5 Essential Car Accessories For Winter

 Driving in winter is altogether different from how we drive in normal conditions. Cold weather and freezing temperatures lead to visibility issues and can also take a toll on your car. All these elements make winter driving much more challenging. Certain car accessories for winter make driving under such conditions safer and more pleasant.

Windshields fogging up and dropping tyre pressure are some of the commonest issues we face while driving in the winter. In worst cases, freezing issues can take a toll on the engine & reduce performance. Car accessories for winter ideally focus on eliminating these issues so that anyone can drive safely while enjoying the winter.

5 Essential Car Accessories For Winter

AConsidering increased visibility issues during winter, upgrading to better car lights and using certain ani-fog car accessories for winter are recommended. This read compiles a complete list of all the essential winter car accessories you will ever need for your ride.

Vista Anti-Fog Spray

An anti-fog treatment of the windshield and windows of your car reduces the fogging issue to a considerable extent. The Vista Anti-fog spray is supremely effective in reducing fogging and providing clear visibility during winter. This can be used for front and rear windshields and windows to ensure better driving visibility. This is one of the must-have winter essential car accessories for anyone.

Fog Lamps

Conventional high & low-beam headlights lose their effectiveness while driving under foggy conditions. Fog lights work in poor visibility conditions, including fog, mist, snow, and rainy conditions. These lights also make other drivers aware of your presence on the road. Most new cars in India feature stock fog lamps. However, a little more illumination never hurt.

Anti-Freeze Coolant

In cold climatic conditions, anti-freeze prevents moisture in the engine from freezing and damaging essential engine parts. While it performs conventionally as a high-quality engine coolant, its anti-freeze properties are particularly effective during the cold winter. The GoMechanic Anti-freeze Coolant is one of the most affordable options available online. The freezing point goes down to around -15°C and has anti-rust & anti-corrosion properties.

Tyre Inflator

For every 10°C drop in temperature, the tyre pressure can drop by 1PSI. This is because of condensing air inside your tyres. A tyre inflator is thus an essential car accessory for winter. Lower tyre pressure can also lead to loss of traction in wet conditions. A handy tyre inflator relieves the pain of visiting the fuel station whenever your tyres need a top-up of air.

Microfiber Cloths

One cannot simply go wrong with a plain ol’ microfiber cloth. Compared to plain clothes, the microfiber fabric is super absorbent. Just a wipe is often enough to rid your windshield of overnight dew and fog. Plus, microfibers are also the safer way to wipe your car, thanks to their lint-free & streak-free properties.

Where To Shop Winter Essential Car Accessories?

The winter is just setting on, and the temperatures are dropping every day. It’s time for our rides to gear up and be prepared for the frigid out there. With these Top 5 essential car accessories for winter, there is no way that you can go wrong. As a multi-brand retailer, you can find all the recommended products on the GoMechanic Accessories website.

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Top 7 Gyms In Thane For Your Fitness Goals

 Thane has quickly developed to become one of the most active areas in the city. It has urbanized and has high-rise buildings and sprawling shopping complexes. You can even find some of the best restaurants in Thane. But that is not all. There are loads of options for your fitness in Thane too in the form of gyms.

Buff Up!

Thane has many gyms that have state of the art infrastructure and world-class equipment and well-trained trainers. With so many options to choose from, it is difficult to zero in on the best ones. Here are the best gyms in Thane for you to join and get fit.

1. Gold’s Gym

The biggest chain of gyms in the world has its own branch in Thane. Gold’s Gym in Thane has a huge area for working out and you can train from the best trainers in the city right here. Apart from the gym, they even have facilities for aerobics, spinning, kickboxing, and Zumba. You could even choose to have a personal trainer.

2. The Krunch Fitness

This gym in Thane is spread across a vast area so that you can easily exercise. The equipment too is top-class and the trainers are well-experienced. You could even take up cross-functional training here or go for Zumba. They even have a special fat loss program for those who wish to reduce their weight.

3. Body Garage

While cars have their own garage for modifications, this is the place where you can go to build yourself up. They have some of the finest gym equipment in town and you can not only get your weight training done here but can even run for miles together on their treadmills. You could even go for their Yoga classes and get healthier.

4. Fun and Fit

This is the place where you can become fit in a fun manner. Their trainers are well-experienced and even if you’re not a professional, you can start off as an amateur and become a pro in no time! You could even opt for their personal training option where you will have a trainer follow up your fitness schedule so that you can buff up in no time!

5. Go Fitness

This is the place where you can go for all your fitness requirements. They have a fully-equipped gym and have professional trainers who will make sure that you reach your fitness goals in no time. Apart from the gym, they even have aerobics, Zumba and Power Yoga classes for additional fitness.

6. Polygonn Gym and Fitness Studio

At Polygonn Gym, you can not only buff yourself up by going to the gym but can also try out a host of other fitness options that they have to offer. Their gym is fully-equipped and you can train under some of the most experienced instructors in the area. You could even go for intense workouts, signature workouts or Zumba..

7. Body Fitness Zone

The main purpose of Body Fitness Zone is to ensure the complete fitness of your body. They have all the necessary equipment needed for all-round fitness. You can train here and build up your muscles or reach your fitness goals in no time. Their trainers are well-experienced and you can choose to have a personal trainer as well.

Have you been to any of the above-mentioned gyms in Thane? If so, do let us know how your experience was and your reviews in the comments. If you do know any other gyms in Thane that deserve to be on this list, do put their names down in the comments for all of our readers.

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BEST to kick off premium bus service between Thane, Bandra Kurla Complex

 The premium BEST bus service is expected to be on the lines of private cab service providers.

The Brihanmumbai Electric and Supply Transport (BEST), an undertaking of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), is likely to begin its much-awaited premium services from the second week of December. Lokesh Chandra, General Manager of BEST, said that with five buses, they are set to begin the premium service between Thane and Bandra Kurla Complex.

“We have identified a couple of routes of which the first will be BKC-Thane. Five buses have arrived of which three are in Regional Transport Office (RTO) and are undergoing registration. The other two are at depot and have obtained RTO clearance. These buses will ply between BKC and Thane route in peak hours. In non-peak time, they will ply within BKC as premium service only,” said the IAS officer.

The premium BEST bus service is expected to be on the lines of private cab service providers. The user can book the bus from the exisiting BEST Chalo mobile application, make the payment digitally and board the bus from the nearest stop. The service will be fully air-conditioned, said Chandra, adding the commuters will have a comfortable travelling experience.

On the rationale behind the premium bus service, Chandra said, “Many office goers do not use BEST as they are overcrowded. With option of premium service, these people, who largely prefer private cab as they want to travel comfortably, will also switch to BEST buses. Moreover, the BEST premium service will be affordable unlike cab service providers. It will cost Rs 5 per km, which means a trip on the BKC-Thane route should be in the range of Rs 150 to Rs 200.”

Apart from facilitating the commuters, BEST premium service will also help in reducing road occupancy, according to officials.

The service will have 200 buses via a private operator in phase 1. The fleet will gradually expand to 2,000 buses by 2024.

BEST has tied up with a private operator – Ashok Leyland – on a revenue-share model as part of which the operator will share 4 per cent of earning every month with BEST in return of which it will be allowed to use BEST facilities like bus stops, parking at the depot among others. The drivers of these buses will be provided by the operator.

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde sanctions Rs 900 crore for 49 projects in Thane

 THANE: Chief minister Eknath Shinde has okayed a fresh budget for 49 various projects collectively worth Rs 900 crore to be implemented in three administrative wards of Thane city, MLA Pratap Sarnaik informed Wednesday.

As per the plans, the funds for basic infrastructure revamp from the urban development department would be used for strengthening alternate water sources in the area, constructing Lata Mangeshkar music academy, aquarium, swimming pools, revamping gardens, musical fountains at Upwan lake, constructing new roads, community centres, among others.

The works will be taken up in the assembly constituency of Sarnaik that includes Majiwada-Manpada, Vartak Nagar and Lokmanya Nagar areas.Sarnaik said he has spoken with municipal commissioner Abhijit Bangar about drawing a road map for executing the projects at the earliest.

Thane Civic Body's Tax Collection Crosses Rs 500 Crore-mark So Far This Year

 During the corresponding period last year, the tax collection amount was Rs 350 crore, the civic body said in a release.

The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) on Wednesday crossed the Rs 500 crore-mark in tax collection so far this financial year, a civic official said.

During the corresponding period last year, the tax collection amount was Rs 350 crore, the civic body said in a release.

Municipal Commissioner Abhijit Bangar said the tax collection so far this year has been Rs 502.12 crore and the maximum collection of Rs 173.98 crore came from the Majiwada-Manpada ward.

“Even though the TMC’s tax collection has crossed the Rs 500 crore-mark, a number of tax payers have not paid the tax so far and they should do it on priority," he said.

IVF Step-by-Step

 The Embryology Laboratory at the Strong Fertility Center is a state-of-the-art facility accredited by the New York State Department of Health. We offer a wide variety of laboratory techniques to help patients achieve success with assisted reproduction. These include in-vitro fertilization (IVF) with standard insemination, intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), assisted hatching (AHA), embryo cryopreservation, blastocyst culture, TESE and MESA for male factor, and embryo biopsy for pre-implantation genetic diagnosis.

Step-by-Step Descriptions of the IVF Procedures

Step 1: Control Ovarian Hyperstimulation (COH)

COH is done using different protocols. The most common one is a GnRH Antagonist protocol where the secretion of gonadotropin hormones is suppressed in order to prevent premature ovulation. Once optimal suppression is achieved, the next step is the recruitment of multiple follicles by daily injections of gonadotropins. Ultrasound imaging and hormone assessments are used to monitor follicular development. When the lead follicles have reached the appropriate size, the final maturation of eggs is completed by HCG administration. Egg retrieval is scheduled 34 - 36 hours after HCG injection.

Step 2: Egg Retrieval

Egg retrieval is performed in a surgical suite under intravenous sedation. Ovarian follicles are aspirated using a needle guided by trans-vaginal ultrasonography. Follicular fluids are scanned by the embryologist to locate all available eggs. The eggs are placed in a special media and cultured in an incubator until insemination.

Step 3: Fertilization and Embryo Culture

• If sperm parameters are normal, approximately 50,000 to 100,000 motile sperm are transferred to the dish containing the eggs. This is called standard insemination.


• The ICSI technique is used to fertilize mature eggs if sperm parameters are abnormal. This procedure is performed under a high-powered microscope. The embryologist picks up a single spermatozoa using a fine glass micro needle, and injects it directly into the egg cytoplasm. ICSI increases the chance that fertilization will occur if the semen sample has a low sperm count and/or motility, poor morphology, or poor progression. If there are no sperm in the ejaculate, sperm may be obtained via a surgical procedure. ICSI is always used to achieve fertilization if the sperm is surgically retrieved.


• Fertilization is assessed 16 - 18 hours after insemination or ICSI. The fertilized eggs are called zygotes and are cultured in a specially formulated culture medium that supports their growth. They will be assessed on the second and third day after retrieval. If sufficient numbers of embryos exhibit good growth and development, they may be selected to grow to the blastocyst stage in a specially designed culture medium. Blastocyst culture has several advantages. Embryos at this stage have a higher potential for implantation, therefore fewer embryos can be transferred on day 5 to reduce the chance of multiple pregnancies. Low numbers of embryos and poor embryo quality reduce the chances for good blastocyst development. A day 3 embryo transfer is recommended for cycles with low numbers and/or poor quality.

Step 4: Embryo Quality

There are several criteria used to assess the quality of the embryo. This is especially important when trying to decide which embryos to choose for embryo transfer. Early in the morning on the day of your transfer, the embryos are evaluated and photographed by the embryologist. The embryologist and your physician will decide, based on the rate of development and appearance of the embryos, which and how many embryos are recommended to be transferred.

Typically, embryos are transferred at the cleavage stage (day 3 after oocyte retrieval) or at the blastocyst stage (day 5). In the lab, a grading system is used to asses the quality of the embryos.

Day 3 Transfers

Day three embryos are called cleavage stage embryos and have approximately 4 - 8 cells. When analyzing these embryos, we not only look at the number of cells but also how symmetrical they are and whether there is any fragmentation. Fragmentation occurs when the cells divide unevenly, resulting in cell-like structures which crowd the embryo. No fragmentation is preferable but some is acceptable. In our lab, we classify embryos into grades 1 through 4. Grade 1 represents the best quality embryos.

Day 5 Transfers

Day 5 embryos are called blastocyst embryos. At this stage, the embryos have increased in size and are even more developed. They resemble a ball of cells with fluid inside. One of the things we look for at this stage is how expanded these embryos are. The more expanded, the better the quality of the embryo. These embryos are also classified by a number scale, 1 through 6. Grade 6 represents the best quality blastocyst.

Step 5: Embryo Transfer

Embryos are transferred on day 3 when they are at the cleavage stage (6 - 8 cells) or on day 5 when they have reached the blastocyst stage. Embryo transfer is a simple procedure that does not require any anesthesia. Embryos are loaded in a soft catheter and are placed in the uterine cavity through the cervix under ultrasound guidance.

Additional IVF Procedures

Laser Assisted Hatching

An embryo must hatch out of its outer membrane (zona pellucida) before implanting in the uterine wall (endometrium). Sometimes, the zona is abnormally thick. Laser assisted hatching is a technique that allows a small gap in the zona pellucida to be made. This will aid the embryo in breaking out of this membrane and facilitates implantation. It is a technique that is performed before embryo transfer and when doing trophectoderm biopsies. Assisted hatching is specifically recommended for patients who are over 37 years of age, have diminished ovarian reserve as determined by a day 3 FSH level, or have lower antral follicle counts. Patients who are poor responders to gonadotropin stimulation, or have had previous failed implantation may also benefit from this procedure. Studies have shown that assisted hatching improves IVF success rates in both fresh embryo transfers and frozen embryo transfers.

Cryopreservation

Embryo cryopreservation (freezing) may be available to patients that have an excess number of normally fertilized embryos or high quality blastocysts that remain following embryo transfer. Embryos may be frozen at the zygote stage one day after egg retrieval, or on day 5 or 6 at the blastocyst stage.

Microsurgical Epididymal Sperm Aspiration (MESA) or Testicular Sperm Extraction (TESE)

Some patients' semen samples contain no spermatozoa due to a congenital obstruction of the sperm ducts, vasectomy, failed vasectomy reversal, or primary testicular failure. In these conditions, a urologist can obtain sperm surgically from the epididymis (MESA) or from the testis (TESE). This sperm can be frozen and used for fertilization by ICSI.

Embryo Biopsy

Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT)

PGT is a procedure that is performed in conjunction with IVF. It is designed to help detect genetic abnormalities/inherited genetic diseases in embryos before implantation, thereby minimizing the transfer of affected embryos.

Preimplantation Genetic Testing - Aneuploidy (PGT-A)

Normal human cells contain 46 chromosomes located in the nucleus of the cell. Chromosomes carry the genetic information in the form of DNA. Every human being receives 23 chromosomes from each parent. If an error occurs leading to the egg or sperm having a missing or extra chromosome, the embryo created will also have a missing or extra chromosome. This condition is called aneuploidy. Most of the aneuploidies will not result in implantation of the embryo, but certain aneuploidies, such as trisomy 21, can implant and lead to Down’s syndrome. Some other common aneuploidies include trisomy 13, trisomy 18, and Klinefelter's syndrome (XXY).

Indications for PGT

PGT is indicated for patients who have a history of recurrent miscarriages, advanced maternal age (≥38 years), repeated IVF failures in spite of high grade embryos, unexplained infertility, severe male factor infertility, or inherited genetic disorders (e.g., cystic fibrosis, Tay Sachs disease, Myotonic dystrophy, etc.). Currently, there are more than 1000 types of single gene mutations that can be diagnosed.

Procedure

In order to perform genetic testing on an embryo, several cells from the trophectoderm layer are extracted on fifth, sixth or seventh day of development. This procedure is called an embryo biopsy. The extracted cells are sent out for analysis to Cooper Genomics and/or Ingenomix. Subsequently, the biopsied embryo is vitrified. After the results are received, patients will have the normal embryo transferred back.

Benefits of PGT

Patients who are carriers of single gene mutations can avoid transmitting those disorders to their offspring by testing the embryos and choosing not to transfer those which are affected or carriers.

Patients who have had several miscarriages in the past can benefit from PGT-A for aneuploidy screening by avoiding the transfer of embryos that are aneuploid and will eventually fail to implant. The likelihood of having a trisomic pregnancy increases with advanced maternal age (>38 years). PGT-A allows selection of normal embryos at the pre-implantation stage and reduces the chance of detecting abnormal fetal development during an aminocentesis in the second trimester. Patients who failed several IVF attempts and are known to generate good cohorts of embryos might have a high rate of aneuploidy and can benefit by PGT-A. Another group of patients who can benefit from PGT are those who carry translocations, which are detected by karyotyping.

Risks

There are certain risks associated with any micromanipulation procedure, but these are minimal. Trophectoderm biopsy does require embryos to develop to the blastocyst stage before the biopsy is performed. Not all couples will have embryos that develop to this stage. Occasionally, results are not able to be determined.

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Why are NRIs investing in Indian commercial realty?

With the reviving of the Indian economy, there has been an increase in the demand for office spaces, making it attractive for the NRIs to invest in the commercial real estate sector

The Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted economies the world over and India is no exception. With the decline in the Covid-19 cases, the real estate sector in India has started reviving and residential sales have once again gained momentum. Commercial real estate investments are also on the rise as the country has started to get back to business. Many sectors, especially IT and e-Commerce, are hiring at a rapid pace. With bulk recruitments, there has been a huge demand for office spaces, making it attractive for the NRIs (non-residential Indians) to invest in the Indian commercial real estate sector. The government is also taking active steps to promote industrial development in the country. Thus, the NRIs have begun to eye lucrative opportunities in commercial real estate in India.

Types of commercial real estate where the NRIs are investing

India has been developing and showing significant growth in various sectors. The commercial real estate sectors where the NRIs can invest are:

• Office spaces: There has been a huge development in the industrial, retail and IT sectors. Entrepreneurs are starting their businesses and looking for office spaces. Owning a property and renting it as office space is a great opportunity for the NRIs to invest in the commercial real estate industry and earn a good income.


• Industrial: The industrial real estate segment, especially warehousing and logistics, has shown good potential for growth and investment. Many NRIs are interested in investing in the warehousing and logistics sector.


• Retail and hospitality: Both sectors have seen a huge growth in recent years and investing in retail and hospitality real estate is an opportunity for the NRIs for earning a significant amount of returns.


• Data Centres: NRIs have also come forward to invest in data centres. Data centres have grown rapidly in the country owing to their strategic location. However, the industry is at a nascent stage with massive potential for expansion.


• Flex offices/co-working: Many NRIs are interested in setting up co-working centres in India. Co-working centres require smaller investments as compared to large Grade A offices. NRIs find it lucrative to run smaller co-working centres where the returns are handsome. Some of the major deals in the Indian co-working market in the last two years are as follows:

Why NRIs are eyeing commercial real estate in India?

• India is a developing country and there has been exponential growth in the real estate market. The commercial real estate business is booming in every sector. It is also estimated that the commercial sector would further develop due to heavy investments. The commercial real estate market is considered a platform that provides secured returns and with rapid development in the sector, the NRIs are ready to invest.


• The government of India has also taken active steps to reform the commercial sector and this is another reason why NRIs are investing in India. The implementation of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act (RERA Act) and the GST (Goods and Services Tax) by the government, have helped boost the growth of this sector. These measures have, to some extent, eased some of the pain points and brought in transparency in real estate transactions. This has instilled confidence in the investor community. There is massive investment planned in the Indian infrastructure sector that will improve certain aspects of real estate like connectivity that will, in turn, make investment further attractive.


• India has been developing in all sectors. The IT, retail and e-commerce sectors are gaining new heights each day and India has become the hub of many products. It is also estimated that the net office absorption would grow significantly in the coming few years. India has been showing growth opportunities and better return on investment and, thus, the demand for real estate investment trusts will increase. With an all-around development in the real estate business, investing in the sector would turn out to be beneficial for the NRIs who want to invest in the commercial real estate business and secure their investments.


• There has been an increase in the demand for co-working spaces in India. Budding entrepreneurs are finding these coworking spaces quite attractive and cost-effective. IT companies are also preferring this model. It is estimated that the demand for shared spaces in India would increase, making it the best time for the NRIs to invest in the commercial real estate sector.


• Many international real estate companies, especially in the commercial real estate segment, are entering India. This has brought professionalism in the commercial real estate sector and encouraged NRIs to invest. There are a lot of international private equity (PE) funds that are investing in the Indian commercial real estate sector, which is also heralding professionalism and transparency.

Advantages of investing in the Indian commercial realty

Indian commercial real estate is a constantly growing market and one of the most solid assets for investment. Some of the major advantages of investing in the Indian commercial real estate sector are:

• When NRIs invest in the commercial real estate sector, they are ensured of a steady cash flow. NRIs are assured of income stability from this asset class, even when the financial market is volatile.


• India is booming in entrepreneurship and investing in the commercial estates helps the NRIs to build their equity quickly. With investments in commercial estates, NRIs can gain steady and high returns.


• Preleasing is at an all-time high in India and NRIs can easily lease their commercial real estate for a long tenure. The liberal FDI policies have made the NRIs invest in Indian commercial real estate.


• The leasing market for commercial real estate has evolved in recent years. Several Fortune 500 companies and other reputed corporate are taking up spaces in quality commercial buildings. These tenants offer decent rents, behave professionally and rarely falter on their commitments as set out in the lease agreement. Thus, it is easy and more lucrative to deal with such tenants and, hence, NRIs are more interested in investing in the Indian commercial real estate sector.

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Maharashtra: Locals may not need CRZ nod for houses up to 3,000 sqft in coastal area

 Nov 04, 2022

The state government has made the proposal to the Union ministry for environment, forests and climate change (MoEFCC) while forwarding the draft coastal zone management plans (CZMP) for Palghar, Thane, Sindhudurg, Raigad and Ratnagiri.

MUMBAI: Residents of coastal areas may not require permission from the State Coastal Zone Management Authority for construction of houses up to 3,000sq feet.

The state government has made the proposal to the Union ministry for environment, forests and climate change (MoEFCC) while forwarding the draft coastal zone management plans (CZMP) for Palghar, Thane, Sindhudurg, Raigad and Ratnagiri.

A presentation of the draft CZMPs based on the Coastal Regulation Zone 2021, was made to CM Eknath Shinde, who approved of the plans. The CZMPs will now be sent to the MoEFCC for its final approval.

The restriction on development has been reduced from 100 metres to 50 metres from the tide line for creeks, rivers and streams.

This will give a boost to tourism, said state environment secretary Pravin Darade who made the presentation.

Under the new notification, it will be possible to regularise old houses and create community infrastructure, said Darade.

Six Steps Women Can Take To Improve Their Health At Any Age

 Thanks to ongoing advances in medicine and a relatively high standard of living, most women today can look forward to living well into their late 70s or early 80s. But while you may enjoy a greater life expectancy than your mother, grandmother, or great-grandmother did, a longer life doesn’t necessarily mean a healthier one.

In fact, it’s precisely because you can expect to live longer that you should do everything in your power to ensure you’re as healthy as possible. But what, exactly, does that mean?

Here we believe that good health is more than just a concept — it’s a lifelong commitment to mindful action. Making healthy lifestyle changes at any time, whether you’re in your 20s, 40s, or 60s, can help you avoid chronic illness and slow down the aging process, inside and out.

Here are six of our best tips for taking steps toward personal optimal health, no matter where you are in life.

1. Be physically active more often. It’s hard to overstate the importance of regular physical activity. In general, women who exercise tend to have healthier blood pressure and cholesterol levels, and also have a lower risk of developing serious chronic illnesses like heart disease, diabetes, and dementia. As you approach menopause, staying physically active can also help curtail or alleviate bothersome symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, and moodiness.

Finding the time for 30-60 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise most days of the week can help you sleep better, give you more energy, help control unhealthy food cravings, and keep you at a healthy body weight.

Easier said than done, right? Fortunately, there are easy and practical ways to boost your activity level. Simply getting a fitness tracker can give you the motivation to increase your daily step count. To make it even more interesting, try challenging your friends and coworkers to weekly step competitions.

Take the stairs as often as possible to work more activity into your day, or work in more steps by routinely parking your car a little further away from your destination. Walking is a great way to get centered, decompress, or enjoy the weather, too. Go for an early morning walk before you head to work, or just after you get home before you wind down for the evening.

If you’re already active, chances are you can find ways to improve your fitness routine. A well-rounded exercise program places as much emphasis on strength and endurance as it does on flexibility, balance, and mobility.

2. Make sleep a top priority. For many women, the demands of modern life make it increasingly harder to get a good night’s sleep. But here’s the thing: Your to-do list isn’t nearly as important as the health benefits that quality sleep can provide.

Getting the amount of sleep you need to feel rested and balanced can help you stay productive, preserve a higher level of reasoning, and keep your emotions steady. It also helps protect your long-term health.

Sleep is an important factor at all stages of life. It’s restorative for mind and body alike. Women who routinely don’t get enough sleep are more likely to have weight control issues and memory problems — plus an increased risk of developing heart disease.

Start by cultivating better sleep habits. Don’t consume caffeine after 2pm. Avoid screen time within 30 minutes of going to bed — put your phone on silent or sleep mode and turn off all alerts. Instead of watching TV or using a computer or tablet, read a book or listen to relaxing music.

You may find it helpful to use meditative practices and deep breathing to clear your mind, or try bedtime journaling to release any thoughts that are weighing you down.

3. Schedule an annual well-woman exam. If you only see your doctor when you’re not feeling well, you’re missing out on a major chance to safeguard your long-term health. You can’t take care of an underlying health problem if you don’t know about it.

Preventive care is a cornerstone of good health, and that means you’re never too busy to make time for your annual well woman exam. It’s an excellent opportunity to check for serious health concerns that typically go unnoticed, including high blood pressure and unhealthy cholesterol levels. It’s also a good time to evaluate your need for a mammogram, Pap test, HPV screening, and osteoporosis screening.

4. Quit smoking for good. Smoking is a devastating habit that has a negative effect on every bodily system. Besides increasing your risk for various types of cancer, it also makes you more likely to develop osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, cataracts, and gum disease. Women who smoke are also more likely to go through menopause at an earlier age than those who don’t.

Come in for a visit to talk with us about ways you can quit smoking for good. Know that you’re not alone — tobacco addiction affects 14% of American women — but there are support groups, medications, and substitutes that can help. The good news is that quitting smoking, even if you’ve already reached middle age, can cut your risk of early death in half.

5. Improve your diet. Pay attention to what you’re eating! Eating healthy doesn't mean boring or bland food. On the contrary, it can mean fresh and fun flavors, colorful appetizing plates, and a whole new world of ingredients you've never tried before. Try to eat whole, fresh foods as often as possible. Even when time doesn't permit a home-cooked meal, take a look at the ingredients in the packaged foods you buy at the store.

Pay particular attention to sugar and carbohydrate content, especially in foods that are labeled "low-fat." Consider whole-grain or vegetarian alternatives that are less processed and more nutritious — faro, quinoa, or cauliflower rice are healthier alternatives to white rice and traditional pasta, for example. Add herbs and spices to expand flavors and make healthy meals more interesting.

Put more fiber in your diet, which is found in plant-based foods like vegetables, legumes, fruits, whole grains, nuts, and seeds. Women who eat a fiber-rich diet are more likely to maintain a lower body weight, avoid chronic illness, and live longer.

6. Escape the monotony of daily routine. When you have a lot going on in your life, having a solid routine can help you get through the day with greater ease. But when your routine starts to feel like a rut, you can lose touch with yourself. To stimulate your mind and bring a little creative energy back into your life, try shaking things up. Turn off your phone, and give yourself 20 minutes each day to engage in something you love. Whether you choose to meditate, head outside for a walk, paint a picture, or spend a few minutes learning a new language, your 20-minute moment will reinvigorate your mind for the rest of the day.

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Petrol vs. Diesel vs. CNG | Best Fuel To Buy In 2022

 While electric vehicles are constantly trying to become the mainstream choice, petrol, diesel, and CNG continue to be the three most preferred fuel choices in India despite the constant rise in prices. And now with petrol, diesel, and CNG commanding an almost similar price, which one should be your preferred choice? Let’s find out.

Petrol vs. Diesel vs. CNG

Amongst the many decisions you need to make before purchasing a car, the foremost is choosing the fuel type that will suit your driving needs. In fact, fuel type is one of the most important decisions to make before buying a car, as it largely determines your vehicle’s running cost, average, and even maintenance cost.

Just a couple of years ago, the price was one of the most crucial distinguishing factors that differentiated the three most popular fuel choices; petrol, diesel, and CNG. But now that inflation is on the rise, the prices of all three fuel choices are somewhat similar. Nonetheless, there are several other factors that can help you determine what to choose. Have a look at the table below for a better understanding.

Factors To Consider	Petrol car	Diesel car	CNG Car
Cost Of Fuel (Per Litre)	Highest (96.72)	Lower Than Petrol (89.62)	Lowest Of The Three (75.61)
Ownership Cost	Most affordable upfront purchase cost, petrol cars are priced cheaper.	Most expensive in terms of upfront purchase cost with an average difference of Rs 2 Lakhs as compared to Petrol Cars.	Upfront purchase cost higher than that of petrol but lowers than that of Diesel.
Performance Experience	Great performance, punchy and peppy drive with better initial pickup than Diesel as well as CNG	Initial pickup and acceleration slower than petrol but better top-end performance as compared to Petrol and Diesel	Low power output than diesel as well as petrol. Generally a slight lag in power delivery.
Driving Comfort	Most Refined Engines with the lowest NVH (Noise, Vibrations, and Harshness) levels	Less refined than petrol engines with higher NVH levels inside the cabin.	Runs with a petrol engine as a base, thereby delivering similar NVH levels.
Boot Space Impact	No Impact	No Impact	Huge Impact with over 80% of the space consumed by CNG cylinder.
Mileage	Lowest amongst the three	Higher than petrol cars but lower than CNG	Highest of the three
Cost of Running	Highest	Lower than petrol but higher than CNG.	Lowest
Cost of Maintenance and Spares	Lower than Diesel and CNG.	Highest of the three	More than Petrol but lesser than Diesel
Environmental Concerns	Carbon Monoxide and other carbon emissions are high	Carbon Emissions are High	Cleaner Emission, most environment friendly amongst the three.
Availability	Easy Availability	Easily availability	Not Easily available. Not Available in all states.

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10 Patient Safety Tips For Hospitals

 Medical errors may occur in different health care settings, and those that happen in hospitals can have serious consequences. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, which has sponsored hundreds of patient safety research and implementation projects, offers these 10 evidence-based tips to prevent adverse events from occurring in your hospital.

1. Prevent central line-associated blood stream infections. Be vigilant preventing central line-associated blood stream infections by taking five steps every time a central venous catheter is inserted: wash your hands, use full-barrier precautions, clean the skin with chlorhexidine, avoid femoral lines, and remove unnecessary lines. Taking these steps consistently reduced this type of deadly health care-associated infection to zero in a study at more than 100 large and small hospitals.

2. Re-engineer hospital discharges. Reduce potentially preventable readmissions by assigning a staff member to work closely with patients and other staff to reconcile medications and schedule necessary followup medical appointments. Create a simple, easy-to-understand discharge plan for each patient that contains a medication schedule, a record of all upcoming medical appointments, and names and phone numbers of whom to call if a problem arises. AHRQ-funded research shows that taking these steps can help reduce potentially preventable readmissions by 30 percent.

3. Prevent venous thromboembolism. Eliminate hospital-acquired venous thromboembolism (VTE), the most common cause of preventable hospital deaths, by using an evidence-based guide to create a VTE protocol. This free guide explains how to take essential first steps, lay out the evidence and identify best practices, analyze care delivery, track performance with metrics, layer interventions, and continue to improve.

4. Educate patients about using blood thinners safely. Patients who have had surgery often leave the hospital with a new prescription for a blood thinner, such as warfarin brand name: Coumadin®), to keep them from developing dangerous blood clots. However, if used incorrectly, blood thinners can cause uncontrollable bleeding and are among the top causes of adverse drug events. A free 10-minute patient education video and companion 24-page booklet, both in English and Spanish, help patients understand what to expect when taking these medicines.

5. Limit shift durations for medical residents and other hospital staff if possible. Evidence shows that acute and chronically fatigued medical residents are more likely to make mistakes. Ensure that residents get ample sleep and adhere to 80-hour workweek limits. Residents who work 30-hour shifts should only treat patients for up to 16 hours and should have a 5-hour protected sleep period between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m.

6. Consider working with a Patient Safety Organization. Report and share patient safety information with Patient Safety Organizations (PSOs) to help others avoid preventable errors. By providing both privilege and confidentiality, PSOs create a secure environment where clinicians and health care organizations can use common formats to collect, aggregate, and analyze data that can improve quality by identifying and reducing the risks and hazards associated with patient care.

7. Use good hospital design principles. Follow evidence-based principles for hospital design to improve patient safety and quality. Prevent patient falls by providing well-designed patient rooms and bathrooms and creating decentralized nurses' stations that allow easy access to patients. Reduce infections by offering singlebed rooms, improving air filtration systems, and providing multiple convenient locations for hand washing. Prevent medication errors by offering pharmacists well-lit, quiet, private spaces so they can fill prescriptions without distractions.

8. Measure your hospital's patient safety culture. Survey hospital staff to assess your facility's patient safety culture. AHRQ's free Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture and related materials are designed to provide tools for improving the patient safety culture, evaluating the impact of interventions, and tracking changes over time. If your health system includes nursing homes or ambulatory care medical groups, share culture surveys customized for those settings.

9. Build better teams and rapid response systems. Train hospital staff to communicate effectively as a team. A free, customizable toolkit called TeamSTEPPS™, which stands for Team Strategies and Tools to Enhance Performance and Patient Safety, provides evidence-based techniques for promoting effective communication and other teamwork skills among staff in various units or as part of rapid response teams. Materials can be tailored to any health care setting, from emergency departments to ambulatory clinics.

10. Insert chest tubes safely. Remember UWET when inserting chest tubes. The easy-to-remember mnemonic is based on a universal protocol from the Joint Commission and stands for: Universal Precautions (achieved by using sterile cap, mask, gown, and gloves); Wider skin prep; Extensive draping; and Tray positioning. A free 11-minute DVD provides video excerpts of 50 actual chest tube insertions to illustrate problems that can occur during the procedure.

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7 Great Ways to Encourage Your Child's Writing

 If your child struggles with writing, it’s important to find new and exciting ways to encourage her to write. Here are some creative strategies to try.

1. Write a “Convince Me!” letter

Writing isn’t just about telling stories or reporting on books. There are many ways your child can use words, including trying to convince others to agree with her. You can help her practice this type of writing by letting her argue with you—in writing! Choose a topic you don’t agree on, such as allowance or bedtime. Have your child write you a letter trying to convince you to change your mind. The catch? She has to use facts, quotes and logic to back up her argument.

2. Play a game with pictures

Photos and images are great story sparkers. Do a web search and find a few interesting images. Or cut out pictures from magazines. The pictures can be realistic, such as a photo of students on a playground. Or they can be fantastical images, such as a superhero flying in space. Glue a couple images into a notebook. Then ask your child to write about one of them. You can prompt her, asking her to include what she sees, what the people are thinking, what will happen next—or just let her imagination run free.

3. Play “Tell Me How”

In this activity your child pretends she’s writing to a space alien who doesn’t know anything about our culture. This alien does everything exactly as it’s said or written. Your child’s job is to choose an everyday task, like brushing her teeth or making a sandwich. Then, she needs to write step-by-step directions about how to do the task for the alien. When she’s done, you get to be the alien and try to follow the steps exactly as she wrote them. She may be surprised at what she left out!

4. Make an “I Can” book

As your child learns to write, she’ll also be learning other new skills. Making an “I Can” book will let her practice writing skills and keep track of her other accomplishments. Staple together a bunch of blank sheets of paper to make a book. As your child reaches a new milestone, such as learning to tie her shoes or hit a baseball, she can draw a picture on a new page of the book. Younger kids can then write, “I can tie my shoes.” Older kids can write a few sentences about what they’ve accomplished.

5. Play “Fortunately/Unfortunately”

This turn-taking writing game is based on a classic kids’ book by Remy Charlip called Fortunately. In it, something lucky happens and then something unlucky happens. Each event is introduced by either the word “fortunately” or the word “unfortunately.” To play, take a piece of paper and write a sentence beginning with “Fortunately,” such as “Fortunately it was a sunny day. I wanted to play outside.” Pass the paper to the next player, who will add an “unfortunately” sentence, such as “Unfortunately, I had to clean my room.” Keep going until the story is too silly to continue.

6. Make a journal jar

A journal doesn’t have to be a diary. It can also be a book where your child writes about ideas or answers questions, like “If you could do anything next summer, what would you choose?” A journal jar is a place to keep all those ideas and questions. Wash and decorate a wide-mouthed jar, like one that used to contain peanut butter. Then, write or print out journal prompts on slips of paper. Ask your child to pull out one prompt each day and write about it in her journal.

7. Create a family scrapbook

A family scrapbook is a great way to save memories and jump-start your child’s writing. Use an inexpensive photo album to keep souvenirs of things you do together. This can include photos, ticket stubs, and found objects, like pretty leaves.

Your child can begin by writing the date and a line about where you were and what you did. Then, you can work together to write a more detailed summary. Don’t forget to include funny or even annoying moments!

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