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Get Up, Work, Eat, Sleep and Repeat...I think this is the routine for the people who are working from home due to the COVID-19 outbreak. If this is your first time working from home, here are six tips that will help you effectively get your work done in a healthy way: 1. Pick a space Picking an area of the house as your ‘office’ will help you to find concentration and sense of place.  It's beneficial to have a separate space to work so that at the end of the day, you can shut down and disconnect from work. 2. Plan a day Instead of having a questionable plan, create a daily schedule and put it in writing. Generate a digital schedule or jot it down with pen and paper, and stick it in a visible place. Come up with a detailed to-do list that’s broken down into categories based on importance.  3. Declutter things & Maintain hygiene Create a calm atmosphere. Try to get rid of any excess, unrelated work items. Keep the work area clean and clear, it'll give

World Health Day is a global health awareness day celebrated every year on 7 April, under the patronage of the World Health Organization (WHO), as well as other related organizations.   In 2020, World Health Day will focus on the vital role played by nurses and midwives in providing health care around the world, and call for strengthen the nursing and midwifery workforce. We are grateful to all our health workers fighting with  coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Big shoutout to you people, we stand with you and proud of you all. As you all know there is currently no vaccine to prevent COVID-19. The novel Corona Virus can be stopped if we stop ourselves from visiting crowded places. Also, avoid handshakes and switch to Namaste. This World Health Day let’s fight the virus together. Read Also: Blog92: Know about Coronaviruses (COVID-19) Thank You!! 🙏🏻

Urad dal, also known as Split Black Gram, is one of the famous lentils used in the southern part of Asia, especially in Indian cuisine. Rich in protein, fat, and carbohydrates, it has many health benefits. Moreover, urad dal is one of the richest sources of proteins and vitamin B and is also beneficial for women. This simple lentil is full of iron, folic acid, calcium, magnesium, and potassium, which makes this dal a perfect health package for pregnant women. Urad dal is also extensively used in various culinary preparations such as dosa, papad, vada but today I’m going to share with you the recipe of Urad Dal Badi/Vadi. Badi/Vadi prepared form Urad dal is very tasty. You can definitely buy readymade from the market but the way our Nani/Dadi used to spend their time, put their love into making those Badis were beyond any description and there is no match to the taste & quality of homemade Badis. This age-old process of making Badis can still be kept alive with the generatio

Vitamins are beneficial for overall health. Vitamins provide energy, combat signs of aging and help to prevent diseases.  Your body needs vitamins and minerals for good health. Each vitamin has specific benefits and is essential for keeping your body functioning well. So, here are the six key vitamins that everyone should include in their diet. 1. Vitamin A (Retinoids) - Supports the immune system, bone, eye health, and reproduction. Sources: Carrots, sweet potato, pumpkin, squash, bell pepper, green leafy vegetables, musk melon, peaches, fish, beef, and eggs. 2. Vitamin B Complex-  B vitamins are important for making sure the body’s cells are functioning properly. They help the body convert food into energy (metabolism), create new blood cells, and maintain healthy skin cells, brain cells, and other body tissues. There are eight types of B vitamin, each with their own function: Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)-  enables the body to use carbohydrates as energy. It is essential for g