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I remember the moment clearly. I was a part of the whole party-planning frenzy that my household gets engulfed in, come my daughter’s birthday. The theme this year happened to be from the cartoon series ‘Peppa pig’. And I had decided that the kids will wear ‘pig ears’ to complement the theme.
‘Maybe visiting just this one friend should be okay.’ After being stuck indoors for weeks, this is one thought that’s crossed many, many minds across the globe. So many in fact, that two leading network epidemiologists, Steven Goodreau and Martina Morris, decided to create a new website just to answer this one question.
You start to clean, find something that you really don’t know where to put, and quietly shove it in your ‘junk’ drawer (which by now has become a ticking clutter bomb, ready to explode!) Sound familiar? Well if it does, you’ve got to read this!
So, you think sanitizing your hands and following good hand-hygiene is enough to keep yourself and your family safe? Little do we realize that we are surrounded by virus and bacteria-laden things that we touch and use every day. And since we don’t realize they’re dirty, we don’t clean them enough. And the result? Things that end up getting dirtier than a toilet (which, by the way, gets a rigorous cleaning often!)
From seeing your child reach each precious milestone, to imagining the worst at every episode of sickness, the journey of parenting can be an absolute emotional roller-coaster. But among all the other obvious signs of growth and good health, have you ever wondered, if your child’s hearing is developing normally?
From making superheroes fly to becoming the driving force behind scores of businesses – Artificial Intelligence has come a long way. And with the unimaginable technological advancements in this field taking place the world over, it was hard for even the stern and conservative Banking and Finance industry to not sit-up and take notice. And notice it did – readily embracing its marvels and exploring all possible ways of leveraging the huge potential it holds.
Age can be quite unkind even to the strongest of us, and if you’re designing a home for your elderly, there are things you must keep in mind to make sure their safety and independence are ensured every moment of every day, especially if they plan on staying on their own. Here are a few pointers to steer you in the right direction. Read on.
More than 80% of the people who contract the COVID-19 virus experience only mild-to-moderate symptoms and are able to recover within days. And there’s now a new study in the journal of Nature Medicine, that shows how.
To be told that your child is deaf or has significant hearing loss can be devastating news for a parent to handle. And there’s a whole range of emotions that you may experience – from shock, disbelief and grief to anger, guilt and fear. Even the other members of your family can respond in many different ways, some even unexpected.
I was all of 12 years. And I had been given the death sentence. I remember the day so clearly. Sweaty palms. A dry mouth. The morning’s breakfast threatening to make an appearance any second. I was envious of every person present there that day. They were free. They could enjoy the proceedings of the day, as I waited for my inevitable execution. Minutes crawled. Droplets of sweat trickled down my spine.
Here’s the thing about this piece of furniture that’s making waves in the décor scene the world over. People either love it or hate it because of the same reason. Intrigued? Read on to know more.
Ask any cat-parent. Cooking in the kitchen, with your furry companion so dangerously close to so many accidents-waiting-to-happen, is hardly fun. But how does one keep them from taking a flying-leap onto the counter all the time? Let’s attempt to solve this age-old riddle plaguing cat-owners the world over. But before we do that, let’s delve a little bit into kitty psychology and find out why counters fascinate our feline pals so much.
Beautifully done up homes don’t just happen by chance. Decorating a home, while extremely individual to every person and varying greatly in content, is mostly about being sensible. Here are a few ways you can go about decorating yours to perfection.
Of all the mysterious things that kitties do, their bizarre head-butting ritual has got to be the cutest. The way they would just drop whatever they’re doing, quietly walk up to you, and with that one precious gesture, make your heart melt into a puddle. Have you ever wondered why they do this? Is she asking for your attention? Is head-butting just an equivalent of a kitty-hug? Or is there more to it than meets the eye? Let’s find out.
How do you show your pooch that you love him? Hugs? Kisses? Pats on the head? What if we were to tell you that when you give your pooch a bear hug or pat him on the head, your furry friend is actually feeling that you’re showing signs of dominance, and he just gives in and plays along? Your dog’s way of showing and receiving love and affection is very different from that of his human parents. Why don’t we learn how to show our boundless love to our pooches, in a language that they understand? And unlearn a thing or two, while we’re at it.
Here’s an interesting fact: you share 99.9% of your genes with your neighbor. And your colleague. And the rest of the human population. And what’s more interesting is, that despite this huge similarity, you and every single one of us, are unique. And a recent study published in Cell confirms just that.
As millions across the globe find themselves grappling with ‘Social Distancing’ and the huge levels of loneliness and boredom that seem to be going viral as fast as the contagion itself, the folk at Stanford University suggest that we restrict ‘Social Distancing’ to mean just ‘Physical Distancing’ and urge everyone to practice ‘Distant Socializing’.
The mention of the word ‘bath’ and your pooch hot-footing it to the nearest hideaway? You’re not alone. This is every pet-parent’s reality. And, it’s not a coincidence. We may unwittingly have a lot to do with it. Let’s see what cardinal sins we’ve been committing while bathing our pet, and see if we can turn bathing into a positive experience for him.
Perks of being a pet parent? Boundless joy. Unconditional love. Stray hair everywhere. And dog saliva. Tons of it. Have you ever thought about what makes up this doggie-drool that we find ourselves generously slathered in so often? With so much misinformation around dog saliva doing the rounds, how about we get our facts straight, once and for all?
Sometimes, all it takes is an ordinary item used in an unexpected way, to make a statement! So, how about thinking a bit out of the box, (or frame, if you will) and redefining the artwork that adorns your walls! Here are a few common items that you’ve probably had lying around your home forever, waiting to get reinvented!