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Has stress taken over your life? Learning coping skills could help reduce anxiety

September 7, 2017 Loknath DasAnxiety, Coping, Could, Has, Help, Learning, Life, Over, reduce, Skills, Stress, Taken, Your

New UK research has shown that women who possess a good set of coping skills find it easier to overcome anxiety. The study, carried out by the University of Cambridge, was presented at the ECNP Conference and is the largest study ever conducted on coping and the anxiety that comes from facing adverse circumstances, such as living in deprivation. For the research the team surveyed 10,000 women over the age of 40 who were taking part in a major cancer study in Norfolk, UK. The team used health and lifestyle…

Vitamin E Deficiency May Affect Learning Skills in Babies, Load up on the Nutrient With these Foods

July 29, 2017July 29, 2017 Loknath Dasaffect, Babies, Deficiency, E, Foods, In, Learning, Load, May, Nutrient, On, Skills, The, these, Up, Vitamin, With

Pregnant women have to be extremely careful about the food they consume as it not only nourishes the mother but also the baby in the womb. Any deficiency can lead to health problems in the new born. According to a new research, babies who lacked vitamin E nourishment while in the womb are likely to be at an increased risk of developing impairments in mental skills that include learning and metabolic problems. The study was carried out on zebrafish because their neurological development is similar to that of a human,…

Eyes set on sky, children display drone-flying skills in Lucknow

June 15, 2017 Loknath DasChildren, Display, drone-flying, Eyes, In, Lucknow, On, Set, Skills, sky

All eyes were set on the sky as young minds gave wings to their dreams and skills at La Martiniere College ground in Lucknow on Thursday. After learning how to make and control unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) during a 20-day summer camp, 30 children in the age group of 6-16 years demonstrated their drone-flying skills on the concluding day of the programme. “This is the first time in the country where a platform was provided to the children to ignite their young minds to draw them towards aviation and robotics,”…

Actively Involved Fathers in Parenting Can Help Boost Baby’s Mental Skills

May 11, 2017 Loknath DasActively, Baby's, boost, Can, Fathers, Help, In, Involved, mental, Parenting, Skills

It is generally believed that mothers are of prime importance for the child’s healthy development but a recent study highlights the role of fathers as well. Mothers and fathers, both, have a very distinct way of parenting and it plays a vital role in the development of a child. In a general household, mothers are usually involved in disciplining or teaching the child and uses oral interaction whereas fathers are involved in playing games with the child, giving them tasks and structuring their conversations around these lines. Basically why this…

Why Good Nap Time is Essential for Kids to Develop Language Skills

February 11, 2017February 11, 2017 SrijitaDevelop, Essential, for, Good, Is, Kids, Language, Nap, Skills, Time, to, Why

It is no secret that a good night’s sleep makes you feel better. Not only does sleep give your body time to rest and recharge, it may also be crucial to your brain’s ability to learn and remember. Healthy sleep puts us in the right state of mind to take in information as we go about the day. Sleep actually triggers changes in the brain that solidify memories – strengthening connections between brain cells and transferring information from one brain region to another. Imaging and behavioral studies continue to show…

Why Good Nap Time is Essential for Kids to Develop Language Skills

February 10, 2017 SrijitaDevelop, Essential, for, Good, Is, Kids, Language, Nap, Skills, Time, to, Why