LIFESTYLE
Experts sound alarm over hypertension amid Covid-19 pandemic
In India almost 30 per cent of adults have hypertension, and an alarmingly high number are unaware of their condition. Hypertension or high blood pressure is a serious medical condition that is responsible for at least 10.4 million deaths and 218 million disability-adjusted life years (DALY) globally.
Higher net worth at midlife means a longer life: Study
Incorporating siblings and twin pair data, researchers from Northwestern University analysed the midlife net worth of adults (mean age 46.7 years) and their mortality rates 24 years later. They discovered those with greater wealth at midlife tended to live longer.
Increase protein intake to stay healthy
With hectic lifestyles, meeting deadlines, erratic work hours, nutrition intake is severely impacted. Hence, lifestyle diseases like diabetes, hypertension etc are on the rise and it's time to face some hard facts, says an Indian nutrition expert.
Prevent frizz in the humidity
The rainy season is a relief after hot summers, but with it comes humidity and no one appreciates sticky and unpleasant weather. Humidity also causes serious hair problems.
66% Indians want to travel to drive away destinations
Indians are looking at travel in newer ways and exploring flexible, nearby travel and travel to work remotely, according to new YouGov research conducted in May 2021.
Qatar opens for fully-vaccinated visitors
Ranked the safest country in the world in 2020 by Numbeo, the country is set to reopen and welcomes all travellers, and guests from over 85 countries visa-free.
Luxury home decor in Gurugram
The consumer-centric home decor brand The Decor Kart launches its fourth store in Delhi NCR at Galleria Market, Gurugram. The second store in the location procures luxury home decor products to inspire the interior decorator within oneself.
All you need to know about the vaccination if you're pregnant
Before taking the decision of taking the vaccine it is advisable that pregnant women should talk to their gynaecologist and take their opinion whether they should take their vaccine shot or not and if yes, then which vaccine. Make things clear with your doctor and then proceed on to book your slot.
Improve your daily disposition with fragrances!
Fragrances are highly potent in affecting various domains of human psychological functioning, ranging from perception and mood to cognitive processes and behaviour. Olfactory bulbs are a part of the limbic system and directly connect to our mood responses.Multiple researchers and fragrance experts have concluded in the past that scents can be used to transform our surroundings as well as our mindset.
Going under the knife?
Learn about your surgery and meet together with your medical team. Talk to your surgeon and to the expert who manages your comfort and care during the operation, your anesthesiologist. Ask them questions on everything, from risks to healing time. Before going under the knife be sure you are in your best health and familiarize yourself with the surgery from a reliable source. Fear of unknown leads to undue stress so it's best to have accurate information from your doctor rather than wondering 'what if'
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