Your baby just won't eat. He's not interested in his stage 3 baby food. You try some solids, but he has little or no interest. You know that weight gain slows down at around the nine-month mark, but you wonder how much is too slow. You wonder if he is just finicky, and the problem will correct itself in time.

Bicycling is a versatile and low-impact aerobic exercise that also builds your leg muscles. Since you can bicycle under a variety of conditions at a range of speeds, the number of calories you burn also varies significantly.

Ajwain, also sometimes called Bishop's weed, is a plant grown in India and the Middle East and used as an herbal medicine to help treat a number of health conditions, including gastrointestinal issues such as diarrhea and flatulence. It also acts as an antioxidant.

You know reading is good for your mind, but you may wonder if there is any benefit for your body. You do burn some calories while reading, so maybe your practice of reading about diets helps you even before you implement the diet.

A fractured, or broken, ankle can result in either minimal damage that allows you to put weight on it during your recovery, or a significant amount of damage, requiring you to stay off your feet quite a bit. Multiple fractures can keep you entirely off your feet for up to three months.

Chemotherapy medications are powerful drugs with dangerous side effects. But chemotherapy patients don’t usually isolate themselves completely from babies or small children—nor should they.

Sprinting is running as fast as you can over a short period of time or distance. Although sprinting burns a lot of calories, there is not enough time for your body to use fat as a fuel source during a sprint.

A healthy appetite can serve as a positive sign of wellness. Numerous factors can contribute to loss of appetite, such as emotional disturbances, mild illness or serious health problems. Appetite can also be reduced as a side effect of certain medications or medical treatments.

Perhaps your morning hours are hectic, or you do not feel particularly hungry when you wake. If you are trying to lose weight, however, breakfast is key. Eating breakfast prevents hunger later, increases your energy and puts you on track to make smarter food choices throughout your day.

Carbs provide more than half the calories for most Americans, mostly from grain products, starchy vegetables and sugar. They serve as sources of energy, helping your brain function and aiding in athletic performance.

Creating a custom meal plan depends on a variety of factors. The reference calorie intake established by the Institute of Medicine is 2,000 calories a day but should differ based on starting weight and goal. To lose weight, many individuals reduce daily intake by 500 or more calories.

You’re typically told to eat less and move more to lose weight. But if you eat too little, you'll face a metabolic slowdown that interferes with weight management. Eating enough calories at predictable intervals will help boost a metabolism that has stalled.