Avoid 9 Mistakes To Reach Weight Loss Goals
More than half the world’s adult population is trying to lose weight. To minimise the struggle, avoid these common mistakes.
Air Pollution: Threat to Mental Well-being
It’s worth noting that if such a brief exposure can lower brain function, what about long-term exposure? Air Pollution , Impact on Brain, Mental Health
Students, Stress, Suicides and Solutions
What you need to know about the student mental health crisis and how to navigate it. Youth Suicide for band in IELTS exam.
Home Remedies | Heat Stroke and Summer Ailments
It is that time of the year again when the cool spring breeze gives way to scorching summer heat. People can be heard lamenting about how “it’s already so hot”. From students to professionals, everyone has to bear the summer heat in some way or the other. With the mercury rising steadily in the…
White sugar is a slow poison
Emerged to be the single most hazardous component of modern age diet. Ancient Indian tradition has always regarded sugar and sweet consumption as intrinsic. Data from the India sugar trade industry (2013) show that India is the second largest (after Brazil) producer and largest consumer of sugar in the world. Refined white sugar such…
Dangers of mixing AYUSH with Modern Medicine
-Dr. Arun Mitra- Although the National Medical Commission Bill has been referred to the standing committee, certain things need to be answered. The best alternative, however, would be to revamp the MCI to remedy the shortcomings which had cropped in it. But if the government is too adamant, then it is important that at…
For Healthy Bones | 20 minutes Sunlight and a Glass of Milk
Osteoporosis and vitamin D deficiencies are the two silent epidemics Estimates report that 1 out of 8 males and 1 out of 3 females in India suffers from osteoporosis, this essentially makes India one of the worst hit countries of the world. Drinking less milk, avoiding sunlight exposure and omitting the traditional aerobic indoor…
Winter Exercise Tips for Asthmatics
Exercise is a common trigger for asthma and may cause symptoms in 80–90% of asthmatics. Cold dry winter air can also make breathing difficult for asthmatics, which may result in shortness of breath, wheezing, cough or chest tightness. The symptoms can occur during, just after or several hours after exercise, Padma Shri Awardee Dr. KK…
Less Sleep can put Heart at Risk
Up to 83% of people with heart disease also have sleep apnea. Sleep deprivation is also linked to a higher risk of heart disease. Sleep apnea is a condition characterized by frequent pauses in breathing leading to uninterrupted sleep. A person suffering from severe sleep apnea may experience pauses in breathing five to 30…
Cycling can cause erectile dysfunction
Age, diabetes, hypertension, obesity, high lipids, smoking, drugs, heart disease, and upright cycling for more than 3 hours a week can cause erectile dysfunction in men. “Those who cycle for more than 3 hours a week should do so in a reclining position and not upright position,” said Padma Shri Awardee Dr KK Aggarwal…
