Health & Wellness

There are some lazy weekends or regular days when you just do not feel like jumping out of your bed to walk on treadmill or head for the gym. On such days, we tend to skip workouts only to feel pangs of guilt later on. But what if you…
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Pain experienced during the menstrual cycle is referred to as dysmenorrhea. It is a common symptom wherein there is usually a sharp pain. In the lower abdominal area that may radiate to the thighs as well. It normally starts on day 1, and…
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The findings of a new study suggest that patients who survive a heart attack together with sudden cardiac arrest are at a higher risk of dying within six years following hospital discharge. This research was published in the ‘Journal of…
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A ketogenic diet might be safe for people with multiple sclerosis (MS), suggests a recent study. The research also found that people with MS might experience less fatigue and depression, and have reported improved quality of life while on…
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A recent research has suggested that doing less exercise could deactivate a vital protein in the body, causing further inactivity and making exercise even more difficult. The paper on this, titled, ‘Endothelial Piezo1 sustains muscle…
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Legendary Australian spinner Shane Warne’s death on Friday due to suspected heart attack has come as a shocker for his fans all over the world. The cricketer was 52. Experts say heart attack and sudden cardiac death have been on rise in…
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“Can I get a doctor’s note so I don’t have to have sex with my husband for another six weeks?” One of my postpartum patients recently asked this, only half-joking. As usual, I laughed along with her at first and then got to the heart of…
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There was a time when alcohol consumption was considered morally irresponsible behaviour. But nowadays, it has become as common as stopping by for a cup of coffee. Past research has shown that people drink more frequently and consume…
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The one thing that rings a bell in everyone’s minds and makes them scared is when they’re asked to take an MRI, the procedure that is used to detect cancer. But, new research has found that the good old ultrasound scan can also be used to…
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We all have had those lazy mornings when we just can’t shake a feeling of sluggishness, even when we’ve technically got enough sleep, especially in the changing season. This is also the time when we tend to feel lethargic and low on…
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