PREVENTION & WELLBEING

Martin Roberts, a 59-year-old home renovation expert, recently took to Twitter to express his gratitude for the support he received during a health scare last spring. He had been rushed into surgery due to a serious condition known as pericardial effusion, which is a build-up of fluid in the structure around the heart. Martin was […]

Ruth Ellingsen, mentions that the first step you can take is to identify the kind of mood you’re in. ″[It] sounds simple but really, it involves being mindfully aware of our current state. It is fairly common to ignore some emotions as we go through our daily lives, which makes it quite impossible to improve […]

(CTN News) – A healthy lifestyle is an essential component of a happy, healthy, disease-free life. There is a great deal you can do to reduce your risk of a variety of diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, kidney diseases, sleep disorders, mood disorders and so on. Nutritionist Lovneet Batra recently took to Instagram to share […]

Cardiovascular disease claims more lives across the globe every year than any other disease or condition, and many of those fatalities are credited to heart disease. Though the terms “cardiovascular disease” and “heart disease” are often used interchangeably, the National Heart, Blood and Lung Institute notes that, while all heart diseases are cardiovascular diseases, not […]

FALLS CHURCH, Va.  –   Fevers and sniffles and coughs—oh my! Viruses like COVID-19, flu, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are more common during the winter months. These viruses can cause severe illness in some people, so it’s important to know what to do if you feel under the weather.   “If you feel sick, contact […]

A healthy lifestyle is a combination of good diet, exercise, sleep and mental wellbeing A healthy lifestyle is essential to a healthy, happy and disease-free life. You can significantly reduce your risk of a variety of diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, kidney diseases, sleep disorders, mood disorders and many more.  In one of her recent […]

Professionals deal with work stress in many different ways, from morning walks to motivational mantras. But many people don’t know that breathing exercises can also help regulate stress, release anger and reduce anxiety. And according to Zee Clarke, author of Black People Breathe and mindfulness & breathwork expert for BIPOC communities, they can also help […]

Teeth grinding, also known as bruxism, is a condition where a person clenches or grinds teeth while sleeping or unintentionally when awake. This can lead to great discomfort and an array of issues like headache, jaw pain, tooth damage and TMJ disorder. This may happen due to high levels of stress, anxiety or even certain […]

CHENNAI: MGM Healthcare, a multi-speciality quaternary care hospital in the heart of Chennai, announced the successful outcome of a complex airway surgery performed on a child by the team headed by Prof. Dr. Sanjeev Mohanty, Senior Consultant & Head, Institute of ENT, Head & Neck Surgery, MGM Healthcare. The 10-year-old boy, Tarun (name changed) from […]

A new disease called diphtheria has surfaced in some parts of Nigeria and it is lethal. Last week, Aminu Tsanyawa, the Kano commissioner for health, said 25 confirmed death cases, mostly children, of diphtheria were recorded in the state. The disease is gradually spreading across the country, raising concerns among health officials and Nigerians. According […]

I n the UK, up to nine women a day are diagnosed with cervical cancer. On average, a third of these women lose their lives to the disease. The peak ages for this type of cancer are 30 to 34 and the incidence of it rises from the age of 25. Regular smear tests are […]

Dr. Faisal Shuaib is the Executive Director of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA). In this interview, he speaks on the recent outbreak of diphtheria in Kano, Yobe and other states, what the agency is doing about it, and why it is important for parents and caregivers to fully vaccinate children under one […]

As schools across the city grapple with the mental health fallout of the pandemic, Chancellor David Banks indicated this week that the education department is in the process of introducing breathing exercises for all students. “We are looking at rolling out two to three minutes of breathing technique[s] for every student in New York City […]

Veterinarians around the world are warning about an emerging canine welfare crisis caused by the rapidly increasing number of short-nosed (brachycephalic) dogs. These dogs can have exaggerated anatomical features that can seriously affect their health and well-being. The most concerning of the health issues they face is Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS).   The Hereditary […]

The pandemic has brought the importance of physical and mental fitness to the forefront of people’s consciousness. Nowadays, most of us concentrate on overall fitness and training, often neglecting the fact that respiratory strength remains the engine of all other muscle training activities. So, we not only need to breathe the right way but possessing […]

Soaring energy bills are forcing people with severe disabilities and chronic health conditions to choose in extreme cases between “eating or breathing” as they struggle to navigate the cost of living crisis, research shows. According to a survey by the charity Euan’s Guide, people are either opting to reduce their use of vital, energy-intensive electrical […]

According to a new study, a simple nasal spray significantly reduced snoring and breathing difficulties in children and halved the number needing to have their tonsils removed. The research, led by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and published in JAMA Pediatrics, found a saline (salt water) nasal spray was just as effective as an anti-inflammatory […]

Some of the cannabis jellies seized by Gardaí. A NEW line of sweets promising a cannabis high are not the goody gum drops they claim to be. That’s according to Limerick Crime Prevention Officer Sergeant Ber Leetch who says that sweets and jellies purporting to contain the natural THC compound are actually made with a […]

We’ve long known the positive effects that physical exercise has on our wellbeing; aside from boosting immunity and strength, incorporating physical movements into your day – whether that’s a pilates session or a walk outdoors – encourages the release of happy hormones to improve your mood and mental health. Which is why the latest trend […]

As schools across the city grapple with the mental health fallout of the pandemic, Chancellor David Banks indicated this week that the education department is in the process of introducing breathing exercises for all students. “We are looking at rolling out two to three minutes of breathing technique[s] for every student in New York City […]