LIFESTYLE

The truth about products that claim to kill 99.9% germs
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Preventive hygiene products including sanitisers and handwashes, home care products like floor and toilet cleaners, come with a disclaimer that they kill 99.9 per cent, or 99.99 per cent, of common bacteria and fungi. We have seen it in ads, read them on labels ad nauseum. But have you stopped to consider what this actually implies. A claim such as 99.99 per cent germ kill may not be a plausible promise.
Tips to help keep children safe from Covid-19
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According to Jeeson C Unni, Consultant Paediatrician, Aster Medcity, Aster DM Healthcare, children are as vulnerable to the novel coronavirus as adults. Studies have shown that infection and transmission in children and adults are similar. As many Indian states reopen schools and invite children back to the classroom, it is crucial to remember to behave in a Covid-appropriate manner at all times.
Debunked: Six myths about protein powder
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It is natural to come across the conversation of protein supplementation, that if done correctly, can help you in building lean muscle mass and aid muscle recovery after a rigorous gym session. Chances are, you have also come across certain myths surrounding protein intake, especially the commonly-consumed whey protein.
A friendship-kinship like no other
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This Raksha Bandhan, we take a look at Bollywood's half siblings -- who might have not spent their entire childhood together and might not share the same set of parents, but they've still got each other's back. And, they're giving us all kind of modern family goals.Siblings make for the best of friends. It's a different kind of friendship -- unfiltered, pure and entertaining, a bond which is irreplaceable.
'With normal activities halted, Covid impacted children's mental health
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In an interview to IANS, Dr Rajesh Sagar, Professor at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences' Department of Psychiatry, and Member, Central Mental Health Authority, also called for arranging a safe and fun-filled environment for them so they can engage in various activities.
Your perceptions of sexual orientation may be influenced
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The study, published in peer-reviewed journal Scientific Reports, found that a significant number of heterosexual people report being less exclusive in their sexual orientation as well as more willing to have same-sex experiences after reading one of two 1-page informational articles.
This Raksha Bandhan, make the unique promise of protection with these 5 hygiene products
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Raksha Bandhan is a symbol of brother-sister love and with the arrival of the festival, it's not just the sisters who rush to get the finest Rakhi gifts for their brothers, it's also the brothers who go crazy seeking the perfect gifts for their sisters. This year, gifting health and hygiene products to your brother or sister are perhaps the best way to show that you care.
Astro Zindagi - Weekly Horoscope (August 23-29)
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This week, you will remain financially stable. If you want to earn additional money, then invest money only after seeking the advice of people who are more learned and experienced than you. On the work front, your colleagues may envy you, seeing your growth and progress.
Raksha Bandhan 2021: Do you know why we celebrate the Rakhi festival? Here's the answer
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In India Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi is celebrated each year on the full moon in the Hindu month of Shravan which for the year 2021 falls on August 22. Every Indian is all set to celebrate this celebration of bond with his/her siblings with full fervor and enthusiasm but very few of us know about the origin of the festival of Raksha Bandhan.
Sort your Rakshabandhan gifting woes with this guide
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The festival celebrating the bond of brother and sister is just around the corner. Rakshabandhan is the ideal occasion to make your sibling feel the 'love and care' with a token of compliment. As we celebrate the occasion whole-heartedly but wait a minute, what about a special gift for your siblings to make them feel love and give them an everlasting memory? So pamper your siblings with these astonishing gifting ideas.
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