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Take the nature pill in daylight, no aerobic exercise, and avoid the use of social media, internet, phone calls, conversations and reading. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Nature is the best stress buster

A 20-minute nature pill will lower stress hormone levels, says research.

5 April 2019 10:10 AM IST

Drinking alcohol can result in quickly turning red, a fast heart rate, nausea or headaches. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Moderate drinking: To do or not to do?

Study challenges health benefits of moderate drinking.

5 April 2019 10:06 AM IST

Obese people considered less human and it is socially more acceptable to be skinny in todays age. (Photo:Representational/Pexels)

Is obesity blatantly dehumanised and stigmatised?

Studies reveal that obese people are considered to be 'less evolved' by society.

4 April 2019 5:04 PM IST

Skin diseases and fungal infections, so common with sanitary pads, can also be avoided with menstrual cup. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay).

Menstrual cup: A healthy alternate to sanitary pads

Embrace a safer, more hygienic and environment-friendly option during periods.

4 April 2019 12:33 PM IST

The world on average consumes more than ten times the recommended amount of sugar-sweetened beverages. (Photo:Representational/Pixabay)

Overconsumption of sugar and salt could be life threatening

Poor diet among people linked to 1 in 5 deaths globally: study.

4 April 2019 12:00 PM IST

People suffering with inflammatory arthritis depicted a greater prevalence of sexual dysfunction as compared to other individuals. (Photo:Representational/Pixabay)

Sexual dysfunction high among those with inflammatory arthritis

Intimate relationships might get affected for people with inflammatory arthritis.

4 April 2019 11:55 AM IST

Maternal stress endured during pregnancy can negatively affect a wide range of outcomes in children including on cognition, health and educational attainment. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Adverse birth outcomes due to hectic travelling in pregnant women

Studies reveal that long, stressful commutes harmful for pregnant women.

4 April 2019 9:36 AM IST

Sleeping pill use may be an indicator of a future need for greater hypertension treatment. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Sleep medications: an indicator of future hypertension

Sleeping pill use indicator of a future need for blood pressure medications.

3 April 2019 4:41 PM IST

The amount of a persons exposure to early life stress plays an important role in the development of unhealthy patterns of cortisol release. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Does stress in early childhood have larger impact in the later years?

Stress in childhood, adulthood have combined impact on hormones and health: study.

3 April 2019 4:38 PM IST

Tobacco use triggers the growth of precancerous cells in humans. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Precancerous cell growth fertilised by tobacco usage

Tobacco use makes precancerous cells that fertilise cancer growth, study suggests.

3 April 2019 4:32 PM IST

Researchers are yet to find out which hormone or combination of hormone affects asthma. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Sex hormones may affect asthma risk

Higher circulating sex hormone regulator levels associated with lower asthma risk.

3 April 2019 11:57 AM IST

With a prolonged exposure of blue light after sunset, one resets his/her circadian rhythm, without even realising it. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Tuning your body clock

Here's all you need to know about tuning your body clock and be the best version of yourself.

2 April 2019 8:58 PM IST