Why my heart beats!
We say that feelings reside in heart but it’s a vital organ of our body whose function is to pump blood. All of us have listened the heartbeats, let’s know how does it function?
Why do we need sleep?
Some people sleep less while some sleep more but one thing common in it is that everyone needs sleep. Let’s know why do we become restless if we are sleep deprived?
Mushrooms! A fungi with natural medicinal properties
Mushrooms have been consumed in kitchens from a long time as they are known for their nutrient value and rank highest for protein among vegetables.
Understand the science behind sunscreen
Often we apply sunscreen before going out on bright days to protect from the harmful sun rays. There are various types of sunscreen available and selecting the right one can be tedious task. Let’s understand the best!
Sensitivity: Can be the reason for pain or discomfort in your teeth
If you have started feeling sensations, pain or discomfort in your mouth while having cold or hot drinks then the possible reason for it can be sensitivity.
Why do we dream?
Dreams are integral part of our sleep and we have all notions attached with them. Are they a repetition of whole day’s work or suppressed thoughts? Let’s have a look.
Do my cosmetics have a shelf life?
Our cosmetic shelves are full of products; we keep on using them until we don’t finish them. But do you know these have a shelf life?
Diet plan in fever
Fever is the commonest condition we all have undergone at some point in life. Let’s see what changes in our diet can help us to deal with it better.
Bruxism: Does your teeth make bad music at night?
Tooth clenching or gnashing can be injurious for tooth health as well as the sound produced during grinding can be disturbing for others. It can be prevented by certain easy precautions.
Thumb sucking! Is it normal for a child to suck thumb
Thumb sucking is the mirror that reflects the underlying psychology of child. Find out what causes a child to suck his/her thumb or fingers and what precautions can be taken to avoid it.
Infant feeding and milk formulas
Nutrition is essential for normal growth and development. It becomes even more important when a child is dependent on mother or a caretaker for all the needs.
Infant oral health care: Healthy teeth make a happy smile
Child is the most precious gift of god. Oral health is the mirror of child’s health, so why not take care of it right from birth to grow up our child in a better individual for tomorrow.
Mouth breathing! Is it a correct way to breath from mouth
Mouth breathing can affect development and growth of a child and his personality. So why not follow a right pattern of breathing that is through nose and spare mouth for its function of eating and chatting only.
Sensitivity: Can be the reason for pain or discomfort in your teeth
If you have started feeling sensations, pain or discomfort in your mouth while having cold or hot drinks then the possible reason for it can be sensitivity.
What to expect when your child starts getting his teeth?
Teething problems are inevitable and sometimes it becomes difficult for parents to cope with it. Here are few tips that will surely help you.
Delayed milestones: Autism a possible cause in children
There are many causes for the delayed milestones of development and autism is one of them. Let’s know how and why it happens and methods to cope with it.
Breastfeeding: The proper technique
Breastfeeding (lactation) provides optimal nutrition for the normal infant during the early months of life. It is very important that it should be done in the proper way.
Basic care for a child with thalassemia
Basic care for a child with thalassemia is very different from a normal child. Let’s know what all steps you need to take.
Causes of cancer
What can make one ‘cell’ in your body cost you everything? As one of the leading causes of deaths, cancer is still a territory only partially explored, but by understanding causative factors of cancer we can reduce the probability of its occurrence.
Child abuse and neglect
Child abuse is more than bruises and broken bones. While physical abuse might be the most visible sign, other types of abuse such as emotional abuse or child neglect, also leave deep, long lasting scars.
Low IQ and learning disability: A possibility of Down syndrome
If you experience that your child or somebody in your family suffers from low IQ and learning disability then it might be a sign of Down syndrome.
Learning disability: Dyslexia, the most common cause
Learning disability in the children is the major cause for worry. Of all the causes for learning problems dyslexia is most common. Let’s know how it affects the learning ability.
Epilepsy Attack: Learn how to manage it
Epilepsy attack can bring a lot of other complication associated with it. Let’s understand how to know that it’s an epileptic attack and how to manage it?
Features of cancer
Cancer is a term that is variable and diverse, thus still considerably unknown. Even with its variability certain features that are common to all cancers can pave a way to early diagnosis and hence better chances of surviving this deadly disease.
Immunization: Cautions and Precautions
Vaccination protects children against serious diseases by stimulating the immune system against disease germs. Thus it is imperative for the parents to understand and follow the proper schedule.
Things to remember when your newborn has jaundice
More than normal levels of bilirubin in blood make your baby's skin and whites of the eyes look yellow. Jaundice is a common occurrence in newborns. If your child has jaundice don’t panic, little bit of precautions and care will make your baby healthy.
Treatment of cancer! Which is the suitable strategy
Fighting cancer might be one of the most difficult battles you face, but if you know which weapon to strike with, it may turn into an easy win. Knowing the available treatment options and their possible complications puts you at an upper hand in each phase of treatment.
Acne: An unavoidable truth
Acne is a term derived from the Greek “acme” or prime of life. Nearly all teenagers have acne at some point in their teenage. This is one fact we cannot deny.
Do split ends scare you??
Is getting long locks your dream but are split ends biggest roadblock in it? Discover what causes it and how to prevent split ends?
Are you worried about greying hair?
Grey hair is often considered as the first sign of ageing. But do you know that it can be connected with many other factors too.
Hair fall: The worst nightmare
Whether it is the receding hairline or patchy hair loss, there is an unusual feeling of anxiety as soon as you observe it. Let’s know the risk factors for hair fall.
How to select best shampoo and conditioner for your hair?
Selecting the best kind of hair product for your hair is a very difficult task from shelf full of products from supermarket. Here is a guide to help you select better.
What are the hyper pigmented spots on the skin?
Seeing some brown spots on the skin and especially on the face can be anybody’s nightmare. So here are some of the common types of pigmented spots and their preventive measures.
Understand the science behind sunscreen
Often we apply sunscreen before going out on bright days to protect from the harmful sun rays. There are various types of sunscreen available and selecting the right one can be tedious task. Let’s understand the best!
Do my cosmetics have a shelf life?
Our cosmetic shelves are full of products; we keep on using them until we don’t finish them. But do you know these have a shelf life?
Tanning: Is it a Fad or being Mad!
Tanning has become the latest trend with more and more celebrities flaunting their tanned skin. Is it really safe to get yourself tanned and exposing to harmful radiations??
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Why do teenagers commit suicide?
Life is a precious gift and should not be sacrificed for trivial matters. Let’s know why do teenagers think about sacrificing their life?
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Violent behaviour among teenagers
Being stubborn and adamant in teenage is probably the new cool. But can your actions be always justified and accounted just because you are an adolescent.
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Understanding emotions in teens
Emotional changes are frequent and essentially occur in teenage. The emotional factors mould up individual’s personality and give them an individual identity. It is important to understand this aspect of teenage.
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Smoking in teenagers
Teenagers think smoking to be a new cool. But most of them don’t know what deleterious effects it can have on your body. Let’s know how can smoking ruin your health?
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Why do teenagers avoid school?
All of us have made excuses for not going to school once in awhile. But when a teenager avoids school for weeks there could be many causes.
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Hey boy! Are you ready to become a man
Puberty in males is the time when a little boy start becoming a man. Your voice becomes hoarse, you have beard and there are lot other changes. Let’s know what else happens in puberty.
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Puberty in females
Puberty in females is the time when little princesses start becoming ladies. Let’s know what all changes occur in this phase of life.
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Peer pressure and teenagers
The life of teenagers revolves around their friends and peers. They try to cope up with the high demands of peer group and this creates a lot of pressure on them.
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Do you have mood swings before your period?
Some girls experience a whole set of symptoms from bloating, nausea, mood-swings and extreme desire to eat specific foods, While for some periods are just like normal days. Let’s know more.
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Sexual confusion in teenagers
Adolescence is the time when one discovers sexuality and is often open to experimenting with it. It is confusing as there are many taboos attached to it. Let’s know more.
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Reason for increased medical visits in teens
Teenage is the time when lot of physical, emotional and psychological changes are taking place. This increases apprehension and anxiety in teens. It may a;so cause increased medical visits.
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Alcohol abuse in teenagers
In adolescence trying something new gives a kick. Your friends might create a pressure of trying alcohol or other narcotics. But it may land you up in problems.
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Is being too afraid of something a phobia?
We have all experienced at certain time some unexplainable fear from some particular thing or things but is it severe enough to be classified as phobia?
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Does changing season cause your mood swings?
Everyone has a liking for a particular weather. But when a changing season becomes a cause for depression, it might be seasonal affective disorder.
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Is your constant nervousness a sign of panic disorder?
All of us have sometime in life might have felt nervous either before maths test or before a debate competition. But if this nervousness is provoked by even smallest of factors, could it be Panic Disorder?
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Is a fear of a specific object making you change lifestyle?
All of us certainly fear some things but when this fear starts making you adjust lifestyle so as to avoid particular thing. Quite possible you’ve Specific phobia. Let’s know more...
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Do you always fear about increasing weight?
Lean, slim and toned up body is what we desire. But when you fear increasing weight and crash diet, it might be Anorexia nervosa.
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Is going at crowded places a nightmare for you?
If going at crowded places or avoiding situations which involves interacting with lot of people is a nightmare for you than the most probable cause is that you have Agoraphobia.
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Why do we need sleep?
Some people sleep less while some sleep more but one thing common in it is that everyone needs sleep. Let’s know why do we become restless if we are sleep deprived?
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Why do we resemble our parents?
You have eyes of your mother, your curly brown hair is same as your grandmother’s; we often come across such comments. But do you know why do we resemble our parents?
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Why do we dream?
Dreams are integral part of our sleep and we have all notions attached with them. Are they a repetition of whole day’s work or suppressed thoughts? Let’s have a look.
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Why do our ears pain on increased height?
You might have experienced sharp pain in the ears when the airplane takes off or land or even you go on high altitudes. Ever wondered why? Let’s have a look.
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Why my heart beats!
We say that feelings reside in heart but it’s a vital organ of our body whose function is to pump blood. All of us have listened the heartbeats, let’s know how does it function?
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What are memories??
All of us have experienced walking down the memory lane. What if there were no memories? What if every day was a new day? Let’s know how are memories formed?
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Understand how do we digest food!
All of us eat and enjoy food, but think about digestion of food when we’ve gastric upset. Let’s know how food is digested, why we fart and why does constipation occurs?
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Why do we have unique fingerprints?
Your fingerprints are your unique identity. Fingerprints help solve many criminal cases. Ever wondered why do we have unique fingerprints?
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What to expect when you are at high altitudes?
Backpacking and trekking in Himalayas is what may excite us but do you know that sudden change in altitude can cause you mountain sickness. Let’s see how?
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Colour blindness: What if the world is grey!
World is a beautiful place and has a variety of colours. But some people cannot see all the colours. This can also come as a hurdle in selecting some professions like army, police and surgery etc.
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Science behind our breath!
All of us breathe from the time we are born till we are dead. This is most important function of human body for healthy living yet taken as granted.
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How brain process information?
The control house of our body's brain which perceives all information and makes it useful for us. Understanding its working can help us in our routine life.
Dental caries
Caries – Though it is the most prevalent chronic disease among children and adults but it could be easily prevented through its management. Let’s see how.
Introduction of complementary food in child’s diet! Weaning
Introducing your child to a world of new flavors of food after a time period when child has to move on diet composing of different foods apart from breast milk which is important for complete nutrition.