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What causes joint pain in monsoon?

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"Many people experience joint pain, muscle stiffness, and injury pain during the rainy season owing to the changes in the humidity levels, atmospheric pressure, sudden shift in the temperature, and precipitation," said a doctor. Have you ever noticed that your...

Can Covid spread through tears? Here’s what you need to know

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Touching tears or a surface where tears have landed is a way someone can get infected. You can also become infected by touching your eyes after touching something that has the virus on it, said a doctor. While the Covid-19...

Regular exercise, even in polluted areas, may cut mortality risk: Study

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Their research, published in Canadian Medical Association Journal, included 384,130 adults in Taiwan who were followed for over 15 years from 2001 to 2016. Regular exercise, even performed in areas with polluted air, may lower the risk of death from...

Stress fracture amid pandemic: Know its symptoms, treatment and causes

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"The term ‘stress fracture’ refers to a very small crack in the bone that can happen from repetitive trauma and is commonly found in the shin bone, foot, heel, hip, and lower back," said Dr Maninder Shah Singh. While the...

Sawan special: What to eat and avoid in your diet

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During this time, immunity is at its lowest therefore food which is easy to digest is preferred, said Lakshita Jain, Certified Clinical Dietician, lecturer, diabetes educator, meat technologist, and founder of NUTR. Devotees fast every monday in the month of...

Ageing and bone health: Understanding the connection

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Exercise can help slow the rate of bone loss, improve balance and coordination, and strengthen muscles. Age and bones have a unique love-hate relationship. When we are young, our bones are in top shape. But as we start ageing, bone...

Some dos and don’ts for people suffering from post-Covid hair loss

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While losing hair can be heartbreaking, instead of worrying, here are some healthy things you can do instead. The Covid-19 infection is known to cause a host of miscellaneous issues — besides attacking the respiratory system — because of the...

Support for Biles, Osaka shows progress on mental health

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Two of the biggest global sports stars - Simone Biles of the United States, considered by many the greatest gymnast ever, and Japanese tennis champion Naomi Osaka - made it impossible to ignore the psychological strain on elite athletes. The...

Meet the 20-year-old who won the Diana Award for tackling stigma around sexual health

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While Pratisandhi's responses to the queries are backed by research and science, the platform simply takes on an educational role and in no way is a substitute for professional medical advice. “Can balloons be used as substitutes for condoms?”“Will I...

Nutrition alert: Ideal diet for a breastfeeding mother

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It is essential that a lactating mother’s diet is a well constituted balanced and nutritious diet, said an expert. Lactation describes the secretion of milk from the mammary glands and the period of time that a mother lactates to feed...

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Mandar Chandwadkar aka Bhide of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah tests...

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Actor Mandar Chandwadkar who plays the role of Bhide in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah has tested positive for COVID-19. The actor confirmed the...

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