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5 things every mom needs to do reduce the risk of obesity in children

Obesity is now becoming rampant, especially among the current crop of children. 1 out of every 5 children in the age of 6-19 years in the United States is found to be obese. With a sedentary lifestyle and less interest in playing outdoor games, there are a lot of things that we introduce in their […]

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Mental Health

Feeling Stressed? These TED Talks Are What You Need To Watch Now

The awareness of mental illness needs to break more barriers and now, thankfully, with people coming out in the open and talking about their battle against depression, the perspective has slightly changed. If you are feeling low or stressed ‘coz of work pressure, plug off from your daily busy routine and take some time for […]

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Children

Squint In Children & How It Can Be Corrected

By Consultant Ophthalmologist, Dr. S. Meenakshi Squint or otherwise known as ‘strabismus’ is not an uncommon eye problem in children and adults. Essentially it refers to eyes that are not aligned with each other. The popular term would be crossed eyes.   Squint in children: Children can be born with squint eyes or sometimes the […]

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General Mental Health

Celebrities Open Up On Their Battles Against Depression

Mental health has always remained a taboo in our country and there have hardly been cases of openly discussing the perils of it and how to extend support to someone who suffers from the same. Mental health requires as much an attention as any other physical ailment and to shun away from seeking help is […]

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Good Health,Naturally

Don’t miss out on your curd intake daily. Here’s why

Thayir saadham, buttermilk, culture is not only a safe bet in the Indian kitchens but here’s why curd has certain health advantages too, says Consultant Pediatrician and Geneticist. Dr. Prema Lakshminarayana. Just like the ‘discovery’ of anti-infective properties of turmeric, curds, which has been an important part of our diet is now acclaimed to possess […]

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Women's Wellness

How Thyroid Impacts Women’s Fertility

The inability to conceive is often a distressing experience for couples. Approximately 15% of couples have difficulty conceiving. Of these couples, a male factor is present in almost 60% (a contributory cause in 40% and a sole factor in 20%). Male fertility is dependent upon an intact hypothalamic-pituitary-testicular axis to initiate and maintain quantitatively and […]

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General

Do This One Thing To Lead An Active, Long Life

So what is the success of a long, active and healthy life? Researchers now seem to have an answer that most of us believed in, with concrete evidence! A recent study from the University of Sydney has shown that a fast-paced brisk walk can cut down the rate of early death by about 24%.  The […]

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General

Nipah Virus- Factsheet, Signs & Symptoms

Everyone around is talking about the dreaded Nipah Virus and how it is endangering the lives of people and healthcare professionals in remote parts of Kerala. What is this Nipah virus? Where did this suddenly come from? Can it be treated? Let’s find out. [the_ad id=”1146″] Basic facts you should know about Nipah virus: First […]

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Children Summer Care

Heat Hazards In Children: Here’s What Parents Can Do

Essential tips on how you can take care of your kids from common heat associated ailments- so the li’l ones just enjoy summer!

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Women's Wellness

 Back Pain during Pregnancy: What you can do to prevent it

Back pain is a common problem more so among the pregnant women. As the baby grows the uterus increases to almost 1000 times its original size. This amount of growth centred in one area affects the balance of the body and causes some discomfort, says Consultant Gynaecologist, Dr. T. Sumita Back pain is also caused […]