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What Is Lupus?

February 13, 2017 SrijitaIs, Lupus?, What

Lupus is an autoimmune disease which is caused when our immune system does not function properly. It may have mild effects but in severe cases it can also become life threatening. It is not contagious.There are types of lupus that may affect a person. These include Discoid, Drug-Induced and Neonatal. According to the Lupus Foundation of India, about 5 million people worldwide suffer some from the disease. It further states that more than 90% of lupus sufferers are women. Doctors believe that it results from both genetic and environmental stimuli.…

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

Why Your Water Intake is Essential in Preventing Urinary Diseases

February 10, 2017 Srijitadiseases, Essential, In, Intake, Is, preventing, Urinary, Water, Why, Your

As much as we love winters, the cold season brings along with it a few spoilers. What top the list are dryness and dehydration. They are almost inescapable. You need to constantly remind yourself to hydrate and smear yourself with moisturisers to keep your skin supple. The cold wind doesn’t help even a single bit to keep the energy levels high, as the only thought that runs in your mind is to snuggle in some heated corner and warm up. You have to make the extra effort to take care…

The Dreadful Migraine and Why It Is More Common Among Women

February 10, 2017 SrijitaAmong, and, common, Dreadful, Is, It, Migraine, More, The, Why, Women

Indian women are deemed to be the caretakers of their family. In today’s world more women than men have both, a job outside the home and traditional responsibilities after work hours. Over 70% of married women with children are employed outside the home. Sociologists describe women as struggling to achieve the “male standard” at work, while trying to maintain the perfect wife and mother standards at home. Women often find it harder to say ‘no’ to others’ requests and feel guilty if they can’t fulfill their responsibilities. In addition, as…

Eating Pasta is Good for Health, Experts Suggest

February 9, 2017 SrijitaEating, Experts, for, Good, Health, Is, pasta, Suggest

Are you one of those who simply can’t resist Italian food? If you are a pasta lover, here is another reason to indulge in a plateful. A recent research suggests that those who eat pasta regularly may have better diet quality. The research also indicated that pasta eating can lead to greater nutrient intake and can help manage blood sugar levels. “The study shows that pasta eaters have better diet quality than those who don’t eat pasta,” Diane Welland, dietitian and Nutrition Communications Manager for the National Pasta Association, US…