Category: 8. Health
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UK children mental health crisis rises to drastic 53% in 4 years
A representational image for the depiction of the children’s mental health crisis. — Shutterstock/File The number of youngsters in England experiencing a mental health crisis has increased by 53% in just four years as per the official data indication. The number of under-18s referred to mental health services for emergency care increased to 32,521 in…
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Mindfulness, exercise together offer ‘greatest benefits’
This image shows a woman relaxing and basking in the sunlight. — Unsplash Mindfulness is the ability to be completely present and aware of your emotions; it helps enhance our focus, memory, and emotion regulation. While everyone knows the benefits of exercising, imagine what would happen if we were to combine both, mindfulness and exercise…
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Breakups, divorce hit women harder than men: study
A man and a woman holding hands in a field. — Unsplash When a couple breaks apart, it leaves a lasting impact, maybe on one more than the other. A new study shows that women are more likely to use antidepressants after a breakup or divorce than men, The Guardian reported. The study, led by…
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Why is Goa banning gobi manchurian?
Gobi Manchurian served on a plate. — Sharmis Passions In Goa, there is a dispute centred on gobi manchurian as several local governments have prohibited vendors from serving this hot food over rising health hazards. Many Goan towns are witnessing a gastronomic uprising, with roadside stalls serving as the focal point of conflict. The simple…
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Why iced drinks are harmful for kids?
Three glasses of slushy. — Meraki Lane/File Slushies, the cold and icy drink, are universally loved by people of all ages. However, be aware that slushies can be dangerous, so much so that regulators have issued warnings to parents to not give slushies to their children after two kids almost died from consuming the sugary…
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Does smoking cannabis lead to anxiety?
A cannabis plant. — Pixabay A new study has found that nearly one-third of people who visited the hospital emergency room (ER) for a cannabis-related concern developed a new anxiety disorder within three years, Fortune reported. The study was published in The Lancet’s open-access journal, Eclinical Medicine, and is considered to be the most comprehensive research…
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Can oranges with peels really help you with poop?
Oranges kept in a container. — Medical News Today/File Social media claims to have a quick solution to get your digestive tract moving by eating entire oranges (with their peels) topped with a heavy sprinkle of cinnamon and cayenne powder. According to Instagrammer Bethany Ugarte-Cameron of @LilSipper, an account devoted to recipes for irritable bowel…
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Here’s how it can help you
Representational image of mindfulness meditation. — Pixabay In a time where expressions like FOMO (fear of missing out) are prevalent, it is important to pause for a moment and be aware of yourself and mindfulness meditation will help you achieve that sense of awareness. It is the exercise of purposefully being aware of and focused…
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Why is TikTok sleepy girl mocktail not good for health?
TikTokers trying sleepy girl mocktail trend. — TikTok Sleepy girl mocktails, which typically include a carbonated cherry beverage, magnesium supplements, and probiotics like Poppi or Olipop, are designed to induce drowsiness, however, experts caution against taking magnesium if you have diarrhoea or other stomach problems. This is because high dosages of magnesium have the ability…
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Loneliness declared health emergency in Silicon Valley
A representational image of a girl sitting alone and feeling lonely. — Pixabay We humans are sociable animals. While it’s normal to feel lonely sometimes, we thrive within relationships and communities of people. Loneliness is a state of mind linked to seeking human contact but not having anyone around. It is different from being alone,…