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Physical activity plays an important role in maintaining health, well-being, and quality of life. It can help control weight, improve mental health, and lower the risk for early death, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and some cancers. It can also improve mental health by reducing depression and anxiety. For people with disabilities, physical activity can help support daily living activities and independence. Any amount of physical activity that gets your heart beating faster can improve your health. Muscle-strengthening activities, such as adapted yoga or working with resistance bands, provide additional health benefits. Following are some of the exercises recommended .  Sit to stand This exercise is suitable for conditions where you have some control over your lower body.  In this method perch your bottom at the front edge of a seat with your…

Houseplants are the best roommates! They never eat your food, they’re always there to listen and best of all, they help you get a good night’s sleep. We already know that plants purify the air and help you breathe better, but did you know that their air-cleaning properties coupled with some of their other relaxing traits actually help you have a more relaxing, restful snooze? There are lots of plants that help you sleep! The interesting part is that each plant helps in different ways. Now let us look into the major 7 bedroom plants to help you sleep better. JASMINE It is the best plant for relaxation. Jasmine plants have small white flowers and are very pretty. While they give off a sweet scent that is often used in…

Dr. Ted Rummel an orthopedic surgeon in Missouri, U.S.A beat unbelievable odds by returning to the OR after a blood filled cyst in his spine burst and left him paralyzed waist down. Dr. Rummel lost his ability to stand or walk in 2010 when a cyst on his spine burst, leaving him paralyzed. Despite the complications, however, the dedicated doctor has managed to find a way to continue working in the operating room through the use of an electric stand-up wheelchair. The doctor, who would average approximately 1,000 surgeries a year, was met with great difficulty in continuing his career as a surgeon after his own major health setbacks. While most people in Dr. Rummel's situation would understandably retire, he chose to return to work to care for his patients.…

There are a number of things you can resolve to do in order to "slow down" your biological clock and live longer, whether you’re in your 20s or 30s, all the way to your 60s, 70s, and beyond. In fact, research has shown it's never too late to start healthy habits. Many people think that life expectancy is largely determined by genetics. However, genes play a much smaller role than originally believed. It turns out that environmental factors like diet and lifestyle are key. Here are some of the habits linked to long life. REDUCE STRESS IN YOUR LIFE Stress causes your body to release a hormone called cortisol. At high levels, this hormone can increase blood pressure and cause storage of abdominal fat, both of which can lead to an increased risk of…

The mind plays a very important role in the proper functioning of the body. This serves as the control center that manages thoughts and emotions. It should be properly handled and taken care of at all times to ensure its optimum performance. People may go through several life-changing experiences that can greatly affect the well-being of the person. This may lead to either positive or negative thought. Positive vibes lead to a better and enhanced personality. However, negative thoughts may lead to stress and even depression. Negative thoughts are the biggest obstacle in personal growth and self-actualization. They also create a lot of trouble in our day to day life. Also, unfortunately, for many of us , they might seem completely involuntary. Here are some ways in which you can…

Today everyone is troubled with some kind of weakness or disease and are finding ways to avoid it. As Wayne Fields said in his nursery rhyme, “the best six doctors anywhere and no one can deny it, are sunshine, water, rest, and air, exercise and diet. While these six will gladly you attend, if only you are willing, your mind they’ll ease, your will they’ll mend, and charge you not a shilling”. There is a lot of truth to the above quote. Let’s break it down further. Sunshine Sun’s rays are one among these 6 doctors. This provides us with vitamin D which strengthens our bones and also protects us from various kind of diseases. Apart from this, its a major source of energy for our body. Therefore, it is very important…

A WINNER NEVER STOPS TRYING! This saying stands true for Dr Mariya Biju, a brave heart who fought all odds to become a doctor. 25-year-old Dr Mariya always had a dream to become a surgeon. However, she got confined to a wheelchair and got paralysed after a tragic accident. But this accident didn't deter her motivation. She completed her MBBS and ended up becoming a doctor at her alma mater. It was in 2016, she slipped on the wet balcony floor while trying to hang clothes on the clothes line at the medical college hostel and fell from the second floor to the ground. This accident left her paralyzed from the neck down.The months following her accident were a struggle for her, especially to regain the sensation in her fingers. She…

The lock down due to Covid has left a lot of people under confusions and agitations. This is basically because they are out from their daily routine. Since there is no other option the only way to combat Covid is lock down social distancing and vaccination . When it comes to the differently abled people, its there daily needs that matters. Rather than going outside and buying things ,it is there primary needs that is under threat. Today we will be looking into the problems faced by them along with some suggestions. Here are some of the basic problems faced by them: Considering this section, majority of them need an external help. It can be either a home nurse or someone else. In the current scenario , it is advised…

As we slowly settle into the “new normal”, many of us are also finding it difficult to keep up with our health, especially maintaining a healthy diet. Eating a healthy diet is very important during the COVID-19 pandemic. What we eat and drink can affect our body’s ability to prevent, fight and recover from infections. Boosting your immune system is very important during this pandemic. Good nutrition can also reduce the likelihood of developing other health problems, including obesity, heart disease and diabetes . Tips for maintaining a healthy diet: Eat a variety of food, including fruits and vegetables : Every day, eat a mix of wholegrain , legumes and plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables , with some foods from animal sources (e.g. meat, fish, eggs and milk). For snacks,…

Even as India struggles to contain a deadly surge of COVID-19, doctors are now reporting cases of a rare infection called the “black fungus”. Usually occurring among people recovering from the covid . The fungal infection is increasingly being seen in vulnerable patients in India. As the country’s health system struggles to save lives during the pandemic. While Diabetics suffering from COVID-19 who are being given steroids have a high chance of being affected by "black fungus". This disease is caused by a group of molds called mucormycetes. The disease mainly affects the sinus. The disease results in death if not treated properly. While fungal diseases are common among plants, only a very small fraction of them assail humans. One reason is that humans have evolved intricate immune systems. However,…