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      It’s been more than a year now that we have been compelled to abandon ‘outdoor fun’. You and I, in turn, have earnestly thanked technology, at some point of time or the other, for helping us cope with this harsh ‘new normal’. Online streaming of movies, chatting apps, video conferencing with colleagues and business partners, music apps, etc. have done their best to keep us going, haven’t they? Think of the music apps nowadays that come along with ‘collaborative playlists’ – the creator of the playlist decides upon a group of friends or family members who can have access to the playlist. In a way, therefore, you are socializing! Again, you are not to forget the OTT platforms on which people have spent hours watching their favourite content. Home schooling This has again been successfully possible for the one of the biggest boons to mankind named ‘technology’. Initially parents, especially the working mums and dads found themselves hard-pressed between office work and...

  Skincare regime does not come with a rule book. It is different for different people and for different ages as well. For instance, say you’re in your 20s hydration and/or sun protection becomes the foremost important parameters of protecting the skin. The 30s – especially your early 30s often witness signs of aging. Although your skin starts aging from quite an early age (early 20s indeed) the signs become prominent and visible in your 30s. This is because until your 30s, the damage is extrinsic – suntan, pollution, lifestyle factors affecting the skin, and so on.  [ Read Also : Trending skincare products in winter 2020 ] Post 30s – it is often intrinsic. Pregnancy complications, hormonal imbalances, and most importantly stress might take their toll upon your skin. Unfortunately, your 40s will make the aging signs more prominent. The collagen and elastin production of the skin reduces with age. You can make out from their names itself that these are the factors responsible ...

Kitchen gadgets or kitchen supplies are undergoing rapid upgrades, thanks to the ever-increasing demand for ‘smart’ kitchens – ones that allow you to try out some new and innovative recipes easily! From a set of a colorful silicone spatula to blenders to bakeware – kitchen supplies encompass a large variety of items. They are not only your cookware; they may be items to keep your kitchen clean and ‘safe’ as well! A ‘safe’ kitchen reminds me of the ‘kitchen safety’ supplies that one must not forget. The very first one that needs to be mentioned is a fire extinguishing mechanism in the kitchen. Simply installing a fire extinguisher on one corner of the cooking room is not enough! One needs to be adept with the use of an extinguisher too. [ Recommended Read : Which kitchen safety measures have you taken? ] Did you know an accidental fire in your kitchen could be put off with a DIY measure too? Try using baking soda in case of such an emergency. Your microwave fires on the other hand can b...

Cervical Collars With age, many older adults suffer from neck pain and are usually prescribed a cervical collar which is not a remedy; it is a medical accessory to manage a few health conditions that might lead to neck issues. Cervical spondylosis, neck surgery, stiffness, and pain in the neck can be managed with the aid of cervical collars. The latter broadly comes in 2 variants – the soft cervical collars and the hard variants. The soft cervical collars The softer variant is usually prescribed for mild conditions and worn for only a short duration of time. They are made of felt, foam, or rubber and sits more below the jaw.  The hard cervical collars The harder variants are used to restrict head movements to help healing in severe conditions like  trauma, or fracture in the spine.They are made from materials like plastic or plexiglass and are advised for long duration.   When sleeping with a collar, you need to take certain precautions, like the neck needs to be in ...

Heating Pads You often resort to a hot bath or some form of heat application when there's been an incessantly flustering pain in a certain body part of yours! Why does a heat application or the prompt use of a heating pad occur to us when we are in pain? Here's the science behind heat therapy… How does heat therapy work? Heating, in a particular body part dilates the blood vessels which allows a better flow of blood. Before getting into why enhanced blood relieves pain, we need to dig into the cause of the pain or soreness! Muscle pain and soreness emanate from the accumulation of lactic acid in that particular part of the body. Why did lactic acid build up in that body part? Lactic acid may build up in an area that is receiving the ‘bad blood’. By bad blood, I meant to say an inadequate blood flow that causes the insufficient supply of oxygen to the area. This results in muscle soreness and aches in the concerned region. As the application of heat normalizes the blood f...