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Amazing Optical Illusion
Posted : Dr Rohit Mehra, Oct. 5, 2011
Here is one of the most amazing optical illusions ever known to man: Optical illusions like this are based on instinct making them impossible to shrug off. A wise man once said - " All the learning in the world cannot replace instinct. " 
Health Issues arising from Night Shifts
Posted : Dr. HK, Aug. 3, 2011
India, which many countries assume it to be the back office destination of the world has to the delight of the world, a young working population who is not bothered of working in the night shifts. The dirty little secret is that the young rather wouldn’t mind working at such odd hours to earn a decent salary inspite of the ...
Safe and unsafe sex
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, May 1, 2011
Sex is a natural pleasure and every organism: be it an animal or man has always lusted for such delights. And since ancient times many techniques have been devised to enhance its pleasure and also to keep one safe from any diseases arising due to bigamy.  In the wake of growing STD diseases (sexually transmitted diseases) people have although not ...
Suffering irregular periods
Posted : Dr. Ankur, April 29, 2011
Menstruation or periods start in young girls when they reach the teenage. The common age for starting the periods is between 12 to 16 years of age. But many times climatic conditions can either extend its occurrence or make it come early.  The irregular period’s problem in young girls is more as it is the beginning and the body has ...
Bedwetting in children
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, April 29, 2011
Bedwetting is a common problem with children. When they are small and young, bedwetting is never considered a problem. Rather it is naturally accepted. But when the child grows from toddler to a kid of 4 to 5 years and the problem still persists, then its time that some measures are taken to stop him from wetting the bed. Causes ...
Counteracting depression
Posted : Dr. Ankur, March 31, 2011
Depression can be very harmful for personal health-mental and physical. Rather if you are in depression, it means that your mental state is ill. Constant weeping, nervousness, too much lethargy or lying in bed throughout the day are some of the various very obvious symptoms of depression. Sometimes the depression goes to such an extent that it causes blindness in ...
Herbal Tea Benefits
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, March 12, 2011
Herbal tea is gaining popularity the world over and now you can find different flavored herbal teas at your nearest day to day shop. Although the herbal tea is the gift of Chinese to the world, today it is used in many countries and is prepared as per the traditional method of that region. You can find many branded herbal ...
Natural Stress Busters
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, March 12, 2011
Do you feel your shoulder tighten, mind spins, palms sweat, stomach twists, heart races, and difficulty in sleeping? Unfortunately, these are common symptoms of stress which are faced by many people nowadays. If these problems are left unchecked, they can lead severe health problems. The current hectic and chaotic life compels human beings to get stressed. Every person has its ...
Sleep Walking: A disorder which can be cured
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, March 1, 2011
Have you ever heard of the people who walk in their sleep? This means that they get up, perform some activities and then go back to sleep. When they wake up, they have absolutely no recollection of anything that they have done or spoken. This is called sleep walking, or somnambulism. It is a sleep disorder in which the afflicted ...
Assess suicidal tendency
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, March 1, 2011
Suicide is the most buzzing word which captures almost the maximum space in a newspaper or TV. There is staggering data which shows how many people commit suicide every year across the world. Almost one million people and 20 millions attempts to do the same are reported every year. There are several motives and reasons that compel anyone to go ...
What is the connection between happiness and health?
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, Feb. 25, 2011
Who has not heard of the famous proverb, “Laughter is the best medicine”? Well every one of us knows that happiness and health are co-related factors. The doctors and health counselors have been screaming loudly since ages that if you want to remain healthy and strong it is necessary that your mind frames should be positive and happy. But is ...
Advantages of laughter therapy
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, Dec. 27, 2010
Everyone has heard the proverb “laughter is the best medicine!” But very few take it really seriously. Even science has proved that few daily chuckles and roars of laughter can benefit in enhancing the condition of health. Generally, laughter is a natural part of life and should come out spontaneously and tends to be circumstantial. But even though there are ...
Valuable tips to avoid stress
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, Dec. 1, 2010
Do you know why you love your childhood and why you keep on becoming nostalgic again and again in remembrance of those golden innocent memories? Well, because childhood is free of worries and tensions. There is no stress, only hope and desires. But as you grow old your expectations and ambitions throw you in the gamut of competition which is ...
Strike peace within yourself
Posted : Dr. Ankur, Nov. 16, 2010
Do you think these days all of the people around are too serious? People are frustrated agitated about everything then it’s time to look within yourself and see for your mental state. Being peaceful on the inside will surfaces in very soon all around you. It will help break the self created cocoon of gloominess. The root of being uptight ...
Plan rejuvenation and health in holidays
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, Nov. 16, 2010
Everyone whether young or old wait throughout the year for the relaxing holiday season. This is the season when students feel free from their school lives, homework, lecture sessions and teachers arena whereas professionals take it as a long break from computers, files, schedules and meetings. The homemakers feel free from their kitchen, household work and grocery shopping. Holiday time ...
Do you know sleeping can help you lose weight?
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, Oct. 22, 2010
Many struggle hard to shed those extra pounds, diet to extremes, and workout in the gym for hours or have to adopt a very strict regime throughout just to fit in the curvy clothes. But do you know that having a sound sleep can help you a lot, if no then do read the following as this will help enlighten ...
Mental health-Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being
Posted : Dr.Gurmeet Kaur, Oct. 11, 2010
MENTAL HEALTH“Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity” To get most of the life and to enjoy it to its fullest, it’s important to take care of yourself. Life is full of ups and down our ability to think and feel all these are called MENTAL HEALTH.Art ...
Are you healthy?
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, Oct. 11, 2010
Health as known by all is a broader frame and not just limited to the physical aspect, health is the absolute harmony at all levels including both physical and mental. With rising spa business and mediation centres that conception within the general public about the mental well being is evident but often we find that in the race they just ...
Gossip- good for health
Posted : Aditi Chopra, Sept. 30, 2010
Eavesdropping is one activity in which one usually does not want to indulge in. But sometimes it becomes almost difficult not to let your ears wander and catch someone’s secrets. Especially when an interesting conversation is going on around you, everyone has the tendency to pick up little bits from the conversation. Sitting in a café with a friend, I ...
Child Abuse
Posted : Aditi Chopra, Sept. 29, 2010
Child Abuse is rampant in all parts of the world. One of the many crimes that go unreported is child abuse. In fact, in our country, it may not even be considered as a crime and maybe overlooked as any ordinary incident. Almost eighty percent of persons having experienced child abuse are at the risk of developing severe psychiatric problems. ...
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