‘Health’ Archives
Leader upset at “sexploitation” of yoga
A Hindu community leader has expressed his displeasure about “books, magazines, DVDs, and other media showing yoga as some kind of potion to enhance sex life.” Hindu statesman Rajan Zed says that yoga was a serious mental and physical discipline by means of [Read More]
Relationship is not a glass – it can be fixed
Sujata was suspicious of her husband. Sumit’s coming late from work, not showing up for his 3-year old daughter’s play at school, quietly speaking on the phone to a “colleague”, not leaving his mobile phone behind at dinner table, he showed all the [Read More]
Now affordable evening healthcare for Aucklanders
Aucklanders can now access cheaper after-hours healthcare, thanks to a major change announced by New Zealand’s three largest District Health Boards. As part of the change, many Accident and Medical (A&M) clinics in Auckland will be open in evenings, weekends [Read More]
Myth: Vaccine causes flu
New Zealand’s chilly winter weather has caused a sudden rise in influenza cases and other respiratory infections around the country, and a health expert is advising people to get flu shots. Around a million people have already been vaccinated but that still leaves [Read More]
Dengue, chikungunya rise among UK travellers to India
Malaria is not the only major threat for international travellers. Dengue and chikungunya are posting new threats for travellers to India, and unlike malaria, there are no vaccinations known to be effective for dengue and chikungunya. The number of UK travellers contracting [Read More]
Sunblock or sunscreen: choosing the right lotion
Sunscreen or sunblock screens are often used to protect against ultraviolet rays of the sun. This practice is common among western population; however many Indians ignore the use of sunscreen lotion, probably relying on their dark skin colour as protection. However, Indians [Read More]
Kiwi children’s social health on decline
As many as one in five children in New Zealand are reliant on someone on social benefit during 2008-10, according to New Zealand Children’s Social Health Monitor 2010. “When all benefit types were taken into account, the total number of children relying on a benefit [Read More]
Get the shot before flu symptoms develop
Flu symptoms can develop rapidly with the winter approaching. Vaccination or flu shots are to be taken before flu symptoms develop. “People need to be immunised before winter as it can take up to two weeks to develop immunity after immunisation,” says New [Read More]
Why is junk food bad for you
The success of junk food business has drawn a lot of attention to the industry and the food itself. Many denounce junk food due to its ill effect on consumers and the health of the world. Not only is junk food confirmed to be bad for the physical condition owing to high fat [Read More]
NRI charged for healthcare fraud in the US
They would have been a perfect American success story for aspiring NRIs. The doctor couple ran a successful medical practice in Texas. The medical practitioners of Indian origin had worked hard for 10 years to fulfil their “dollar dream”, albeit too ambitiously. [Read More]
