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India's coronavirus cases continue to mount as Wednesday saw a single-day spike of 24,897 infections and 487 fresh deaths. The overall death toll climbed to 21,129. However, the recovery rate further improved to over 61.5 per cent. In Maharashtra, after two days of relief, cases again increased by over 6,000. The new COVID cases in the state increased by 6,603. In Mumbai, the death crossed the 5,000-mark with 62 new fatalities. While the death toll reached 5,061, the tally of cases rose to 87,513 with 1,381 new patients. Here are some major updates: 

These days, screens are a part of everyone’s life. With growing evidence showing the negative impacts of screen time on health, your family can improve their health by slimming screen time. Screen time includes television, iPads, computers, phones and gaming devices. While it’s not realistic for families to be completely screen-free, there are health benefits associated with slimming screen time that families should be aware of, including: Improved physical health Decreased obesity Increased time to try new activities Improved mood Enhanced relationships The average time spent on screens now is seven to 10 hours. Recommendations for an acceptable amount of screen time include: No screen time whatsoever for children under 2 One hour a day for children 2 to 12 Two hours a day for teens and adults If you give a device to a child while they are in the grocery store, then in the car and while making dinner, you may not be aware how fast the minutes can add up. More imp...

Perhaps some of you have already given up on that New Year’s Resolution to exercise more, lose weight, and improve your health. Look, no judgment! We’re not trying to focus on the past, we’re only focused on moving forward.  Maybe the problem is that you just haven’t found a way to make exercise an unbreakable habit. So, to get your mind, body, and motivation in sync, here are ten ways to make exercise a consistent, no-brainer, daily part of your life! 10 Simple Ways to Make Exercise a Habit #1 Only Engage in Exercises You Actually  Enjoy Forcing yourself to run when you truly hate running? Dreading every moment of sweating through hot yoga? Release yourself from the burden of practicing exercises you don’t enjoy! With so many different types of workouts at your fingertips, there’s no need to force yourself into the ones you can’t stand.  Exercise should be an act of self-love; there’s nothing loving about self-torture! Experiment with different ...

As you watch the events around the outbreak of Coronavirus unfurl, it is not unnatural to feel increasing stress and panic. The news keeps pouring in and the information can be overwhelming and scary. You may have anxiety and fear due to a lot of issues such as dealing with at-risk family members or patients, trying to keep kids occupied while being indoors all day, managing to get work done while at home, or simply adjusting to the new situation. As the days go by, the stress can add up and affect you both physically and mentally. In this article, we look at a few surefire ways of managing stress around the outbreak and keeping ourselves in a positive frame of mind. Steps to manage stress: Exercise Regularly Aerobic exercises can still be done within the walls of your home or the compound of your apartment, such as walking, running or climbing stairs. Even playing with your kids or pets can help burn off some calories. Exercising helps release endorp...

Safe use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers To protect  yourself and others against COVID-19, clean your hands frequently and thoroughly. Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer or wash your hands with soap and water. If you use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer, make sure you use and store it carefully. Keep alcohol-based hand sanitizers out of children’s reach. Teach them how to apply the sanitizer and monitor its use. Apply a coin-sized amount on your hands. There is no need to use a large amount of the product. Avoid touching your eyes, mouth and nose immediately after using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer, as it can cause irritation. Hand sanitizers recommended to protect against COVID-19 are alcohol-based and therefore can be flammable. Do not use before handling fire or cooking. Under no circumstance, drink or let children swallow an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. It can be poisonous.  Remember that washing y...

Facts about Covid-19 are as follows:- 1. People should NOT wear masks while exercising   People should NOT wear masks when exercising, as masks may reduce the ability to breathe comfortably. 2. The likelihood of shoes spreading COVID-19 is very low As a precautionary measure, particularly in homes where infants and small children crawl or play on floors, consider leaving your shoes at the entrance of your home.  3. The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is caused by a virus, NOT by bacteria The virus that causes COVID-19 is in a family of viruses called Coronaviridae. Antibiotics do not work against viruses. 4. prolonged use of medical masks* when properly worn, DOES NOT cause CO2 intoxication nor oxygen deficiency While wearing a medical mask, make sure it fits properly and that it is tight enough to allow you to breathe normally. Do not re-use a disposable mask and always change it as soon as it gets damp. 5. Most people who ...

The best way to prevent any diseases is to have a Strong Immunity. your Immune System fights with the disease causing viruses, bacteria & cells. So, to build your Immunity stronger, You can consider the below kadha recipe by Chef Anahita Dhondy. Here’s the recipe. Ingredients  Moti elaichi Fresh turmeric Cloves Black peppercorns Tulsi Cinnamon Ginger Munakka Honey or jaggery Health benefits  Cinnamon Loaded with anti-inflammatory properties and antioxidants. Cardamom Helps relieve sour throat and helps keep the body cool. Cloves Boosts the body’s immune system. Black peppercorns High in antioxidants, and helps the body absorb turmeric. Tulsi Rich in antioxidants. Method *Peel fresh turmeric and fresh ginger. Crush both using a mortar and pestle. *In a pot, boil water and add turmeric and ginger. *Add all other spices. *Boil it for 20-30 minutes. Add jaggery or honey for sweetness. How to have it? Heat it and kee...