Menopause Hot flashes, mood swings, irritability, depression… The symptoms may be all of the above or some. But the biggest indicator of perimenopause is when a 40-plus woman’s menstrual cycle […]
About Tooth There are some yellowish hard stone-like deposits on my teeth, which are not going in spite of brushing hard. Can it be treated? The presence of yellowish, hard, […]
Drugs used in hormone therapy for postmenopausal women have been related with an increase in heart disease and blood clot risks, according to a study. Hormone replacement therapy helps relieve […]
Depression could be a cause rather than an effect of menstrual pain, according to a team of researchers from China and the UK, who explored links between mental and reproductive […]
Online misinformation about cancer is widespread and can potentially mislead individuals, causing harm and therefore trust in science and medical professionals is crucial, says a new report. Cancer is a […]
Vegetarian Diet Healthier Readers have been sending in queries: is a vegetarian diet healthier than a non-vegetarian diet? Should I switch from one to the other? If you have been […]
We have all heard that sitting too long is bad for us. We are not evolved to do it, it can undermine our exercise gains, it causes dead butt syndrome. […]
About Dark Chocolate If you’ve long assumed that you must deprive yourself of delicious foods in order to be healthy, a new study published Wednesday in The BMJ offers encouraging […]
Drinking coffee could add almost two years of healthy living to one’s life, according to a new study that reviewed previously published research. A comprehensive review published in the journal […]
Daily Walks Even More Beneficial Physical activity doesn’t need to be complicated. Even just a brisk, ten-minute daily walk can deliver a host of health benefits – lowering the risk […]
There’s no vaccine for HIV, the virus that can lead to AIDS. And stories about people being cured of HIV are still read as miracles. HIV can, however, be prevented, […]
Lactose intolerant There are dual facets to many issues, such as two sides of a coin, two sides of a story and dual personalities. This is true for nutrition too, […]
Showers Everyday It’s no secret that a hot shower can be relaxing. It can soothe sore muscles and joints, improve your mood and help you sleep better. “There are benefits […]
Q/A About to remove Muscle knots Massage is an effective way to relieve muscle knots—tight, sensitive areas in muscles that often feel like small bumps or trigger points. These knots […]
Alcohol Acocktail or a glass of wine helps me fall asleep on long flights. But are there any downsides to drinking on a plane? After the bustle of boarding and […]
Health The science is clear: resistance training is crucial to ageing well. Lifting weights (or doing bodyweight exercises like lunges, squats or push-ups) can help you live independently for longer, […]
Meditation Since mindfulness it’s something you can practice at home for free, it often sounds like the perfect tonic for stress and mental health issues. Mindfulness is a type of […]
After a 14-year-old boy died of Nipah virus Sunday, July 21, 2024, in the southern Indian state of Kerala, authorities tried to stop a new outbreak — just a year […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared monkeypox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), the highest level of global alert. While no official cases have been reported in […]
