The monsoon season brings relief from the scorching heat but also ushers in a higher risk of infections and illnesses. Strengthening your immunity during this time is crucial to staying healthy and enjoying the rainy season. Simple lifestyle...
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5th Dec 2025 | Updated at 07:46am 5th Dec 2025
Your local pharmacist can help you stay healthy
- 12 Nov 2025
As part of the ‘Ask Your Pharmacist Week’, which encourages people to make better use of their local pharmacist – not just for prescriptions, but for advice, support, and everyday health concerns, Faruque Gani, a community pharmacist in London...
Unspoken pain: Why South Asian men struggle to seek help
- 06 Nov 2025
South Asian men are increasingly facing silent battles with their mental health, often shaped by deep-rooted cultural and societal expectations. From a young age, many are taught to be providers, problem-solvers, and emotional anchors; roles...
- 16 Aug 2023
Ashwagandha is a herb that has been used in traditional Indian medicine for centuries. Otherwise known as Indian ginseng or winter cherry, it's thought to have many health benefits, including reducing stress and anxiety, improving mood and memory,...
- 09 Aug 2023
According to a pooled data analysis of the available evidence published in the open access journal BMJ Open, childhood trauma, such as abuse, emotional neglect, and exposure to domestic violence, may increase a woman's subsequent risk of pregnancy...
Nuts are delicious and packed with essential nutrients that contribute to overall health. Incorporating a variety of nuts into your diet can provide numerous benefits, from boosting heart health to enhancing brain function. However, consuming...
- 09 Aug 2023
According to recent research, inconsistent sleep habits are connected to dangerous microbes in your gut. A study finds working shifts have been found in previous studies to disturb the biological clock and raise the risk of weight gain, cardiac...
Maintaining optimal blood circulation is vital for overall health and wellness. Regular physical activity and a balanced diet play a significant role in promoting blood flow and detoxifying the body. Yoga offers a variety of poses that can enhance...
- 02 Aug 2023
Research published in the journal JAMA Oncology used data from wearable devices to track the daily activity of over 22,000 “non-exercisers.” They found that 4-5 minutes of vigorous activity that makes people huff and puff during daily tasks...
According to new research, eating more foods that are good for the environment may help you live a longer, healthier life. In a study with a follow-up of more than 30 years, researchers discovered that those who ate more sustainably were 25...
- 02 Aug 2023
According to researchers, undernutrition during pregnancy is one of the risk factors for diseases in children as they grow older, adding that maternal malnutrition remains a global issue for women. Researchers in Japan have now studied if the...
