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A healthier version of Sadhya for you this Onam
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Onam brings together people from different walks of life through the joy of flowers and grand feasts. Onam preparations kick off with Atham and culminate on the 10th day with Thiruvonam, highlighted by the sumptuous Onam Sadhya — the hearty spread. Amidst the festivities, here are some quick tips for a healthier version of Sadhya to deal with diabetes, hypertension and high cholesterol.
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Why you must do a breast self-examination every three months
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Performing regular breast self-examination (BSE) can aid in the early identification of breast cancer. Post puberty, girls must do breast examination once in three months. It's important to have any alterations in the breasts, regardless of the presence of pain, evaluated by a medical professional.
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Scientists discover four more genes linked to breast cancer
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While family history plays a significant role in understanding a person's risk of breast cancer, several genetic mutations remain unknown. A recent collaborative study identified four new genes that contribute to understanding breast cancer's genetic risk.
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This knowledge will help improve risk prediction by identifying women at higher disease risk.
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Atopy: The root cause of allergies
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Atopy is the tendency of an individual to develop sensitization to certain environmental or food antigens and thus produce an allergy. It can be manifested as several allergic conditions such as allergic asthma, allergic rhinitis (hay fever), atopic dermatitis (eczema), allergic conjunctivitis and food allergies. While allergies cannot be cured, they can be treated and kept under check effectively.
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Nine precautions for a healthy liver in the elderly
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The liver is one of the main organs that suffer a functional decline with age. In older adults, the regeneration of liver tissues occurs at a much slower pace than in young people due to arterial blockage.
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Older adults need to be very cautious and avoid self-medication and protect the liver by incorporating regular exercise, good food hygiene and limiting alcohol consumption in their daily lives.
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Playing sports and scoring fitness goals
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Sports and fitness are intertwined, where sports serve as the pathway to fitness, while fitness becomes the driving force to pursue sports at a higher level. Individual sports can enhance one’s mental strength and intrinsic motivation. On the other hand, team sports encourage people to play more often, providing a platform to meet new people and socialize, giving a sense of relief and satisfaction.
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From stem cells to secretomes: The promise of more targeted therapies
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Extracellular vesicles, the tiny messengers that cells use to communicate with each other, are emerging as a potential therapeutic target for conditions from cancer to COPD
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Flu-proof your nose: surprising benefits of a nasal wash
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Breathe easy - discover the power of nasal wash for respiratory health
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