LIFESTYLE
Gul Panag on a big life lesson taught by pandemic
Speaking to IANSlife on her association with HealWell24's latest healthcare initiative DocsCampus, which works towards building a doctor-patient network, Gul says that one "can't keep blaming the government for everything".
AstraZeneca Covid vaccine protection may last a lifetime: Study
Apart from generating virus-busting antibodies, the vaccine also creates "training camps" in the body for search-and-destroy T-cells which can kill even the new variants, The Sun, UK, reported. Scientists from Oxford, the UK, and Switzerland, writing in the journal 'Nature', said that T-cell protection is a "key feature" of adenovirus vaccines like the Oxford and J&J jabs.
What expecting mothers should know about Rh incompatibility
The Rh or 'Rhesus' factor, an inherited protein, is found on the surface of the cell membranes of red blood cells. If your blood contains the protein, you are Rh-positive, if it does not, you are Rh-negative. However, having the Rh blood type is a normal condition and does not imply that one has a disease or that it could generally alter your health. However, being an Rh-negative female could affect the pregnancy.
Is your child riding the emotional rollercoaster of anger?
Anger is instinctual and probably the easiest to surface, especially when you're a tiny human. It's a feeling that our kids will face often, just like we do. It's mostly viewed as a negative emotion and our instinct is to tell our kids that it's bad. But it's as natural as the rest of them. Instead of repressing it, we'd rather teach them how to express it effectively and communicate their feelings, whatever they may be.
Cholesterol lowering statins can cut death risk in Covid patients
Statins block liver enzymes responsible for making cholesterol. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 93 per cent of patients who use a cholesterol-lowering drug use a statin. The use of statins or an anti-hypertension medication was associated with a 32 per cent lower risk of death among Covid-19 inpatients with a history of cardiovascular disease or hypertension.
Monsoon fashion trends
Bold colours and dark shades are in trend: black and single colour pants can be worn with contrasting shades of tops and shirts. Jeans are a classic but this year trend is of bell bottoms in denims that imitates the classic retro look. Ruffles are again seen trending this monsoon with ruffled skirts and tops. The floral prints are a forever favourite of the fashion lovers and these floral dresses are perfect for the monsoon season.
Keeping your brain active may delay dementia by 5 years
The research, published in the online issue of journal journal Neurology, looked at 1,978 people with an average age of 80 who did not have dementia at the start of the study and were followed for seven years. People with the highest levels of activity, on average, developed dementia at age 94. The people with the lowest cognitive activity, on average, developed dementia at age 89, a difference of five years.
New Kerastase Chronologiste range launched
The passage of time is no longer a concern reserved for the middle-aged among us. Women are seeking out youth-preserving products beginning, on average, around age 26, half the age than the previous generation. To answer to the new demand, Kerastase has identified 6 dimensions of ageing scalp and hair, targeting each one with powerful formulas from the rejuvenated Chronologiste range.
Secret to everyday good hair day
A good hair regime is one that protects and strengthens the hair leaving it nourished and rejuvenated. Diet and lifestyle are also crucial factors that influence hair health. So along with a robust hair care plan make sure you pay attention to these aspects too and you are good to go! Round the clock Hair Routine with a selection of Hairdresser Favourite Products.
Overcome your dental anxiety and fears
The more you procrastinate, the higher your risk of developing dental problems. Visiting your dentist regularly can actually make the entire process easier on many levels. Dental anxiety is just like any other anxiety. Choose your dentist wisely. Richa Vats, a doctor and Geriatric Dentist shares how to deal with dental anxiety and overcome any fears.
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