DAYDREAMING GOOD FOR YOUR CAREER
NEW DELHI: Daydreaming can lead to epiphanies and greater career purpose, new research finds. The legendary tale of the business leader who had an epiphany that fundamentally changed his or her professional journey—turning hobbies, small observations, or frustrations into billion-dollar ideas—is well known. Julia Child writing her first cookbook at 50 and becoming a famous […]
CLOUD SEEDING IN DELHI LIKELY TO IMPROVE AIR QUALITY
NEW DELHI: Cloud seeding, GRAP, and green crackers – they might appear to be isolated orders, but the goal is one – curtail pollution in Delhi. Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Wednesday announced that if the weather conditions are favourable, the government will conduct cloud seeding or artificial rain in the coming two […]
COMMON PAIN MED INGREDIENT COULD TREAT BLOOD CANCER
NEW DELHI: Salicylic acid, a commonly used skincare and pain medication ingredient, could now also be used to treat blood cancers, according to new research. Two millennia after Hippocrates used willow bark to ease pain and fever, researchers at the Texas A&M University Health Science Centre (Texas A&M Health) have transformed its key ingredient—salicylic acid—into […]
PEOPLE WITH SEVERAL TATTOOS HAVE HEALTH ADVANTAGE
NEW DELHI: People with more than one tattoo session may have a decreased risk of the skin cancer melanoma—with one key caveat, according to new research. A team led by Jennifer Doherty, Huntsman Cancer Institute investigator, co-leader of the Cancer Control and Population Sciences Program, and professor of population health sciences at the University of […]
MAKE YOUR COFFEE SUPER HEALTHY
NEW DELHI: Coffee, when consumed in moderation, is extremely healthy and can offer several impressive benefits. Consider adding these 3 expert-recommended ingredients for some added benefits. Contrary to popular belief, coffee is a healthy beverage when consumed in moderation. Caffeine, the primary active ingredient in coffee, stimulates the central nervous system, improving focus, attention and […]
Strong Arms, Weak Hearts: A Tragedy of Misplaced Fitness Priorities
Dr BEDI The increasing number of heart attacks among young men engaged in intensive gym workouts has raised serious public health concerns. The sudden death of noted South Indian actor Punith Rajkumar in the past and in the recent past the passing away of a body builder in Punjab, who suffered a fatal cardiac arrest […]
“ASTROCAPSULES” A NEW WEAPON TO FIGHT DEMENTIA
NEW DELHI: Scientists have developed a new way to reduce inflammation in the brain, a discovery that could help fight diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. The team created “AstroCapsules,” small hydrogel capsules that enclose human astrocytes—star-shaped brain cells that support healthy nervous system function. Inside the capsules, the cells were engineered to release interleukin-1 […]
YOGA NOT AS HEART-HEALTHY AS YOU THINK
NEW DELHI: A comprehensive review shows that yoga doesn’t match up to traditional exercise for improving vascular health. Activities like Pilates, Tai Chi, and interval training prove more effective in keeping arteries resilient, especially in sedentary adults. While yoga remains valuable for accessibility and cultural significance, experts say it should be supplemented with more vigorous […]
STUNNING RESULTS OF COMMON DRUG ON COVID
NEW DELHI: A cheap, inhaled drug may revolutionize treatment for COVID-19 and other deadly lung infections. Inhaled heparin significantly lowers the risk of death and ventilation in COVID-19 patients while also showing potential against other respiratory infections. With its unique triple-action benefits, it could serve as a powerful and accessible treatment worldwide. A widely available […]
TAKE FRUITS FOR HEALTHIER LUNGS
NEW DELHI: Eating more fruit could help protect lungs from air pollution damage, particularly in women. Researchers point to antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds in fruit as possible defences against harmful airborne particles. A study was presented at the European Respiratory Society Congress in Amsterdam by Pimpika Kaewsri, a PhD student from the Centre for Environmental […]
