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July 7, 2017

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INFERIORITY COMPLEX AMONG TEENAGERS

Inferiority complex has been defined as a lack of self-worth, doubt, and uncertainty about oneself and feelings of not measuring up to standard. It is a sign of low self-esteem. It is possible for an individual to feel this way without even knowing it. While the emotions are often subconscious, it often compels its victims to overcompensate in their performance. This can either take the form of outstanding performance or an anti-social ethic. This feeling is very common among teenagers. Teenagers who are victims of inferiority complex may either exhibit it in their excellent performance in academic activities or may become antisocial and may even become a danger to themselves. The greater the feeling of inferiority that has been experienced, the more powerful the urge and the more violent the emotional agitation.” – Alfred Adler Teenagers fall victim of inferiority complex for various reasons; it may be hereditary, it may be…

SHANTI DEVI: THE WOMAN MECHANIC

Recent years have recorded more women venturing into male-dominated territories and making significant impacts in those fields. The story of Shanti Devi is a daring one that will serve as an inspiration to women while reiterating that nothing is impossible to do if only you believe. At the outskirts of Delhi, is situated the Sanjay Gandhi Transport Nagar Depot, a home for trucks, where over 70,000 trucks are packed. Covering an area of more than 75 acres and is reportedly the largest trucking stopover point in Asia. There Shanti Devi and her husband Bahadur make their livelihood, she is over 70 and the first woman mechanic in India. She was an apprentice under a man called Mistri who taught her how to change tires, fix punctures and make minor engine repairs. Devi’s first marriage was a shipwreck her husband was a drunk and a gambler, who used all her money…

ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE

Alzheimer’s disease is a physical disease that affects the brain. It is the most common cause of dementia (memory loss). Alzheimer occurs when there is a protein build-up in the brain forming structures called plagues and tangle which leads to the loss of connection between nerve cells and to the loss of nerve cells which may eventually lead to loss of brain tissues. People with Alzheimer also have a shortage of some important chemicals in their brain. These chemical messengers help to transmit signals around the brain. When there is a shortage of them, the signals are not transmitted as effectively. Some of the symptoms of Alzheimer include memory loss and difficulties with thinking, problem-solving or language. Alzheimer becomes more severe with time. This means that it is a progressive disease because over time, more parts of the brain become damaged and as this happens more symptoms develop. SYMPTOMS…