LIFESTYLE
Bisexual adults twice at risk of asthma than heterosexuals: Study
The study analysed data from 12,209 adults. Overall 29 per cent of bisexual adults reported experiencing lung disease compared to 14 per cent of heterosexual adults. The study, published in Annals of the American Thoracic Society, showed that higher levels of discrimination experienced by bisexual people could lead to more stress and lead to inflammation or stress hormones which would worsen asthma.
'Perfect storm' brewing for pasta prices in Italy
In a trend sparked by what pasta maker Riccardo Felicetti described as a "perfect storm", prices for durum wheat (used in pasta) have risen more than 60 per cent this year to nearly 500 euros ($595) per metric tonne, Xinhua news agency reported.
Astro Zindagi- Weekly Horoscope (September 13-19 )
This week, Aries will overcome their competitors and will stay highly competitive to handle any challenge that comes their way. Things will be smooth at the workplace. Working professionals will witness positive results if they continue to focus on the task in hand. Financially, businesspeople can apply for loans for expansion of business.
The dont's of Yoga practice
Sarvesh Shashi, Founder, SARVA lists the top mistakes beginner yogis often tend to make. Don't over-exert yourself. If on a scale of 1 to 10 -- 1 being easiest and 10 being the toughest -- every asana need not be a 10. Some days an 8 feels like a 10 and on others, a 15 feels like an 8! Don't hold your breath unnaturally unless the trainer specifically mentions this during practice. Breathe normally.
Hotels, homestays or rental apartments, which should you pick?
Especially when travelling internationally and staying in a city for more than 2 nights we always prefer to stay in an Airbnb or in local homestays. There are so many advantages to staying in an apartment while travelling. However, here are just a few, to begin with.
Regular exercise may cut anxiety risk by almost 60%
The study, published in the journal 'Frontiers in Psychiatry', indicated that a group with a more physically active lifestyle had an almost 60 per cent lower risk of developing anxiety disorders over a follow-up period of up to 21 years. "This association between a physically active lifestyle and a lower risk of anxiety was seen in both men and women," said researcher Martine Svensson from the Lund University in Sweden.
A therapy called rhythm
Hailing from a family of musicians, Sundram started training for Carnatic vocal music when she was three years old. Lavanya Sundram performs Hindustani and Carnatic vocal music, Bhajans, Kirtans and Ghazals. She stresses that the feeling of love and peace is the essence in any kind of music. "And love is pure and divine.
Indian rock band Euphoria joins music NFT
The band will drop the music album NFT and nine behind-the-scene photographs on the invite-only NFT project Token Runway, after which it will be auctioned before its public release. The auction commenced on September 9 and culminates on September 12, subsequent to which, the album will be released on September 14.
Has Covid pandemic impacted suicide rates?
The uncertain nature of the pandemic, the chaos associated with the same continues to add to mental stress, which manifests as rising cases of depression, anxiety, insomnia, behavioural changes, health anxiety, nightmares, grief, among others, all that can contribute to suicidal thoughts and behaviour, said mental health experts here on Friday
How to manage a migraine while working from home
Despite being a very common headache disorder that affects roughly 15 percent of the adult population worldwide, it remains inadequately understood and most neglected. While migraine is an invisible condition, it can severely impact individuals across personal, professional and social domains, thus affecting the overall quality of life and productivity.
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