Sleeping post 10 p.m. is clinically declared as an inappropriate time to go to sleep and it triggers a change in the sleeping pattern that leads to sleep deprivation.
As the name suggests Rare Diseases are those that are less in occurrence than compared to other diseases in any country. Globally there are around 7000 plus Rare Diseases. In general, Rare Diseases are categorized into treatable and non-treatable.
Conversations around mental health in the country have increased over the last few years, but the problem continues to grow especially in the younger part of the country's population.
The cumulative effects of a long period of sleep loss and sleep disorders have been linked to deleterious health consequences, including an impact on our cognitive functions, cardio-metabolic diseases, obesity, impaired immunity, etc.
Vaccination is the most effective tool to fight the Covid-19 pandemic and help us succeed in our mission to restore normalcy! Having said that, the Covid-19 vaccination drive in India has seen much momentum since Day 1. With an enthusiastic push from the civic bodies, we are slowly but steadily approaching our target goals.
We have entered the second phase of the worlds largest immunisation programme. However, several looming questions could hamper the success of this programme and weaken the fight against Covid-19. Here's a guideline to help proceed with vaccinating yourself and your loved ones:
The importance of early health screening in cancer is twofold, as detecting cancer in the initial stages for better treatment outcomes, and screening is also helpful in risk assessment and risk reduction through counselling.
The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped organ in the front of our neck that produces hormones in order to regulate metabolism and thus, it affects vital functions. Whereas fertility refers to the ability to conceive and bring a baby to term.
Chronic kidney disease affects around 700 million people worldwide. Muscle wasting results in physical inactivity which increases the risk of cardiovascular disease -- the main cause of death in these patients.
World Kidney Day aims to raise awareness about kidney's importance to overall health and to reduce the frequency and impact of kidney disease and its associated health issues worldwide. Today, about 26 percent of people are suffering from kidney damage occuring due to poor lifestyle and food. However, there are certain Ayurvedic remedies that can prove beneficial in keeping the kidney healthy and prevent damage.
From a gender wise perspective, men are healthier in comparison to women. From an age wise perspective, the younger generation is unhealthier in comparison to the older generation.
There is an estimated 30 percent increase in 'weight-gain' linked kidney ailments since the start of Covid-19 induced lockdown last year.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that prevents the ovaries from functioning properly.
Researchers have found that wearing a face mask during vigorous exercise appears to be safe for healthy people. This suggests that masks could be worn safely to reduce Covid-19 transmission between people visiting an indoor gym.
Triple-layered masks, even those made of cloth and N95 masks were found to successfully prevent atomisation, and therefore offered the best protection.
While we gear up and celebrate the women of today, let's strive for healthier and more insightful choices this Women's Day by taking care of our mental and physical health first. After all, it's all that the inner boss lady demands - Good Health & Good Vibes!
Depression is biological in nature and often needs medication. Loneliness, on the other hand, is the feeling of not 'being connected' and lack of affection in current relationships. Loneliness is an important indicator of social well being and feeling isolated.
Choosing the right oil should be the foremost step as Covid-19 is an inflammatory disease and we should, therefore, focus more on anti-inflammatory diets and the right cooking oil, top health experts have said.
Giving birth to a baby can be extremely challenging for the mother's body, and yoga can help with both the elasticity and endurance power of expecting mothers, in turn increases the chances of a normal delivery.
The new study published in the journal Psychopharmacology noted that research into the role of frustration and substance use disorders is sparse, but a number of studies suggest that persons with substance use disorders have lower frustration tolerance.
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