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Impact of Psychological Growth on School Performance

School is the “workplace” for children and adolescents. Successful school performance is essential for psychological growth and development. School problems of children are often chronic and require regular management. There are many reasons why children struggle in school or under perform at school, including a lack of motivation to do well, problems at home or with peers, poor study skills, emotional and behaviour problems, learning disabilities (such as dyslexia), attention deficit hyperactivity disor

Max Team In Mental Health And Behavioural Sciences

Apr 09 , 2015 | 2 min read

What are Good and Bad Fats? Everything You Need to Know

Know the benefits of adding good fats to your diet and avoiding the bad ones. The human body needs fat to provide energy and help absorb fat-soluble vitamins. Certain fats such as omega-3 and omega-6 are essential fatty acids and hence need to be consumed. Our body produces two types of cholesterol LDL and HDL . LDL is the bad cholesterol which causes clogging of the arteries and heart disease while HDL is the good fat which helps cleanse the arteries and protect against heart disease. The risk of var

Ritika Samaddar In Dietetics

Apr 06 , 2015 | 2 min read

Type II diabetes management and weight loss

India is currently in the midst of two closely linked epidemics: obesity and type 2 diabetes . Type 2 diabetes, which represents over 90 percent of all cases of diabetes, occurs when cells become insensitive to insulin, the hormone which regulates blood sugar levels. Over 80 percent of type 2 diabetics are obese. India leads the world in this epidemic of diabetes. The country currently has the highest number (50.8 million) of people suffering from diabetes By 2010 almost seven percent of India's adult po

Max Team In Bariatric Surgery / Metabolic

Mar 19 , 2015 | 2 min read

Healthy Woman - eating well, eating right

Committing to a healthy diet is the best way to care for yourself. Women of all ages should consume a healthy, nutritious diet to give them sufficient energy to perform their various activities, provide a means to support lifelong weight control through their different phases of life – starting from pregnancy to menopause. TIP 1 - Eat to boost energy and control cravings Skipping breakfast can leave you hungry and tired during the day. Get your metabolism going by eating a wholesome, healthy breakfast

Cheenu Prashar Vig In Dietetics

Mar 14 , 2015 | 1 min read

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Simple Home Remedies For Loose Motions

Loose motions or Diarrhea is one of the most common ailments across every age group – from infants and mothers to the elderly. Diarrhea is the frequent passage of watery or loose stools across irregular intervals. There are many possible causes of Diarrhea. These include allergies, food poisoning, infections, and stress. As such, Diarrhea is merely a symptom of one of many possible causes. Most of the time, loose motions is not a serious problem and can be treated at home. Below, we've outlined 3 simple h

Dr. Manoj Ranka In Internal Medicine

Feb 22 , 2018 | 1 min read

PCOD and PCOS - Symptoms, Causes, Differences & Treatment

Polycystic ovarian disease (PCOD) or polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a syndrome that has taken modern world by storm. Polycystic ovarian disease or syndrome is a very common disease heard in today's younger generation. It is a must that young girls understand this disease at an early stage as well as its causes and future implications. It is a hormonal disorder with: Imbalance of the two female hormones estrogen and progesterone with estrogen taking the upper hand – menstrual irregularities, infer

Dr. Kamna Nagpal In Obstetrics And Gynaecology

Jun 30 , 2016 | 1 min read

Indian Diet Plan In Pregnancy

To make sure that what you eat helps your body and also helps you stay interested, spread out your food through the day by following different food ideas. You can mix and match the following depending on how much you can eat and whether you are vegetarian or non vegetarian.

Dr. Neera Aggarwal In Obstetrics And Gynaecology Nutrition And Dietetics

Nov 07 , 2020 | 1 min read

Balanced Diet - Definition, Importance, Benefits & Diet Chart

A balanced diet is a diet that contains the right proportion of different food types so that your body gets the required carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, proteins, minerals.

Ritika Samaddar In Dietetics

Jan 24 , 2022 | 1 min read

9 Dry Skin Treatment and Prevention Tips from Dermatologist

In summers, dry air can make fine lines and wrinkles more noticeable if routine skin care is followed. Dry skin can itch, flake, crack, and even bleed. To help heal dry skin and prevent its return, dermatologists recommend the following: Prevent long baths and showers from making dry skin worse. When your skin is dry, be sure to: Close the bathroom door Limit your time in the shower or bath to 5 or 10 minutes Wash with a gentle, fragrance-free cleanser Apply enough cleanser to remove dirt and oil,

Dr. Ajita Bagai Kakkar In Dermatology

Mar 13 , 2015 | 3 min read

Healthy Diet Tips for Working Women

Women strive hard to balance their personal & professional lives, and tend to compromise on their lifestyle, which can lead to many health issues. It's important for women to ensure, proper healthy diet to be followed. Start with the right breakfast Avoid having too much caffeinated drinks, tea, coffee, cola as it dehydrates the body. Eat at regular intervals, not leaving your stomach empty for not more than 4-5 hours. As it keeps your gut functioning properly. Drink plenty of fluids & not just water

Ritika Samaddar In Dietetics Nutrition And Dietetics

Mar 11 , 2015 | 1 min read

Increased Prevalence of Urological Disease Due To Ageing Population Affecting Quality Of Life

World over average life span has increased and in India too average life span is more than 67 years. Today ageing population in 70-80 is not uncommon. This leads to increased incidence of urological disease usually as well quality of life. Common problem of ageing is prostate disease. With ageing prostate enlarge and affect flow of urine. Enlargement can be because of benign enlargement or because of cancer. In both cases, treatment options are different. Sample blood test (serum PSA) done annually can giv

Max Team In Kidney Transplant

Mar 09 , 2015 | 1 min read

Skin & Hair Care Tips for Safe Holi

Before Holi Apply a thick layer of moisturiser, petroleum jelly or coconut oil on your face and other exposed parts to keep the skin greasy and slippery preventing colors from settling down deep in the skin. Apply a thick coat of sunscreen to prevent the sunburns as the sun is usually harsh with a high UV index this time of the year. Wear glasses instead of contact lenses. Do not apply any kind of makeup while playing colours. Applying olive oil around the eyes will help one to remove the color easily.

Max Team In Dermatology

Mar 03 , 2015 | 1 min read

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