Saturday, 23 Nov, 2024

Health

Why teenagers need to eat a healthy breakfast

DHAKA: Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper, goes an adage. Now, scientists at Umeå University in Sweden have put their stamp on this, claiming that teenagers who ate poor breakfasts in youth displayed a higher incidence (68%) of metabolic syndrome

Why eating salads is healthy

DHAKA: Including salads in your regular meals is one of the healthiest eating habits you can adopt. It is also one of the simplest ways to stay fit. Salads are disease-fighting, nutrient-packed powerhouses. They are low in fat and calories, do not contain cholesterol and have a high

Free surgical camp inaugurated

DHAKA: A three-day free surgical camp for poor and ultra-poor people mostly from remote area of the country inaugurated at America-Bangladesh Specialized Hospital in the capital on Monday noon. Funding by the ‘Operation Cleft Australia’ Centre for Disability in Development (CDD)

ENT health camp at DRU

DHAKA: A medical camp on Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) was held at Dhaka Reporters Unity on Monday.DRU general secretary Ilias Khan inaugurated the camp at it auditorium at 2:00pm.All members of DRU and their family can take treatment at the camp. Professor Dr Monilal Aiych Litu, head of

Tulsi or basil- a home remedy for glowing skin

DHAKA: Tulsi or the basil has been considered as useful to people for thousands of years. It isn’t called the wonder plant for no reason. It is one of the most versatile herbs with numerous health benefits.   But apart from health, these leaves can be incorporated in your beauty

Strawberries fight acidity and gastric ulcers

DHAKA: There’s some good news for those who can’t help resist the sight of liquor — taking strawberries could minimise damage to stomach lining caused by alcohol. A team of Italian, Serbian and Spanish researchers has validated the protective effect that strawberries have in a

7 health benefits of custard apples

DHAKA: Custard apple, known as sharifa or sitaphal is high in calories and natural sugars, which makes it a healthy fruit. It is one of those very few seasonal fruits that is well-known for its delicious taste and nutritional profile. Most commonly consumed as smoothies, shakes or natural

Avoid these foods for digestion problem

DHAKA: There are some foods that taste good and have high nutritional values but at the same time cause bloating, nausea, acid reflux and other stomach woes.  A diverse diet is universally recommended but not all foods are preferred when it comes to easing digestion. The natural

4 tips to relieve neck pain

DHAKA: Neck pain can develop due a lot of reasons including stress, incorrect posture, poor ergonomics at work and poor sleeping posture. If the pain is chronic and severe, restricting your range of motion completely, then the only option is to take sufficient rest. However, you can do a

Foods which are good for brain

DHAKA: Whether you want to improve your memory or simply eat healthy, studies have found that the below mentioned foods are beneficial for your brain functioning and should be a regular part of your diet, reports The Times of India. Oily fish Experts say that oily fish like sardines,

Doctors Training on Handling Pesticide Poisoning held

DHAKA: Syngenta Bangladesh Limited, a world leading agrobusiness company, organized a training program titled "Doctors Training on Handling Pesticide Poisoning" aiming to increase competence of doctors to handle the poisoning cases patients.Thirty Two doctors participated in the

Ebola and MERS — biggest threat to Hajj pilgrims

DHAKA: While millions from war-ravaged Iraq, Syria, Ebola-hit Nigeria and dozens of other nations will converge this year in Saudi Arabia for the world’s largest Muslim gathering, the annual Hajj, the fear of spread and transmission of deadly viruses like Ebola and MERS is creeping

Stay fit this festive season

DHAKA: The festive season is filled with celebration and enthusiasm. This is also the time when you would like to indulge in your favorite foods.  To avoid putting on weight, make sure that you exercise well. Here are a couple of exercises that you can do during the festive season,

Are you addicted to food?

DHAKA: Whether you'd like to admit it or not, food addiction can be a rather debilitating disorder. Food addicts feel that just by giving in this once, they will manage their urges next time, only to give in again after a while. This vicious circle then becomes repetitive.Read on to

What you should eat to prevent hair loss

DHAKA: Hair loss is a common, but a rather dreadful problem that we face.  Most of us immediately think of using medicated hair care products or medications, but it is crucial to look into our daily diet and fix that at the earliest. Essential nutrients that help strengthen our hair

Bacteria ‘infected’ mosquito to fight Dengue

DHAKA: Brazilian researchers in Rio de Janeiro have released thousands of mosquitoes infected with a bacteria that suppresses Dengue fever. The hope is they will multiply, breed and become the majority of mosquitoes, thus reducing cases of the disease. The initiative is part of a

USA helps improving health service in BD

LAXMIPUR: US ambassador to Bangladesh Dan W Mozena on Wednesday said that his country have been working for the development of health services in Bangladesh. He made the observation to the journalists after completion of a workshop under the USAID financed project titled ‘Mamoni Health

Make waking up early a habit

DHAKA: Waking up early is a great way to start a day. Find out ways on how to do it, reports The Times of India. Go to Bed Earlier: Probably the biggest detractor from getting up early is not getting enough sleep. Do you really need to burn the midnight oil just to be on social

Ebola testing in Jeddah airport for Haj pilgrims

DHAKA: As per media reports, Haj pilgrims arriving at Jeddah’s King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) are being screened, tested and given preventive medication against the Ebola virus.Fahd Al-Ghazwi, supervisor of the preventive centre at the airport said in an interview to

How cloves can help with toothaches!

DHAKA: Clove, locally known as Laung, is undoubtedly one of the best and most effective home remedy to get rid of toothache.Being easily available in every household, cloves are one of the widely used kitchen ingredient when it comes to oral hygiene. It is due to the powerful