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31/10/2024
Did You Know⁉️ "One of the cheapest, easiest, and most important ways you can keep your child safe from disease is to get them to wash their hands frequently."
✅You can use any temperature of water to wash your hands. Cold water and warm water are equally effective at killing germs and viruses – as long as you use soap!
✅Germs spread more easily from wet skin than from dry skin, so drying your hands completely is an important step. Paper towels or clean cloths are the most effective way to remove germs without spreading them to other surfaces.
✅In general, both handwashing with soap and water and hand sanitizer, when done correctly, are highly effective at killing most germs and pathogens.
But if your hands look dirty, you should wash them with soap and water. Although hand sanitizer is often more convenient when you are outside of the home, it is less effective on visibly dirty hands. Also, alcohol-based hand sanitizer does not kill all kinds of bacteria and viruses, for example, certain diarrhea-causing viruses. It can also be toxic if swallowed and it should be stored out of reach of children and used only under adult supervision
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30/10/2024
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"Eating more than one teaspoon of salt per day could increase your risk of a heart attack. Don’t sacrifice your health to a high salt diet."
Recommendations for salt reduction:
✅For adults, World Health Organization World Health Organization (WHO)World Health Organization (WHO)World Health Organization (WHO) recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt (just under a teaspoon).
✅For children aged 2–15 years, WHO recommends adjusting the adult dose downward based on their energy requirements. This recommendation for children does not address the period of exclusive breastfeeding (0–6 months) or complementary feeding with continued breastfeeding (6–24 months).
✅All salt that is consumed should be iodized (fortified with iodine), which is essential for healthy brain development in the foetus and young child and optimizing people’s mental function in general.
29/10/2024
Did You Know⁉️ That keeping an aloe vera plant at home can have a positive impact on your health, your surroundings, and even your mood?
✅One of the biggest advantages of keeping an aloe vera plant at home is its ability to purify the air. Aloe vera absorbs carbon dioxide and releases oxygen, which helps in keeping the air fresh and clean. This is especially helpful if you live in a city or an area with a lot of pollution. Cleaner air in your home means better breathing and fewer allergens, making aloe vera a natural air purifier that doesn’t need electricity.
29/10/2024
Did You Know⁉️ "Sleeping with wet hair creates a moist environment that’s ideal for fungal growth, particularly on your scalp"
Fungi like Malassezia thrive in damp conditions, and an overgrowth can lead to scalp issues such as dandruff or even more severe conditions like seborrheic dermatitis.
Over time, this can result in itching, flaking, and inflammation, making your scalp uncomfortable and unhealthy.
✅Sleeping with wet hair can contribute to a decrease in body temperature, potentially weakening your immune system and making you more susceptible to illness. In colder weather, this risk is even higher.
✅When you sleep with wet hair, moisture can transfer to your pillowcase, creating a breeding ground for bacteria. Over time, this can lead to an accumulation of bacteria and allergens in your bedding, which can affect your skin and respiratory health.
Sleeping with wet hair can result in a restless night. The sensation of dampness can be uncomfortable, and your hair is more likely to tangle as you move around during sleep.
These tangles can be difficult to manage in the morning, leading to more time spent on haircare and potentially more damage when you try to brush them out.
27/10/2024
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The major source of our body's vitamin D comes from our own production in the skin. This requires the ultraviolet rays from sunlight to form vitamin D3; both the liver and the kidneys are needed to then create the active form of vitamin D.
Those with inadequate sun exposure -- including disabled people, infants, the elderly, dark-skinned people, and those who live at northern latitudes during the winter -- are at risk of low vitamin D3 production, which can lead to a loss of bone density and an increased risk of fractures. Disabled people and infants are often less likely to go outdoors, and people over the age of 70 don't produce vitamin D3 from their skin as effectively. As for people with darker skin, they have more melanin, so less UV light gets absorbed to create vitamin D3. They need more sun exposure to produce vitamin D3 than those with lighter skin.
27/10/2024
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“Infertility is two-way whereby it can be on a man’s side or it can be on the woman’s side. Infertility, according to the World Health Organization, occurs in two ways: below 35 and above 35 years of age. If you are above 35, infertility is when you have unprotected regular s*x without Family Planning and you cannot conceive for a period of twelve months. Then if a couple is below 35 years, it is when you have continued unprotected regular s*x without any Family Planning method for a period of six months without conceiving. It broadly happens in men and women. It can be either the man or the woman who is infertile,”
“It [infertility] has various treatment options depending on the cause, they are several causes. If the cause is blocked tubes, the woman’s egg cannot be reached by s***ms. So there is a barrier between the s***m and the woman’s egg. We can unblock the tubes through several procedures. If a woman has anything concerning hormonal imbalance, we can use some drugs to balance her hormones, especially hormone repressing therapies which replace the hormone that is not balancing. Then she can conceive. If a woman has fibroids, maybe they have blocked the tubes or anything that has blocked the tubes; we remove the fibroids or give her drugs to shrink the fibroids. If there is any anatomical issue like a woman cannot conceive because she does not have any ovaries or she does not have reproductive organs which can produce an egg, there we can opt for IVF…In vitro fertilization or donation,” he informs.
Adding, “We get someone’s eggs and we fertilize them outside the body in a laboratory. After fertilizing them with a man’s s***ms, we transplant an embryo from the laboratory to the woman’s uterus, if she has a uterus and other organs are not working. For a man, if there is a problem with his s***m, especially those people with a low s***m count; we can use some drugs to improve the s***m quality. ~
27/10/2024
Did You Know⁉️ That Water is life
"Water keeps your body hydrated and refreshed and helps maintain your skin's elasticity. People who drink large amounts of water are less likely to suffer from scars, wrinkles, and soft lines and they won't show as many signs of aging as those who drink little amounts of water."
Top 4 Benefits of Drinking Water:
✅Increases Energy & Relieves Fatigue. Since your brain is mostly water, drinking water helps you think, focus and concentrate better and be more alert.
✅Promotes Weight Loss.
✅Flushes Out Toxins.
✅Improves Skin Complexion.
22/10/2024
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"Nail biting, scientifically known as onychophagia, is a common habit that affects many individuals."
✅One of the most immediate risks of eating your nails is the increased likelihood of infections. Your hands come into contact with various surfaces throughout the day, collecting bacteria and germs.
✅One of the most immediate consequences of nail biting is damage to the nail structure itself. Your nails are composed of keratin, a protein that forms a protective barrier.
✅Gastrointestinal problems
Swallowing nail fragments can introduce foreign materials into your digestive system. Your stomach may struggle to process these hard bits, potentially leading to digestive issues like nausea, vomiting, or even constipation.
22/10/2024
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"That it's tempting to crawl into bed with your laptop to watch a movie, finish some work, or browse the internet. It feels cosy and convenient, doesn't it?" But Did you Did you know?Did you know? That it has high potential risks to your health and surrounding?
✅When you use your laptop in bed, it's hard to maintain good posture. You might find yourself hunching over the screen or propping yourself up with pillows in awkward positions. Over time, this can lead to neck and back pain due to the strain on your muscles and spine. Poor posture can cause headaches and discomfort that linger long after you've closed your laptop.
✅Laptops need proper ventilation to stay cool and function correctly. When you place your laptop on soft surfaces like blankets or pillows, the vents can become blocked. This can cause your laptop to overheat, which may slow down its performance or even lead to hardware damage. In some cases, overheating can be a fire hazard. To prevent this, always use your laptop on a hard, flat surface that allows air to circulate underneath it.
22/10/2024
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"69% of people believe phone calls lead to better personal relationships at work"
✅In this era of hybrid and remote work, phone calls do more than merely allow you to ask a question or exchange information. Whether a cloud based phone system or not—a phone is a key tool for fostering connection and camaraderie between colleagues.
✅A whopping 69% of workers say the phone helps them have better relationships with coworkers, and 76% believe that colleagues who use voice communication are more connected to each other, according to research
21/10/2024
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"Being kind and considerate is a great trait, but when it comes at the cost of your own well-being, it might indicate that you're a people pleaser."
✅People-pleasing behaviour stems from a desire to be liked and avoid conflict, but it can lead to burnout, frustration, and a loss of personal identity.
✅If you find yourself agreeing to everything, even when it's overwhelming or beyond your responsibilities, you could be stuck in a cycle of people-pleasing. Saying "yes" to avoid disappointing others can make you an easy target for extra work and expectations. Learning to say "no" when necessary is key to breaking this pattern.
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