LIFESTYLE
How to choose a workout that fits your needs
There are questions that need to be answered when you pick a suitable workout from the fitness basket. Essentially, the answers need to be very honest to avoid any lasting damages later on. The following pointers can be followed. Understand the goal of your workout. Unless that's not set, chances of picking the wrong workout are possible. The end result gets reflected in an unhealthy and possible damaged body.
Protect yourself against the summer sun
When it comes to protecting the skin, the choice of the right sunscreen is extremely important. Besides the sun, infrared rays can also come from less obvious places like the computer screens, mobiles, hair dryers etc. which then travel deep into the skin releasing free radicals that damage the skin.
Aroma can be a therapeutic process in building positivity
Aromatherapy is one such solution that helps build positivity, release stress, boost your mood and leave your home smelling wonderful. Traditional, alternative or complementary therapies that use essential oils, fragrances and other aromatic plant compounds. The smell is the strongest of the senses and most efficient in influencing brain activity.
The seven-day summer food calendar
With the majority of us currently staying at home during this summer amid the COVID-19 pandemic, staying on top of our health is a priority more so than usual. In order to survive the summer and its adverse effect on our health, we need to keep ourselves cool and healthy with a cooling and nourishing diet.
Ayurvedic ways to treat PCOS or PCOD
Seeds like chia seeds, flax seeds, pumpkin seeds, Sunflower seeds, and Sesame seeds are an excellent source of protein for women following a plant-based diet. Cumin Seeds and Fennel seeds help women prevent UTI. Coriander seed and Cardamom seeds have proven to be best remedies for period cramps.
Are you willing to date someone who is not vaccinated?
The results of the survey, led by the online dating app QuackQuack, showed that people are more likely to talk to someone who is pro-vaccine compared to anti-vaxxers. About 70 per cent of people in the age group 18-30 will consider meeting their date only once they are vaccinated, and eight out of 10 people aged 31 and above feel that inoculation is a prerequisite for their date.
90% feel video calls help them combat loneliness: Report
The survey conducted by video-conferencing platform Zoom in collaboration with Qualtrics Research also revealed that 50 per cent of respondents have used video calls for business purposes. And over half of them (52 per cent) appreciate having a choice between virtual and physical meetings as they feel "hybrid workplaces will save time and provide convenience".
Weilding influence responsibly
There is such a cloud around the term "influencers"; in today's digital world an influencer is a person who has a sizeable following on social media and the leverage to influence the consumption habits of others. Many of them are just ordinary people who have the "smarts" to understand how to use the power of social media.
Adult immunisation: Myth vs reality
Adult immunisation myths prevail as a result of inadequate awareness, lack of an established body of official recommendations and vaccine hesitancy, which contribute to reduced vaccine coverage across India. For instance, there are rising incidences of typhoid cases in India, despite the availability of vaccines and being universally recommended.
Will wellness tourism grow due to Covid-19?
People have started to look for ways to help improve their physical health and pay attention to their mental health, leading to the rise of wellness tourism and health-centered vacations, says Homer Lim, Medical Director of The Farm at San Benito. As more and more people turn towards nature-inspired and wellness-focussed stays away from urban buzz
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