A lot of factors have led to the increase of sedentary lifestyle in children, the main reason being the proliferation of electronic devices. Children are fascinated by video games and shows and movies which keep them glued to phones, TV …
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Sleep is an unconscious state of mind from which a person can be aroused. It is a dynamic process when the brain inhibits certain parts of the brain that makes a person asleep. In this restive state, the human body regenerates, repairs, rebuilds and also
Behavioral therapy and calming activities can be more effective than medicine for kids with ADHD. The American Academy of Pediatrics advises primary care clinicians to prescribe behavioral therapy before opting for medicine.
It’s a dilemma which many parents face today, whether to have a single child or more than one. Whether it’s a choice that you make or is made for you, if you have an only child, you definitely think whether …
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Calcium is the principal element in teeth and bones. Calcium salts make up about 70 percent of bone by weight and give the bones and teeth its strength and rigidity. About 99 percent of the calcium in the human body is held in the bones and teeth. The re
Childhood diseases like diphtheria, tetanus and a host of others claimed innumerable before these were prevented by vaccination. Though incidents of infection and the consequent death tolls have dropped, the threat is far from dead. Vaccine-preventable diseases continue to pester …
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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and vaccines share a connection is an undisputed fact. But do this correlation work in favor of your child or otherwise is a long-held debate. Vaccine shots are administered in a number of stages between the ages …
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Childhood obesity is on the increase worldwide. There are many psychological and physical reasons behind this. It is tough for everyone to lose weight, and it is tougher for a child to lose weight. But with the help of parents, …
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Dates are one of the healthiest dietary supplements and hence have been a part of the routine diet for most of us. The added advantage of these tiny nutritious packets is that they are delicious as well, along with being …
Air pollution is the modern epidemic which is affecting almost everyone on the planet to some degree. It kills millions globally, and experts have found that it affects different people in different ways. Children too have to live and breathe …
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