Rainy days bring a welcome break from the scorching summer, but they also open the floodgates to a host of health risks, especially for women. The constant humidity, damp clothes, and unhygienic public washrooms during the monsoon season create a breeding ground for bacteria and infections. This makes menstrual hygiene not just important, but absolutely…
A recent study in Mayo Clinic Proceedings highlights the critical role of value-driven listening in healthcare for improved treatment outcomes. Dr. Leonard Berry and colleagues emphasize that genuine curiosity, presence, and compassion are essential. Six listening strategies, including physical presence, curiosity, trust-building, thoughtful design, empowerment, and fostering resilience, can significantly enhance patient care and staff…
While many people wish to or like keeping aquariums at home, they aren’t aware which ones are easier to keep and which are not. One needs to know that keeping certain fish in aquariums are difficult as they have special diets and other needs. Here we list some of them: Source link
Dal and vegetables are the heart of the Indian thali. A bowl of steaming dal with rice or chapati, and a side of sabzi, is what most of us consider the perfect balanced meal. Rich in protein, fibre, vitamins, and minerals, these foods are rightly celebrated as staples. But experts are now cautioning against going…
Vegetarian and vegan diets are rapidly gaining popularity worldwide, fueled by health, ethical, and environmental motivations. While plant-based eating offers numerous benefits, successfully adopting these diets requires careful planning to meet essential nutritional needs. Experts from France’s Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (Anses) have spent five years conducting an extensive literature…
Mosquitoes, the deadliest animals, transmit incurable diseases like dengue, Zika, chikungunya, and West Nile virus, posing significant global health threats. These viral infections cause severe symptoms, including fever, joint pain, and neurological complications, with treatment limited to symptom management. While a vaccine exists for yellow fever, prevention and awareness remain crucial in combating these mosquito-borne…
Ethel Caterham was born on August 21, 1909, in a village in Hampshire, England. That was three years before the Titanic sank and eight years before the Russian Revolution. Today, she is the world’s oldest living person at 116, as officially recognised by Guinness World Records, following the passing of Brazilian nun Sister Inah Canabarro…
We’re often kinder to others but quite critical of ourselves. But what if we treat ourselves as kindly as you do to others? That would make a huge impact on our self-esteem and inter-personal relationships too. How? Well, practicing self-compassion means treating yourself with the same patience, love, and empathy you’d offer a close friend….
In today’s health-conscious world, millions turn to dietary supplements like turmeric, green tea extracts, and ashwagandha to boost immunity, metabolism, and overall wellness. Marketed as “natural” and safe, these products are widely trusted. However, emerging research has raised concerns about supplement-induced liver injury (DILI), a serious condition that can develop quickly and, in severe cases,…
Kangaroo, the national animal of Australia, is as cute as it gets. These unique, baby carrying in their pouches, mammals, can be seen across open fields at dusk. Watching kangaroos graze in the grasslands is a memorable experience. These marsupials can also be spotted at sunrise and sunset, creating an unforgettable silhouette against the sky….
