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Here’s how you can get a good night’s rest during pregnancy

March 20, 2018 Loknath Dasa, Can, During, Get, Good, Here's, How, Night's, Pregnancy?, rest, You

From glowing with the excitement of a life growing inside to the amount of pampering experienced by expectant mothers, the duration of pregnancy is often said to be one of the most exhilarating experiences a woman can have. However, apart from receiving the care showered by others, expectant mothers should be careful about getting perfect sleep too. Sleep is a significant aspect that plays a crucial role in the health of the mother and baby. Ankit Garg, co-founder and CEO of Wakefit.co and Devrath Vijay, founder of the functional training…

Flu virus: Why this common germ will remain a threat to your health

March 17, 2018 Loknath Dasa, common, Flu, Germ, Health, Remain, This, threat, to, virus, Why, Will, Your

On a March morning 100 years ago, a soldier in Kansas reported to the infirmary with fever, muscle aches, and a sore throat. By lunchtime, records state, dozens had joined him, stricken with what would become known as the Spanish Flu. Within months, the virus infected a third of the world’s population and killed as many as 100 million people. It could happen again. While the scale of the 1918-19 flu epidemic remains unparallelled, another pandemic is inevitable, experts say. Given the limitations of available drugs, flu-triggered respiratory diseases can…

Trump trade wind just a breeze for Asia stocks inured to pain

March 7, 2018 Loknath Dasa, Asia, breeze, for, inured, Just, Pain, stocks, to, trade, Trump:, Wind

A file photo of US President Donald Trump. Stefan Hofer, Asia chief investment strategist at LGT Bank AG, says Hong Kong’s stock market is relatively insulated from trade war concerns with the local economy dominated by financials and property companies. Photo: Reuters Hong Kong: While trade paranoia engulfed everything from US index futures to the dollar and bond markets, it was a different story for Asian equities, as investors weighed competing risk factors affecting the outlook for a region square in the targets of President Donald Trump. Stocks across the Asia-Pacific…

Dear women, are you over 40? Get these seven medical tests done for a healthy life

March 6, 2018 Loknath Das'Seven, 40, a, Are, Dear, Done, for, Get, Healthy, Life, medical, Over, Tests, these, Women, You

Women in 40s undergo subtle changes that need to be addressed before they become problems: decrease in bone density, hormonal changes, stress, depression, among others. “Being proactive towards your health can prevent several problems. Go for regular health checkups, stay healthier, sharper, more energetic, and more fulfilled for years to come. There are a bunch of tests that can prevent and detect many diseases early,” suggests Dr. Ravi Gaur, COO, Oncquest Lab. Here’s a list of suggested routine medical screening tests for women over the threshold of 40 years: – Pelvic…

Coffee has more power than you ever thought: 3 cups a day helps you live longer

March 6, 2018 Loknath Das3, a, coffee, Cups, Day, Ever, Has, Helps, Live, Longer?, More, Power, Than, Thought:, You

Good news if you love coffee more than tea: According to a new study, people who drink coffee twice or thrice a day, whether caffeinated or otherwise, may have a lower chance of dying from certain illnesses than those who abstain from it. The study, thought to be the largest of its kind, was conducted on more than 5,00,000 people across 10 European countries over the last 16 years, according to the National Geographic. The study concludes that people who drank coffee show signs of having healthier livers and circulatory…

Eating healthy can be a struggle. Here are 5 ways to make it easier

March 6, 2018 Loknath Das5%;, a, Are, be, Can, easier, Eating, Healthy, Here, It, Make, Struggle, to, Ways

Most of us have struggled to stick to a diet plan or a health goal. But seeing it through is worth it. You sleep better, your skin glows, and you feel fantastic! So, here’s how to make sure you choose nutrition-packed meals over fast food. Well, most of the times anyway. Understand your motivation Every time you’re feeling down about having to diet, consider why you chose to do it in the first place. Is it to lose weight, is it to become fitter, is it to overcome a health…