LIFESTYLE
Aspirin can cut risk of death in cancer patients by 20%: Study
Academics at Cardiff University carried out a systematic review of 118 published observational studies in patients with 18 different cancers. They pooled the results and found that in a total of nearly 2,50,000 patients with cancer, who reported taking aspirin, this was associated with a reduction of nearly 20 per cent in cancer deaths. Their review is published in the open access journal ecancermedicalscience.
July reads to help you grow
An exciting new science-driven guide to protecting your mind from decline. This book includes a 12-week brain training program. An essential guide to keeping your brain young, healthy and sharp from neurosurgeon and CNN chief medical correspondent Sanjay Gupta. Keep Sharp is the only owner's manual you will need to keep your brain young and healthy at any age!
How to avoid Vitamin D deficiency while at home
Vitamin D deficiency does not show any notable symptoms, but acute deficiency may cause muscle cramps, backache, fatigue and depression and sleep disorder among several other disorders. Forced to stay indoors, people have become lethargic, put on weight, and developed various Vitamin deficiencies. With bare minimum exposure to sunlight, the main source of Vitamin D, we are risking our bone health and immune system.
Gen Z, millennials think online presence more important: Study
Compared to Gen Z and millennials, only 38 per cent of Gen X and 29 per cent of baby boomers find digital presence important. The study, by US-based ecommerce platform Squarespace, surveyed over 2,000 US adults to find the roles of websites in daily life and how memorable they are. Nearly half (44 per cent) of Gen Z and 39 per cent of millennials say they make a better impression online than in person.
Dia Mirza shares five ways to keep oceans healthy
Dia says, "Every year, around 8 million tons of plastic ends up in our oceans and we are responsible for 80 per cent of the debris and sediments that devastate marine life. How can we change that? We can start thinking about this issue to start with and then figure out how we can make a difference."
Yoga for pregnant women
Yoga offers holistic benefits to expecting women helping them to keep the body healthy and mind, calm and relaxed. Yoga prepares women for labour and delivery as well as assists them in recovering better post-delivery. Rajeev Rajesh, Chief Yoga Officer, Jindal Naturecure Institute, shares five yoga asanas that can bring multiple benefits to pregnant women.
A literary exploration of female sexuality and mental health
The entrepreneur-author says: "The book is my humble attempt to bring forth the idea of inner life and the criticality of taking self-action. It's an invitation for the readers to get an honest look at themselves, before being assailed by the hangover of their own choices. Through this book, I aim to highlight the importance of strengthening one's inner self and build a stronger self-identity."
Tough times do not last but happiness does, believes Dalai Lama
If one thing the virus from Wuhan has not changed during the past two years, it is the Dalai Lama's infectious smile. Despite living through extreme hardship, he's showing the world how to live with joy even in troubled times, believe his disciples. Finding joy and happiness, the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu came together once again to share with the world their joyful insights on overcoming adversities and social injustices.
Astro Zindagi- Weekly Horoscope (July 5-11)
Here is a guide to the week ahead for you. This is your forecast for July 5-11. Following are the insights on how the week will unfold for all zodiac signs.
Mentally prepare for a back-to-office life
These fears and uncertainties aren't irrational nor surprising given the many unexpected changes our brains have adjusted with, in the last one and a half years. This transition to 'back-to-office' life won't be easy for most of us as the impact of the pandemic on the psyche is intense. The drive, values, goals, fears and approach have shifted immensely and the overall psychological shift demands changes at work too.
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