The end of summer brings about mixed feelings with the start of a new year and the end of a long summer break. However, getting back to school gets all the kids excited because of the new items that they will get to use including a new backpack, some new clothes, and a brand-new set of kicks that will last all year. Back-to-school shoes are mostly on the top of every kid's demand list as they can express their style through these shoes. Some schools have a uniform, which leaves only the footwear section open for experimentation. Read along to find some of the best back-to-school shoes that can add to your kids' style quotient. Vans Sk8-Hi An affordable pair from one of the most popular sneaker brands in the country, the Sk8-Hi is a favorite among kids. Parents, too, consider it an ideal pick as they are relatively inexpensive. The shoe has the trademarked waffle outsole that offers high levels of traction and extended grip. The high quality of this sole expands its life, even if used roughly. The shoe also packs an EVA insole that is designed to keep your kids' feet comfortable throughout the day. Air Jordan This pair of shoes was introduced as a retro sneaker, but it gained immense popularity. It's now a classic as well as a crowd favorite. There is more than one reason for your kid to fall in love with them. For starters, your kids can choose from multiple color combinations as well as solid color options available. These shoes are comfortable, durable, and very breathable. They are also extremely lightweight and ideal for the basketball court too. These shoes are slightly expensive as they are in the premium shoe category. However, it is an investment as you will get a pair of durable and long-lasting shoes. Nike Roshe Two Nike is known for producing comfortable and well-performing athletic footwear. This shoe range by Nike performs well on the basketball court, schoolyard, and most other surfaces, making them the perfect pair of back-to-school shoes. The outer sole is designed to provide a sturdy grip, even on the most slippery surfaces. The attractive feature of this sneaker is its ability to change color with every single step you take. They fall in the mid-range category but are entirely worth the price. They are also ultra-lightweight as they weigh as much as a pair of slippers or flip-flops.

Buying one of the latest Bluetooth speakers from the numerous choices available is a confusing task. The price of a Bluetooth speaker is usually high, and a decent quality Bluetooth speaker should last you at least 2-3 years with smooth functioning. Once you have managed to find the best Bluetooth speaker for yourself, you need to ensure you take good care of this speaker to increase its durability and lifespan. Here are a few tips on how you can care for your Bluetooth speaker. Disconnecting practice When disconnecting your laptop or phone, ensure you have first switched off the Bluetooth connectivity option before turning off your Bluetooth speaker. This ensures the next time you switch on your device; the Bluetooth connection doesn't switch on immediately reducing the load on the battery. Travel packaging When traveling with your new Bluetooth speaker, ensure you have a waterproof and shock-proof case to store your device. This reduces the risk of damage by water spills or by falling. Travel pouch of good quality is generally expensive, be it for a mini Bluetooth speaker or a big one. Try and look for offers where you receive the travel pouch at a discount or completely free with your purchase. Storage Always store your equipment away from harsh sunlight or extremely cold weather. Never leave your Bluetooth speaker outside on the porch on a bright sunny day as this can lead to combustion of your device. Extreme weather can also cause the battery to leak and wiring to jam up causing issues with the audio output of the speaker even in the case of a mini Bluetooth speaker.When you are done using the Bluetooth speaker, store it in the travel pouch and keep it safely in your cupboard. Device charging Never use your Bluetooth speaker when it is charging. Always follow this rule for all your electronic devices as well. During charging, the electric current passes through the device and to the battery and while using the device, it can affect the battery and cause malfunctioning. Chances of being electrocuted are also high when using electronics during charging. Cleaning Always clean your speakers with a dry cloth to ensure no dust or dust mites make their way through the tiny holes of the speakers. Wet mud, as in the case of humid countries, tends to corrode the metal of the speakers, so ensure your speaker is cleaned every once in a while. Fixing damaged parts Never try to fix your Bluetooth speaker by yourself no matter what the YouTube videos tell you. Always make use of the warranty card and send the speaker to the service center to ensure your device is in professional hands. Trying to fix the speaker yourself will lead to further damage to the speaker causing the warranty to be nullified. In case your warranty has expired, check the rates of fixing your device at different service centers before sending your device to a service center. Ensure you follow these simple tips to increase the durability of your Bluetooth speakers.

Motherhood comes with challenges and one of them includes making informed decisions. From picking the most comfortable car seat for the little one to getting them a cosy stroller, there is a long list of choices that you need to make. So, to help you with one less decision to make, here’s a list of the best cheap breast pumps that you can easily pick from. Haakaa Manual silicone breastfeeding manual breast pump This tops the list of best cheap breast pumps because it comes with natural suction. This portable pump is made from food-grade silicone, and costs only $12.99. The design is simple, there is just one piece that does all the job. The natural suction expresses milk without much hassle. All you have to do is attach it to the breast, squeeze it, and it’s done. You can pump milk using the device on one breast while nursing your child on the other. Lansinoh manual breast pump The breast pump is one of the lightest weighing pumps that you will find in the market. It comes with two modes that allows mothers to pump milk faster. It also has a handle to make sure that you don’t tire your hand and there are lesser parts in the device for you to clean. This breast pump also has a pump-store-feed system. This means, unlike most breast pumps where you have to transfer milk from one container to another, you can simply pump your milk into a bottle and give it directly to your child. Lansinoh manual breast pump offers all these features at just $25. Medela harmony manual breast pump This breast pump has gained a lot of popularity among mothers. It can be operated by hands which makes it easy to use. It is also easy to store which means if you are looking for a portable, manual breast pump, this one can be your pick. It is also compatible with different breast shields of different sizes. It also comes with a bottle stand which is effective in preventing any spilling of the milk. The device will not burn a hole in your pocket since it is priced at $35.42. Philips Avent manual breast pump This pump comes with large handles that help breast pumping easy and convenient. The design of the pump is simple. You can easily lean back and relax while pumping milk using this device. It also comes with a flange that has five rubber massage cushions that give a stimulation similar to the one provided by a nursing child. The cost of this breast pump remains under $50.

It is the immune system that protects the body from attacks from foreign bodies. It does so by producing certain proteins called antibodies. Sometimes the immune system loses the capacity to distinguish between foreign bodies and attacks the body's own cells. This condition is called autoimmune disease. There are many conditions that are produced by an overactive immune system and lupus is one. Autoimmune diseases per se do not have any cure. Medical advancements have made it possible to control and manage the condition and one can live an active life to the full span. It is the incapacity of the immune system to distinguish the defective body cells as foreign that leads to cancer and its continued growth. Lupus affects individuals uniquely. Some have only mild symptoms while others have very many and sometimes very serious ones. Like many other autoimmune diseases lupus is a condition with flare ups and remissions. Lupus symptoms start early, around the late teens and can even be detected until one turns 30 years of age. 90% of lupus patients are women. Many of the early symptoms are very common to many other common diseases and hence it is important to have an early diagnosis. A vast majority of patients, close to around 90%, suffer from tiredness or fatigue initially. A short afternoon nap helps many to keep up their energy levels. However, too much sleep in the day time leads to lack of sleep in the night. An active lifestyle helps keep energy levels high, but it is easily said than done and is hard to realise. In case of extreme fatigue, doctors should be contacted for treatment. Another early symptom is a low-grade fever of 98.5 to 101 degree F, which keeping coming and going often. The fever comes without any discernible reasons. One who gets such low-grade fever for no reason should seek medical opinion. One of the very characteristic symptoms of lupus is a skin eruption across the ridge of nose like a butterfly spreading over the cheeks. This appears suddenly or after exposure to sunlight. It may appear just before a flare up. About 50% patients have this. Lupus also has non-itchy eruptions at others of the body. Most patients are sensitive to light both sun and artificial light. Hair thinning and loss is another early symptom. Hair on the beard, eyebrows, lashes and other body parts can all thin. Lupus treatment results in hair regrowth. However, if lesions are developed hair may not regrow. Lupus can attack other organs producing serious conditions.

Technology has evolved leaps and bounds, especially when it comes to the evolution of classic games. Puzzles which have been around since their inception in 1760 by John Splisbury are now gaining popularity on the digital domain. With almost everyone going online or playing games on smart phones and tablet devices, puzzles have adapted themselves to suit the current trends. Some of the best classic puzzle games are now trending on android and IOS platforms designed for smartphones and iPads. However, there are a number of genres which are more popular than the rest. Action puzzle: The game is generally played in real time environment where the player is required to solve the puzzle with a time limit mostly. In case of a multiplayer game, players interact with each other on live chat whilst playing the game. Action and arcade puzzle games developed for smartphone platforms are in rising demand when compared to other genres. Actions games need good timing and accuracy to employ your skills to the full extent. Picture puzzles: A very popular puzzle game which combines both your visual and logical skills to identify certain hidden objects within a picture frame. The picture is very detailed and attention to detail is what helps you to solve the picture puzzle and also within the stipulated time limit. Physics puzzle games: Physics puzzle games are the ones which use realistic physics to make the game more interesting and interactive for the user. Educators have used a number of physics games to demonstrate certain principles of physics as well. Tile matching puzzle game: Probably one of the most popular and long running puzzle games of all time. the tile game is based on a very simple concept of arranging falling tiles in the simulator to make them fit together. Tile games require thinking a number of moves ahead before the actual pieces can match together and form the desired pattern. Brain teaser puzzles: Traditional adaptations of classic and popular games are in demand. Also, a number of brain teaser games designed to test your ability to think and reason under pressure and time limit are gaining hits. There are a number of game genres which are gaining popularity after classical versions of the game have been developed for smartphone operation systems and tablet systems since more and more people are going digital.

With the advent of technology and discoveries in medical science, the world's mortality rate has declined considerably. However, there are different diseases or ailments, at times the cause of which is unknown, or maybe, the perfect cure for the disease has not been discovered yet. Cancer is one such disease, that has claimed a lot of lives, and the chances of being completely cured of the same are quite thin. Though there are landmark discoveries that have helped contain the disease if it is diagnosed in the early stages, many times, the symptoms go undetected and a life is lost. Today 1 in 5 women is detected with cancer, mostly breast cancer. The most common kind of cancer detected in women is Her2 breast cancer. It is of two types- Her2 positive breast cancer and Her2 negative breast cancer. Her2 positive cancer is a more malicious one compared to the latter one. If the tests reveal Her2 positive, this indicates that the cancer cells in the body have the protein Her2 in large quantities. Her2, Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2, is already present in the breast, which is responsible for repairing the breast cells. Diagnosis of Her2 positive breast cancer indicates that the Her2 causes the cancer cells to mutate and multiply faster than they usually would. Though this is a serious situation, it can be brought under control if the cancer is detected early, and is diagnosed with Her2 positive breast cancer. Here are some of the common treatments to cure Her2 breast cancer in its initial stages. Chemotherapy- Chemotherapy is the first treatment people opt for after being diagnosed with Her2 positive breast cancer. Chemotherapy acts swiftly in shrinking cancer and is a popular way of ensuring that cancer wouldn't return. Her2 positive breast cancer is usually treated with chemotherapy drugs such as- anthracyclines and taxanes. Herceptin- Herceptin is one of the targeted therapies since it works by targeting specific receptors on the surface of the cells. Herceptin latches on to the Her2 protein and blocks the receptor and stops the cells from dividing and growing. Lapatinib- This targeted therapy acts as a major treatment for preventing the growth of cancer cells. It blocks the signals in the cancer cells that allow it to grow and divide. Once the signals are blocked, the cells eventually die. Perjeta- It is another targeted therapy that locks on the Her2 protein. It is administered in the form of a drip every three weeks, till cancer comes under control. This treatment is opted for when the breast cancer becomes metastatic.