Category : HEALTH

Dr Kshama Chandan When it comes to the health of your teeth, “you are what you eat”. It is not only what you choose to eat and how often you eat but also when you eat that affects your general health as well as the heath of your teeth and gums. While chocolate, sweets, candies, […]Read More

Dr P Tandava Krishnan Myth 1 We are a developing country. Diabetes is primarily a problem of developed countries. Fact A recent study conducted by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has found that nearly one in every five Indian above 20 years is either a diabetic or at risk for diabetes. In fact, India […]Read More

Rajkumari Sharma Tankha Eating less or skipping a meal, earlier associated with teenagers, has become a fad with younger children, especially girls of class 5, 6 and 7. Just the other day, a friend of mine, Mridula, told me that her daughter has become very picky eater, and she is in class 5! “I have […]Read More

Dr Tapan Ghose The relationship between heart and body circulation is analogous to the central pumping station of water supply and distribution system. Whenever multiple blocks develop in the distribution system, the central pumping station (heart) is affected. Normal size of the heart is close to one’s closed fist. The normal thickness of the walls […]Read More

Team L&M Do you that nearly 56 million Indians are stressed and another 38 million experience anxiety disorders. A recent study on the causes and implications of workplace stress in India revealed six most prevalent reasons for this. Among these reasons are negative work-life balance; working overtime; and neglect at the workplace. There is a […]Read More

Team L&M If your child is suffering from long-lasting depression like sleep dysfunction or you notice some changes in his/ her daily biological rhythms, it can be due to him/ her getting bullied. A study has warned this and more after findings in an animal model showed that being bullied can have dramatic effects on […]Read More

Team L&M Smoking among older teens is something that is most dreaded by the parents. As these youngsters experience newfound freedom and a realisation of having “grown up”, older teenagers tend to experiment with a number of things with smoking, chewing tobacco and drinking alcohol topping the list. There are a number of reasons that […]Read More

Team L&M If you do not want your child to suffer from depression at an early age, ensure you include these 10 foods in their daily regimen that can boost mental health and combat depression Berries Two of the most powerful agents that help combat stress and depression, vitamin C and antioxidants are present aplenty in […]Read More

Team L&M Bananas and dry fruits provide good ‘fuel’ to your brain, and breakfast cereal provides an excellent start to the day and will help sustain your energy throughout the morning. Here, we look at seven superfoods to boost your kid’s brain power. BREAKFAST CEREAL: A bowl of cereal is a healthy start to the […]Read More