Research on rats has found that sugar is more addictive than opioid drugs such as cocaine and that there can be withdrawal symptoms such as depression and behavioral problems when people try cutting out sugar completely. Should we be treating refined sugar with even more caution? We reward children with it over the holidays or […]
Mental health, in Pakistan, is often overlooked and relegated to being an inconvenience. Alienating people struggling with their mental health perpetuates unhealthy stereotypes of mental illness. The stigma around seeking help, therapy, or medical help, leads to people not having adequate support systems. Inevitably, this feeds into a vicious cycle where the individual is left […]
CHICAGO: Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE on Thursday announced that they have initiated an international study; with 4,000 volunteers taking part in it; to assess the efficacy and safety of the Covid-19 vaccine in healthy pregnant women. Pregnant women are at higher risk of developing severe COVID-19, and many public health officials have recommended some […]
MYTH: EIGHT GLASSES OF WATER A DAY: TRUTH: Hydration is different for every individual. Athletes body requires more water than a layman. Tea, coffee, soup, and most foods also contribute to water intake. A person needs to learn to recognize thirst and drink water both with meals and in-between meals. MYTH: SUGAR INCREASES DIABETES TRUTH: […]
By worldly definition, “Mindset” is defined as, “the way of thinking, the established set of attitudes held by someone”. Further defining it in detail means that “how a person or a group of people perceive an idea how they react to it, the way of absorbing and processing information“. Mindset establishes how people or groups […]
At least three people in Guinea have died from Ebola and an additional four people have been confirmed to be infected, according to the country’s health authorities. The cases announced by the health ministry on Sunday are the first since the deadly Ebola epidemic ravaged the country, alongside Liberia and Sierra Leone, five years ago. […]
Head of the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) Asad Umar announced the registration of the COVID-19 vaccination on Monday. He said that the government will start registration of COVID-19 vaccination for citizens over the age of 65 in March. Pleased to announce that registration for getting covid vaccine is now open for all citizens […]
Weight loss: A few simple yet important dietary tips when followed consistently could not only help you cut the bulge but also make you feel more energetic. How to lose weight in winter? Winter is here as is the point at which you feel sluggish and hungry constantly! As temperatures drop, venturing outside for a […]
Recently, a general mistrust has been observed in the Pakistani public regarding the COVID-19 vaccine. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines this behavior as vaccine hesitancy or “delay in acceptance or refusal of vaccines”. It may stem from multiple factors such as mistrust of the West, religious reservations, and biological concerns. . Let us debunk […]
You are resting for 6 to 8 hours daily by taking nap and still waking up feeling like hit by a train — tired and exhausted. Have you ever wondered why is that so? The question is are you getting the right type of rest… YES, you read it correctly it’s not necessarily physical and […]
