Health
Covid patients at increased risk of psychiatric conditions after two years: Lancet
Increased risk of depression and anxiety in adults lasts less than two months, says study
The waist of the matter
Doctors have often sounded a word of caution about blindly following the workout and slimming routines of celebrities
Half of Covid survivors show one symptom even two years after infection: Lancet study
While physical and mental health generally improved over time, the study suggests that COVID-19 patients still tend to have poorer health
Migraine on the rise
A new study finds that 52% of the global population is affected by headaches every year
Coping with mental health in times of global warming
Vagaries of the weather can have a bearing on mental wellbeing & here are some ways to cope, while doing our bit to slow down climate change
Cloudy to Clear
Adult brains can be taught new tricks — yogic exercises help new experiences and learnings to transform cognitive functions
Seaweed, the wonder aquatic plant
With re-emphasis on seaweed farming and research, Indian scientists have come up with several beneficial uses of the macro algae
Why tight fitting clothes are unhealthy
Clothing that is too tight can lead to problems ranging from minor annoyance to significant health issues
Skincare under the sun
The fairer the skin, the more it is at risk of sunburn – so, slather on the sunscreen
Oestrogen levels linked to COVID-19 death risk in older women, suggests study
Women seemed to have a lower risk of severe COVID-19 infection than men, even after accounting for potentially influential factors