While often linked to depression, antidepressants like SSRIs and SNRIs are increasingly recognised as vital tools in managing persistent anxiety, with treatment plans emphasising patience, therapy, and careful monitoring of side effects. Antidepressants are often associated with depression, but they…
Global review reveals sharp increase in ADHD diagnoses and medication use across all ages, highlighting improved recognition but raising questions about potential overdiagnosis in the UK and beyond. ADHD diagnoses and prescriptions have climbed sharply in the UK and across…
Chef Sanjeev Kapoor unveils a lightweight, vegetarian-friendly soya keema frankie designed for busy mornings and nutritious school tiffins, blending culinary simplicity with a protein boost. Chef Sanjeev Kapoor has turned to a familiar street-food format for a lighter school-lunch option,…
Experts emphasize that potty training is less about age and more about a child’s readiness, focusing on confidence and routine to prepare children for kindergarten without undue pressure or stress. Potty training is increasingly tied to a bigger question many…
Child psychiatrists and health experts suggest that listening more and lecturing less could transform the often challenging parent-teen relationship, fostering understanding and emotional safety. Parents who find themselves doing most of the talking with a teenager may be making the…
Experts and health authorities are urging schools to preserve recess time, employing alternative disciplinary measures that promote physical activity, social skills, and better classroom behaviour, challenging traditional punitive approaches. Recess is more than a break in the school day.It is…
The surge in amateur sports in Singapore, from pickleball to running, is leading to increased overuse knee problems among weekend warriors. Experts highlight simple preventive measures to reduce injury risks and promote safer active lifestyles amidst rising participation. Singapore’s weekend…
Research and real-world programmes suggest that integrating trading cards into classrooms enhances student engagement, critical thinking, and social development, positioning them as valuable educational resources. Trading cards have survived more than 100 years of changing tastes because they do more…
New research indicates that sleep quality influences adolescents’ academic performance and social wellbeing more significantly than diet, exercise or screen time, highlighting the importance of sleep for mental health and development. Sleep appears to shape teenagers’ academic results and social…
A study in Mumbai suggests that iron- and zinc-enriched pearl millet can effectively combat childhood iron deficiency without disrupting gut microbiomes, offering a sustainable dietary intervention for vulnerable populations. A biofortified variety of pearl millet may offer a way to…
