Category: 8. Health
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Call for preventive care to address health challenges
RAWALPINDI: President Dr Arif Alvi has stressed the need for adopting preventive care to address the health-related challenges, especially oral diseases, in Pakistan, adding that over 90% of dental issues could be prevented by adopting healthy habits. He said that a resource-constrained country like Pakistan couldn’t afford to provide curative care to such a large…
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Which fruit is healthiest? Here’s dietitians’ top choice
A bowl full of fruits. — Unsplash Experts suggest that individuals should consume 1 ½ to 2 cups of fruit every day, yet only 12% of adults do so. Fruits are loaded with fibre, vital vitamins and minerals, and antioxidants that protect us against chronic illnesses like cancer, heart diseases, and mood disorders such as…
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Can rice water really improve your hair growth?
TikTokers using rice water for improving their hair. — TikTok/File Although rice water has gained popularity as a hair health booster, experts warn that this easy hair growth trick might not be as effective as it seems, despite its strong online following. TikTokers say that after soaking or cleaning rice, they should rinse their hair…
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What is nocturia and why does it keep me up at night?
A pictorial representation of a woman feeling the need to urinate. — The Thalidomide Trust Getting a good night’s sleep is hard enough without getting up to pee every hour. The incessant need to urinate during the night Known as “nocturia” is a common condition that affects women more frequently than men, according to a…
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Quantity or quality; what you should prefer in sleep? Here’s what expert suggests
A representational image shows a person sleeping. — Pexels Sleep is crucial for heart health but it is important to consider the quality of the sleep over quantity of time, according to an expert, who said the disruption may lead to increased intake of fatty food and sugary drinks. A behavioral sleep psychologist and clinical…
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You may suffer cardiovascular disease if you consume this vitamin in excess
A representational image of a person cutting bread. — Unsplash Newly-published research has raised alarm for those people who consume higher amounts of a specific vitamin found in meat, nuts, fish, bread, etc, that may cause a deadly disease in the human body. The research published in the journal Nature Medicine Monday underlined the risk…
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They can score big with half the sweat
Representational image. — Unsplash If you are a female, you have reason to rejoice as a study reveals a female advantage in your pursuit of a healthier lifestyle. The groundbreaking study has unveiled a remarkable revelation that you can achieve greater health benefits with just half the exercise compared to men. Yes, you read it…
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Illegal drugs’ overdose kills 22 American teens every week — What’s US doing about it?
An image of drugs kept on the table. — Britannica/File Twenty-two teenagers between the ages of 14 and 18 lost their lives in the United States each week as a result of drug overdoses in 2022; this group’s mortality rate rose to 5.2 per 100,000. Recent research has linked this spike to the widespread use…
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Full-fat vs low-fat: Which milk is better?
A representational image of a glass of milk. — drink-milk.com Most of us often get confused between the various types of milk when buying as deciding between full-fat and low-fat milk is a hard decision. Over the last three decades, the fat-free trend increased tremendously, with people opting for low-fat milk because it has become the new…
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What are harms of carrying water bottle? Listen to these experts
A representational image of a water bottle. — Pexels People usually carry a water bottle with them when they go out. Sometimes, the bottle is their company and they are attached to it. However, health experts have warned those people who carry a water bottle. If you are one of them, then you may listen…