5 tips to protect your kids from cold weather

5 tips to protect your kids from cold weather

5 tips to protect your kids from cold weather 6In many parts of India, the temperatures are dropping to freezing levels hence, it becomes crucial to safeguard your family, particularly your children, from the severe cold. The child can be prone to upper respiratory infections such as cold, cough and stuffy and runny nose however, …

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Caring for children with blood cancer: A guide for parents

Caring for children with blood cancer: A guide for parents

In the intricate tapestry of life, the diagnosis of blood cancer in a child can shatter the most resilient hearts and it is a moment when time seems to stand still for parents while the world turns into a labyrinth of uncertainty and fear but amid this daunting journey, parents emerge as the unwavering pillars …

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Light Activity in Childhood May Lower Cholesterol

Light Activity in Childhood May Lower Cholesterol

TOPLINE: Light physical activity during childhood may lower blood cholesterol levels more effectively than moderate to vigorous physical activity, regardless of body fat mass. METHODOLOGY: Researchers analyzed the data of 792 children (58% females) from the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC) UK birth cohort. The measures included accelerometer-based sedentary time, light physical …

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Maternal Depressive Symptoms May Start at Pregnancy

Maternal Depressive Symptoms May Start at Pregnancy

Maternal depressive symptoms probably start at or before pregnancy, with trajectories that remain stable across the perinatal into the postnatal period, new research suggests. The analysis of more than 11,000 pregnant women with depressive symptoms from seven prospective cohorts in Canada, the United Kingdom, and Singapore suggests that depressive symptoms (low, mild, or high levels) …

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Paternal Anxiety, Depression Doesn’t Always Harm Child Behavior

Paternal Anxiety, Depression Doesn’t Always Harm Child Behavior

TOPLINE: Anxiety and depression in men during a partner’s pregnancy don’t always negatively affect cognition or behavior in young children, independent of any potential effect of maternal mental health or parental education levels, new research suggests. METHODOLOGY: The study included data on 61 families (36 boys, 25 girls) from the 3D (Design, Develop, Discover) pregnancy …

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World Breastfeeding Week 2023: Breastfeeding Tips for Working Mothers

World Breastfeeding Week 2023: Breastfeeding Tips for Working Mothers

Restricted maternity leaves and inadequate workplace amenities make it difficult for women to continue breastfeeding after going back to work Breastfeeding: A Bond That Lasts a Lifetime Breastfeeding is a remarkable experience that fosters an enduring bond between a mother and her child. Unfortunately, many working mothers face obstacles that hinder their ability to continue …

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