Sleep

Called ‘Kumbhakarna' by his neighbours, 42-year-old Purkharam, a resident of Bhadwa village in Rajasthan, sleeps 300 days a year, says reports [1]. While most people sleep approximately 6.5 to 8 hours daily in a single period, Purkharam sleeps for 25 days ...

Sleep plays a vital role in healing and repairing our body and maintaining the overall physical health and well-being of a person. According to a study published in the journal Lancet, taking a night sleep after the COVID-19 vaccination can help ...

Cholesterol has major functions in the human body, from cellular signalling to apoptosis and from improving cell membrane fluidity to acting as a precursor of steroid hormones such as estrogen and testosterone. [1] However, dietary cholesterol is considered the leading cause ...

A facial mask is no stranger to us, we use it for rejuvenating our skin, for acne, for blemishes and even for stress relief. A face mask can be made of clay, gel, enzymes, charcoal, or mix of these and other ...

Since its advent in December 2019, the Covid-19 pandemic has caused 1,393,671 deaths, affecting over 58,985,500 people. Covid-19 can affect anyone, causing symptoms ranging from mild to very severe, where some people may be more likely to have severe illness than ...

Proper and regular sleep is undoubtedly essential for your overall health. But sleeping anywhere and everywhere, even when you are in your office or classes is not a good sign or the right way to get ‘healthier.' Of course, a good ...

Sleep is a complex biological phenomenon characterised by reduced motor activity and metabolism. Classification of sleep disorders is necessary as they help in identifying the exact disorder according to its symptoms and pathophysiology for early and effective treatment. Every person ...