We all would have heard that ‘Laughter is the best medicine.’ But have we followed it every day? The benefits of a good laugh are one too many, your mood instantaneously improves, and your stress levels vanish when you laugh. Laughter also has long-term advantages; its uplifting thoughts can boost resistance, serves as a natural […]
National Youth Day- What are the common health issues impacting youth?
Every year on January 12, National Youth Day is observed to honor the principles and teachings of Swami Vivekananda. Vivekananda was outspoken on the value of youth empowerment and education as key components of developing a nation. Millions of people, particularly young people, are impacted by the significant yet sometimes ignored mental health issue. Due […]
World Braille Day: Vitamin A deficiency and preventable Childhood blindness
Childhood blindness and its prevalence in India may not be widely known. In addition to the 18 million children with moderate to severe vision impairment, around 1.5 million children are blind worldwide. Notably, 3/4 of them are residents of low- to middle-income nations, where the rate of juvenile blindness can reach 1.5 per 1000, as […]
How can the New Year Resolutions bring in better mental health and wellness?
The new year is here, and so are our resolutions. New Year is a fresh beginning to new possibilities to start the new year with renewed vigor. Your plans to join a gym, explore a new job or career path, consume less junk food or spend more time with your family may already be on your list […]
International Bio-Diversity Day- The Impact of Biodiversity on Nutrition and Your Health
A sustainable ecosystem is crucial to human health, which explains why human survival will continue to be disrupted if species losses persist. Communities cannot function properly without healthy ecosystems. They provide safe access to food, fresh water, and clean air and are a precious source of medications. They also keep the climate stable and lower […]
National Farmers Day: Health benefits from Organic Food
We have many food items on our dining table, but have you ever thought about which are organic and healthy? Of late, there has been a trend about going organic and its underlying benefits. Ever thought about what organic farming is? Put together, organic farming is cultivating land without synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, growth promoters, or […]
Universal Health Coverage Day: How Health insurance Allows you to Access Innovative and Technologically Advanced Treatments?
Staying healthy is vital, but several factors, including unhealthy personal habits, poor diet, physical inactivity, and excessive workload, can harm most people’s health. Multiple health issues and high medical treatment costs could result in unwanted stress. Supporting health represents a foundational investment in human capital and economic growth. Children cannot attend school, and adults cannot […]
National Mathematics Day- How is Math a Cognitive Exercise for the Brain?
“Mathematics is food for the brain… It helps you think precisely, decisively, and creatively and helps you look at the world from multiple perspectives.” -Dr. Arthur Benjamin. While such a statement is bound to raise eyebrows, math is, after all, about discovering patterns and making connections. The brain interprets the world by calculating possibilities and […]
International Day of Disabled Persons: Digital Consultation and Inclusive Healthcare for the Disabled.
About 15% of the worldwide population is affected by Disability. While disability prevalence is higher in developing countries, those in developed or underdeveloped are not left out. More than 1 billion disabled people worldwide face extreme discrimination, including poor education outcomes, unsensitized living conditions, lower employment levels, higher poverty rates, and poor health consequences. Disability, […]
National Pollution Control Day: How Does Climate Change Affect You?
What is a Carbon footprint? It is the harmful gases we/ business houses emit while using and disposing of a product or a service. It includes the emission of carbon dioxide, fluorinated gases, methane, and nitrous oxide, all of which trap heat in the atmosphere and contribute to global warming. What constitutes the maximum carbon […]