WHO: Every type of movement counts towards better health
The world could have stopped up to 5 million deaths a year if people were more active. The new guidelines from the WHO recommend at least 150 to 300 minutes of vigorous to moderate activities for adults, including people with chronic conditions. "Physical activity of any type and any duration can improve health and wellbeing, but more is always better," said Dr. Ruediger Krech, WHO.
The Lumen- Can This Device Hack Your Metabolism?
One holding The Lumen can get easily mistaken with it being a vape. A lumen is a tool that analyzes the metabolic activity from your breath and gives you a personalized dietary recommendation. The user has to hold the breath for 10 seconds and exhale deeply.
Where Lumen claims to improve metabolic flexibility is it worth investing the money? Read the article
Delhi govt reduces RT-PCR test price to Rs 800
The AAP government on Monday, November 30 ordered all the private laboratories to cap the price of RT-PCR coronavirus tests by private labs to 800INR from 2,400INR. This shall apply to all the samples collected by the private labs' hospitals and other healthcare facilities. Although government-based tests are free, this will help the ones who want to opt for trials from the private labs.
Vitamin D levels during pregnancy linked with child IQ
Apart from all the essential functions Vit D plays in our body, one of them is regulating the brain development of the baby. While the baby is still in the uterus of the mother's body, Vit D passes through the placenta to provide the proper nutrition. The study in The Journal of Nutrition showed that higher Vit D levels might lead to greater childhood IQ scores.
Ways to Parent A Diabetic Child
Parents are the role models for their children. A child's mind is still growing and like a sponge. Once he sees you leaving a mindful life, following a healthy diet, routines and enjoying workouts, a kid will be more welcoming towards the change.
You know about the disease, so the key is to stay calm and ensure that there is no negative impact of any chaos on your child's health.
Chennai volunteer seeks ₹5cr for 'illness' after taking Oxford vaccine shot
A 40-year-old Chennai man has affirmed that he endured genuine neurological and mental side effects after he was injected with a dose of Oxford-Astrazeneca COVID-19 vaccine on October 1. In his legitimate notification, he has looked for ₹5 crore pay and suspension of testing and assembling of the vaccine. The DCGI and institutional ethics committee of trustees have begun researching the case.
What factors influence a person's height?
Height is to a great extent dictated by DNA. In any case, natural factors, for example, sustenance and exercise can influence development during development.
As children grow, they need proper nutrition and a lot of activity to enable their bodies to make the hormones they have to develop. Youngsters will encounter a development spray during pubescence after puberty bones do not develop.
WHO Asks for More Data on Oxford University and AstraZeneca Vaccine
As per the clarification by Oxford and AstraZeneca regarding the effectiveness of the vaccine for those who received half the dose is 90%, WHO needs more clarification. Previously their vaccine appeared to be 62% effective with severe side effects to which they developed the new dosage system.
The numbers are still too small to come on a conclusion""- Dr Soumya Swaminathan, WHO's chief scientist
Vaccination From sheer dedication to disease eradication
MMR vaccine is an immunization vaccine against measles. WHO appreciates India's contribution to mobilizing MMR vaccine campaign. This is only because of the people like Geeta Verma from Sapnot Village in Himachal Pradesh with their commitment and extraordinary work which also featured her as WTO's calendar Girl. Read more to get a brief insight into Geeta Verma's road to fame.
Immunity From COVID, Learn from other's mistake.
Winter bringing in the wedding season for Indians is a critical time. One needs to understand his responsibility COVID safety. A first hand news from a family living on the other side of the globe stating their experience to a visit at a family gathering. Even with the necessary precautions, many of the families have succumbed to COVID virus. Do give a thought it as we are not immune to COVID.
Healthy Veggies For Winter: Kantola also Known as Spiny Groud
Do not forget to include this vegetable in your diet this winter. Covid pandemic and decreasing temperatures bring in a hostile season. Our body needs nutrition that can fight against seasonal changes and develop resistance against COVID. Include this in your diet today, read more to know its antiallergic, antioxidant, antibacterial, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory properties.
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Coronavirus When is it the best time to replace your masks?
Whichever masks you use, all have an expiry date. While it is uncertain to say the exact timeline as most of it depends on the type of the mask you wear-the fabric, one depends on the number of washes. If you have travelled a lot & been exposed to more people, then the replacement time will differ. However, it is always suggested to wear a 3-layered disposable mask as it asks for minimum care.
Why experiences are better gifts for older children
Experience is all that counts. A study from the University of Illinois at Chicago states that as children get older, giving them something they can experience (live through) instead of material things makes them happier. How do we connect this? Taking on trips and making memories will make them a little happier than giving them materialistic things while kids like the latter.
How to manage your child's ADHD?
Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) is a pervasive yet less spoken syndrome among Indian parents. Now that people are ashamed of taking their child to a doctor, what are the chances of getting them diagnosed or even treated? Zero.
Phoram Trivedi is a Consultant Psychologist & has a special interest in child psychology. Watch the video in a joint session with MobiHealth.
Toxic foam covers the bridge and river in Madurai's Sellur after heavy rains
We are playing with nature, the worst is yet to come, they say". Well, what worse can happen than watching fake snow over the river in Madurai in 29ﹾC. Locals in Madurai witnessed toxic foam on the parts of Vaigai river on Saturday. Fire officials were trying to spray off the foam. They are seen to control the foam in the water which has formed from the water itself- Irony.
What is IVF- QnA Time
In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is a procedure where the fertilization takes place outside the women's body in in-vitro condition. During IVF, mature eggs are collected from the ovaries(female) and are fertilized by the sperm (male). Then the fertilized egg (embryo) is transferred to the woman's body and is allowed to grow naturally as other pregnancies. One full cycle of IVF can take up to 3 weeks.
What Does Green Poop in Newborn Say?
There are many reasons for a green stool in newborns. According to Dr Palmer, one of the major causes of green baby poop is food intolerance; this can be something of a mother's diet or reaction to cow milk. If a breastfeeding baby isn't getting enough milk then it could also be one the many reasons. Read the article by parents.com and see what experts have to say.
What are the health benefits of fiber?
Besides keeping your intestines healthy and helping your body get rid of toxins, fiber helps you maintain regular bowel movements and helps prevent colon cancer. Fiber also helps control cholesterol and lowers insulin levels. Fiber moves food through your gastrointestinal system, helping reduce constipation and the risk of conditions such as haemorrhoids and diverticulosis.
PM visits Zydus facility in Gujarat as part of 3-city vaccine tour.
Executive Narendra Modi visited Pharma company Zydus Cadila's office in Gujarat's Ahmedabad as a feature of his three-city visit to audit COVID-19 vaccine development on Saturday. Zydus started Phase 2 clinical preliminaries of its immunization volunteers in August. PM Modi will likewise visit Covaxin producers Bharat Biotech's office in Hyderabad and Serum Institute of India in Pune.
