If you’ve had a splitting headache for years or were newly diagnosed with a migraine, it may be time to roll out that yoga mat. Even though there are numerous therapies for headaches and migraines, yoga is regarded as a safe and efficient way to relieve pain. Manisha Kohli, yoga instructor and founder of Aum Your Way, discusses the benefits …
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Renal health and blood pressure can be regulated by diet. A crucial element of such a diet is lean protein. But what exactly does lean protein imply, and why they are beneficial to individuals with kidney and blood pressure issues? Let us dive into it. These proteins are full of nutrients but do have not much fat. Let’s understand first …
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New obesity diagnosis goes beyond BMI! Researchers propose including waist-to-height ratio to identify high health risks from fat distribution. Researchers have introduced a new framework for diagnosing and managing obesity, stating that it should no longer be defined solely by body mass index (BMI), but rather by the distribution of body fat throughout an individual’s body. Published in Nature Medicine, …
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Older women, especially those going through menopause are more prone to osteoporosis. Thus, they must include calcium-rich foods in their diet or they must take calcium supplements. When women reach the age of 45 to 55, they go through menopause. In menopause, women’s periods stop forever, due to which many types of changes occur in the body. During menopause, a …
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Turmeric found in the kitchen has many miraculous properties. If you consume 1 pinch of turmeric on an empty stomach in the morning, then it gives many amazing benefits ranging from weight loss to increasing immunity. Know how to consume turmeric. Turmeric is a spice that you will easily find in everyone’s kitchen. Turmeric not only enhances the colour and …
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The increasing prevalence of online child abuse has emerged as a pressing issue not only in Sri Lanka but globally as well and demands urgent and multidimensional responses. The digital age has provided unparalleled opportunities for connection and information sharing but it has also facilitated the exploitation and abuse of children in ways that are difficult to monitor and control. …
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The National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) has introduced a new pricing mechanism aimed at determining the maximum retail price (MRP) for specific dosages and strengths of medicines. This regulatory initiative, outlined in a Gazette under the National Medicines Regulatory Authority Act, No. 5 of 2015, reflects extensive consultation with the Pricing Committee, Consumer Affairs Authority, and various stakeholders. The formulation …
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Animals or animal products will not be allowed to be imported into Sri Lanka from any country where bird flu has been reported, the Animal Production and Health Department’s Director General Dr. Hemali Kothalawala today announced. Dr. Hemali Kothalawala said that these measures have been taken to prevent the entry of the Avian Influenza A(H5N1) virus to Sri Lanka, which …
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The biggest trade union of government doctors in Sri Lanka warned on Friday about a wave of economic crisis-driven brain drain among medical professionals, as 25 percent of them have already taken the necessary exams to find employment abroad. Before the worst economic crisis pummeled Sri Lanka in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021, on average 200 doctors …
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Dr. Chamil Wijesinghe, spokesperson of the Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) warned of a wave of economic crisis-driven brain drain among medical professionals, as 25 percent of them have already taken the necessary exams to find employment abroad. “If we consider the situation within the last two years, more than 1,800 doctors have left the country in 2022 and 2023,” …
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