Category: Lifestyle
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Mother – The Universal Word
Dedicated to my Mom Mother – Defines mother earth our universe Mother – Mother Nature Mother – The goddess form in our religions Moreover, mother because of whom we are in this world today. Sure, not to forget all the fathers who have an equal part in our existence and wellbeing. MOTHER EARTH First, we…
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Motivation
DEDICATED TO MY MOM MY HUSBAND AND MY SON Motivation It is nearly more than 35 years since I left College after finishing my postgraduate, today this evening I am sitting down to write this topic on Motivation. I do not know whether I will be able to satisfy your interest. Still today, I have…
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Breastfeeding helps counteracts BMI gain in children at high risk for obesity
Exclusive breastfeeding has long-term effects on body mass index Summary For people whose genes put them at risk of becoming obese, exclusive breastfeeding as a baby can help ward off weight gain later in life. Laurent Briollais of Mount Sinai Hospital and the University of Toronto and colleagues report these findings in a…
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New linguistic findings on the prevalence of ‘LOL’
Summary A new study involving a scientific analysis of the prevalence of ‘LOL’ in students’ text messages demonstrates important potential applications for classroom learning. The study’s authors, Katie Welch and Marco Shappeck highlight how their work with students conducting linguistics research at the University of North Texas at Dallas aligns with an emerging…
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Family environment affects adolescent brain development
Childhood environment and socioeconomic status affect cognitive ability and brain development during adolescence independently of genetic factors, researchers report. The study demonstrates how important the family environment is, not just during early infancy but also throughout adolescence. While the way in which genes and environment affect the brain and cognitive faculties is a…
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5 ways parents can motivate children at home during the pandemic – without nagging or tantrums
Parents have always helped with homework and made sure their children fulfil responsibilities like chores, but the extended and often unstructured time families are spending together during the current crisis creates new challenges. After a disaster like a hurricane or fire, establishing structure is important to keep consistency and maintain a sense of control for…