Denmark trial uses virtual reality game to boost Covid vaccinations
Researchers from Denmark are using virtual reality to encourage more covid-19 vaccination through a game maneuvering through a virus-infected crowd in the city. Participants were made to wear glasses to play with an elderly person crossing the square while avoiding red-clothed infected with covid-19. Vaccinated were dressed in blue. The study is to increase the intention of people getting vaccinated.
A Simple Self-Care Exercise to Calm Your Nerves
Legs Up the Wall (Viparita Karani). Try it by itself or adding it with meditation or breathing. It might not look powerful, but this pose does a lot more than it seems. Inversions bring great rest to the CNS, rejuvenate the brain, open up the lungs and control your mood swings. It also helps to get back to sleep after midnight wake up.
The Time After Childbirth Is More Dangerous Than You Think. What to Watch For
As soon as visitors arrive in the delivery room, every family member rushes to capture a picture. Along with the pleasant environment, there could be a lot more complications. Postpartum hemorrhage, there is not much you can do to fully prevent postpartum hemorrhage, but you can be aware of the symptoms and be prepared. Infection is the next leading cause of death.
Babies can be born with teeth .
While most infants get their first teeth months after birth, some babies are born with one or more teeth. These are called natal teeth. Natal teeth are relatively rare, occurring in about 1/2,000 births. But you don’t need to worry or take action unless the teeth interfere with feeding, or are a choking hazard. Your pediatrician can help advise you about what to do.
What is "PICA" ?
Pica is a compulsive eating disorder in which people eat non-food items. Dirt, clay, and flaking paint are the most common items eaten. Less common include glue, hair, cigarette ashes. It is common in children,
ages 1-6. It also occurs in children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. For pregnant women, pic often involves eating dirt related to an iron and zinc deficiency.
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Do babies cry inside the womb too?
Babies do cry in the womb. The researchers noted that the baby exhibited behaviors that correlate to ex utero crying :
The baby inhaled and opened its mouth while the tongue went down.
The baby then displayed three augmented breaths.8
The third and last breath featured a pause on the inhale and an extended breath out with settling.
Basically, what you would picture if a baby did a brief cry. "
The Best Foods for Immunity | WebMD
One of the best ways to keep your immune system operating in tip-top shape is with the right nutrition. Feeding your body certain foods may help keep your immune system strong. If you’re looking for ways to prevent colds, the flu, and other infections, your first step should be a visit to your local grocery store. Plan your meals to include these best immune-boosting foods.
Intuitive Eating Can Help You Make Peace with Food
At the core of intuitive eating is trusting yourself to know what to eat and pay attention to your body. It also requires a rejection of the diet mentality. Put down the cell phone or magazine and focus on your food. Does your food look, smell, and taste good? Allow yourself to really savor something delicious. Then occasionally pause to check in: Are you still hungry?
How to control your craving for a healthier takeaway?
“The Healthy Plate Model to Your Takeaways”. Half of the plate should be vegetables. A palm of protein (meat/ fish/ eggs/beans/tofu). Order extra vegetables as a side with your meal (e.g. steamed greens/ broccoli). Share a portion of rice or chips between two people, and measure a fist-sized portion of these carbs onto your plate.
Men can also experience pregnanacy symptoms : "pregnant dad syndrome"
Couvade syndrome is a condition in which the partners of pregnant women often experience the same or similar pregnancy symptoms, also called sympathy pregnancy or pregnant dad syndrome. However, this syndrome has not been classified as medical or mental issue. symptoms can include: Changes in appetite, weight gain or loss, Fatigue, Nausea, diarrhea, Cramping or back pains, & Anxiety or depression.
What does extra calories do? They just get into your wardrobe and sew your clothes tighter?
Healthy snacking gives you a huge energy boost in the long run, unlike the temporary high from processed or refined food. Opt for natural and healthier products, as they are high in fiber and take longer to digest. The glucose on these unprocessed foods is released more gradually into your bloodstream while unhealthy food’s energy lasts only for a while leading to a sooner crash down.
This is why you feel tired all the time and this is what you should do about it
Most people wouldn’t consider daytime sleepiness to be a big deal. A lot of the time, it isn’t. But if your sleepiness is ongoing then it could cause fatigue. In many cases, excessive sleepiness can be fixed with some lifestyle changes. If you still feel worn out after trying to manage your fatigue on your own, talk to your doctor. You may have a sleep disorder or another medical condition that needs attention.
क्या ब्रेस्टफीडिंग कराने के दौरान रक्तदान किया जा सकता है?
क्या बच्चे को ब्रेस्टफीडिंग कराने के दौरान रक्तदान करना सुरक्षित है? जवाब है, हाँ। फिर भी ब्रेस्टफीडिंग के दौरान रक्तदान से पहले डॉक्टर से सलाह लेना और एनीमिया व ऐसी ही किसी अन्य खून संबंधी बीमारी का पता लगाने के लिए ब्लड टेस्ट कराना न भूलें। इस बारे में जल्दबाजी करने के बजाय कुछ पॉइंट्स पर विचार कर लेना चाहिए जेसे ब्रेस्ट मिल्क में 87% पानी होता है और जब आप रक्तदान करती हैं, तो वह आपके शरीर से लगभग 450 मिली पानी ले लेता है। मतलब यह है, कि रक्तदान के बाद व्यक्ति को 48 घंटों तक ज़्यादा तरल पदार्थ लेने चाहिए, ताकि शरीर में हाइड्रेशन बना रहे और जो पानी बाहर निकल चुका है उसकी आपूर्ति की जा सके।
The secret to a healthy and happy life: Dr Hansaji Yogendra
5 am, a time that is associated with cosmic energy. Waking up at 5 am has its own powerful secrets. The time between 4:00 AM and 5:30 AM is also called as Brahma Muhurta. Brahma is the creator and Muhurta means time. So it is creator’s time. The potential of creation is at peak during Brahma Muhurta. You can create all that you want in this period very easily.
Does your heart grows too during pregnancy?
During pregnancy, there are a number of important changes to cardiovascular function which are necessary for progression of a successful pregnancy. Blood flow to various organs increases during pregnancy to meet the increased metabolic needs of tissues. It seems that becoming a mother makes your heart grow & blood volume increases by up to 50% and your heart beats faster & stronger, growing larger.
