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Four Gym Protocols To Follow
By Kamal Nayan | Oct 13, 2014 11:46 AM EDT
We often ignore gym etiquettes but they are as important as being well-mannered at the dining table and office.
Pricey New Pill Against Hepatitis C Approved
By Kamal Nayan | Oct 12, 2014 12:39 AM EDT
US regulators have approved Harvoni - a daily pill to treat hepatitis C that is simpler to administer than long-standing treatments. The Harvoni pill costs $94,500 for a 12-week course of treatment, or $1,125 per pill.
Free Menopause Mobile App From NAMS
By Kamal Nayan | Oct 12, 2014 12:38 AM EDT
The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) will soon launch a first-ever menopause mobile app designed for use by both clinicians and patients that will help manage menopausal symptoms and assess risk factors, according to a press release.
Toilets Are Not The Only Problem In India: Study
By Kamal Nayan | Oct 12, 2014 12:38 AM EDT
Building toilets in rural India is not enough to improve public health, according to a new study.
Web-Based System Efficient At Detecting Disease Outbreaks Among Preschoolers
By Kamal Nayan | Oct 12, 2014 12:37 AM EDT
A computerized surveillance system that allows preschools and child care centers to report illness to local public health departments could improve the detection of disease outbreaks, according to a new study.
It's Not Just Us, Flies Enjoy Beer Too And Here's Why
By Kamal Nayan | Oct 12, 2014 12:36 AM EDT
Flies are attracted to beer as much as the rest of us, and now researchers are providing a plausible explanation for the behavior.
Tips To Keep Eyes Healthy
By Kamal Nayan | Oct 12, 2014 12:34 AM EDT
Majority of computer users suffer from the symptoms of Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) and a study shows that prolonged sitting while at your desks can increase your risk of heart disease, diabetes and stroke.
Researchers Can Manipulate Memory With Light, At Least In Mice For Now
By Kamal Nayan | Oct 10, 2014 09:11 AM EDT
Researchers have used light to erase specific memories in mice, proving a basic theory of how different parts of the brain work together to retrieve episodic memories, according to a new study.
Bowel Cancer Risk Can Be Reduced By Adopting Multiple Healthy Behaviors: Study
By Kamal Nayan | Oct 10, 2014 09:11 AM EDT
Adopting a combination of five key healthy behaviors can reduce the risk of developing bowel cancer, according to a new study.
Hormone Loss Might Be Involved In Colon Cancer
By Kamal Nayan | Oct 10, 2014 09:10 AM EDT
Human colon cells may become cancerous when they lose the ability to produce a hormone that helps the cells maintain normal biology, suggests a new study.
In-Home Visit Reduces Drug Use And Depression In Pregnant Teens
By Kamal Nayan | Oct 10, 2014 09:10 AM EDT
Intensive parenting and health education provided in homes of pregnant American Indian teens reduced the mothers' illegal drug use, depression and behavior problems, according to a new study.
Increased Cholesterol And Triglycerides May Cause Prostate Cancer Recurrence
By Kamal Nayan | Oct 10, 2014 09:09 AM EDT
Elevated levels of total cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood of men who underwent surgery for prostate cancer, can increase the risk for disease recurrence, according to a new study.
5 Myths About Meditation
By Kamal Nayan | Oct 10, 2014 09:09 AM EDT
There are many myths about many topics and one of the most popular is mediation. The word "meditation" itself conjures up all kinds of images and notions. Here we are listing five myths about mediation:
Laxative Type Might Influence Colon Cancer Risk: Study
By Kamal Nayan | Oct 09, 2014 08:10 AM EDT
A type of laxative a person takes might be a factor in their odds for colon cancer, according to a new study.
Skin Exposure May Lead To Early Risk For Food Allergies
By Kamal Nayan | Oct 09, 2014 08:10 AM EDT
Many children may become allergic to peanuts before they first eat them, and skin exposure may contribute to early sensitization, suggests a new study.

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Productive Practices to Employ in Your Everyday Life

Staying active, productive, and keeping your mind at work, is a great way of staying healthy and happy. This is particularly true during lockdown, when it can feel easy to slip into a rut of laziness, without any clear-cut schedule. But with monotony talking its toll and resulting in a serious lack of motivation for many, how do we keep on top of a consistent workflow and schedule? Stuck for inspiration on how to stay productive and pro-active during the self-isolation, and also generally in your everyday life going forward? Take a look at this short list that we’ve compiled, detailing some practices that you might want to try and employ where possible.