Parents Warned Of 'Sharp Rise' In Eating Disorders
Surveys from part of Great Britain suggest three to four-fold increase in kids' eating disorder cases than a pre-pandemic year. The eating disorder begins at a very early stage like they stop eating the food they enjoyed before. Specialists accuse pandemic behind the problem as kids are becoming more inactive with less outdoor activities. Such conditions might need medical or personal help.
Nurture your newborn in the pandemic, 6 easy ways
Becoming parents is one thing and bringing up a newborn is another. The mixed emotions and pandemic can be a little overwhelming and might result in wrong decisions. But you can be ready now! The Indian Express has got you an excellent article to be prepared in advance. It doesn’t stall over vital things, just like vaccines.
SII, waiting for the approval for AstraZeneca's Vaccine
Adar Poonawalla on Monday said his Serum Institute of India (SII) is anticipating that the British and Indian governments should support the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19's vaccine for emergency use in a couple of days. "You will be hearing some uplifting news from the UK very soon," he added. "By January, we ought to have the AstraZeneca/Oxford vaccine authorized," he further said.
This game can enhance the imagination power of your toddler
Pretend that your living room floor is the sea and that he has to get to the other side of the room without getting his feet wet! Scatter some pillows make him imagine it as water. Make some ships, mermaids, and sharks on the way. You can plan many more such games with the kid.
This could be a great game to develop the balance, imagination, and special awareness of your kid.
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Could dairy protect against hypertension?
A study, which appears in the journal BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care, reached a surprising conclusion this year. As per the results, increased whole fat dairy consumption was associated with lower rates of metabolic syndrome along with chronic diseases like diabetes and blood pressure. Dairy foods and products are high in vitamins, minerals calcium, and other nutrients. Read more
Noida: Sharp drop in malaria, dengue cases
Gautam Budh Nagar has recorded a drastic drop in cases of dengue and malaria, from 427 to 27 of malaria & 27 to 26 of dengue in comparison to last year. With zero mortality cases due to the former diseases, the officials have credited sanitization drives conducted in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and parallel anti-larvae drive to contain mosquito-borne conditions for the drop-in cases.
First 6 months of 2021 will see vaccine shortage globally, nobody can help that: SII CEO
Serum Institute of India (SII) CEO Adar Poonawalla confirmed that the initial half-year of 2021 will see a Covid vaccine shortage worldwide. He added, "No one can help that. We will see dialing down by August-September 2021." He further stated, "We've 40-50 million dosages of Covishield stockpiled...We will deliver around 300 million portions by July 2021."
6 UK Returnees Found with New COVID Variant, Kept in Isolation
Six people returning from the UK to India, have been found positive with the new strain of coronavirus, known to be more infectious than 1st strain. All persons are in single room isolation with healthcare facilities in state governments, and those who came in contact with them are quarantined. Samples of the 3 returnees were tested and declared positive for the new strain in NIMHANS, Bengaluru.
What are the chances of twins with IVF?
An IVF Specialist Explains: "As per the Human Fertilization and Embryology Authority (HEFA), one out of five pregnancies may bring about twins with IVF." This is normally on the grounds that during IVF various embryos might be embedded into your uterus to build the odds of twin with IVF. To avoid failure, more than one embryo is implanted which if gets a success results in twins.
Ten Things a Parent Can Do to Help Their Child with Autism
Thirteen years ago, our beautiful son, Justin, was diagnosed with autism, & was on the extreme end of the spectrum. I will never forget the day he was diagnosed – it was both comforting and overwhelming because I didn't know what to do next. I wished someone would have helped me out then. Here are some things I did that helped me, might help you too. Look out for no. 10. -Kimberlee McCafferty.
Can I Still Get Pregnant if I'm on the Pill?
It can happen, even if the chances are low, it is not zero. Birth control pills are not 100% effective in preventing pregnancy but can become only when taken exactly as directed. Since no birth control is guaranteed to avoid pregnancy, and it is very likely to forget or miss out on the timings, it all depends on when you take it. Want to know more about contraceptive pills? Swipe left.
The Diet Philosophy For PCOS, What, When and How to Eat?
The magic wand probably does not work here. PCOS is a syndrome and not a disease. Which means you might have it for a lifetime if not appropriately controlled. The entire approach of PCOD works around diet. Once you learn what, how, and when to eat, it becomes easier to manage. PCOS is one of the alarming reasons for infertility in women, but not always. You talk about it, and you can work it out.
More Time Spent In Nature Could Mean A Happier Adulthood For Kids
The more time people spend out of doors when they're young, the fewer symptoms of anxiety and depression they report as adults. Time in nature is one of the few safe options for families this year. A large study showed that a boundary of 2 hours of outdoor wandering, anything less than that would have no benefit. So, now you have an option when kids whine about getting bored sitting home alone.
Best Schedule for Working Parents, When Schools Are Closed
If your kids are used to having your full attention whenever they're home, they will likely fight you on this schedule. Don't worry, though kids are adaptable and are capable of playing and learning independently. Create a simple program and assess after a week or so, try for shift changes, do some trial and errors, and be perfect in one shot but at least you can aim for it.
Want to Raise Well-Adjusted Children? Psychology Says Let Them See You Doing These 10 Things
Have your kids seen you struggle, exercise, or even cry? We aren’t raising children, we’re raising adults. Who are we as an adult should not affect the upbringing of your child but it should also not form a delusion of real life to them? Of-course everyone wants the best for their child, happiness, success, and others but it is important to let them know that it comes at a cost. Let them see this
Do Not Drink Alcohol During the Cold Wave: IMD To North Indians
The India Meteorological Department has encouraged citizens in North India to keep away from liquor during a cold wave as it "diminishes internal heat level". Specialists confirmed, liquor can diminish the body's center temperature and increase the danger of hypothermia during cold weather. They additionally express that liquor can affect the capacity to effectively see how chilly it is.
