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
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Team L&M If you do not have a pet dog at home yet, get one now. Not many of you would know that having one may lead to reduced risk of obesity and risk of allergy in children. A new research has found that babies from families with pets – usually dogs – showed higher […]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
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 This one may come as a surprise to most of you parents but if a research is to be believed then providing ultra-clean environment to your children may be bad and that no early exposure to dirt and germs increases the instances of eczema, asthma, hay fever and childhood diabetes. Exposure to germs […]Read More