LIFESTYLE
Stress due to pandemic caused irregular menstrual cycles: Study
The findings indicated that more than half (54 per cent) of the individuals in the study experienced changes in their menstrual cycle following the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in March 2020. "We know added stress can negatively impact our overall health and well-being, but for women and people who menstruate, stress can also disrupt normal menstrual cycle patterns and overall reproductive health,".
37% infected patients diagnosed with at least one long-Covid symptom: Study
According to researchers, including Paul Harrison from the University of Oxford, the most common symptoms were breathing problems, abdominal symptoms, fatigue, pain and anxiety/depression
4 myths about heart failure
Roughly 8 to 10 million individuals in India alone suffer from heart failure. It is a serious, chronic, progressive condition, with a significantly associated burden. However, despite heart failure being a major public health challenge in our country, it remains poorly understood and neglected.
Celebrating India's climate action
"The campaign -- inspired by the stories of India's young climate leaders -- encourages us to adopt a more solution-based, innovative approach to fight climate change. We know solutions are already within reach to solve the present climate crisis. We hope that Page 1 of 6 through the #WeTheChangeNow campaign, we will inspire bolder climate action from people, communities and the national and state governments," says Deirdre Boyd, UN Resident Coordinator in India.
#GlassHair effortlessly
Despite its name, this hair trend isn't about using glass to style your hair, so what is glass hair? It's the art of using products to give your hair a mirrored, glass-like surface that reflects light from all angles. Whether you have a long or short bob, the gloss finish will create a halo-like effect around your face!
For heart health, monitor these 5 symptoms
Chest pain is one of the most common signs of an approaching cardiac ailment. Uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness, burning, tightness, or pain in the centre of the chest should be reported to the doctor. Many times these symptoms are confused with gastritis and heartburn.
Decorate your apartment smartly Decorate your apartment smartly
Studio apartments generally offer limited space for basic planning and designing. One good way of utilising the space could be smartly using a bookshelf as an interface between two spaces. This will help to utilise the space better.
Air pollution caused nearly 6 mn pre-term births worldwide: Study
The study, led by the University of California-San Francisco and the University of Washington, quantifies the effects of indoor and outdoor pollution on several key indicators of pregnancy, including gestational age at birth, reduction in birth weight, low birth weight, and pre-term birth.
Why Covid-19 is more deadly for some with diabetes
A research presented at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) has shown that certain characteristics put some people with diabetes at higher risk of serious illness and death than others.
When a woman reports sexual assault
What happens when a woman in India comes forward to report sexual assault? More often than not, she is not listened to. But what if the same things she hears from society, resonate within the courtroom? Blaming the victim, trivialising sexual assault, publicly scrutinizing a victim's dress, mental state, motives, and history, refusing to take accusations seriously, or some combination of these have made it harder for women to come forward and report abuse.
Advertisement