Tag: Health

How to help your teenager get enough sleep — and how much they need

Navigating bedtime with a teenager is, in many homes, a nightly battle with a constant refrain: Get off your phone! Go to bed! Research shows that today’s teenagers are more sleep-deprived than ever before. Adolescents need between eight and 10 hours of sleep, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But nearly 80% […]

How to call in sick and when you need a medical certificate

With so many options to reach people these days, knowing the best way to let your boss know you’re sick isn’t always obvious. A phone call can also be intimidating, compared to email, text, or a message on Teams or Slack. We look at your obligations when it comes to calling in sick, including what […]

How to make South-Indian style soft and fluffy Appams

South-Indian style soft and fluffy Appams Love South-Indian delights, but bored of gorging on dosa and idli, then try out this easy Appam recipe, which can be made at home by following some simple steps given below. So, pair these soft fluffy Appams with some delicious stews, curries, sambhar or dosa. Try out this easy […]

How to reduce stress and silence your inner critic

In 2024, 43% of adults said they felt more anxious than they did the previous year, according to an American Psychiatric Association poll. While the source of Americans’ stress varies – the economy, gun violence and climate change – the effects are the same. We become unproductive, unmotivated, and our own worst critic. That’s because […]