In Pakistan, discussions on mental health have never been at the center of society. Despite Pakistan’s unsettling rise in suicide rates. A survey states that 34% of Pakistanis experience anxiety or depression, two frequent mental health conditions. Talking about mental health has never even been deemed important enough in Pakistan. This makes sense for a […]
Today’s environment is characterized by a preponderance of organic grocery stores and wellness fads on social media, which can easily lead people to believe that being “healthy” equates to happy. However, what many fail to recognize is that the quest for “clean” food may become harmful and become an obsession. The term “orthorexia” is used […]
Over a billion people worldwide suffer from obesity, according to recent figures published in The Lancet. American Samoa has the highest obesity rates among all countries, the BBC said. According to figures from 2022, the affected population is estimated to be 159 million children and 880 million adults. Remarkably, the highest percentages are seen in […]
Eating has frequently become a hurried and thoughtless action in our fast-paced, chaotic life. We eat quickly, in front of devices, and with little awareness of the tastes and textures of the food we eat. The transforming practice of mindful eating invites us to slow down, enjoy our food, and genuinely nourish our bodies and […]
According to Business Insider, Elizabeth Francis, who was born in 1909, is now the oldest person in the country. Her family attributes her longevity to leading a healthy lifestyle. The distinction was previously held by Edie Ceccarelli, a 114-year-old native of Louisiana who immigrated to Texas in 1920. Edie Ceccarelli passed away last week at […]
When it comes to declining tooth health, “sticky and bready” fermentable carbs like white bread, spaghetti, chips, cereal, and crackers are worse than candy. According to The New York Post, dental specialist Whitney DiFoggio called them “sneaky sugars”. “The reason fermentable carbohydrates are so bad for teeth is because they specifically break down into sugars […]
While many medical problems can be difficult to ignore due to their numerous, excruciating symptoms, high blood pressure, often known as hypertension, can be a more cunning foe. Since many people don’t have physical symptoms, you could simply stroll around all day, every day, unaware that your blood pressure is higher than it should be. […]
If immediate preventive action is not taken, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday that by the end of the year, more than half of the world’s countries will be at high or very high risk of measles outbreaks. Most areas have seen an increase in measles infections, primarily as a result of immunizations […]
People in Pakistan are having cardiovascular disease (CVD) at a very young age due to physical inability, smoking, and unhealthy diet, health experts said on Tuesday while adding that cardiovascular disease was the leading cause of death in the country. “Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs) are prevalent among individuals aged 50 and above, with the risk escalating […]
In a televised speech, Russian President Vladimir Putin recently voiced optimism about the country’s scientists’ progress in creating a cancer vaccine. This declaration was made during a Moscow conference on upcoming technology. Putin stated that “cancer vaccines and immunomodulatory drugs of a new generation” are about to be developed by Russian experts. He also conveyed […]
