LIFESTYLE

Sleep loss harms mental, physical well-being: Study
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The study, published in the journal ‘Annals of Behavioral Medicine', also indicted that consecutive days of sleep loss can increase these negative impacts, CNN reported. "Consecutive sleep loss was associated with decrease in positive emotions, increase in negative emotions, and greater frequency of severity of physical symptoms," said lead author of the study, Soomi Lee, from the University of South Florida.
Covid-hit people must keep kidney health in check: Experts
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A latest AIIMS study has confirmed that apart from the lungs and liver, kidneys were the most affected in deseased patients with severe Covid-19. According to Dr Amit K Devra, Senior Kidney Transplant Surgeon at Jaypee Hospital in Noida, low oxygen level in blood because of pneumonia can produce ATN (damage to tubule) in kidney.
Testosterone therapy reduces heart attack, stroke: Study
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The study, presented at the European Association of Urology Congress, indicated that the health of the men on testosterone therapy also improved by other measures. They lost weight, had more lean muscle mass, their cholesterol level and liver function improved, their diabetes was better controlled and their blood pressure dropped. "While men need testosterone for certain psychological and biological functions."
Eeshani Mitra exhibits series on 'synthetic flower dreams'
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We come from nature like a flower but our dreams and the attempt to 'beautify' life become a manufactured pursuit, reads a note on the exhibition. It adds: "In this series, the artist takes a once-living thing, a flower -- often while it still looks alive and uses a combination of natural and fabricated elements to process its innate beauty into something surreal.
Fitness entrepreneur debuts as author, dispels health myths
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Writing about fitness myths in his introduction to the book, he says: "Science relies on research and uses testable explanations, but these fitness myths are a whole lot of half-truths and random tips that are continuously peddled without anything to back up the claims being made.
Post Covid skin issues: All your questions answered
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Although hair fall has nothing to do with Covid symptoms, the physical and emotional stress that accompanies a case of Covid-19 could be an explanation. Telogen Effluvium (TE) is a reversible condition caused by stress that occurs after a few months of an initial trigger of stress. These triggers include emotional distress, major surgery, high fever, an acute illness (like Covid-19), or even stress-related to quarantining.
Post-Pandemic Residential Designs
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"With safety and hygiene being the top priority, we as architects should reinterpret our design methodologies and propose homes that are mindful of one's relationship between indoors and outdoors and can promote the physical and mental well-being of the person," said Shobhit Kumar, Founding Principal, RSDA.
Celebrating Foodie Week with Chef Ajay Chopra
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The food veteran has collaborated with short video app Roposo to celebrate Foodie Week #CookWithChopra, till July 11. Chopra will create content on some exciting recipes using leftovers, lip-smacking snacks, and desserts. Additionally he will share tips, tricks that apply in the kitchen that would interest all foodies and aspiring chefs.
Power Of Grace
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The inspiration behind this couture collection? The 'Power Of Grace'; a notion which infuses the codes of la maison Elie SAAB; elegance, femininity and grace with L'Oreal Paris' empowering message of self-worth. The range is an invitation for women to embrace their individuality, amplify their femininity and own the power of grace by way of one covetable limited-edition makeup collection.
74th Cannes Film Festival: Who wore what
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This year, Indian beauties who are regulars at the Cannes, like Sonam Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra, Deepika Padukone, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, were missing due to travel retrictions. Nevertheless, the star-studded Cannes 2021 had all the glitter and glamour which we were missing since last year. Hollywood personalities took to the red carpet with panache, dressing up in the latest trends.
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