Planning to host a house party but stuck on deciding the drinks menu? How about you make your own to save a few bucks and also earn a name as a great host? To debunk the myth that cocktails are difficult to make, here we have some of the most popular cocktail recipes that can be made at home: Summer punch This is an easy and refreshing summer drink perfect for a pool party. The ingredients are measured for 8-10 servings: Ingredients Vodka – 250 ml Lemon Juice – 125 ml Caster sugar – 50 grams Elderflower liqueur – 250 ml Apple juice – 500 ml Sparkling water – 125 ml Lemon slices – 4 (sliced) Basil – 6 sprigs Ice Mix the sugar and lemon juice in a bowl until the sugar dissolves. Then, add the vodka, elderflower liqueur, apple juice, sparkling water, lemon slices, and ice and stir gently. Finally, add the basil before serving. Sea breeze These ingredients are measured for a single serving of one of the most popular beach cocktail recipes that can be made at home. Ingredients Vodka – 1.5 ounce Cranberry juice – 3 ounces Grapefruit juice – 1.5 ounce Lime – 1 wheel for garnish Ice Add the ingredients into a highball glass, stir gently, and garnish with the lime wheel.

If you are the parent of a child with ADHD, you are probably spending a significant amount of time thinking about how to help your child manage ADHD. Children with ADHD often have special needs that require different approaches when it comes to parenting. With a specialized approach toward parenting, you can help your child deal with the symptoms of ADHD and grow into a healthy adult. Here are a few options you may consider if your child is dealing with ADHD: Create a routine for your child’s daily activities, such as eating, sleeping, studying, and playtime. Having an essential structure can help manage the symptoms of ADHD. Teach your child how to manage their time well by using clocks and timers. Consider placing clocks all over your house. Use calendars, sticky notes, and other tools to help your child keep track of his/her activities. Break down complex activities into smaller tasks. Simplify your child’s daily routine by reducing the number of activities throughout the day and focusing on a few good activities for better output. Organize and decorate your child’s room in a way that it contains minimal distractions. Ensure that your child has a quiet place at home to do his homework, read, or take a break during the day.

Anemia occurs when your body lacks an adequate amount of red blood cells to deliver the required oxygen to the tissues. Hence, the treatment of anemia focuses on increasing the number of RBCs in your body. But without a professional diagnosis of the symptoms and types of anemia, it can be dangerous to apply similar procedures for all. Symptoms The doctor usually performs multiple blood tests and checks your medical history to identify the symptoms of a particular type and determine the severity of the anemia. Here are a few symptoms of anemia: Shortness of breath and unusually rapid heartbeat during exercise Headache during exercise Fatigue Cramping in legs Lack of energy Insomnia Dizziness Lack of concentration Pale skin Cold hands and feet Chest pain Besides the general symptoms that are common to all types of anemia, different types of anemia also have specific symptoms. Here are the symptoms of the different types of anemia: Iron-deficiency anemia This is the most common type of anemia caused by iron deficiency, heavy blood loss, cancer, ulcer, or other conditions. Without adequate iron in your body, your bone marrow is unable to produce enough red blood cells, which leads to this type of anemia.

Cancer, which starts at the large intestine, is known as colon cancer. Typically, this cancer is more prevalent in older adults, but it can happen to anyone irrespective of their age. Cancer starts as a benign cluster of cells known as polyps that appear on the interiors of the intestine or colon. So, here, we’ll discuss some common symptoms and treatments of colon cancer. Symptoms Unfortunately, in the initial stages, colon cancer might not showcase any signs. However, if there are any symptoms experienced in the initial stages, it would be: Diarrhea Constipation Changes in the color of the stool Presence of blood or blood spots in the poop Changes in the shape of the stool; probably narrowed stool Excessive gas Rectum bleeding Abdominal pain Abdominal cramps Whenever you notice either one or more of these symptoms, and they remain persistent for a while, you should consult a doctor and undergo a screening for colon cancer. Symptoms in Stage 3 and Stage 4 As discussed, colon cancer usually showcases more prominent symptoms in the later phase, which are Stage 3 and Stage 4. So, besides the symptoms listed above, you could also experience a few additional symptoms such as: Unwanted weight loss Excessive fatigue Indecipherable weakness Changes in the appearance of the stool, which lasts over a month Vomiting Feeling that your bowels haven’t been completely emptied Symptoms when colon cancer aggravates and spreads to other body parts:

Though many people associate the presence of a lump in either one or both the breasts as a warning sign of breast cancer, at times, these lumps aren’t cancerous. So, here, we’ll discuss with you some of the most common breast cancer symptoms that you should be careful about, along with ways to differentiate between a benign and a malignant lump. Breast cancer in women Early signs Some of the most common breast cancer symptoms in the early stages include: Formation or appearance of a new lump, which hasn’t gone away even after the next menstrual period Pain in the breasts, which hasn’t gone away even after the next period Skin irritation on the breasts Rashes on the breast Unexplained swelling or redness on the breast Tingling sensation on breasts The appearance of a lump or a swelling below the arm or near the collarbone You must note that if the lump is cancerous, it is primarily determined by its irregular edges or border. Later signs In the later stages, the common symptoms experienced in breast cancer are: Nipple retraction or inverted nipple Sudden change in the size of any one of the breasts Pre-existing lump becomes bigger The appearance of orange peel-like texture around the breasts Sudden dimpling around the breasts Pain in the vagina Incomprehensible weight loss The appearance of visible veins on breast’s surface Lymph nodes around the armpit grow larger Causes of benign lumps It could be because of a:

Hepatitis C can be both acute and chronic. If the infection has been present for a while, it is a chronic infection. However, the sad part about chronic hepatitis C is that it remains silent for years, and later when the virus has badly affected the liver, symptoms start showing. Here, we’ll discuss some common signs and diagnosis of hepatitis C.  Symptoms Some of the key symptoms of hepatitis C include: Easy bruising Easy bleeding Fatigue Loss of appetite Jaundice Itchiness in the skin Urine is dark-colored Ascites, which is a build-up of fluid inside the abdomen Incomprehensible weight loss Swelling on the limbs, mainly legs Drowsiness Slurred speech Spider angiomas Confusion In hepatitis C, it is important to note that the virus usually starts with the acute phase. However, since it does not depict any significant symptoms, it goes undiagnosed. However, when the symptoms appear in the early stages, they are common signs of the disease. Some symptoms in acute stages of hepatitis C include: Nausea Jaundice Fatigue Muscle aches Fever You will not experience symptoms in the acute stages immediately. It only appears in a few weeks or months after you have been exposed to the hepatitis C virus.