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Wear gloves when handling potentially infected animals. Use insect repellent if you suspect you are at risk of being exposed to fleas. Ensure that your home is rodent-proof by filling holes in and around your home to stop mice, rats and squirrels from getting in. Use flea control sprays or other treatments on your pets. If your pet is an outdoors one, do not let them sleep in your bed. … [Read more...] about China Issues Bubonic Plague Warning: Its Causes, Symptoms And Preventive Measures You Must Know

It is critical that children receive adequate help in a timely manner to prevent further suffering. Evidence-based treatment for SM includes specialized cognitive-behavioural therapy and medication. It is also important that parents, therapists, and the school work together with the child to set treatment-related goals. If left untreated, SM is likely to persist into adolescence and adulthood and may lead to other mental health problems. This was the reality for a parent in an online support group: … [Read more...] about Barriers for Children with Selective Mutism

2. Lower Your Stress Though the direct link between stress and cardio health is still controversial, many theories and analysis suggest that stress or any stressful events in the past can increase RHR and cause heart problems. Focus on ways to calm the mind and lower stress levels. The best way is to get engaged in art, recreational or pet therapy as they help in shifting your mind from stress to productive stuff. [2] … [Read more...] about 11 Effective Ways to Lower Your Resting Heart Rate (RHR)

Shravana, the month that is loaded with festivals. In North India, it starts from today and it is called as Sawan Month. In South India, it starts from 21 July and it is called as Shravana Masa in Karnataka, Shravana Masam in Telugu. These festivals give life into the age-old stories that our scriptures narrate. These stories mention the importance of all the rituals that are particularly followed in the month of Shravana, such as the significance of Kanwar Yatra, that of wearing green coloured bangle and especially the importance of worshipping Shiva as the main deity of the month. … [Read more...] about Sawan Somvar: Worship Lord Shiva As Per Your Zodiac Sign

Remain alert while you are on the job Always work in the proper dress code (safety helmets, hazard suites etc.) Participate in emergency drills so you will know what to do in a real emergency Follow the safety program of your workplace Ensure that you never do anything that puts your health and safety at risk When in doubt, ask questions … [Read more...] about Workplace Injuries And Accidents: Here Are Some Tips To Prevent Them