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Keerthy Suresh's 41-Hour No-Sleep Stretch: How It Affects Your Brain And Heart
Keerthy Suresh's 41-hour no-sleep stretch highlights the intense demands many professionals face, but experts warn that prolonged sleep deprivation should never become routine.
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Weekend Sports Injuries: Why Fitness Enthusiasts Are Landing In Orthopaedic Clinics
The people who walk into an orthopaedic clinic after a weekend game are often healthy, active professionals
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Venezuela Earthquakes Raise Long-Term Health And Environmental Risks
Venezuela earthquakes have raise long-term health concerns with regards to health and the environment.
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7 Morning Stretches To Undo The Damage Of Sitting All Day
Sitting for most parts of the day can start to affect your health in several ways. It makes your muscles stiff, reduces flexibility, and leads to poor posture, especially in the neck, shoulders, back, and hips. It can also increase risk of obesity, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes, among others.
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Why Do We Crave Fried Food Even When We're Full?
According to various studies, frying changes food's texture and flavour, triggering brain dopamine and cravings.
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Wildfires In France And Spain: Who Is Most At Risk From Toxic Smoke?
With wildfires in France and Spain, possibility of smoke inhalation is immense. Here is how smoke exposure that can harm your health and how to stay safe.
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Is Your Phone Charger Keeping Your Brain Awake?
Current scientific evidence does not suggest that a certified mobile phone charger produces electromagnetic fields strong enough to directly disturb brain function or interfere with sleep
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This Common Perfume Habit Could Be Affecting Your Hormones, Says Expert
Jain explains that spraying perfume on the neck could expose the body to potentially harmful compounds and may also irritate the skin.
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Jewellery Sold On Amazon, TikTok Shop Contains Toxic Metal Linked To Cancer, Report Finds
Cadmium is considered even more hazardous than mercury regarding long-term toxicity.
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Are Raw Vegetables And Fruits Safe During Monsoon? Why You Need To Be Extra Careful
While fruits and vegetables are packed with vitamins, minerals and fibre, eating them raw during the monsoon may not always be safe if they are not cleaned properly. The damp weather creates favourable conditions for bacteria, viruses and parasites to grow, increasing the risks of contamination.
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Do Tampons Contain Heavy Metals? What The FDA's New Study Means For Your Health
The FDA tested 11 tampon products from six brands and looked for different metals that might be present. Researchers detected 19 metals, including lead, arsenic, and cadmium.
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Can You Pass The "10-Second Samosa Test"? What This Viral Trend Says About Your Health
Eating a samosa once in a while is unlikely to harm your health. However, regularly giving in to cravings for fried, processed and sugary foods can gradually increase the risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease and other metabolic disorders.
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Smell A Musty Room This Monsoon? It Could Be Silently Damaging Your Lungs
A musty smell can mean that your exposure to harmful microscopic fungi can be increased. Here is why you need to keep your indoor humidity under control and avoid the associated health risks.
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Gut Infections Rise With The Coming Of Monsoon In India: Preventive Steps
The monsoon season creates an ideal environment for harmful microorganisms. Increased humidity and moisture allow bacteria and viruses to multiply rapidly.
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Doctor Explains The Rise Of Weekend Fitness Culture And Weekday Health Neglect
With corporate jobs demanding more of our time than ever, it is easy to see why so many people rely on the weekend to hit their fitness goals
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Keerthy Suresh's 41-Hour No-Sleep Stretch: How It Affects Your Brain And Heart
Keerthy Suresh's 41-hour no-sleep stretch highlights the intense demands many professionals face, but experts warn that prolonged sleep deprivation should never become routine.
-
Weekend Sports Injuries: Why Fitness Enthusiasts Are Landing In Orthopaedic Clinics
The people who walk into an orthopaedic clinic after a weekend game are often healthy, active professionals
-
Venezuela Earthquakes Raise Long-Term Health And Environmental Risks
Venezuela earthquakes have raise long-term health concerns with regards to health and the environment.
-
7 Morning Stretches To Undo The Damage Of Sitting All Day
Sitting for most parts of the day can start to affect your health in several ways. It makes your muscles stiff, reduces flexibility, and leads to poor posture, especially in the neck, shoulders, back, and hips. It can also increase risk of obesity, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes, among others.
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Why Do We Crave Fried Food Even When We're Full?
According to various studies, frying changes food's texture and flavour, triggering brain dopamine and cravings.
-
Wildfires In France And Spain: Who Is Most At Risk From Toxic Smoke?
With wildfires in France and Spain, possibility of smoke inhalation is immense. Here is how smoke exposure that can harm your health and how to stay safe.
-
Is Your Phone Charger Keeping Your Brain Awake?
Current scientific evidence does not suggest that a certified mobile phone charger produces electromagnetic fields strong enough to directly disturb brain function or interfere with sleep
-
This Common Perfume Habit Could Be Affecting Your Hormones, Says Expert
Jain explains that spraying perfume on the neck could expose the body to potentially harmful compounds and may also irritate the skin.
-
Jewellery Sold On Amazon, TikTok Shop Contains Toxic Metal Linked To Cancer, Report Finds
Cadmium is considered even more hazardous than mercury regarding long-term toxicity.
-
Are Raw Vegetables And Fruits Safe During Monsoon? Why You Need To Be Extra Careful
While fruits and vegetables are packed with vitamins, minerals and fibre, eating them raw during the monsoon may not always be safe if they are not cleaned properly. The damp weather creates favourable conditions for bacteria, viruses and parasites to grow, increasing the risks of contamination.
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Do Tampons Contain Heavy Metals? What The FDA's New Study Means For Your Health
The FDA tested 11 tampon products from six brands and looked for different metals that might be present. Researchers detected 19 metals, including lead, arsenic, and cadmium.
-
Can You Pass The "10-Second Samosa Test"? What This Viral Trend Says About Your Health
Eating a samosa once in a while is unlikely to harm your health. However, regularly giving in to cravings for fried, processed and sugary foods can gradually increase the risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease and other metabolic disorders.
-
Smell A Musty Room This Monsoon? It Could Be Silently Damaging Your Lungs
A musty smell can mean that your exposure to harmful microscopic fungi can be increased. Here is why you need to keep your indoor humidity under control and avoid the associated health risks.
-
Gut Infections Rise With The Coming Of Monsoon In India: Preventive Steps
The monsoon season creates an ideal environment for harmful microorganisms. Increased humidity and moisture allow bacteria and viruses to multiply rapidly.
-
Doctor Explains The Rise Of Weekend Fitness Culture And Weekday Health Neglect
With corporate jobs demanding more of our time than ever, it is easy to see why so many people rely on the weekend to hit their fitness goals
