Several years of medical studies and various observances have theoretically proved that adolescence is the most difficult period of life. This marks the transitional phase that occurs between childhood and adulthood. Mood swings, in order to prove one good and presentable, are characteristic of this stage and could be a cause of conflict. Making mistakes,especially those...
In the past couple of years, we have taken the ‘fitness freak’ trend to a whole new level by inventing something called Size Zero. A US Size Zero (roughly a UK Size Four) dimension ratio (bust-waist-hips) is anywhere between 30-22-32 to 33-25-35 inches. Though there are many women who are healthy and fit at Size Zero, they are born that way. Where most of today’s...
It is interesting to note that as science and technology have been progressing on the fast track for decades, diseases affecting mankind too have done their best to keep up with the times. No longer are particular diseases classified as affecting a particular age group or a particular section of people. New diseases are found every day. The state of affairs is such that...
To be in the twenty something stage in life used to be an exciting and an enriching experience. Experiencing the shades of youth with an utmost delicate and ecstatic touch used to be a life worth looked at and waited for. But today a transition from adolescence to adulthood is a matter of concern for the youth. And more than the physical well being it is the mental...
Today’s younger generation seems to be much concerned about their physical health. But that is not the real picture. In fact, girls and boys are very keen to ‘look’ good because that is how they think, they will fit in the larger picture of the society. This makes them feel good about being accepted. Though it isn’t the case always, its commonplace to hear about...
Our forefathers would be aggrieved to see the world as it stands today. The ever developing lifestyles are not without its share of diseases and illnesses, which were earlier unheard of. This modernity is accompanied by diversification and fragmentation. As we diversify, we isolate ourselves and thus, what remains are mere fragments, estranged from each other. This is...
‘Nature boy’, he calls himself. Mary Jane’s man…
I still remember the first time he told me, “I will not refrain from the unknown, just because I was told to do so. I will try it and test it myself. I’ll do it just once. I promise. It’s harmless.” I said “No, don’t. There’s a line between curiosity and weakness”.
I still remember the second...
Lactose intolerance is the metabolic ineptitude to digest lactose, a primary dairy component. A predominant cause is the gradual waning away of the activity of lactose enzyme as one outgrows his infantile age. Pastoral cultures through the times have adapted to consumption of milk products. However, some societies never grew to be primarily based on animal husbandry....
21st century is synonymous with race against time, race against will power, race against hope, race against energy….. This is symbolized by the hectic lifestyles and the Instant Coffee” culture that the youngsters have become a part of.
The growing use of steroids in the young population is an issue that has been of some concern lately. The young guns are trying...
The condom advertisement with a parrot as its mascot, launched by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) World Service Trust in December 2007, was much needed. Sex. Condoms. People whisper these words as if they are taboo. AIDS. That’s what follows next. Since these discussions happen behind closed doors, most of us are not aware of the serious implications of this...
