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HEALTH CARE

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'Prevention is better than cure.' We have learned that especially in today's scenario where Covid-19 has caused so many deaths.  Medical science has been constantly trying to devise ways and means to help man in maintaining sound health.  The methods of diagnosis, prevention, and treatment have developed with breathtaking speed. Incurable diseases of the past like smallpox and tuberculosis have become curable. Governments all over the world are spending millions on the treatment of diseases and health management. A very large proportion of the country's health budget is used in treatment.  Hospitals and health centers have been set up everywhere and medicines are given either free or at subsidized rates. Massive work is going on in the field of health and hygiene.  While the government is putting out large sums of money in treatment, not much is being done on health education and preventive measures. Children in schools are not given adequate training in a balanced d...

INFLUENCE OF MASS MEDIA

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 Influence of Mass Media: With the advancement in technology, the media and its influence on people have grown exponentially. Today, the emergence of the so-called new media like the internet and social media has brought about a revolutionary change in shaping public opinion worldwide. The widespread distribution of information has facilitated the spread of culture and lifestyle.  Audiences are influenced emotionally and psychologically by the characters and lifestyles they see on television.  The youth, in particular, want to imitate the lifestyles of famous stars from their hairstyles, clothes, and performances to their behavior and ways of thinking.  People benefit from watching these since it can boost self-esteem, heighten interest in a particular subject and encourage them to ask relevant questions.  By bombarding the viewer with constant advertisements on television, newspapers, magazines, and the internet, the media today is trying to dominate even our b...

CRICKET A BOON OR A BANE

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  Cricket A Boon Or A Bane Cricket is the most popular sport in India. It would not be much to say that it is a religion in our country. However, there is a section of people who feel otherwise.  They look at this sport as a major waste of time and blame it for the alleged step-motherly treatment meted out to other sports.  So, what is it about cricket that glues together so many people while it is detested by others? For the answer to this question, let us have a glance at the pros and cons of this sport.    CONS:- Cricket is given too much importance by the print and electronic media. It is highlighted immensely while other sports are not given their due attention.  Indian sportsmen from Hockey, Shooting, Chess, Billiards, and other sports get a minor mention when they win major competitions and bring laurels to the country. As other sports are not given enough attention by the media and lack funds, it results in less sponsorship and revenue for them. Ot...

WHY SHOULD WOMEN WORK👩‍💻

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In current times, this is a very important topic of discussion in our country.  While the majority of the people in India believe that women should stay at home and look after the household, there is a growing section of people who feel that they should pursue their professional careers along with their household responsibilities. Just as men have a right to pursue their careers and fulfill their aspirations, women also have an equal right to do so. We cannot just forfeit the right of women who wish to go out and work instead of being confined to the household. Earning one's own money gives a strong sense of personal satisfaction to many and hence they must be allowed to do so irrespective of gender. In today's age of high standard of living and rising expenses, many households cannot just survive on the income of the men. It is essential for the women to also work and contribute to the family income. Many women pursue higher studies and are highly educated. What is the point o...

Remedies For Hair Growth:

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  Hair is the first most noticeable part of our body. We all want healthy, soft, and luscious hair but thanks to our stressful lifestyle having such hair have become a dream.  A person can lose 50-100 strands of hair from his scalp every day and that's normal and in most cases, it grows back. But in other cases, hair fall becomes severe. Not just stress, there are plenty of other causes of hair fall like - Medical condition - Age - Genetics - Poor nutrition TIPS TO PREVENT HAIR FALL: 1.Healthy balanced diet It includes veggies like spinach, legumes, chickpeas which contain iron. Nuts like almonds, cashews, and pistachios are packed with vitamin E and B, zinc. Chicken, fish, and egg yolks are loaded with protein, iron, and vitamin A and C. 2.Drinking adequate water Dehydration can affect hair growth. Drink 8-10 glasses of water every day. 3.Massaging scalp regularly Make oiling a habit. Massaging hair increases blood circulation and relieves stress which would help in hair grow...