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Happy Meal: How eating green veggies can drive away all blues
Years and years of study have found that eating more vegetables is good for our physical health. But now it is learned it can also enhance mental health. As per a study, eating recommended amount of vegetables each day for healthy adults has a favourable effect on happiness
Chinese woman’s bizarre morning lung health ritual is turning out to be a ‘human alarm clock’ for neighbours
Since October 2022, the woman has been indulging in this health ritual in the neighbourhood and streets of Anhui province. As she passes by the street, she shouts towards nearby residential housing blocks with one arm stretched out towards the units
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Left or right arm? Measure your blood pressure right!
It's vital to measure your blood pressure correctly, even while doing it from the comfort of your home
Explained: How rising temperatures are putting older Americans at risk
As heat waves fuelled by climate change arrive earlier, grow more intense and last longer, people over 60 who are more vulnerable to high temperatures are increasingly at risk of dying from heat-related causes
Significant improvement in India's health & Infra, Padma Awards more democratised: News18 Survey
On Twitter, 44.10 per cent respondents voted for Infra & Health, 8.60 per cent for Education & Jobs, 4.30 per cent for Women’s Welfare and 43 per cent for all of the above
Tunisia's President Kais Saied reappears in public, dismisses 'mad' reports over health
The North African country's main opposition coalition had pressed the government earlier to explain Saied's public 'absence', saying it had information that he was sick
Teenage eating disorders more than doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic: Why is it alarming?
Eating disorders are among the most lethal of all mental health diagnoses. Research has shown that teens with eating disorders are more likely to die of suicide than the general population
Holi 2023: Drinks to help you detox post celebrations
From sattu sherbat to coconut water with mint and lemon; here are five detox drinks you can try after your Holi party
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How primary health care is a good approach to mitigate non-communicable diseases
It is the responsibility of healthcare workers across private medical institutions, clinics, medical colleges, and other civil society organizations to come hand in hand and promote primary health care to achieve a healthy society and reduce the prevalence of NCDs
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World Cancer Day: Best cure for cancer is early detection
The causes of delay in diagnosis in India range from patients ignoring the symptoms, delay of up to three months in seeking professional help, lack of access to specialised facilities, stigma attached to cancer and financial constraints
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World Cancer Day 2023: A way forward to better management of cancer this year!
There is a compelling case for the need for a holistic strategy for cancer prevention that incorporates community initiatives, strengthens PBCRs, and offers medical education
'Til Death Do Us Part: How marriage is beneficial to one's health
Marriage gives partners a sense of belonging, more opportunities for social engagement, and less loneliness, which can have a significant impact on health — from lowering the risk of hypertension and heart disease to lowering the risk of death or suicide
Five benefits of having plant-based diet
A study found that eating a plant-based diet filled with high-quality plant foods reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 34 per cent
How our bodies react to a long-haul flight: Dehydration, blood clots, and headaches
Dehydration is common on long-haul flights. One can also suffer from headaches and earaches on long flights, as the cabin pressure changes
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How digital transformation is enabling health equity
Digital penetration across the world significantly scaled up post Covid-19, but disruptive tech needs a wider adoption for it to reach these remote locations to make a larger impact
COVID-19: How healthy gut microbiome can bring down severity of infection
A healthy gut microbiome, the vast collection of microorganisms that live in our gut and include bacteria, fungi, and viruses, has been shown in studies to improve the immune response to respiratory infections by regulating immune cells and messages
6 health benefits of deep breathing
One of the most noticeable benefits of deep breathing is muscle relaxation. Every breath gives fresh oxygen to our muscles
Struggling to get up early in winters? 5 ways you can transform yourself into a morning person
Try to schedule something that you really like in the morning. Maybe a hot cup of coffee that you can have in silence
Low sodium diet: 5 health benefits you should know
A high sodium intake raises the blood pressure levels and has a negative impact on arteries, heart and blood vessels in the long run.
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Best Premature Ejaculation Pills in 2023: Top “Last Longer in Bed” Pills
Timely and correct treatment of any malfunction is the best solution.