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A recent research by neurologists from AIIMS has suggested that epilepsy can be treated better with home videos as compared with caregivers. The research was carried out in treating more than 300 epilepsy patients and promising results were achieved. According to experts, about 10 million people in India are suffering from epilepsy and many do not receive the proper treatment. Therefore, home videos are a better alternative for treating epilepsy.
Sneezing can occur due to a number of reasons. Generally, sneezing is observed in a person who is suffering from a cold but people around the world have associated different meanings to random sneezing. Some consider it as bad luck before they have something good coming, whereas, on the other hand, some people believe it as good luck or a good sign. Click on “Reference” below to read the detailed article.
The flat, brown spots which appear in groups on your skin are called freckles. They are usually found on the face and according to dermatologists, they signify skin damage. Some precautionary measures include applying sunscreen every time you face long exposure to the sun. There are various blends available which make a great face pack like honey and water, buttermilk etc. Rubbing onion slices or applying sour cream also are proved to be useful. Papaya juice and lemon juice application can also be considered.
For all the weight-watchers, here comes a brilliant tech which can help you achieve your weight loss goals without exercising. Pokemon Go is mobile application game, a virtual reality concept, in which Pokemon are placed on virtual land like locations on google maps. It requires intense walking around parks, bushes, grasses, roads and buildings as well. It is an ideal game for all lazy bums who lack physical activity every day.
An experiment conducted showed that the proximity or order in which the food is arranged or presented can manipulate people into making healthy food choices. This shows that food nudging is promising. A review suggests that the tactics of the marketers to place products where the consumers are highly likely to buy can be used to make people improve their diet. Nudging is a trending and innovative way to make this world a healthier place.
As per the study, you just have to follow these simple steps which will help you lose 10 Kilos in just a month! Cold showers help to lower the body temperature making our body use the fat cells for providing warmth which ultimately aids in weight loss. Make sure you indulge in a filling and high-protein breakfast along with green tea, both of which are directly proportional to weight loss. Apart from that, aggressive exercise and soaking in some sun will help to a great extent. Go ahead, be active and lose weight!
A recent study has revealed that one of the biggest reason behind the weak memory of children is the deficiency of essential minerals like zinc and iron. It claims that children aged between 6 to 11 years of age have lower levels of iron and zinc mainly because of the lack of healthy food. Further studies showed that when these children were given these essential nutrients through healthy food continuously for 3 months, they showed significant improvement in the memory.
Everyone is concerned about older parents and their health. A recent study has come up with one more thing you can do for their health which is let them create a special bond with pets and take them for walking. This helps in lowei their BMI (body mass index) and also lesser doctor visits. Additional perks of letting them go for a walk is it increases their social circle which also proves healthy.
Jaggery is a sweetener, unrefined sugar extracted from sugar cane or palm, becoming popular as a healthy alternative to sugar. It has a better nutritional profile that ordinary sugar but is high in calories. It is said to improve the immune system, digestion, and liver health but there is no substantial evidence to support the same. However, eating any source of sugar leads to an increased risk of obesity, diabetes, and heart diseases.
It is said that for a child to grow, equal effort is required by both the parents. But a recent study has shown that children who are brought up by single mothers are equally well-adjusted and healthy. The study showed that there was no substantial difference between children brought up in both the scenarios. It is important to receive proper nutritional and health care to ensure a healthy growth of the child.