Body language

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Your body language speaks volumes. It is usually considered a part of nonverbal communication.

Body language can be defined as any kind of bodily movement or posture which includes facial expression, it transmits a message to the observer. It includes gestures, eye movements and facial expressions

Here is a ted talk by Amy Cuddy, a social psychologist on body language!

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Why Are Probiotics Beneficial?

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Probiotics have become so popular these days. The word probiotic comes from a Greek language which means “for life”. It was coined by Gibson and Roberfroid in 1995.


Probiotics can be defined as live microbial feed supplements which have a beneficial impact on the host animal by improving it’s microbial balance.

Here are some scientific reasons about benefits of probiotics:

1. Prevents bowel diseases, improves immune system and improves intestinal microbial balance.

2. Reduces traveller’s diarrhoea.

3. Improves dermal and oral health.

4. May perform as anti-anxiety and anti-depressive agents.

5. May improve lactose metabolism.

Eat healthy! Stay healthy!

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Quotes by Abraham Lincoln

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Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1806. He became the 16th President in 1861 of the United States. There is so much more to him and we must revisit and revise our history to inspire.

Here are 5 of his quotes:

1. I am a slow walker, but I never walk back.

2. I will prepare and some day my chance will come.

3. When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on.

4. Every man’s happiness is his own responsibility.

5. The best way to predict the future is to create it.

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Why Are Flowers Important?

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All flowers are unique in their type, color, shape and fragrance. They make us feel good and make any corner they are placed in beautiful.

Here are 5 reasons why flowers have color and why are they important:

1. Like us, flowers have genes and pigments which are transferred generationally. The presence of chemicals like – carotenoids, anthocyanin.

2. Colors serve as survival.

3. Colors of flowers attracts birds and bees. These and other pollinators have a great function to aid evolving of flowers. As well as provide food.

4. If flowers have no color it’ll all look too dull. They make the nature look like a piece of art.

5. Some flowers have medicinal properties, which is why they are important.

Check here to know more about colors.

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Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurological and development disorder. It affects individual’s ability to interact, communicate, learn and behave.

Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM) describes the key features of ASD as:

1. Restricted interests and repetitive behaviors.

2. Difficulty in communicating and interacting with other people.

3. Symptoms affects their abilities to function in school, work or other areas of life.

If you are observing developmental delays in your child, it’s a good idea to consider screening if they are 9 months old or above.

A recent study suggests that it is essential to go beyond short-term reactive care for children with autism. Introducing an integrative model which provides more opportunities to utilize from data science and digital health technologies to improve support to children, adults and families.

Here is a video to understand how neurofeedback can help in improving social behavior in children with autism.

Early diagnosis is always good to in order to begin intervention and build support.