LIFESTYLE
Astro Zindagi (Weekly Horoscope: June 26-July 2)
Family matters take centre stage this week. You may focus on creating a harmonious environment for your loved ones. Family gatherings will bring joy and strengthen your familial bonds. However, conflicts within the family may arise due to differing perspectives.
Pole Fitness: A Creative Way to Celebrate Your Body
One of the primary advantages of engaging in pole fitness is its positive impact on physical health. The demanding nature of pole exercises promotes cardiovascular endurance, helping to improve overall fitness levels. Through consistent practice, individuals can enhance muscle tone, flexibility, balance, and coordination, as they engage various muscle groups while performing spins, climbs, inversions, and gravity-defying tricks on the vertical pole.
How our genes make us prone to allergies
A team from the University of Pennsylvania, in an animal model, found that small changes in the protein called ETS1 can lead to an increased likelihood for allergic reactions that cause inflammation. The findings were published in the journal Immunity. By using modern genomics and imaging techniques, researchers found that the ETS1 protein plays a role in controlling a type of immune cell called CD4+ T helper cells, which are important in allergic reactions .
Chai, Tea, Cha; different names but shared emotions
When every season is the chai season: The love for tea knows no bounds (and seasons); be it the chilling winter or the sweltering summer days, chai lovers root for their favourite beverage irrespective of the weather. Not to forget the monsoon when the combination of pakora with chai heals everyone's souls amid the pitter-patter of the rain.
Signs and symptoms of sun-related eye damage
Let's explore the signs and symptoms of sun-related eye damage, Dr Mandeep Singh Basu, CEO of Jagat Pharma sheds light on the importance of protecting our eyes from harmful UV rays.
Redness and swelling:One of the primary symptoms of sun-related eye damage is redness and swelling of the eyes. Prolonged exposure to the sun's UV rays can cause irritation and inflammation of the delicate tissues surrounding the eyes, leading to redness and puffiness. If a person notices these symptoms after spending time outdoors, it may indicate sun-induced eye damage.
Strategies to maintain work-life boundaries in a digital age
The workplace has undergone a transformation, both for better and worse, due to the pandemic. The implementation of lockdowns and the shift to remote work revealed both positive and negative aspects of this transformation. On one hand, productivity soared as different work models and increased freedom empowered.
Wellness Festival Singapore 2023 returns
The WFS follows the stellar success of its inaugural edition in 2022, which saw local and international visitors flock to the island city to experience holistic wellness sessions on offer. It will host several enriching activities across popular tourist hotspots, from the iconic Marina Bay Sands to the sunny beaches of Sentosa Island, and picturesque Jewel Changi Airport, with the world's largest indoor waterfall and Shiseido Forest Valley.
Expert advice to stay fit during rainy season
Hydration: Drinking an adequate amount of water is essential during the rainy season. Even though the weather is cooler, your body still needs hydration. Rainy weather can sometimes lead to excessive humidity, which can cause sweating and fluid loss. Make sure to drink at least eight glasses of water a day to stay properly hydrated and maintain optimal bodily functions.
Eating protein or drinking protein: Which is better?
Archi Garg, Nutritionist at Chicnutrix, shares her expert opinion to help you make the right choice.
Average daily requirement: Firstly, it is important to understand the average daily protein requirement for every individual. Protein in any form, either natural or artificial, is very essential to carry out normal body functions.
10 ways parents can emotionally support a LGBTQ+ child
Parents always want the best for their children, but in this rapidly changing world, it can be tough to keep up. It becomes harder for parents to provide the emotional support that their children require. Especially if they are the parents of a child who is homosexual, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer (LGBTQ).
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