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UNDERSTANDING THE VIRUS What is Corona Virus?Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses which may cause illness in animals or humans. In humans, several coronaviruses are known to cause respiratory infections ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as MERS and SARS and now coronavirus.Then what is COVID-19?COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by a coronavirus.What are the stages for transmission of Corona Infection?What are the symptoms of this virus?The most common symptoms are fever, tiredness, and ...

Coronavirus, is a virus that causes infection in the upper throat, nose, sinuses. This virus belongs to the family of common cold and viruses (SARS and MERS).More than 300 people have been infected by this virus in China. And the virus is spreading in other countries as well.What are the common Symptoms? Pneumonia, upper respiratory tract illness, runny nose, cough, sore throat, possibly a headache and maybe a fever,Possible Treatment There is no specific treatment available as of now, symptoms ...

5 Simple Solution for obesity Problem in childrenAs a child care specialist, I have noticed a huge difference in overall growing of a child in the last 14 years. The kids have not only become mature at an early age but also most of them are obese. The change of lifestyle over a decade is quite visible.Obesity has become a big problem in Indian kids today.As per the recent study by “The New England Journal of Medicine”, “India has second ...

Vaccination FAQsThere are many questions and doubts which comes in the mind of a mother when it comes to her child’s health. Here we have compiled some commonly asked questions on vaccination.Q - Which are the necessary vaccinations for my child? At 6 weeks – Diphtheria w1 (DTP), OPV1 At 10 weeks – DTPw2, OPV2 At 14 weeks – DPTw3, OPV3 9 months – Measles 15 month and 5 yrs MMR and Chicken Pox 18-24 months – DTPw B1, OPV ...

10 Reasons why a child may not growWe are always concerned about the growth of our child. We always worry for the health of our child.Is my child having a correct weight gain? Does his/her height ok as per the age? Is he/she eating right?Each child grows differently but, on an average, they achieve certain milestones nearly at a similar time or age bracket. But if you observe certain deviation from the average, there could be many reasons why your ...

Key Milestones for your childs growth and developmentGrowth and development milestone is an ability for a child to achieve by a certain age like physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and communication skills such as walking, sharing with others, expressing emotions, recognizing familiar sounds, and talking. *These are just an indicative for your child’s growth but can vary from child to child.*You must discuss this with your paeditrician before jumping to any conclusion or getting disheartened if your child has not been ...

DIET GUIDE FOR YOUR BABY AND TODDLERMothers think a lot, when it comes to giving right nutrition to her baby. And she also has many questions like – What is the right time to introduce solids to my baby? What food a give to my 6 months baby? Is this food safe to give to my baby? For how long should I continue breast milk? Why my child is not gaining weight? To solve the dilemma of new mothers, here ...

12 HEALTHY AND NUTRITIONAL TIPSYou can enjoy things big or small only when you are fit and healthy. Taking care of yourself is extremely important now a days especially when you are young. If you eat right, maintain a good and balanced lifestyle now, you will have less problems when you grow old.Below are 12 healthy and nutritional tips to safeguard yourself from falling sick and to lead a better life. Eat Nuts – They are high in vitamin E, ...

8 THINGS YOU SHOULD DO EVERY SINGLE DAY TO REMAIN HEALTHYHaving a healthy lifestyle is important, in today’s scenario. It is common to hear about some or the other problem related to health faced by individuals. Your sedentary lifestyle and lack of physical exercise are the two major contributors for lifestyle disorder.Here are 8 habits you can include in your daily routine to lead a healthy lifestyle.So here we go - You should drink lot of water - Drink at ...

6 Tips for Raising Kids with Healthy HabitsIn the last 14 years of my experience as a child specialist, I have come across parents always worried about their kids’ unhealthy eating habits. Some parents complained about their child being a fussy eater, while some said it is difficult to make the child eat anything. And there were parents who complained about their kids being inclined more towards the junk food like pasta, burger, pizza, chips etc.It is my observation, most ...

6 SECRETS TO IMMEDIATELY ENHANCE YOUR MOODWe all feel down sometime or the other. Sometime there is no particular reason why are we feeling this way. And it is normal to feel low sometime. But the thing is, we should know how to come back to normal.Below are 6 secrets which can help you to enhance your mood immediately and start afresh. So here we go - Go for a walk outdoor – Walking outside makes you more alive, energetic ...

6 ADVICE TO DEVELOP A HABIT FOR WALKING Start slowly. Start with 3 days a week. Slowly increase to 5 days a week. Set a target. Make a target to walk 6000-8000 steps daily and increase the steps to challenge yourself Have a walking buddy Track your progress Make walking a fun activity. Enjoy when you walk by listening to your favourite song. Increase your incidental walking. Walk instead of driving to your nearby grocery store or take the steps ...

6 TIPS ON FINDING THE BEST PHYSIOTHERAPIST FOR YOUIf you are having any physical pain in your body due to factors like illness, injury, sudden stroke or aging, a physiotherapist can help you to overcome the pain through various therapies like electrotherapy, heat and cold packs, exercise etc.An expert physiotherapist is well trained to understand not only the patient’s physical condition but also the mental condition.You can find many physiotherapists nearby through online and offline sources, but to find a ...

TIRED WITH BACK PAIN? GET RIDE OF SLIPPED DISC PAINMaintaining a healthy lifestyle is important, in today’s scenario. It is common to hear about some or the other problem related to health faced by individuals. Your sedentary lifestyle and lack of physical exercise are the two major contributors for lifestyle disorder.1. What do you mean by slip disc?Slip disc does not mean that the disc actually got slipped. But it means that it got ruptured, split or bulged. This rupturing ...

9 HEALTHY LIFESTYLE TIPS FOR ADULTSMaintaining a healthy lifestyle is important, in today’s scenario. It is common to hear about some or the other problem related to health faced by individuals. Your sedentary lifestyle and lack of physical exercise are the two major contributors for lifestyle disorder.Here are 9 habits you can include in your daily routine to lead a healthy lifestyle.1. MAKE BALANCED FOOD CHOICEYou should include variety of food in your meal. Our body needs more than 40 ...

7 USEFUL TIPS FOR FIRST TIME PARENTSIt all starts when you get to know that you are pregnant, you will be taking care of the little one. This news for first time parents brings lot of responsibility and excitement. You as parents want to give everything possible in the world to your child – new toys, clothes, bed and some of you renovate an entire room to welcome the baby. But in your excitement, you forget the practical aspectDo you ...

TOP ELEVEN TIPS TO ASSIST YOU TO PREPARE FOR LABOR AND DELIVERYAs the delivery date nears, several pregnant ladies are stuffed with dread as a result of the concern of the unknown. Arming yourself with knowledge helps as it not only lets you prepare for contingencies but also helps to keep you calm.Giving birth to a baby is a tremendous job. However strong a woman may be, at this stage of life, she needs complete support, a hand to hold ...

10 POTENTIAL SIDE EFFECTS OF EXCESS INTAKE OF PROTEIN SUPPLEMENTSProtein powder supplements are a rage now. They sure have benefits – they help the body to meet its daily protein needs. And that too, in a convenient way. But excess intake of protein supplements often does more harm than good.To know more keep reading.What are thepotential side effects ofprotein supplements?1. Hair LossOur hair is made of keratin, which is a protein. So, it only makes sense to gorge on more ...

6 EASY STEPS TO KEEP YOUR SKINLOOK YOUNGERDo you want to look beautiful and younger than their age? If your answer is yes, then, here are 6 easy steps to keep your skin look young and glowing.1. EXERCISEExercise can be in the form of running, walking or in simple words any physical activity which suits you. But the only thing is you need to be regular. Exercise is a great way to reduce and manage stress. And it also triggers ...

6 TIPS TO GET RID FROM NECK PAINWe all have experienced neck pain at some point or the other. In today’s scenario, it is commonly found in people around us compared to 10 years back. The major culprit is our lifestyle, long driving hours, poor postures and thanks to all the gadgets around us which pushes/encourages us to be constantly on screen - be it a computer, laptop, mobile phones, television, tablets, kindle. etc. It is so imbibed in our ...

10 Do’s and Don’ts for Naturally Beautiful SkinWho doesn’t want to look beautiful?Everyone loves to look attractive, healthy and be fit. But we have made our lives so busy that we often find ourselves saying “we do not have time for this”, “We are busy” etc. We have a habit of giving excuses all the time.If you want to achieve something, you will have to find time for it. Here are 10 simple do’s and don’ts to make your skin ...

7 SECRETS TO PROTECT YOUR SKIN FROM POLLUTIONAre You Suffering from Skin Problems? Do you think pollution and bad air quality are the reason behind?Pollution has a lot of harmful effect on our skin. Pollutants sink deep into our skin and can cause problems like acne, dark spots, uneven skin tone, dullness and it can even lead to premature ageing.Pollution can affect your skin badly. Dirt particles can accumulate on the skin's surface which can clog pores, when they get ...

7 IMPORTANT KIDNEY DISORDER YOU MUST KNOWKidneys are two bean-shaped organs which filters extra water and wastes from the blood and throw them out of the body. Any damage to kidney’s would lead to non-proper functioning of your urinary system.SOME FACTS ABOUT KIDNEY DISEASE In India, every year more than 1 Lac new people are diagnosed with end stage kidney disease who are on dialysis or need transplantation. Approximately 220,000 patients are diagnosed with Kidney Failure every year, which leads ...

9 TIPS TO LOWER THE RISK OF HEART PROBLEMDo you know, Hypertension, High Cholesterol levels, Consumption of alcohol, consumption of Drugs can lead to heart attack or stroke?As per The Global Burden of Disease Report, Heart ailments in India have increased by 50%. And Strokeis one of the leading causes of death and disability in India.This is frightening!!!Staying healthy should be your prime objective.Keep reading to know 9 tips which can help you to lower your risk for any heart ...