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Mom with her kids. Psychologists say parents should say no when a child is too demanding. (Pic courtesy: burst.shopify.com, Pic used for representational purpose only. )

Are you raising brats?

Remember that a spoilt child will not straighten up' or get better when they grow up or get married.

2 Feb 2020 2:19 AM IST

A healthy diet, sleeping on time and getting enough exercise to maintain good mental health, is recommended.

Exercise helps improve one's cerebral health

Physical exercise is a controlling factor that improves the immune mechanism, which helps people cope better and not...

16 Dec 2019 9:11 AM IST

Dr Balaji Gupta

Salt stories

We speak to some doctors about it.

6 Nov 2019 6:02 AM IST

Oils and butters are great for winter and to help delay the ageing process and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Cold Comfort

Winter is right around the corner, which means it is that time of the year again when, along with your wardrobe, you...

29 Oct 2019 11:54 PM IST

Warts are small lumps on the skin that feel firm and rough and appear on hands, knuckles, knees and fingers.

Don't self medicate for warts and corns

Though warts and corns are usually not serious health conditions, they are unattractive and can be painful.

21 Oct 2019 12:05 AM IST

Trainer Batul doing Battle Rope exercises at the Steel gym in Hyderabad.

Fit is the new rich!

Meanwhile, fitness helps combat diseases, improves insulin sensitivity and helps in weight management.

26 Sept 2019 6:27 AM IST

Picture of Shilpa Shetty Kundra used for representational purpose only

Diet dangers going to extremes

While vegetarianism avoids meats, veganism is even more dangerous as it cuts out all animal products.

20 Sept 2019 12:03 AM IST

Gillettes We Believe plays on its famous slogan, The best a man can get replacing it with The best men can be , before showing shots of aggressive behaviour.

Gillette shaves off controversial ad!

Subbu Padmanabhan, Chief Executive Officer at Flame Advertising also defends Gillette's standpoint in an Indian context.

5 Sept 2019 12:00 AM IST

Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral infection that causes a severe flu-like illness and sometimes causes a potentially lethal complication called severe dengue.

Dengue virus is rampant

The fact is that fevers are higher, body pains are greater and the blood platelet count reductions are more serious.

26 Aug 2019 12:16 AM IST

Dr Chandrakanta

The sky's the limit

Dr Chandrakanta is responsible for the crucial radio frequency between the spacecraft and Earth station.

1 Aug 2019 6:20 AM IST

Hold on to the HOPE!

Hold on to the HOPE!

Author Para H's Adrift makes for an interesting read due to its gripping storylines and its narrative.

17 July 2019 12:11 AM IST

The infection is especially worrying as the symptoms do not show up early and can mimic traits of other viruses.

Nipah resurfaces in India!

With no known cure or preventive vaccine, the Nipah virus has the potential to cause a widespread outbreak, caution...

17 Jun 2019 1:05 AM IST