Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world- Nelson Mandela

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Good morning friends! I wish for a pleasant and enjoyable week ahead for everyone. While going home after my morning walk today, I met a friend on the way. He seemed gloomy, the reason being the ill health of his dog. I assured him his dog will get well soon, and that he should stay positive. This got me thinking about how quickly we get attached to our pets, be it dogs, cats or fishes. They become our support system in no time, teaching us how to tackle life’s petty problems. I feel, having pets is one of the keys to consistent happiness, as some of the following benefits also prove the same:

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Unhealthy food habits, lack of physical exercise, the competitive environment and prolonged stress has lead to the rise of various health issues which were not heard of a few decades ago. From children to adults, almost everyone is affected with some kind of stroke or heart problem and the main reason which causes this, is hypertension. Below are the five lifestyle changes that would help reduce blood pressure and foster good health.

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“Remain calm, serene, always in command of yourself. You will then find out how easy it is to get along.”- Paramahansa Yogananda

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Summer is back. Summer brings with it, a lot of trouble for people, especially for those, who complain of problems like exhaustion due to heat and dehydration. One of the common problems faced by people during summer, is nose bleeding. Nose bleeding is caused due to two reasons; one due to excess body heat and the other one is due to deficiency of Vitamin C. Here are some ways to prevent nose bleeding.

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A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in a doctor’s book- Irish Proverb

This is factual without a doubt. However, sleeping positions too are important factors that determine one’s health and well-being. The position, in which a person sleeps affects his/her body and causes health problems. A good position is as important as a good sleep. Here are some common sleeping positions with their side-effects.

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“Laugh and the world laughs with you; weep and you weep alone.” – Ella Wheeler Wilcox

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Do you suffer from intense mood-swings? Do you feel depressed for no reasons? Have you lost interest in activities that you formerly enjoyed doing? Do you possess the urge to use medicated pills, even when you don’t suffer from any pain or sickness? Do you constantly change your doctors to try new kinds of medication?  If your answer to the above questions is a “Yes” then it’s time for you to visit a doctor because you are most likely to be addicted to medicated drugs.

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Today, I am going to tell you a secret. A secret that everyone knows about. It is a contradictory statement, isn’t it? Well, everyone has the information regarding today’s topic, but the knowledge required to act upon that information is missing. I am talking about antioxidants and their anti-ageing properties. Antioxidants act as the bodyguards of our system and help in delaying the ageing process. It is comprised of nutrients, which include vitamins and minerals. Enzymes are also included in this category as they are present as proteins in the body, which are instrumental in causing chemical reactions. Chronic diseases like Alzheimer’s, Cancer, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cataract and heart diseases can be prevented by antioxidants.

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Good day my dear friends, I hope you all have had a good morning. Today, I would like to recommend a few exercises that will help you maintain and correct your eyesight. As spectacles and contact lenses provide an easy cure for bad eyesight, most people usually take eyes for granted. Like any other muscle of the body, many tend to forget that the eyes also need regular exercise to maintain its excellent functioning abilities. It is easy to notice that the number of people who wear glasses and contact lenses has greatly increased over the past few years. Regularly performing certain eye exercises can help improve your eyesight. For that reason, I have suggested a few simple exercises that can help maintain can improve your vision.

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