Alcoholism – Its Causes and Preventive Measures   Alcoholism is a medical condition caused by drinking too much alcohol regularly. Explaining the term ‘alcoholism’ is different from society to society. Alcoholism involves too much intake of alcohol, which in turn leads to social and health related problems. Numerous health organizations have defined the addiction of alcohol as a bodily habit that results in increase in the quantity of alcohol consumption. However,...

Yoga as A Way of Life   Yoga is a kind of exercise to maintain good health. It is practiced since thousands of years. Yoga is a Hindu philosophy that teaches us how to control our body and mind in the belief that we can become united with the spirit of universe. Yoga refers as the union of person’s mind, body and soul with the God. The word yoga is derived...

Gymnastics Gymnastics is physical exercises that develop and show the body’s strength and the ability to move and bend easily. It is often done as sports in a competition. It is the practice of exercise for maintaining good health and strengthening the body. Gymnastics takes its name from the Greek word ‘naked’. The ancient Greeks believed that bodily exercises were of great value in education. They wore no clothes when they...

Communicable Diseases Diseases caused by microorganisms or bacteria, which can transmit from a diseased person to a healthy person are `communicable diseases.’ In other words, communicable diseases are caused by pathogens that can pass from one person to another. Pathogens include fungi, bacteria, viruses, protozoa, parasites and worms. These diseases can be transmitted through air or are spread from person to person by direct contact. Initially the bacteria enter in the...

Depression Depression is a medical condition in which a person feels very sad and anxious. It is not only a state of being sad, but also a disease that overcomes the capability to feel good or bad. This condition can be passed down through genes or due to certain depressive events occurring in life. Chemical imbalance occurs in the brain. Compared to men, women are more likely to undergo depression. However,...

Meditation  Meditation is the practice of thinking deeply in silence, in order to make the mind calm. Through regular mediation, levels of stress can be reduced as well as managed. Meditation is a relaxation technique like yoga and deep breathing that activates the body’s relaxation response. When meditation is practiced regularly, it leads to decrease in our stress levels in everyday life. Meditation gives a boost in our feelings of happiness...

Stress   Stress refers to pressure or worries caused by the problems in person’s life. Individual cannot avoid stress. It is not possible to escape from it completely. Life is filled with challenges and tests. Different problems, time limits and difficulties of modern life have made stress so usual that it has become a part of life for many people. However, stress of lower level helps people to perform well under...

Importance of Physical Education in Schools   Physical education involves training in sports and exercises that are given in schools. It is frequently a neglected part of education. Many schools and students do not realize the importance of having physical education as an important part of the educational system. There are many benefits involved in physical education. Unfortunately, only a few good schools have succeeded in achieving the balance between academics...