Health

Here’s how sunglasses can safeguard your vision in this scorching summer

When your eyes are dried out, symptoms like stinging or burning, eye redness, scratch sensation as if there’s something floating inside or even sensitivity to light. But thanks to ophthalmologists and the fashion industry, sunglasses were made with the intention to cater to comfort and style statements to consumers.
12 June 2023, 09:41 AM

Exploring the causes and symptoms of dementia

Dementia is a cruel debilitating disease that affects the lives of millions of people across the globe. It is a terrifying condition that slowly erases people’s memories, their ability to think and reason, and their ability to do daily menial tasks eventually losing their independence. Although it is easy to dismiss the early signs of dementia as “getting old”, it is crucial to identify these symptoms and provide necessary care and support and get early treatment if necessary.
10 May 2023, 10:38 AM

How to know your cholesterol is high

Between oily iftar items and the other delicious delicacies throughout the month of Ramadan, it will be very easy for some of us to delve into our favourite items and just let go. However, we must keep our cholesterol in check. High cholesterol is a fairly common problem and although most people face it in their 40s, the prevalence of high cholesterol level among individuals in their 20s and 30s is on the rise.
1 April 2023, 13:53 PM

Boosting brain function for maximum control

Our brain is a powerhouse of thoughts and emotions. However, owing to the sheer amount of traffic running through our minds on a daily basis, the brain must be trained to control its views, words, and choices if it is to run on streamlined, optimal capacity.
29 March 2023, 16:57 PM

How to quit smoking this Ramadan

A person who is trying to give up smoking may find that participating in activities throughout the month of Ramadan, such as visiting relatives, helping with the preparation of iftar or seheri meals, and praying helps keep them busy and provides assistance in doing so. Moreover, people may lessen their desire to smoke by taking measures like engaging in physical activities such as walking after iftar, consuming a large quantity of water after iftar, and avoiding the company of other individuals who smoke.
22 March 2023, 16:32 PM

Top 5 health benefits of fasting in Ramadan

Fasting during Ramadan has numerous health benefits in addition to observing one’s religious and spiritual obligations. Fasting in Ramadan highlights how giving your body a break from eating can lead you to being healthy. By approaching fasting with mindfulness and intention, both physical and spiritual benefits can be attained in this holy month. So, let’s take a look at the top 5 health benefits of fasting during Ramadan.
22 March 2023, 15:43 PM

Changing your food habits and lifestyle for a healthy body

The food you put in your system will have an impact on your organs, bones, brain, and cells. Scientific research states that on average an adult loses over 300 billion cells every day and the only way to replace those cells is through the food we eat, which acts as fuel for us to replenish those lost cells. When we eat toxic, less nutritional food our bodies stop manufacturing new healthy cells. Also, regular indulgence in processed food fills our system with chemicals and toxins that affect our organ’s resilience. When we eat healthy it replenishes our body internally and we see the results of having more energy, and more spontaneity in our daily life.
19 March 2023, 13:28 PM

Demystifying brain fog

Brain fog is cognitive dysfunction that leaves us feeling disoriented, absent, and tired.
16 March 2023, 00:00 AM

12 foods that unclog arteries

Clogged arteries are the first step towards coronary diseases. A poor diet, a sedentary lifestyle, obesity and smoking, among plenty of other factors, can all cause poor heart health. A healthy heart ensures a long, healthy life and here are 12 foods to incorporate into your life that can help with achieving that.
15 March 2023, 14:04 PM

Musculoskeletal Disorders: signs and symptoms to lookout for

To say that neck and back pain are minor speed bumps in the process of ageing would be quite an understatement. Rheumatoid illnesses pack a cocktail of conditions that start off with one area of the body and gradually spill onto other parts, thus impacting our functionality and eventually productivity.
12 March 2023, 09:38 AM

The ways PCOS takes over women’s lives

You can have almost all the symptoms of PCOS yet not have PCOS, and vice versa.
2 March 2023, 07:41 AM

Health benefits of citrus fruits

Regarded as a nutritional powerhouse, citrus fruits are a rich source of vitamins and minerals. It includes a variety of healthy ingredients, including vitamin C, an antioxidant that guards against cell damage.
26 February 2023, 12:55 PM

Removing the stigma of laziness

Laziness is less of a choice than we might have thought.
16 February 2023, 06:34 AM

Caring for ailing parents: A daunting reality

Life prematurely comes full circle for young people who have ill parents.
16 February 2023, 00:00 AM

The effects of sunlight on skin health and beauty

Although sun exposure can cause skin damage, accelerated ageing, and even skin cancer, these risks can be mitigated by using common sun safety measures. Sun rays can be beneficial for the skin as it helps in the synthesis of vitamin D and aid in the treatment of jaundice, and skin diseases like psoriasis, acne, and eczema. So, this time, allow yourself to glow with pride in stride as we discover some amazing benefits of the sun for skin health and beauty.
5 February 2023, 09:13 AM

World Cancer Day-2023: A Journey to “Close the Care Gap”

. To battle cancer and the fear it brings with the name, World Cancer Day is observed every year on the 4 February.
29 January 2023, 12:05 PM

Prana: Where wellness meets passion

The journey of Prana Wellness Center was quite an interesting one. The partners who co-founded Prana started off as student and instructor. The year was 2017 when Jane Alam Romel took yoga classes from Rumana Akter. As freeing as the classes were for them, soon they realised, they both share an incredible passion for yoga and wellness. After listing down all the possible pros and cons, they both finally decided to invest in a wellness centre with a vision to educate people on the benefits of yoga.
18 January 2023, 11:34 AM

How to not be SAD

Some people with SAD may experience symptoms in the summer but feel better in the winter. If you are one of them and feeling down after the holiday season, here are some tips for getting over your post-December depression.
18 January 2023, 11:14 AM

Tips to treat psoriasis this winter

Psoriasis is a skin condition that may flare up quite a bit during winter because of reduced sunlight and UV rays during this period. Sunlight contains UV rays, which can penetrate the skin and slow the formation of skin cells. Patches of thick, scaly skin develop as a result of the autoimmune disease. A person might feel itchy, uncomfortable, and painful. But the good news is, there are a number of ways to treat the illness throughout the winter.
16 January 2023, 04:10 AM

Healthy habits for skin care during winter

Winter can be a tough season on your skin, with dry, cold air stripping it of moisture and leaving it feeling dry and irritated. Here are some healthy habits to follow that can help keep your skin healthy and glowing all winter.
15 January 2023, 13:11 PM