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In the present situation, it has been important to maintain social distancing. This is the only solution to fight Coronavirus. Stay safe by staying at home. Do not interact with anyone as far as possible. Maximum people are working from home. As this is an emergency like situation and we all are forced to stay indoors. The main concern becomes what to do all day at home. People are not in the habit of staying home for so long. Everyone needs some activity to keep them busy. Today, I would like to share some activities which can help you to pass your time productively. ·          Enjoy staying home with your family which you must have been longing to do so. Play with your kids, know them, and guide them through different activities. Sit with your parents and talk to them. They love to revive their memories. ·          Try some new or favorite recipes. ·        ...

Immunity is the ability of an organism to resist a particular infection by the action of specific antibodies. It is the body’s resistance power against disease-causing organisms or harmful substances. It provides defense against pathogens like viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites. The immune system is the body’s defense against infections. The immune system attacks germs and helps keep us healthy. Our immune system is essential for our survival. Without an immune system, our bodies would be open to attack from viruses, bacteria, parasites, and more. The immune system is spread throughout the body and involves many types of cells, organs, proteins, and tissues. The immune system keeps a record of every microbe it has ever defeated, in white blood cells. This means it can recognize and destroy the microbe quickly if it enters the body again before it can multiply and make you feel sick. Some infections, like flu and the common cold, have to be fought many times because so many d...

The first meal of the day is commonly known as breakfast. If you divide this compound word into two parts, you will see it is made up of ‘break’ and ‘fast’. To fast means to go without food. So “breakfast” means to break the fast you have been observing since you went to sleep the night before. The body’s energy source is glucose, which is broken down and absorbed from the food you eat. Most of the energy is stored as fat in the body but is also stored in the form of glycogen in the liver and muscles. During times of fasting, like, overnight, the liver breaks down the glycogen and releases it into your bloodstream as glucose to keep your blood sugar levels stable. This is also important for the brain, which relies on glucose for energy. In the morning, after you have gone without food for as long as 8-12 hours, your glycogen levels are low. Eating breakfast boosts your energy levels and restores your glycogen levels ready to keep your metabolism up for...

In India, exams create a different environment altogether. From parents to students, everyone is under deep stress and if we go in-depth, the reason is competition and comparison. While parents are stressed about their societal status, innocent kids are stressed to see their parents going through the phase. Apart from this, the peer pressure and school pressure makes the situation worse. Fear usually leads to stress, thus developing anxiety and depression in students. This ultimately results in performing poorly in exams. Some possible reasons for exam fear may be: Ø   High expectations of parents Ø   Parents imposing their ambitions on them Ø   Constant comparison with other kids can be their older sibling Ø   Insulting remarks from teachers Ø   Irregular coverage of the entire syllabus Ø   Reading without understanding the topic Ø   Unable to recollect the material Ø   Not making revision notes Ø   Negative thinki...