PREVENTION & WELLBEING

 Pranayama, the ancient breathing practice (Photo Pexels) Dr Malini Yugendran Auckland, February 24, 2023 Pranayama is an essential component of Yoga, which involves regulating the breath to manage the flow of energy through the body. It is derived from the Sanskrit words “prana” meaning life force and “ayama” meaning control. “The practice of pranayama […]

GREENVILLE — According to the Centers for Disease Control, someone dies by suicide every eleven minutes in the United States. In 2020, an estimated 12.2 million American adults seriously thought about suicide, 3.2 million planned a suicide attempt, and 1.2 million attempted suicide. Suicide is among the top nine leading causes of death for people […]

Yes, it is cold outside. And yes, letting cold air in will only end up boosting your heating bill. Despite this, it is a good idea to open your windows in the winter. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, indoor air pollutants can be higher than those found outdoors. And not just by a […]

Salt cave therapy is based on the salt caves and mines of Eastern Europe. In the 1800s, a Polish doctor noticed that the workers mining in these caves, breathing in the micro-sized salt particles as they chiseled the walls, received many health benefits (via the Salt Therapy Association). He noted that the miners had great respiratory health, […]

A new app, Breathe Flow, available from Vagus Health provides deep insights into your breathing. The app provides advice on how to improve breathing and reduce stress. Related Reading: Breathe Flow App to improve Breathing The app is easy to use and requires you to perform a 30-second ECG test on your Apple Watch or […]

Jaena Bloomquist “Health is not valued until sickness comes.” So said the 17th century English historian, Thomas Fuller. What might Mr. Fuller have said if he’d seen the skies over Tahoe darken with wildfire smoke year after year? As Tahoe area locals know all too well, we are a frontline climate change community, bearing the […]

Even years after its release, players continue to discover incredible secrets of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and the one we bring you today… has to do with horses. It turns out that it has been discovered that we can have a sixth tamed horse in the game, although with Some disadvantages: […]

A vaccine to protect against severe cases of Respiratory Syncytial Virus could roll out as early as August. Pfizer has developed RSVpreF, a vaccine to prevent severe cases of RSV, and the Food and Drug Administration is reportedly expediting its review approval process. The FDA is expected to make their decision in August — just […]

What is Naloxone? Naloxone is a medication that temporarily stops the effects of opioids and helps a person resume breathing after an opioid overdose.  Naloxone is sold under several brand names, dosages, and formulations (e.g., nasal spray, injectable). Why is Naloxone Important? Naloxone can help prevent drug overdoses. Fata overdoses in Georgia have been increasing and […]

Other Trump critics were more blunt in dismissing the motives behind his visit. “It’s clear that it’s a political stunt,” said former Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, a Republican and former member of Congress who led DOT during President Barack Obama’s first term. “If he wants to visit, he’s a citizen. But clearly his regulations and […]

Like some other breathing techniques, the method behind box breathing revolves around counting the span of your breaths. If you want to give it a try, close your eyes and do the following. First, take a deep inhale while counting to four. Hold that breath for another four seconds, then exhale through your mouth — […]

Reducing Stress with the 2:1 Breathing Technique Stress is inevitable, but how we deal with it determines its impact on our physical and mental health. When stressed, our breathing becomes faster and shallower, activating our sympathetic nervous system, also known as the fight or flight response. Fortunately, we can consciously change our body’s response to […]

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Combining breathing exercises with gradual aerobic activity may benefit teens who are recovering slowly from a concussion. New research found that while the two therapies each offer benefits, together they led to even greater improvement in thinking and memory skills, depression and mood. The findings are scheduled for […]

Photo: Adobe Stock The early months of the year can bring about a refreshed and renewed focus for many. But these Canadian winter months are also marked by blustery weather conditions and the seasonal threat of respiratory viruses. Many communities across the country continue to experience cases of respiratory viruses, including influenza (flu), respiratory syncytial […]

The first-ever vaccine protecting babies from RSV, a respiratory virus that can cause severe symptoms among young children, is now up for federal approval, the manufacturer Pfizer said Tuesday. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to make a decision this August after agreeing to review Pfizer’s maternal vaccine, which would be administered to […]

After decades of research, a first-of-its kind vaccine designed to protect newborns against RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, could be approved by August. Pfizer, the maker of the vaccine, announced Tuesday that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has accepted its application for review and will make a decision on whether or not to approve […]

Last Updated: February 21, 2023, 16:40 IST denoviruses can cause illness in persons of all ages. Nonetheless, they are most common in youngsters under the age of five (Image: Shutterstock) This winter, around 11 children in the state succumbed to issues related to breathing problems, fever, and colds. Adenovirus alarm bells are ringing in West […]

Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS) concluded the 16th annual Health for Humanity Yogathon, also known as Surya Namaskar Yajna (SNY) recently. Over this 16-day long program, 13,392 enthusiasts around the country actively performed Surya Namaskar sets. These included school children and their teachers, university students, women, and seniors from all walks of life. A Surya Namaskar […]

Around 98% of children in India breathe toxic air and it is considered as the world’s largest environmental health threat. Otrivin’s ‘Actions to Breathe Cleaner’ program promotes the adoption of everyday actions helping to reduce the impact of air pollution on children’s breathing health. Otrivin Breathe Clean launched the ‘Pollution Pencils’ initiative, in order to improve air quality in schools. The […]

The Zucci hair salon name has a 35-year history providing its customers with a service that is both luxe and environmentally conscious. The newly completed South Melbourne salon, designed by sustainable architecture studio Breathe, offers customers a sanctuary-like environment to relax and unwind in, prioritizing wellness and environmental responsibility through a palette of non-toxic and […]