Earth is the third planet from the sun and the fifth largest in the solar system which comes between the planet Venus and planet Mars. Earth otherwise known as World or Globe is the only planet in our solar system known to harbor living things. Earth is the only planet whose English name does not […]
Eating dark chocolate 5+ times per week lower the risk of cardiovascular disease by 57%. Dark chocolate improves blood flow and may help prevent the formation of blood clots. Eating dark chocolate may also prevent arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries). Gives relief from stress and depression. Boosts immune system.
Getting enough water every day is important for your health. Human body, to function properly requires between one and seven liters of water per day to avoid dehydration; the precise amount depends on the level of activity, temperature, humidity, and other factors. Most of your fluid needs are met through the water and beverages you […]
May 23, 2017 World Turtle Day is celebrated around the world on May 23 every year. It is observed to bring awareness, attention, knowledge of Turtles and Tortoises and to help them survive and thrive. World Turtle Day is sponsored by American Tortoise Rescue (ATR) a nonprofit organisation formed in the year 2000 to help […]
Venus, the second planet from the sun, is named for the Roman goddess of love and beauty. Venus is roughly the same size as Earth, just slightly smaller. Venus is one of just two planets that rotate from east to west. Only Venus and Uranus have this “backwards” rotation. It completes one rotation in 243 […]
1. Warm, bacteria free milk is available all the time and the mother need not worry about how much milk the baby needs as long as the baby is happy and is gaining weight. 2. Breast milk costs nothing. This is not quite true if one takes accounts of the cost of extra food the […]
1. Children from 5 to 14 years weighing between 16 and 29.9kgs are given 1200 to 2200 ml of ORS over a period of 4 hours to drink. 2. Children above 15 years and weighing more than 30kgs are fed with more than 2200 ml of ORS. 200 ml is equal to one tumbler. 3. […]
1. Children with diarrhoea can be given rice water, dhal water, lassi or buttermilk, coconut water, lemon water and plain water. 2. If oral dehydration solution is given to children during and attacks of diarrhoea following quantity can be fed to the children provided if they are not having dehydration. 3. If the child is […]
1. Children suffering from infection of lung infection are said to have Pneumonia. 2. Due to Pneumonia children may have cough, cold, body pain, fever, chest pain, weakness, difficulty in breathing etc., 3. These children suffering from Pneumonia should be treated properly by medicines prescribed by doctors. 4. Pneumonia may be due to infection by […]
1. Some children go in for severe reaction like rash, itching, coughing wheezing and difficulty in breathing. 2. If the sting is by a honey bee, look for the stinger and remove it. 3. Wash the site of the sting or bite with soap and lukewarm water. If calamine lotion is available it can be […]
1. It needs anti fungal medication as advised by the doctor. 2. Sometimes there may be white patch over the tongue alone who are exclusively fed on milk. That doesn’t need any treatment. 3. Assessment of the hearing of the newborn can be done as follows. 4. A few weeks old baby appears to listen […]
“Aesop’s Fables”—also called “the Aesopica”—are a collection of stories designed to teach moral lessons credited to Aesop, a Greek slave and story-teller thought to have lived between 620 and 560 BCE. Aesop’s fables are some of the most well known in the world and have been translated in multiple languages and become popular in dozens of […]