Children learn more quickly between 0 to 8 years age of age. Preschoolers need exposure to several different ways to play and learn and plenty of chances to practice what they are learning. By Rashmi Kapadia The formative years or the early stages of childhood are between 0-8 Years of a child’s life where they […]
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To lose weight with exercise, aim for 300 minutes a week
Our bodies are not always cooperative. Primed by evolution to maintain energy stores in case of famine, our bodies tend to undermine our attempts to drop pounds. Written by Gretchen Reynolds Can exercise help us shed pounds? An interesting new study involving overweight men and women found that working out can help us lose weight, […]
Make your Raksha Bandhan sweet with this special ‘paan laddoo’ recipe
Paan laddoos have two main ingredients — coconut powder and betel leaves. By Rakhi Jain This year, Raksha Bandhan falls during the lockdown. Most sweet shops are either shut or are working with limited staff. Moreover, everyone is concerned about the risk of infection and food safety. That is why it calls for celebrating with […]
Ritu Weds Chandni: Children are not born homophobic, says author Ameya Narvankar
Narvankar understands parents may have some apprehensions picking up a book on such a sensitive topic. But he hopes there will be a conversation between them and their kids. Ritu and Chandni love each other and want to get married. Their families are in opposition. Little Ayesha (Ritu’s cousin) does not understand what the fuss […]
Do away with these habits if you want to stay healthy
Are you skipping your eye appointment and/or not laughing enough? Time to get rid of these habits. When it comes to health, you have to take into consideration every aspect of your being. Eating healthy, sleeping on time and getting enough hours, and exercising every day, are basic for good health. But, apart from these, […]
Blood pressure patterns differ from women to men
The report states that for women, high blood pressure begins from an early age. It even rises faster when compared to men. According to a new study, as quoted by a report in The New York Times, blood pressure patterns are apparently different for men and women. It further states that for women, high blood […]
Small steps you can take to deal with anxiety in a better way
While there is little you can do to wish a panic attack away when it hits you, there are some steps you can take to deal with it in a better way. Anxiety attacks do not come with a warning. Caused by factors ranging from travelling in rush hours to news that can evoke deep […]
Antibiotics might increase risk of developing allergies in infants: Study
The researchers looked into the antibiotic prescriptions during their childhoods and allergy diagnoses. It was found out that about 17 per cent of them were treated with one or more courses of antibiotics. Administering antibiotics to infants might increase the risk of developing allergies, states a report in The New York Times while quoting a […]
Have sensitive teeth? Here is how you can find relief
There are some dos and don'ts that you must follow if you are looking for some comfort. Having sensitive teeth is no joke. It is an exceptionally-painful affair, wherein you feel like a million tiny needles have attacked your teeth when you have gulped down something cold, or something too hot. And it worsens with […]
Would you like to try the ‘baby food diet’?
The diet revolves around consuming small jars of baby food, in order to reduce the calorie intake. As an adult, would eating like a baby interest you? It might, if you are looking to start a new diet plan, and are intrigued by the idea of consuming baby foods all throughout the day. You know […]