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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According to a study, it requires a constant effort and patience to keep a secret. Keeping a secret is actually quite bad for your health as it increases your stress. The stress hormone levels of the people holding secrets are bound to go up. It is also observed that when people release any secrets, their health improves notably. However, this depends on how deep and serious the secret is.

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It is all psychological. You have to believe and remind yourself that waking up naturally before an alarm is so beautiful and healthy. The activities you do before your bedtime are of extreme relevance here. Question yourself whether watching tv before bed, versus getting enough sound sleep and waking up in peace, what is healthier? With a little effort and foresight every night, you will be able to develop a habit.

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A lot of people still use shower daily unaware of the problems it brings upon. Hot showers may lead to problems such as eczema and itching. Excessive use of shower gel and body washes may take away the natural oils of your skin. Generally while showering people do not completely rinse off the soap from their skin which can lead to dryness and irritation. Hence, it is advised not to shower regularly.

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Love is divine, love is eternal. There is no beat to the feeling of being truly loved. Even science has agreed to certain factors regarding such feelings humans go through. A research team has observed that people who are involved in high-quality relationships have a better health both, mental and physical. Factors taken into consideration for drawing such conclusions were partner hospitality, satisfaction, support, questions about criticism, affection, kindness and commitment.

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You must have observed whenever you come out in sudden sunlight from a cool or dark place, you sneezed uncontrollably? A lot of us would say yes! This is known as photic sneeze reflex. It is a condition of sneezing after being exposed to a bright light. It is a quite known genetic quirk which is still not explained by science. Hence, take care.

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There are several issues which make people faint. Older people, particularly aged over 65-years of age usually faint due to low blood pressure levels. Dehydration is another health issue which makes people faint. In this, the amount of fluid in your blood is significantly reduced and blood pressure decreases. Diabetic people urinate frequently which eventually leads to dehydration. Fainting also occurs due to heart diseases which interfere with the brain’s blood supply.

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Recently a study has claimed that exposure to blue light can significantly improve the functioning of your brain. They observed that by getting a short exposure to blue light, a person is able to make critical decisions faster. Results show that a short single exposure can improve reaction time and produce efficient responses during heavy brainwork activities even after the exposure has ended.

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If you are trying to get up early in the morning, whether you have to rush to work or plan for studies, hitting the snooze button is scientifically bad for your health. People set multiple alarms much in advance to the time they actually want to wake up and use the snooze button to finally get up at the desired time. It is advised that you must set an alarm for only when you need to wake up and set that habit of waking up. Hitting the snooze button cuts down on your sleep and even makes you tired and slow for the rest of the day.

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Being alone or being surrounded with friends largely affects your reasoning skills. A new study has revealed that when people are surrounded by friends have wise reasoning skills as compared to people who stay alone. A team conducted a study recording reflections of participants in everyday challenges. They observed differences in wise reasoning in both the contexts, social and non-social. Hence, to improve your mind’s ability to reason, engage more with people.

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Obesity is higher in areas where artificial lights blaze all night compared to places which are in darkness after sunset which is healthy. Artificial lights contribute to overweight in men as well as women as much as eating junk food, says a study. Lights during bedtime might contribute to obesity by suppressing the melatonin production which regulates sleep cycles. They also lead to social jet lag or disruption of body’s natural rhythms where people wake up at odd times during night.

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It is a known fact that insufficient sleep hampers with the ability of your brain to perform several important functions. People who do not get enough sleep are at an increased risk of developing high blood pressure, diabetes, heart diseases etc. There is a natural and easy trick to put an end to turning and tossing on the bed. It requires you to consume a mixture of coconut oil, honey and sea salt which can effectively relax your mind and body. Go ahead, give it a try tonight!

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A study has recently suggested that having a standing desk at your workplace can give you a relief from body discomfort and increase your overall productivity by 50%. It was found that people who work in both the postures, sitting and standing, tend to be active throughout the day and show better performance. People who sit in front of the desktop all day become easily tired and lazy as compared to former ones.

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If you just knew there is a great amount of wellness and enjoyment attached to dancing, wouldn’t you take it? Of course you would! Turns out depending on the type of moves you do, you can give a great deal of exercise to your heart, lungs and muscles in the body. Dancing has also known to be stress booster and with the touch of right music, you feel motivated and energetic. It helps greatly on an emotional level. Dancing also provides flexibility and balance to your body. Besides, consuming healthy juice after dancing adds greatly to the health and wellness.

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Your unique set of skills is one of the ways to help yourself stand out in the crowd. But in order to boost that image and throw an influencing effect you need to know your network, be a social media savvy and be able to use technology to your advantage. The healthiest way is to be a mingling personality in the organisation. Introduce yourself to everyone and attend all corporate events. Be professional with your social media presence as well. Indulge yourself in new upcoming trends and tech updates and use it to your advantage.

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The Lifestyle of pets such as food habits, vet visits, bathing and haircuts everything needs to be taken care of to keep them healthy during summer. To avoid indigestion and heat stroke it is very important to keep them hydrated throughout the day. Adding dog ice-cream and cucumber to their diet, feeding them juicy fruits will help him beat the heat. Moreover, use the shampoo with menthol content, mix drinking water with glucose and give them anti-parasites to save them from ticks.

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Workaholics must realize the importance of slowing down and getting a break so that they improve the quality of life. Take a day off, get rid off all the electronic devices for some time and spend some time alone and live in the silence. If possible, walk from office to home and enjoy the fresh air. Walk in the morning sunlight and provide yourself with Vitamin D which has incredible health benefits to offer. Lastly, getting an 8-hour good night’s sleep is essential to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

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Marriage does not stop you from staying fit. You can adopt a healthy lifestyle even after tying the knot. For that, the first thing you must do is stop wearing clothes according to your size and weight for any occasion. Plan some outdoor activities with your partner like long walks and have a healthy sex life. Physical activeness is a must so keep yourself indulged in the household chores. Choose nutritional, low-calorie meals and always stock your kitchen with healthier foods.

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1- Limit your calories as you grow older. 2- Add some nuts to your daily diet. 3- Add turmeric to your diet. 4- Eat plenty of plant foods. 5- Regular exercise of more than 60mins. 6- Put out bad habits like smoking and alcohol. 7- Prioritize whatever makes you happy. 8- Meditate or find ways to reduce stress and anxiety. 9- Nurture close relationships. 10- Be conscientious. 11- Consume moderate amount and Tea and Coffee. 12- Have a proper sleep routine.

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