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Go for a walk daily: Neurologist decodes simple key to dodging stroke risk

Physical activity like walking aids in managing stress. High stress can lead to hypertension and unhealthy lifestyle choices, both of which heighten stroke risk. Regular walking or exercise releases endorphins, which naturally reduce stress and foster mental well-being.

Breast cancer self-examination: How to do it at home?

For effective self-breast examinations, establish a consistent routine, ideally on the same day each month. Create a calm environment to focus on your body and familiarise yourself with your breasts' normal appearance and feel.

Winter chills may take a toll on your brain; here's how it may raise stroke risk

Winter brings higher rates of respiratory infections like the flu. These infections can cause systemic inflammation, adding stress on blood vessels and increasing stroke risk. Research shows that inflammation raises the probability of plaque rupture in arteries, which can lead to a clot and ultimately a stroke.

World Stroke Day 2024: What are the signs of the deadly incident in men?

World Stroke Day 2024: Stroke is one of those diseases that often has effective treatments almost completely restoring the health of the person, especially if addressed promptly. Understanding the signs and symptoms and getting the treatment to a stroke-ready hospital is vital for better management and outcome.

Eye injuries during Diwali: This festive season, protect your children from trauma

Diwali 2024: Ensure that children maintain a safe distance from fireworks at all times. If you are setting off fireworks, designate a specific area where they can watch safely from afar. It is advisable to maintain at least a 15–20-foot distance from fireworks displays.

Control your cholesterol this Diwali: 5 simple expert-recommended tips to try

This Diwali, instead of filling up heavy portions, enjoy smaller servings. Sampling treats in moderation allows you to participate without overloading with calories and fats. Opt for a few bites of your favorite dishes rather than indulging in multiple servings.

On Ayurveda Day, PM Modi to launch health projects worth Rs 12850 cr

Modi has chosen to unveil the major health sector push on the occasion of the ninth Ayurveda Day and the birth anniversary of Dhanvantari, considered the god of medicine. At a separate event, he will also distribute more than 51,000 appointment letters to the youth as part of his government's 'Rozgar Mela', an official statement said.

The Ayurvedic Way: 9 tips from Indian practice for a healthy body

World Ayurveda Day: Ayurveda advises waking up in “Brahmi Muhurtha”, which is 45 minutes prior to sunrise. This duration is essential because it is the intermittent window between the respiration and photosynthesis of plants. This helps the body get nascent oxygen which boosts immunity.

World Stroke Day 2024: Expert says strokes largely preventable; here's how

World Stroke Day 2024: The causes of a stroke are hypertension, high blood sugar levels, stress, family history, genetic predisposition, and clotting disorders. One should be aware of these symptoms and initiate timely treatment within the golden hour (60 minutes) which is life-saving.

Ayurveda Day: PM Modi to unveil healthcare plans; why ancient science needs uplift

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that he will be launching, inaugurating and even laying the foundation stone of projects within the health sector worth over Rs 12,850 crore today. The health and wellness sector needed this buoy up, and stakeholders will embrace everything that is coming their way. As regards the 'science of life' or Ayurveda, it is central to our very cultural fabric and we need to do all to preserve its relevance.

World Stroke Day: Weak heart can lead to a stroke, doctors list common symptoms

Heart failure is a condition during which due to the inadequate blood and oxygen supply from a weakened heart, systemic metabolism may be compromised during rest and activity, resulting in possible cerebral ischemia and stroke when the brain is not properly perfused

England, Wales hit record-low fertility: Drugs, contraception, chemicals to blame?

The fertility rates in the UK has been on a freefall since a decade now but with Wales and England reaching their lowest ever since the 1930s, the nation is grappling with a dual problem. That of managing a fragile economy on the one hand, and a dismal number of young workforce on the other. Is lifestyle the prime driver for this global fertility problem? Experts blame it on a cocktail of reasons - from pollution to marijuana to anti-family policies. Read on

Go for a walk daily: Neurologist decodes simple key to dodging stroke risk Physical activity like walking aids in managing stress. High stress can lead to hypertension and unhealthy lifestyle choices, both of which heighten stroke risk. Regular walking or exercise releases endorphins, which naturally reduce stress and foster mental well-being.
Govt bans 156 drug combos, including Paracetamol and Cetirizine; multivitamins under review The Indian government has banned around 156 combinations of drugs that are often given as painkillers, multivitamins and antibiotics that are mainly used for fever or colds and others.  Apart from the 156 drugs, the government of India is also reviewing 34 more multivitamins, as per media reports. These drugs have been banned over safety concerns. 
Workplace wellness: How organisations can support employees through Menopause? According to projections, by 2030, it is estimated that over one billion women across the world will be perimenopausal or postmenopausal, with nearly 50 million women reaching menopause each year. However, many women lack the necessary support to manage menopausal symptoms, leading to reduced responsibilities or leaving the workplace entirely.
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