Tag: Soil

World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought 2019: Current Theme and Significance

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By SHIKHA GOYAL The World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is observed every year on 17 June to spread awareness among people about the cooperation required to combat desertification and the effects of drought. No doubt that desertification and drought are main problems seen globally and affect all regions of the world. Let us read more about desertification and drought, how this day was decided to celebrate and what is the current theme 2019.   World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is a unique event that remind people in…

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Stop Kids from Using Excess Toothpaste as it Leads to Tooth Decay

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By: Abha Toppo If your child is in a habit of using excess toothpaste then you need to stop him or her. According to a recent study, young children who use toothpaste more than required are at an increased risk of ‘dental fluorosis’ when they grow older. Fluorosis is basically a condition that affects your teeth caused by excessive exposure to fluoride during the first 8 years of life. It must be noted that fluoride is a mineral, which is found in water and soil. More than 70 years ago, researchers…

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Alzheimer

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Named after a German physician, Alois Alzheimer, Alzheimer’s disease causes dysfunction in the working of the brain. It is a fatal disorder, which gets worse with time. Alzheimer destroys the brain cells of a person and causes difficulty in recalling things. It affects the thinking and behavior of a person and impinges on his/her daily routine and social life completely. The risk of getting Alzheimer’s disease increases with age. A degenerative disease, Alzheimer has no definite cure till date. In the following lines, we have listed the various causes and…

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