Health & Fitness
Early signs of heart attack: What every Bangladeshi should know
Did you know that according to the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS), in 2022, 17.45 per cent of the deaths in Bangladesh were attributed to heart attacks? The abrupt cutting off of blood flow to the heart muscle causes a heart attack.
Why hit the gym when you can dance? Zumba takes over Bangladesh
Imagine entering a room where vibrant Latin beats, Bollywood tunes, and Arabic rhythms create an electrifying atmosphere. As the music plays, the space transforms into a dynamic dance floor. This is not just any dance party, it’s a Zumba class! An exercise increasingly gaining popularity across Bangladesh.
Free classes, no flexibility required! A banker’s unlikely yoga mission
As the soft rays of the sun peek through the trees at Dhanmondi Lake, a group of women spread their yoga mats. Md Rokanuzzaman Tutul, their instructor, fusses over the arrangement of mats, ensuring ample space is available for effective movement. This is the usual scenario you may encounter if you happen to visit Dhanmondi Lake on a fine morning.
Feeling flu-ish? These foods will have you back on your feet in no time
A weakened immune system makes you more susceptible to colds and the flu, but with the right habits and dietary choices, you can bolster your defence. Adequate rest, reduced stress, and healthy meals play a crucial role in recovery.
Dhaka Flow’s grand opening: Finally, a place to heal your mind, body, and spirit
Dhaka Flow inaugurated its Health & Healing Studio on 7 September, 2024, in Banani, through a lively event, introducing a new hub for wellness that aims to address the physical, emotional, and spiritual health of its visitors.
Eat, sleep, move, repeat: The lazy person’s guide to cardiac health
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the idea of changing your lifestyle drastically for the sake of your cardiac health. However, the path to improved cardiac wellbeing is often made up of tiny, consistent steps.
Reiki: The ancient art of waving away your worries
The roots of Reiki trace back to Japan, but its branches have spread worldwide, touching the lives of many seeking holistic wellness.
Youth wellbeing: More than just a trendy hashtag
Physical wellbeing and mental wellbeing are inextricably linked. To empower our youth with the knowledge and skills needed to be healthy in mind, body and spirit, a systems approach must be adopted.
Women’s health through exercise and nutrition with NJ Eat And Fit
Healthcare is often associated with doctor visits, preventive care, lab testing, and immunisation. Other aspects, however, are within our personal control, such as improving our diets, lowering stress, and making our lives more enjoyable.
Sleep pattern adjustment during Ramadan
Where Ramadan is a time to get closer to our religion through abstinence and discipline, more often than not, sleep and routine disruptions cause crankiness and low productivity levels during fasting.
Navigating Ramadan with ulcer
Stomach or gastric ulcers form when the thick mucus layer that protects the stomach from digestive juices breaks down, resulting the stomach lining tissues being eroded by digesting acids.
Ramadan and Diabetes: Everything to know while fasting
Diabetes can really bring one down to their knees especially during Ramadan by causing their blood sugar levels drop, making one feel more fatigued and weaker.
How green tea helps in detox and losing weight
It’s tempting, especially in Ramadan, to overly indulge in unhealthy foods that end up clogging our digestive system.
Essential questions on COVID-19 vaccination in Ramadan
During Ramadan, adult Muslims are obligated to abstain from eating and drinking from dawn to sunset, up to 19 hours each day, depending on location. However, there are exemptions for travellers, menstruating women, and those with specific disorders or disabilities.
Managing migraines during Ramadan
Migraines are headaches, typically on one side of the head, and often of a pulsating quality, lasting anywhere between 4-72 hours at a stretch.
Ideal calorie count during sehri and iftar
There is no general guideline for how much food to consume since everyone's calorie demands vary. Generally, 500–600 calories should be consumed at sehri. Whether you consume 400 or 1,000 calories at sehri, your body will feel hungry after 6–8 hours, so there is no need to overeat in the morning.
Easy exercises for staying fit and managing weight this Ramadan
The holy month of Ramadan presents to us an opportunity to cleanse both our spirits and bodies. Alongside a healthy choice of foods from iftar to sehri,
How to avoid overeating in Ramadan?
Ramadan is not only the month for spiritual cleansing, but also rejuvenating the mind and body.