Category: 8. Health

A person doing yoga. — TNN/File Exercise may seem like the last thing you want to do when a depressive wave comes, however, a recent study suggests that it might be essential for recovery. According to a study released on Wednesday in the BMJ, many forms of exercise, such as walking, running, yoga, tai chi,…

This representational image shows a scrunched piece of paper with offensive remarks written over it stuck to the back of a young girl. — Unsplash Childhood bullying, whether physical or verbal, has long-lasting effects on children leading them to develop distrust which can likely cause them to develop significant mental health problems as adolescents, a…

Russian medical scientists are working on vaccines against cancer and a new generation of medication, President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday. Speaking about the state of Russian medical science at the Future Technologies Forum in Moscow, Putin pointed out that enormous strides have been made in early detection and treatment of cancer, leading to higher…

An ashtray filled with cigarette butts is seen on an outdoor smoking stand at a bus stop. — AFP/File Smoking is so bad for the body that it alters a person’s immune system, making them more susceptible to illness and infection even years after they have stopped, as per a recent study. Smoking continues to…

An illustration of a human heart. — iStock/File Scientists have created a wood pulp hydrogel to strengthen anti-cancer medications and restore damaged cardiac tissue. Now that they have created a novel hydrogel that can be utilised to repair damaged heart tissue and enhance cancer therapies, you can cure a broken heart on Valentine’s Day, according…

A couple spending time at the beach. — Adobe Stock/File Biological anthropologists reveal the science behind falling in love and its impact on our brains as well as our emotional well-being. Love is a subject that poets and philosophers have been thinking about from the beginning of time, according to the Telegraph. Shakespeare is renowned…

This image shows an old person holding the hands of another. — AFP/Files Dementia, a condition affecting memory, language, and cognitive abilities, particularly in those aged 65 and older, raises concerns about additional care needs. According to Buzzfeed, while factors like age, genetics, and health history contribute to dementia risk, lifestyle habits play a significant…

The disease is typically a localized rash and swollen lymph nodes. — Alaska Department of Health An elderly man from the serene Kenai Peninsula has become the first recorded casualty of the elusive Alaskapox virus.   The unfortunate individual, whose identity remains undisclosed, succumbed to the virus in late January, marking a grim milestone in the…

Lemon water kept on a table. — Pinterest/File The most popular morning beverage on the internet right now is lemon water, however, is it truly as advantageous as some claim? “It’s not entirely clear where this hack originated, but drinking lemon water is an old folk remedy thought to have evolved over time,” Melissa Mitri,…

Representational image of a brain. — Unsplash The recent chatter about the mental capabilities of United States President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump has sparked a massive conversation about what memory mistakes mean about ageing and brain health, The Washington Post reported. According to experts, memory lapses are an important part of memory.…