LIFESTYLE
Bladder health awareness month: Experts advise women not to silently suffer urinary leakages
Dr Rubina Shanawaz, Consultant Gynecologist, Fortis Hospital, stated that one in four women in India above the age of 35 face some kind of urinary leakage. The common misconception is that it is a part of having given birth to children and due to the ageing process. Also, it is a fact that women are embarrassed to bring it up to their families and seek treatment options for the same, she said.
Air pollution damage to lungs is irreversible
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is broad term for a range of progressive lung diseases. Any form of lung damage can result in a multitude of problems including chronic bronchitis and emphysema. The bad news is that lung deterioration is a condition that is non-reversible and also there is no treatment option available. Lifestyle changes and medical intervention can simply help the patient to avoid flare ups and improve their quality of life.
Books for the month of November
Phones stop working. Smartwatches die. And arms start glowing with blue scars. This is what happens to Aman Chandra and ten other Souls of Samsara when they are kidnapped from modern-day India and transported to a hidden valley in the Himalayas. n this realm of magic, home to Hindu gods, immortal yogis and mythical beasts, the mission is clear for the Souls of Samsara: to learn the ancient art of yogic sorcery and prepare for a treacherous journey not many can survive.
Jashn-e-Rekhta back in Delhi with its seventh edition
To be held from December 2 to 4, at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, the festival will be spread across three days, four stages, 60 events, and 150 artistes. The three-day festival will celebrate the Urdu language and Hindustani culture through ghazals, Sufi music, qawwali, dastangoi, panel discussions, mushaira, poetry recitations, and celebrity conversations.
Health experts express concern over growing trend of uterus removal
India sees a high number of uterus removal cases, even among much younger women, which may inflict a physical, social and mental health burden on them, experts said. "Families are major decision makers in our society when it comes to women's health, and hence families need to be made aware of such issues so that the women have their support in seeking best medical advice," said Amita Bali Vohra, DDG, Government of India.
Can flax seeds give you the same amount of omega 3 as fish?
Did you know that flax seeds contain omega-3 fatty acids? These acids are essential for the human body and can be found in fish in high concentrations. Many people take flaxseed oil capsules as a dietary supplement, but can flax seeds give you the same amount of omega three as a fish? In this article, we will explore the benefits of flax seeds and how much omega-3 they contain.
4 must-have skincare ingredients for a perfect winter glow
The skin on your face and body may encounter some harsher weather impacts even if the winter may seem like the finest time of year because the season brings about decreased humidity and dryness in the air. Understanding the best ways to deal with them is crucial. The founder of Deconstruct, Malini Adapureddy, is here to give you a breakdown of the components you should be using in your skincare regimen to keep your skin looking and feeling its best throughout the chilly winter.
Aman Le Melezin celebrates its 30th anniversary season
Aman-finessed ski-in/ski-out services, a comprehensive wellness sanctuary, a variety of fine dining restaurants, and convivial apres ski areas are all available to guests staying in the hotel's 31 Chambres and Suites, the majority of which have balconies or expansive terraces, several of which have outdoor cedar hot-tubs, and all of which have breathtaking views.
Parents have crucial role in safeguarding children from drug abuse: Experts
The three-day conclave, which concluded on Friday, had the theme 'Children Matter - Right to a Drug-free Childhood' was organised by the Fourth Wave Foundation (FWF) in partnership with United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and World Federation Against Drugs (WFAD). Edit Schlaffer, a top global anti-drug campaigner and founder of 'Women Without Borders', said that four to 10 years is the formative period when the physical and mental personality of a child develops, and the use of alcoholic drinks or smoking by parents at home, which have become a new normal, will seriously affect the character formation of children.
High 'good' cholesterol levels no guarantee for low heart disease risk
A National Institutes of Health (NIH)-supported, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, found that while low levels of HDL cholesterol predicted an increased risk of heart attacks or related deaths for white adults - a long-accepted association, but the same was not true for Black adults. Additionally, higher HDL cholesterol levels were not associated with reduced cardiovascular disease risk for either group.
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