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
Team L&M Iodine is a vital micronutrient needed regularly in small quantity for optimal mental and physical development in human beings. Deficiency of iodine can result in a range of disabilities and disorders such as goitre, hypothyroidism, cretinism, abortion, still-birth, mental retardation and psychomotor defects. Children born in iodine deficient areas may have up to 13.5 […]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 Parents dread the rainy season as rains mean of cold and flu. Most of you must be thinking there is no escape from these afflictions, but what if we tell you that there is; that just be eating certain foods your child can become strong enough to ward of cold and flu. We […]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
Team L&M Chewing gum is a favourite of all kids and many adults too. Many of you must be eating chewing gum as a snack, a pastime or simply because of the sweet flavour it gives. Although eating chewing gum after a meal could be healthy as the saliva released in the process helps to […]Read More