Due to an increase in bad cholesterol, the body becomes vulnerable to heart diseases. In such a situation, people consider a bad lifestyle responsible for controlling it and this is justified too. Bad cholesterol increases rapidly due to irregular eating habits, junk food, excessive consumption of alcohol, and lack of exercise. But let us tell you that lifestyle is not …
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The percentage of breast cancer deaths in Sri Lanka has risen when compared to other countries, National Cancer Control Programme community health specialist Dr. Hasareli Fernando said. Addressing the media at the Health Promotions Bureau, Dr. Hasareli said that 5,500 women and 125 men are diagnosed with breast cancer annually in Sri Lanka. Dr. Hasareli added that breast cancer in …
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There are 195 countries in the world but there is a huge difference in the language and food habits of all. The gold in our country may be worth as much as mud in some other corner of the world. Now take the example of milk, curd, butter, and ghee. These have been in our culture and food for years. …
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Sleep health is multifaceted; there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. Putting away electronics, turning down the thermostat, reading a relaxing book, or engaging in a few deep breathing exercises are just a few of the many things that can help boost the quality of sleep. While we’re often told to avoid midnight snacking, a small bite before bed may also help us …
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Remember what happened the last time political leaders ignored warnings from scientists about an infectious disease threat? Well, for over the past two decades scientists have been clamoring for more urgent action to be taken against anti-microbial resistance or AMR. Otherwise, the next 25 years from 2025 to 2050 could see over 39 million deaths from AMR, according to a …
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The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has announced a trade union action tomorrow (18), targeting hospitals across the country, GMOA spokesman Dr. Chamil Wijesinghe said. The strike action was taken against the disciplinary actions that has been initiated against GMOA Uva Provincial Coordinator and Assistant Secretary Dr. Palitha Rajapaksa, without a formal complaint, Dr. Wijesinghe said. Dr. Wijesinghe added that …
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People from all across the world are commemorating World First Aid Day 2024 today i.e., on September 14. In this article, we have shared a few tips from the expert on how to provide first aid to accident victims with serious injuries. When it comes to handling medical emergencies, it is essential to equip yourself with basic first aid knowledge …
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Drinking ginger tea during winter is considered beneficial for health. If there is no ginger in the morning tea, then it is not enjoyable. Ginger is considered very beneficial for health, but ginger tea can prove to be harmful instead of beneficial for health. Excessive consumption of ginger tea can cause stomach-related problems. Apart from this, tea with too much …
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There was disagreement on social media recently after a story was published about an aged care provider creating “fake-away” burgers that mimicked those from a fast-food chain, to a resident living with dementia. The man had such strict food preferences he was refusing to eat anything at meals except a burger from the franchise. This dementia symptom risks malnutrition and …
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Diabetes is called a silent killer. When the amount of blood sugar in the body increases and there is a lack of insulin, a disease like diabetes occurs. Diabetes is considered very dangerous because it gradually engulfs other parts of our body as well. Earlier, a disease like diabetes used to happen to some people only with age, but now …
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