Health-&-Fitness
From weight loss to boosting digestion: Here are some health benefits of ginger
Dhaka, Jul 3 (UNB) - If you are a tea lover, then you probably know that ‘adrak wali chai’ is the most refreshing drink ever invented. It relaxes your senses and energises you at the same time. Other than its calming properties, ginger has been known to have a lot of health benefits, reports the Indian Express.
Obesity 'causes more cases of some cancers than smoking'
Dhaka, Jul 3 (UNB) - Obesity now causes more cases of four common cancers in the UK than smoking, according to a charity, reports the BBC.
Atlanta OKs ban on smoking inside bars, restaurant, airport
Atlanta, Jul 3 (AP/UNB) — Atlanta's city council has approved a far-reaching ban on smoking and vaping in restaurants and bars — and potentially one of the world's busiest airports.
Migraine increases risk of complications during pregnancy, says study
Dhaka, July 2 (UNB) - Pregnant women with migraine have an increased risk of miscarriage, caesarean sections and giving birth to a child with low birth weight, a study has found, reports The Indian Express.
Smoking 'damages eyes as well as lungs'
Dhaka, July 2 (UNB) - Millions of people in the UK are putting their sight at risk by continuing to smoke, warn specialists, rep[orts BBC.
Is bulking and cutting the ultimate way to build muscle?
Dhaka, June 30 (UNB)- If you’ve read a fitness blog or magazine, or even peeked at the Insta #fitness scene recently, you’ve probably heard of bulking and cutting. But if you’re new to the concept of getting as big as the Hulk (well, almost) and then slimming back down Bruce Banner-style in order to tone up, it's not surprising as it was created by and for bodybuilders in preparation for competitions, reports BBC.
High uptake of HPV vaccine can lead to elimination of cervical cancer
Dhaka, Jun 30 (UNB) - A study has found that the uptake of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination among schoolgirls in Britain has led to plummeting cervical cancer risk. All schoolgirls in Britain have been offered the HPV vaccine at the age of 12 or 13 since 2008 and later this year, the programme will be extended to boys of the same age, reports the Indian Express.
Premature birth affects brain health of infants, suggests study
Dhaka, Jun 30 (UNB) - Preterm birth can change an infant’s brain activity while they are asleep and also affects future brain health, a study has found, reports the Indian Express.
Do you know the hygiene hot spots in your home?
Dhaka, June 29 (UNB)- People should be focusing on how to prevent harmful microbes from spreading in their homes rather than cleaning the bits that look "dirty", a Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) report says.
Give children 'less sugar and more veg in baby food'
Dhaka, June 29 (UNB) - The amount of sugar in baby food should be restricted and parents should give their young children more vegetables to stop them developing a sweet tooth, a report from child health experts says, reports BBC.