Plea from WHO's Chief, a considerable one
COVID pandemic remains “a major public health crisis” told by Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the head of the WHO. Sharing light on the dedicated work being of healthcare workers world wide. With 190 “countries and economies” backing the COVAX international vaccine initiative, he shared the we need to quickly channel supplies to protect high risk population. “We owe it morally to health workers"
Chronic Suffering among India's elderly
One out of two people aged 60 and above suffer from some sort of chronic diseases. While most of them might have family to take care of, some others might require professional help. A study was commissioned by the Union ministry of health and family welfare tracking diseases affecting the older people. Read more to know how increased life expectancy needs to be compensated by better healthcare ser
Year 2021 Prospects: Digitizing
Pandemic taking a toll on investment activities affecting global economic structure. But observing from another perspective promoting and adopting online service in the healthcare sector gives a good hint for the acceleration tech sector especially in health services. Advancing tech sectors like AI, cloud Labs, Telemedicine can reap positive results this year. read more for a better insight
Cooking with kids, let's make it fun
Drawing children to engage with cooking can be a great method to have them learn new abilities and get excited about trying new foods. It will provide practical experience, help them follow directions, and even make them respect the food they eat. Obviously, adult oversight is an unquestionable requirement when children are in the kitchen.
Puerperal Psychosis Could Be a New Postpartum Mental Health Condition
Heard of postpartum depression? Because that's not the only mental health condition that a newbie could experience. Puerperal Psychosis is a rare condition, a mood disorder that every new mom and family member should be aware of.
A mother who has this condition may have intense mood swings, hear voices, experience hallucinations, feel confused, and have disturbing thoughts.
Nutrition myth busted: Avoid dairy when you have cold
You might remember your mom telling you to slow down on milk when you have a cold. The truth is milk does not produce mucus production. Due to the creamy texture of milk, it could form a temporary coating over the throat and upper palate. While this is not mucus- it's just a natural sensation of drinking milk and lasts for a short period. Avoid drinking cold milk if you have the flu and cough.
Introducing cows' milk to your child
The baby needs more nutrients than what is available in cow's milk. It's not just iron, cow's milk doesn't have fats infants need, and might not contain the right types of fats like DHA and ARA.
Wait until it's your child's first birthday. When a balanced diet of grains, cereals, fruits, and vegetables shows no allergies, it is a GO for you. Introducing cow milk should be last on the list.
I Have Got Your Back!
Backing up your child might not be the best feeling, but hey! This shows that your child is not alone; it gives him warmth and makes him feel protected. Also, this comes with cons. Excessive protection can result completely opposite, and you could end up being a helicopter parent. Overdoing the backing up could have a negative impact. It could also make kid-less confident and introverted.
Living with In-Laws: Is It a Boon or a Bane?
What is your perspective? You want to take it as a boon or as a bane? Believe me, it's a boon. Kids are like a sponge; they absorb everything they see around them. When they see the tradition of Indian culture, it could teach valuable things. There will be a clear difference in the character and behavior of the child. Also, when both parents are working, grandmas come with a lot of help.
Line of control: Healthy and Obese
When do we call a person obese, where on one side we promote a message to love our own bodies. Obese is a condition with an excessive amount of fat deposits in the body. The effects of diseases like diabetes, CVD, hypertension are heightened if a person is obese. BMI (Body Mass Index) is a parameter to calculate weight and height ratio, keep it under control. Read more...
Can I continue low carb high protein diet during pregnancy?
Pregnancy is not the time for dieting! Carbohydrates are the primary source of energy. Your red blood cells and brain cells depend on them for their energy requirements. If you give up or restrict carbs, your body has to derive its energy needs from muscle protein or muscle tissue breakdown. Trying to curtail any essential nutrients is not the right way to go, especially during pregnancy.
How to Soothe Your Child's Stomachache
At the point when your toddler's stomach is disturbed, you need to fix the difficulty quickly. Knowing precisely how to help can be interesting since they can't reveal to you why it harms. Discover what may be causing your child or baby's fuss and how you can help settle their stomach. What could be the cause, and what are the symptoms? Swipe left to read the article by WebMD
Pregnancy Weight Gain: Weight Watch
“I gained a lot of weight during my pregnancy. I felt so self-conscious and miserable that I didn’t appreciate the miracle that had just happened; the postpartum depression took a toll on me. The second time around, I was determined to make the most of it. I didn’t gain any extra unnecessary weight; I ate healthily did exercise started yoga. It seems that turned out pretty well!”
Praising the Positive Parenting
Positive parenting is a popular child-rearing philosophy and is all about positive psychology; instead of arguing with your child over something you might want to take him away from the situation and discuss it. So, it is more about focusing on the cause than the disease. One possible risk of this approach is that children won’t learn how to interpret and react to negative emotions.
Identify the signs of mumps; you can avoid the risks early
Having a child who has mumps can be scary for a parent. It is a highly contagious disease that should be treated immediately. Watch this video to learn about the symptoms, causes, treatment, and prevention of Mumps. Parents should be vigilant and watch for signs. Take action quickly to ensure effective treatment. Consult a pediatrician and make sure that the medication dosage is followed.
Teaching Child the Importance of Family Meal
A family that eats together stays together. However, a very known quote in English is slowly starting to fade away, and eating together as a family has high nutritional, social, and psychological benefits. Plan ahead of time. You might want to make a few recipes rather than making one big one. Most importantly get everyone involved. The cooking time could be more fun than eating.
Kids with Congenital Heart Disease Face Higher Odds of Mental Health Issues
Kids born with heart defects are more likely to develop anxiety, depression, and mental disorders, including ADHD in children. Congenital heart defects are the most common type of birth conditions in the US, and India too. The study found that uninsured children and those from minority groups are more likely to face the challenges. However, these kids have known to be living to the fullest.
If you are pregnant, these are the covid-19 vaccine for you
Healthcare employees are the first ones over a population of 300,000 pregnant and lactating women. Is the vaccine safe for them? Well, no data suggests the safety or risks, FDA suggests the answer is yes. As per the EUA, it is better if you consult with your healthcare provider for the options. Pfizer-BioNTech says they do not have sufficient data to inform vaccine-associated risks in pregnancy.
Love Is Science, It Promotes Better Health in Childhood
Want to listen to some of the world’s leading experts on how Oxytocin , also called “love hormone” helps improve the health of your children? Dr Patel explains why our mental health is an asset, and how it impacts our children. Cornelius shares her experiences in delivering child protection programmes and interventions. UNICEF has made an impact on a child’s safety, watch and read the stories.
Postpartum Yoga Asanas to Lose Extra Tummy Fat
Increase in Belly fat is the most common sign of pregnancy, it grows along with your baby but doesn’t go that easily. It will take time, and it might not even go if a woman is less active. Remaining active after a few days of delivery is a start to a healthy life. Yoga is a part of a fit lifestyle. If you have been struggling with postpartum weight gain then these 5 asanas will help you lose that
