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Tight clothing can restrict your freedom of movement. Breathing can level off if the chest cannot move physiologically, says physiotherapist Ute Merz. Possible consequences are concentration problems and headaches, as the brain no longer be optimally supplied with oxygen. (Representational Image/ By Arrangement)

Why tight fitting clothes are unhealthy

Clothing that is too tight can lead to problems ranging from minor annoyance to significant health issues

14 April 2022 12:42 AM IST

In her Instagram post this week, the executive, Elise Loehnen, told her followers that her time at Goop had left her feeling like she was not in a healthy relationship with her body and that it had given her a distorted take on her health. (By Arrangement)

Walking the tightrope of wellness

Health and wellness have turned into somewhat of a competition thanks to clever marketing and celebrity endorsements

13 April 2022 12:25 AM IST

In all, 103 samples from the GHMC limits were sent for genome testing of which 90 were found to be Omicron cases, while 13 were that of the Delta variant of the Coronavirus. (DC file photo)

What do we know about -'stealth omicron-' so far?

Since it was first identified in November, BA.2 has been spreading around the globe, driving new surges in parts of Asia...

12 April 2022 3:48 PM IST

Raking up the past to make the present better

Raking up the past to make the present better

Going deep into your past, maybe back into the womb or into a past life, could help eliminate blocks that are hampering...

12 April 2022 4:36 AM IST

One person died and nearly 60 others, including children, were hospitalised on Thursday after drinking contaminated water, at Vaddera basti in Madhapur. (Photo:DC)

Outbreak of Water Borne Diseases at AP-'s Tekubaka Village

The medical and health department has send teams to the village to conduct a house-to-house survey of those affected

11 April 2022 11:52 PM IST

Only six cities of Karnataka have been included in the National Clean Air Programme.

One lakh excess premature deaths linked to air pollution in 8 Indian...

The increase in the number of people dying prematurely from exposure to air pollution was highest in cities in South...

11 April 2022 2:55 PM IST

The Task Force conducted a thorough check at the pub premises where they found the five small packets containing white powder suspected to be cocaine. (Representational Image/ Pixabay)

Stress due to overwork drives IT sector youths to drug-abuse

Psychologists say IT employees face work overload and job insecurity. These push them to alcohol and drug abuse

8 April 2022 12:22 AM IST

A healthcare volunteer inoculates an elderly man with COVID-19 vaccine dose at her home in Mumbai. (Photo: PTI)

Increased risk of serious blood clots up to six months after COVID-19:...

Researchers found that the risks were highest in patients infected during the first COVID wave, in comparison with the...

7 April 2022 3:35 PM IST

There are several factors which contribute to overweight among women in urban areas than rural areas. Sedentary lifestyle, frequent consumption of junk food/ fast foods, engaging domestic help at home due to job lowering physical activity, lower exposure to sunlight etc. All these lead to obesity among women in urban areas, says a nutritionist. Representational image/Pixabay

51% women in Hyderabad city are either overweight or obese

The compendium by Council for Social Development (CSD) for 2019-20 captures 99 indicators at the district level

6 April 2022 9:37 AM IST

The survey also suggests that India is the second-lowest in the sleep index, just below Japan.

-'Keeping awake-' habit high in Hyderabad

The survey was conducted by the mattress maker Wakefit, which collected over 2 lakh responses since 2018 from across the...

5 April 2022 2:08 AM IST

Dr Ashish Chauhan, consultant internal medicine and immunisation specialist, said autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder, which is a genetic disorder. In our society there has to be campaigns to educate people on such myths. Moreover, it must be ensured that families of affected children should not be stigmatised by the society. Representational image/Pixabay

Autistic children need better care: Experts

According to a medical study conducted in 2018, one out of 100 children is affected with the disorder

2 April 2022 11:09 AM IST

Production of vitamin D requires exposure of maximum or full body to sunlight. Representational image

Stay indoors for 12 noon and 4 pm in a day, suggests health official

People must drink about 2.5 to 4 litres of water daily. They must also drink buttermilk, coconut water and avoid too...

1 April 2022 9:00 AM IST