PREVENTION & WELLBEING

With the widespread use of sanitary pads and the improvement in the social effects of Menstrual health, the government should focus on safety. Various government departments and NGOs are promoting menstrual Hygiene Management with the primary goal of increasing access to and usage of sanitary napkins in adolescent girls and women. Dr G. Vamshi Krishna […]

TEXARKANA, Texas (KSLA) – Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is one of the most common winter time illnesses found in children. This virus impacts breathing and hits harder for those who are younger. The parents of 2-year-old Payten say her battle with RSV was one of the scariest times of their life. When it started, […]

Nasal congestion, pain, and pressure that lasts over 3 months could be chronic sinusitis. Viruses, allergens, and respiratory or immune conditions can raise your risk of chronic sinusitis. Treatments your doctor may suggest include decongestants, steroids, nasal irrigation, and biologics. Many cases of a runny nose are caused by a cold and resolve on their […]

European provider debuts its innovative smart lamp to the US market at CES,enabling healthcare savings while positively impacting care for older adults LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Nobi, a provider of innovative AgeTech solutions, today introduced its AI-powered smart lamp that focuses on fall detection and prevention for older adults, helping to protect […]

I was a graduate student in Manhattan having breakfast on my rooftop on Sept. 11, 2001, when I witnessed planes demolish the Twin Towers. For months afterward, I shook with anxiety every morning. Unwilling to medicate, I tried everything else. Mindfulness meditation induced panic attacks. Hot yoga built muscle but did nothing for my anxiety. I went […]

Dr. Steven Goudy shares advice for treating and preventing respiratory illness in young children ATLANTA, January 04, 2023–(BUSINESS WIRE)–While a new year has begun, RSV and flu seasons aren’t over yet, and COVID-19 remains a concern. For parents of young children, learning about the signs, preventions and treatments for respiratory illnesses is a great way […]

Moose Jaw has definitely gotten its fair share of snow this fall and winter with several storm systems passing through and dumping large amounts at a time.   A lot of that snow has made its way onto the rooftops of homes, creating hazards such as additional weight and ice buildup called ice damming.   An ice […]

Two months after its founding, the Arkansas Opioid Recovery Partnership has begun distributing funds in its fight against opioid addiction in the state. As of Wednesday, the partnership has approved almost $3.5 million in general funding and an additional $177,000 in credits for the Arkansas Naloxone Bank. Of those totals, the amounts distributed include: • […]

AstraZeneca PLC and its partner Sanofi SA on Thursday said nirsevimab, their antibody against respiratory syncytial virus, has been approved for review by the US Food & Drug Administration for preventing RSV lower respiratory tract disease in newborns and infants up to 24 months of age. RSV is a common contagious virus affecting the lungs […]

Thousands of people living in poverty are suffering from heart or breathing issues in Barrow, new estimates suggest. The findings come as public health organisations warn of disastrous consequences if people cannot heat their homes this winter. New estimates from the Office for National Statistics suggest there were around 12,890 people living in poverty in […]

THOUSANDS of people living in poverty are suffering from heart or breathing issues in Wyre Forest, new estimates suggest. The findings come as public health organisations warn of disastrous consequences if people cannot heat their homes this winter. New estimates from the Office for National Statistics suggest there were around 17,550 people living in poverty […]

Imagine going from ‘monkey mind’ to Zen calm with nothing but your breath. Have you always wanted to meditate but thought it was too hard? Meditating can be difficult to master, but…it doesn’t have to be. We’ll teach you a technique that will drop you effortlessly into deep meditation in mere minutes. Imagine being able […]

CES 2023 has not even started but we’ve already seen a plethora of interesting wearables. Another one to add to the list is Oxa Life. This is a device that aims to improve overall health and well-being through monitoring breathing patterns and heart rate. The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is an annual technology trade show […]

There is no escaping outdoor pollution. Especially for people living in a country that has been repeatedly ranked as one of the most polluted in the world in recent years. Not only during winters and the infamous smog in its metro cities, through all seasons, and in fact right through the year and in most […]

They call them “overdose prevention sites.” I’d never heard of them until I saw the picture in the LA Times of a drug user literally falling down in the middle of a city plaza where dozens of people were openly consuming fentanyl, meth and other deadly drugs. What makes it a “prevention” site […]

Experts have now discovered the food item to blame for such incidents – and it is not grapes or blueberries. Photo : iStock New Delhi: A choking episode can be scary – imagine eating something and it gets stuck in the windpipe, the thought itself can send chills down the spine. And in children, choking […]

Singing for Breathing has been running since 2017 and started at the Royal London Hospital though it is open to anyone in East London. It was set up by Dr Anna Moore, medical lead for the group, and a respiratory doctor at Barts Health who recognised the need for a group that could offer therapeutic […]

Yoga For Mental Health 2023 report by world yoga forum Yoga for mental health report has reviewed 100+ papers & scientific data to outline key yoga practices that can help maintain good mental health. The Yoga Sutras by patanjali identify the goal of yoga to be stilling the changing states of the mind. Its regular […]

Burnout is rampant in our society. At all levels, from upper management to individual contributors, people are feeling the burden of being overworked. In fact, a recent study from Asana found that approximately 70% of people experienced burnout within the last year. One of the key things to consider when navigating burnout is whether or […]

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin is still in critical condition at a Cincinnati hospital on Tuesday one day after going into cardiac arrest during a primetime game against the Cincinnati Bengals. The football star’s heartbeat was restarted on the field by medical officials before he was taken to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center for […]