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Although GBS disease is rarely seen in pregnant women, with proper treatment and preventive methods, one can overcome the disease. Currently, there's no vaccine to protect pregnant women and newborns from GBS bacteria, but researchers are working to develop a vaccine. … [Read more...] about Group B Streptococcus (GBS) Disease: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention

2. Cataracts And Eye Problems Cataracts are a serious eye condition that clouds your vision and finally leads to blindness. It is the formation of a film around the eye lenses that results in the clouding of vision [10]. Studies point out that exposure to UV radiation increases the risk of certain cataracts [11]. … [Read more...] about UV Safety Awareness Month: Health Effects Of Ultraviolet (UV) Radiation

How To Do Sit comfortably in a quiet place and close your eyes. Take a slow and deep breath and focus on your breathing. It should feel that you are breathing in the feeling of kindness and love and breathing out all stress and tensions. Silently repeat a few positive phrases such as "May I be healthy", "May I be happy, or "May I give appreciation today". You can create your own messages. Accept the positive feeling that comes your way by reciting these phrases. Even if you get distracted for a while, continue saying the phrases and bring back positive feelings in your mind. Next, think about someone who is close to you and again repeat the phrases. Feel the love and gratitude and stay with that feeling for a while. Then start thinking about other people in your life such as your friends, colleagues and neighbours and repeat phrases until you feel compassion and connection towards them. Don't forget to include your enemies to bring a feeling of forgiveness and inner peace. Open your … [Read more...] about 11 Benefits Of Metta Meditation (Loving-Kindness Meditation) And How To Do It

Let the Pink Elephant Go Does it take you too long to fall asleep? You may be trying too hard, and that rarely turns out well. Here's why. Like trying to get an unwanted thought out of your mind, the harder you try, the worse it gets.  For example, don't think of a pink elephant. Work harder. You might have a tough time getting the elephant out of your mind. Likewise, pressing yourself to fall asleep is a sleep killer.   … [Read more...] about Load the Dice to Ditch Depression