In this fast moving world where human are nothing less than a machine, doctors have revealed that one of the most common problems faced by people is problem in bone health. There are numerous medicines that can cure this problem; however, nothing can take place of balanced nutrition diet. People who are accustomed to eating non-veg must take in fish and chicken and avoid red meat. For the vegetarians’ lot, they are advised to eat sprouts, tofu, soybean and sprouted chana. Also, make fruits an active part of your diet. They are way better than popping in multi-vitamins. Reference ​ ​..

Here’s a reason for mothers to rejoice because all your doubts have been confirmed and sealed with science! Research says that the mother’s genes are responsible for how smart her child will turn out to be. Mommies everywhere, this is your cue to yell, “I knew it!” The research confirms that most of a person’s intelligence is attached to Chromosome X – which is carried by women in a pair. While female children get one of the X Chromosomes from the father, intelligence genes aren't activated when they're passed down by a male. So the next time your child is behaving all goofy, you'll know exactly whom to blame. At least until they find out who passes on the tantrum genes.

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Everyone likes food that tastes good. But what about colors, smells or textures? Ever felt like thrusting your mouth in a barrel of paint or found yourself wanting to take a crunchy bite of a vibrantly spherical piece of chalk? Then you might just be suffering from an eating disorder called ‘pica’, which makes people addicted to eating substances that aren’t food. Reasons for having symptoms of pica include a chemical disorder, a nutritional deficiency or even obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)! Health complications that may arise out of this disorder could include gastric pain and bleeding, constipation, lead poisoning or even bowel perforation.

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Tired of your children throwing a fit every time you ask them to eat healthy veggies? Harness the superpowers of their superheroes to convince them! Researchers have found that invoking names of superhero role models encouraged children to eat healthier food over junk items and illustrated that when superhero cues were given, 36% more children opted for the healthier alternative! So the next time your children are going ballistic about leaving out broccoli or radishes, ask them if their favorite superhero would do that. Will you, however, have the energy to match their extra energy once they get into their “superhero” modes? Sigh! If only YOU were Batman too.

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Some studies have found that “active” video games -- the kind that involves standing up and moving around, are more effective at conjuring intense physical activity in young children. Data from the tests suggested that participants experienced greater physical intensity when playing active video games (games that required full body participation) compared to outdoor physical activities. The study does not promote the idea of ONLY playing video games but means to provide people with options to make informed decisions while buying video games for their kids. Outdoor games should, however, always be encouraged as those would never be available on the Play Store!

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There are a lot of myths attached to what you must and mustn’t do when you’re pregnant. Things you should definitely avoid are, eating more than your daily requirement, taking medication without seeking medical advice, not succumbing to your cravings, not getting the right exercise and not sleeping regularly and adequately. Stay away from these for a perfectly healthy baby.

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A little-known disease called “Textaphrenia” is affecting numerous teens across the globe. It is a modern day disease. The term describes the act of constantly checking your smartphone after just sending a message, in an anticipation of a prompt reply. Shocking statistics indicate that god proportion of young people are experiencing the feeling of rejections in case their text messages are not replied to.

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Yes definitely there are very common excuses and complaints by kids regarding doing their homework but there some unfortunate consequences that can really cause harm. Apparently, too much homework can not only cause stress but also can result in serious physical health problems. There are several case studies showing too much homework has cause children a lack of balance in their lives and they are getting away from the society.

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Modern parents, unlike the older generations, are deeply aware that nowadays children are cognizant, conscious humans and should not be treated like punching bags. However, this kind of awareness has interfered with the need to be strict when it is actually required. Now professional stress also mingles with personal lives, which makes the parents more conscious on their behavior with kids. But anyways, unchecked behavior can lead to bigger problems in later life.

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Real funny, but if you are just those lot of people who have been crazily looking for easy hacks and cheats to solve maths problems or for better understanding of the subject, chewing gum might be an appropriate solution. According to a genuine study, students were found to be better scoring at maths who chew gums than students who didn’t. Apparently, chewing gum enhances alertness, eases anxiety and lessens stress.

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A lot of research proposes that when children encounter constraining feeding practices, their potential to take after their particular appetite signals might be lost and quit eating when they're full. After some time, kids compelled to clean their plates at each meal may incline toward sugary nourishments and snacks and risk getting to be overweight or hefty. The "clean plate club" policies are difficult to resist but may backfire.

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With regards to youngsters and psychological well-being, Dr. John Walker, a psychologist says guardians need to set up open lines of correspondence at an early age, with the goal that children are better ready to express concerns when they achieve their high schoolers. It's great not to surge in with arrangements. Parents need to listen to their children and have family time. Set aside time for your children.

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Due to air pollution, sedentary lifestyle, and unhygienic conditions, immunodeficiency has raised an alarming situation. According to the experts, at present, there is no authentic data to conclude this but it is no hidden fact that many numbers of urban kids are falling prey to common diseases every month. To check on this disease, India has been suggested to be careful and emphasize on newborn screening.

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It can negatively impact the development in children if over the time they are getting less creative in their play. A study has warned, children who spend more than 15 minutes a day are less creative than those who solve puzzles or read books. Researchers have said that watching television for shorter span does not impact the creativity of the child. This new research is of extreme relevance to the producers’ of children’s television.

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A published study states that children whose diet involves a good amount of vegetables, berries, fruits and whole grains perform much better in reading and communication skills. The researchers have specifically recommended a Finnish diet. This kind of diets include higher amounts of fruits, vegetables, fish, berries, whole grains and have less quantity of sugary products and saturated fat.

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A new study has found that baby boys who are exposed to a chemical which is commonly used in plastics, before delivery, might have the chance of developing problems of anxiety and depression at the age of 10-12. Bisphenol A (BPA) is a component of few plastics found in water bottles, dental sealants, food containers and thermal receipt paper. After filtering results with gender, they found this was affecting boys more than girls.

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After a long summer holiday and the arrival of dirty monsoon, it is such a pain for all the parents to make their kids regular to school. Here are some tips that will help you do it. Get them involved in the stationary and uniform purchases, labelling books etc. Buy them at least one new item for school, may it be a bag, bottle, lunch box etc especially of favorite cartoon characters. Talk to them about various exciting things they should look forward to in the coming year.

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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.

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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.

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The home environment can have a serious impact on the growth of the children, especially in their formative years and adolescence. A parenting skill involves an ability to hear and an ability to talk which considerably reduces the chances of losing a child which means, if the child does have anyone to open up to at home, the damage can be severe. A study has proved that the biggest reason behind children’s failed emotional existence is a lack of communication with parents.

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