Here’s why excessive screen time is harmful for your kid

Smartphones and watching television is associated with heightened levels and diagnoses of anxiety or depression in children as young as age two. Parents, take note! A recent study has highly recommended reduced screen time for the well being of kids. According to the findings of the San Diego State University, too much time spent on gaming, smartphones and watching television is associated with heightened levels and diagnoses of anxiety or depression in children as young as age two. The study has been published in the journal Preventive Medicine Reports. Even…

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Regular Cycling Keeps You Young and Your Immune System Strong: Study

Cycling regularly may help keep you rejuvenated, young and disease-free, claims a new study. The study published in the journal Aging Cell, revealed that those who cycle enough can delay the onset of diseases normally associated with middle-age or old age by strengthening your immunity system as compared to those who are healthy, but did not exercise regularly. For the study scientists examined 125 amateur cyclists aged 55 to 79. Thymus gland which makes immune cells called T-cells begin to shrink with time, typically after the age of 20. But…

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World Autism Awareness Day 2018: 6 things about Autism spectrum disorder that you didn’t know

Did you know premature infants are five times more likely to suffer from autism? By: Shaloo Tiwari  It is World Autism Awareness Day today and while this day is observed with an intention of spreading awareness of this health condition, there, unfortunately, is very little awareness in the real sense. The battle to fight this health condition is going at a much slower pace than expected. In India itself, more than a million cases of autism are recorded every year. Going by the statistics, 1 in every 68 children suffers from Autism. And while there…

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Sugary drinks during pregnancy linked to mid-childhood asthma

According to researchers, avoiding high intake of sugary beverages during pregnancy and in early childhood could be one of several ways to reduce the risk of childhood asthma. Children between the ages of 7 and 9 may be at greater risk of developing asthma if their mothers drank a lot of sugar-sweetened beverages while pregnant, warns a new study. “Avoiding high intake of sugary beverages during pregnancy and in early childhood could be one of several ways to reduce the risk of childhood asthma,” said study lead author Sheryl Rifas-Shiman…

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World Breastfeeding week: More women are breastfeeding in India than before

More mothers in India are now breastfeeding their babies, especially within the recommended one hour of birth, than a decade ago, government data shows. If compared globally the percentage may seem low, but there has been a significant improvement in breastfeeding practices among both rural and urban Indian women. According to the recent National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-4 that was released last year, 41.6% children under 3 years of age were breastfed within one hour of birth in 2015-16 as compared to 23.4% in 2005-06. Close to 55% of country’s children are exclusively breastfed,…

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महिलाओं के लिये क्यो जरूरी है फोलिक एसिड

गर्भावस्‍था में फोलिक एसिड (Folic Acid) और आयरन (Iron) लेना सबसे ज्यादा जरूरी होता है।फोलिक एसिड और आयरन की आवश्यकता 50 फीसदी तक बढ़ जाती है। हरी पत्तेदार सब्जियों (Vegetables), स्ट्राबेरी (Strawberry), फलियों आदि से फोलिक एसिड की पूर्ति। भारतीय आयुर्विज्ञान से वनीता जैन बता रही है फोलिक एसिड की कमी से मस्तिष्क (Brain) के सामान्य विकास पर भी असर।प्रेग्नेंसी (Pregnancy) के दौरान फोलिक एसिड का नियमित रूप से सेवन करना आवश्यक है। फोलिड एसिड की कमी गर्भवती मां और होने वाले बच्चें के स्‍वास्‍थ्‍य के लिए हानिकारक है। आइए…

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Excess use of smartphones may make you susceptible to mental health issues

Excess smartphone usage can lead to mental problems in adolescents. New Delhi: They say excess of everything is bad and a new research done by researchers just proves it right. Excess smartphone usage can lead to mental problems in adolescents. “Also, on days at-risk adolescents use technology more, they experience more conduct problems and higher ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) symptoms compared to days they use technology less,” said lead author of the study Madeleine George from Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, US. The research, published in the journal Child Development,…

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Children won’t get pizza, burgers, vada pav in Maharashtra school canteens

By Puja Pednekar Students in city schools will not be able to indulge in deep-fried vada pavs or cheesy burgers anymore. In a first, the Maharashtra government on Monday imposed an official ban over selling and serving foods high in fats, sugar and salt (HFSS) in school canteens. Fried foods, pizzas, burgers, carbonated drinks and all kinds of sweets, which have been freely available in schools so far, will now be prohibited. But this does not stop children from carrying junk food in their lunch boxes. Although the Delhi high…

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Smartphones and TV Watching Can Put Kids at Diabetes Risk

Almost every child of this generation is guilty for spending too much time in front of screens such as TV, mobiles, tablets, etc. We are glued to the screens so often that it has ceased to be just another technology but one of the most significant elements in our lives. While we are all aware of its repercussions on our eyes and brain, our dependence is such that we cannot live without them. And our children are only taking after us. Endless apps, TV series, films, social media activities are…

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How to inspire manners to your children

1. When entering the house greet your children with hugs and kisses. This should help develop their sense of love and mercy.   2. Be good to your neighbours and never backbite. Never speak ill of other drivers when on the road. Your children listen, absorb and emulate.   3. When calling your parents, encourage your children to speak to them. When visiting your parents take your children with you. The more they see you take care of your parents the more they will learn to take care of you.…

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