generally stop growing taller after you go through puberty. This means that as an adult, you are unlikely to increase your height. However, there are certain things that you can do th...

  The Top Health Benefits of Watermelon Sweet and juicy watermelon is a symbol of summer. At a glance, you might assume it’s mostly sugar and water. But once you dig in and discover its vast array of nutrients, you’ll be surprised how many potential health benefits it has. “We think of watermelon as a fun, seasonal food for barbeques and the beach, but it’s also really good for you,” says registered dietitian Lara Whitson, RD, LD. “It’s low in calories, keeps you hydrated and provides many other nutrients that can help you maintain good health.” Everyone knows that watermelon can cool you down on a sunny day, but more than just keeping your body cool this healthy fruit can help you manage diabetes and fight those free radicals that can make your body prone to chronic illnesses. It can also help prevent you from the risks of developing heart disease, asthma attacks and also aids in weight loss. This healthy fruit contains 45 calories, vitamin C and vitamin A that can keep you health...

  20 Foods That Boost the Immune System It’s no secret that you are what you eat. Research over the years has shown that a well-balanced diet filled with nutritious foods is your strongest defense against chronic and dangerous conditions such as heart disease, obesity, and diabetes.  But did you know the foods you eat can also help you fight illnesses such as the flu? There are certain foods that are known immune system boosters. That means they help your body fight disease.  Let’s take a closer look at your immune system and which foods affect your body’s ability to respond to threats. What are superfoods? In recent years, we have all heard the term “superfoods” used frequently to describe anything from the humble blueberry to the exotic goji berry. But there really is no such thing as a superfood. The word is a marketing term used to describe some foods that are “nutrient dense,” meaning they contain nutrients and minerals your body can use for improved health and well...