LIFESTYLE
Mask-wearing can increase struggles with social anxiety
Social anxiety is characterised by negative self-perception and fear that one's appearance or behaviour will fail to conform with social expectations and norms. Social anxiety disorder is an extreme manifestation that affects up to 13 per cent of the population. The study by researchers from the University of Waterloo also has implications for those who haven't necessarily suffered from social anxiety in the past.
Covid survivors still at reinfection risk from Alpha, Beta variants
The study found that people who produced a weak immune response signature, obtained at one and six months post infection, failed to show any neutralising antibodies against the Alpha variant, with none mounting a neutralising antibody response against the Beta variant.
India spent Rs 2,386 cr in 2020 on oral cancer treatment: Study
This is a significant portion of the healthcare budget allocation the government made in 2019-20, towards a single disease. Without any inflation in costs, this will result in an economic burden on the country of Rs 23,724 crore over the next ten years. Tata Memorial Centre Published the first of its kind study on the cost of illness and treatment of oral cancer in India.
Alpha, Beta Covid infections less likely to be asymptomatic: Study
The emergence and higher transmission of the evolving variants of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, has been concerning. The researchers investigated Alpa (B117), the variant first identified in the UK, and Beta (B1351), first identified in South Africa, to evaluate if patients showed higher viral loads, and consequently increased shedding and transmissibility.
Malaika Arora guides your yoga journey
Bollywood actress and Reebok ambassador Malaika Arora who has been practicing yoga for long shares a few basic yoga asanas which you can practice at home and kick-start your day by filling in positivity and stay motivated. Each pose can be held for 3 to 5 long breaths. You can practice these twice a week and gradually make it a part of your daily routine.
Yoga improves clinical outcome in Rheumatoid arthritis: Study
Dr Rima Dada, Prof Lab for Molecular Reproduction and Genetics, Department of Anatomy at AIIMS, said, yoga improves clinical outcome in Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and decreases systemic inflammation by its beneficial effects on psycho-neuro-immune axis and normalization of dysregulated transcripts.
An author's musings on parchments and ballpoint pens
A chef's knife. A painter's brush. A writer's pen. What would artists be without their tools, and the mild obsession we have with them? Since time immemorial the image of the writer has been a figure bent over paper -- or parchment, depending on how far you want to go -- with a quill and a pot of ink. Next to a flame. There is always a flame!
Four health tips to keep your dad healthy
The connection between excess sodium intake and high blood pressure (hypertension) is an open secret. World Hypertension Day that went by in May also reminded us of the importance of keeping this silent killer in check. In fact, it has been found that regulating one's salt intake in the diet can prove very effective in getting one's BP under control.
Superfoods to keep hypertension at bay
With the fast-paced life and demanding work schedules, everyone is under a significant level of stress. The pandemic has further escalated the stress levels due to work from home, resulting in longer working hours. Hypertension refers to a condition where the long-term force of the blood is unusually high against the artery walls leading to several other diseases over time.
Tradition meets art
Changes and advancement have occurred from trade developments. The Indian carpets are a fruit of this rich heritage. They are known over the world for their dazzling plans, unpretentious class, appealing tones and workmanship. Historically, carpet weaving flourished under the Mughal reign. Mughals utilized the Persian method of carpet weaving, and at the same time were impacted by traditional designs and motifs from Persia.
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