They are texting. They are on Instagram. They are on Facebook. Sounds familiar? The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends a maximum of two hours of screen time for children. However, studies show that children spend as much as seven to nine hours on their smart phones, mainly texting and gaming.
The month of November is declared pancreatic cancer awareness month, in a bid to increase public awareness of the lethal disease that killed Steve Jobs, the famous CEO of Apple. Only more awareness and understanding about this cancer can allow more people to be diagnosed early, in time for surgery, which is currently the only…
What do the happiest people on earth have in common? Recently, researchers analyzed the common characteristics of the people who call themselves very, very happy with their lives, and who tend to live long. Here is what they found: 1. Relationships
Research has consistently found that reading habit is the one common characteristic among high achievers, both in school, and later on in life. Warren Buffet was asked once about the reason for his success.
No one likes pain. We want to get rid of the occasional headache, the backache, and the neck pain as soon as possible so that we can get on with our lives. Therefore, we reach out for the white pills on your shelf. However, how safe are they?
Time for trick-or-treating? Halloween traditionally falls on 31 October, on the eve of the All Hallow’s Day, a Western Christian Observance. It is the time of the year in the Christian calendar when martyrs, saints (hallows) and all the faithful departed are remembered. Popular Halloween activities include attending Halloween costume parties, trick-or-treating, carving pumpkins into…
A home is a personal statement of the owner. A home reflects the personality and aptitudes of the individuals who inhabit it.
Some parents, like helicopters, hover over their children, supervising and overseeing their life. The term ‘helicopter parent’ (also called a ‘cosseting parent’ or a ‘cosseter’) refers to a parent who is extremely and closely attentive to a child’s problems and experiences, particularly at school and college.
Life is about continuous learning. We can learn from all creatures big and small in the universe. The butterfly has long been recognized as a symbol for transformation, which is defined as a thorough change in the form of appearance or character, usually for the better. The butterfly story The author of the butterfly story…
We are all interested in knowing how long we will live. Of course, accidents and illnesses can happen anytime, but barring all those unexpected events, well, how many years are you going to live? A pointer towards longevity is surely family history. Diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, obesity and other inherited diseases in…
Yes, you read it right. The question is, ‘can your child be a genius?’ The simple answer to this question is ‘yes’. The 21st century discoveries about the human brain and its functioning have revealed the astounding fact that human abilities are not fixed at birth.
What is normal temperature? Blood pressure? Normal resting pulse? We talk so much about these issues but many of us do not know the answer to these questions. Let us look at some basic medical facts that all laypeople should know.
