Health
#Events / Suicide Prevention Helpline “Kaan Pete Roi”: 10 years and counting
Kaan Pete Roi is open every day from 3PM to 3AM. The calls are not recorded and confidentiality is strictly maintained. This is a safe space without judgement and the volunteers are here because they care and want to make a change.
Health, education face spending cuts again
Education and health sectors are set to get less Annual Development Plan allocation than prescribed in the eighth five-year plan.
Food for thought: Things to eat to improve mental health
It's 2024 and we all know the importance of a healthy diet for physical health. But what about its impact on our mental well-being? Just like the rest of our body, the brain thrives on nourishment and the quality of that nourishment significantly influences our mood, cognitive function, and even our resilience to stress.
5 habits to avoid for better oral health
With our lives being so busy all the time, it’s easy to overlook the little things that can make a big difference in maintaining a dazzling smile. So, before you brush off your oral care routine as ‘good enough,’ let’s dive into the top five no-no’s that might be doing a number on your teeth.
Pro tips for better dishwashing during Ramadan
After a day of fasting, fatigue often sets in, and the task of washing dishes can feel burdensome, particularly following a satisfying iftar. The dishwashing exercise can easily spiral out of control during iftar parties as you cater for a large number of guests.
#Perspective / Building a healthier Dhaka: Why understanding women’s health benefits us all
Back in the day, discussing the health issues of women was nothing short of a taboo. A serial offender would have an easier time getting a break than someone who openly discusses topics ranging from menstrual cramps to pregnancy woes. This phenomenon was not only confided within your household; it was a global one, and unfortunately, remnants of this taboo still linger in our society today.
Seasonal flu: Essential tips to protect your family
With individuals coming down with the flu left, right and centre, it is natural to be concerned for the safety of our close family and friends, especially the elderly, young children, and pregnant women. And you know what they say – prevention is better than cure. Let us take a look at the measures you may take to keep yourself and your loved ones safe.
High time the government got its priorities right
Low allocations for sectors that ensure people’s well-being, such as health, education, agriculture and social safety protection, is unacceptable
Study: Rock music could replace insulin injections
Researchers found that Queen’s “We Will Rock You”, at a volume of 85 decibels, prompted the strongest insulin release.
Essential workout routines for all
You do not have to be a gym enthusiast to have a workout routine. Hence, we will be suggesting exercises that will not take up too much of your time and can even be done every day.
Why such apathy for medical research?
We need to inculcate a culture of learning to better serve patients
A way to finance childhood growth
Too poor to affect grain prices in global markets, the chronically hungry are economically invisible.
Recipes using Balsamic vinegar: Exploring its health benefits
From lowering blood sugar and pressure levels, increasing the ability to absorb vitamins in the body and reducing hypertension, balsamic vinegar denotes to the word balm-like. The following are some recipes that uses Balsamic vinegar.
5 best swimming tips for beginners
Swimming is a valuable life skill that is also known for all the exceptional physical benefits it comes with. As a survival technique or an excellent exercise, if you are planning to overcome your fear of water, we’ve got you covered with the 5 best swimming tips for beginners.
Food for the recovering meataholic
Eid ul Azha, the festival of sacrifice, recently ended. So, it is no surprise that our consumption of meat will be significantly high in the week following the celebrations. After all the gastronomical meat fest, it is time to let your stomach get some rest of its own and recover from the amount of meat that has been consumed.
Nutritional benefits of jackfruit
Jackfruit is a summer delight in this part of the world. Packed with nutrition the raw fruit is eaten as a vegetable; it is consumed as a ripe fruit; used to make pithas and other sweet dishes. Many include jackfruit in their summer diet, while others detest the taste and the smell. Be that as it may, jackfruit remains one of the richest sources of vitamins, minerals, and fibres.
Can naps keep our brains healthy?
While longer naps could be an early symptom of Alzheimer’s disease, shorter naps are more and more being associated with larger total brain volume. This means that those daytime winks you love so much may actually protect against brain shrinkage as you age.
Exercise to make you feel better
In a world where stress lurks around every corner and the obstacles of daily life start to weigh us down, taking care of our mental health has become more important than ever. While we often turn to various remedies and coping mechanisms, there is an alternative. Exercise! It has proven to relieve stress and give a sense of fulfilment and empowerment provided we are willing to invest our time into doing it.
Here’s how sunglasses can safeguard your vision in this scorching summer
When your eyes are dried out, symptoms like stinging or burning, eye redness, scratch sensation as if there’s something floating inside or even sensitivity to light. But thanks to ophthalmologists and the fashion industry, sunglasses were made with the intention to cater to comfort and style statements to consumers.
