Dahlia Mohammed Ali

 Dedicated to IISR management,principals,supervisors,teachers , alumnus and the present day students. I started my schooling in IISR in April 1990. L.k.g-I remember going there scared ,the first day to be left alone ,my only relief being my elder brother was in the same school.Few of my friends from L.k.g were there in the same class with me till 8th grade ☺️.I remember my U.K.G teacher Ms Sylvia Hartley very well.In grade 1 we had Ms Rizwana,we used to love copying her signature.There were boys in our class back then and it was only when we were in Grade 3 we had a girls only class.We used to go to play pen,had clay modelling competitions,music classes,fancy dress, storytelling etc. Picnics, Annual days ,funfairs,camp days were all so much fun,we used to look forward to them. While going for picnics,we used to have a lot of fun in the bus too, playing games.Bringing yummy homemade food and sharing with all. Last day of exams we used to have water fights.Having chocobar ice-cream f...

 October is Cancer Awareness Month. Studies show that 1 in 8 ladies have a chance of breast cancer. Nowadays, it is a good fact that there is awareness about the disease unlike in earlier days. Like any other illness, early detection helps start the treatment quickly. Now we know that Cancer is as common as the flu. Although it is difficult to accept, it can happen to anyone. I have lost my close relatives to cancer and it is of course heart-wrenching to see the pain. Prevention is always better than the cure. Since we have methods to detect breast cancer now, it can be done. In many countries, they are conducting free screening camps, mammograms etc. Don't miss the chance if you have the opportunity. Self examination of the breasts can also be done Symptoms - If you feel you have any of these symptoms do go to a physician at the earliest. Treatment- Let's see the risk factors for breast cancer  There are a lot of campaigns and support groups,hair donations,funds etc for Cance...

                        Middle age crisis - Middle age is the time when you are almost settled in life, basically it is the time from your youth to old age. But you start getting feelings of regret,your self confidence is affected and you may feel less valued Both men and women go through this,but studies show that women face more issues,be it psychological or physical.It is the reproductive period of a woman 's life,where she may experience perimenopausal symptoms, sometimes irritability,fatigue etc.It is also a time when your children are either growing up,grown up and your parents are ageing.Hence it is the peak time of responsibilities. Hormonal changes, maybe weight gain,greying of hairs,hair fall, different body aches are all part of middle age. Some women have early menopause and this too affects their health.Menopause leads to loss in bone density (osteoporosis) ,hence bones fracture easily,hot flashes,tantrums ,mood sw...