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Meditate to beat stress blood pressure

People should try to meditate for around 45 minutes every day to cut stress-related high blood pressure, say new guidelines. Other tips from the International Society of Hypertension include taking time out to listen to music, doing yoga and practicing mindfulness, BBC reports. Established medical advice – quit smoking and cut down on salt – still stands. But experts say ...

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Climate ‘loss and damage’ talks end in failure

A crucial meeting on climate “loss and damages” ahead of COP28 ended in failure Saturday, with countries from the global north and south unable to reach an agreement, according to sources involved in the talks. The agreement to set up a dedicated fund to help vulnerable countries cope with climate “loss and damage” was a flagship achievement of last year’s ...

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‘Long colds’ are a thing, like long Covid

“Long colds” can be a thing in the same way that “long Covid” is, with some people experiencing prolonged symptoms after an initial infection, according to a UK study. Common long cold symptoms included a cough, stomach pain and diarrhoea, BBC reports. The findings come from 10,171 adults who completed questionnaires. More work is needed to understand who is at ...

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Safeguarding your heart while managing diabetes

Did you know that diabetes and cardiovascular disease are closely linked? In the realm of health, the relationship between heart and diabetes is pivotal. These two conditions, each impactful in their own, are intricately linked in ways that affect millions. As per research, people with diabetes are twice as likely to develop some form of heart disease in their lifetime. ...

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Dengue death toll crosses 1200-mark in Bangladesh

Bangladesh exceeded 1,200 dengue deaths as 16 new deaths were reported in the past 24 hours till 8am Wednesday, while 2,495 were admitted to different hospitals during the same period. On September 20, Bangladesh witnessed 21 dengue deaths, the highest in a single day this year and it also saw the same highest figure on September 2. “The death toll ...

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Eat Pumpkin Seeds To Heal These 5 Health Issues

Pumpkin seeds were poured from the sack to the ground. Pumpkin Seeds: Despite their diminutive size, pumpkin seeds are incredibly nutritious. You can get a significant amount of healthy fats, magnesium, and zinc by eating only a modest amount of them. As a result, pumpkin seeds have been linked to a number of health advantages, such as better heart health, ...

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Global Covid-19 cases now close to 697 million

The overall number of global Covid-19 cases is gradually nearing 697 million. According to the latest global data, the total Covid-19 case count is 696,615,028, while the death toll reached 6,926,166 this morning. The US has reported 108,926,862 Covid-19 cases so far, while 1,178,851 people have died from the virus in the country — both highest counts globally, UNB reports. ...

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Malaysia Healthcare organises first ever wellness fair in Dhaka

In conjunction with World Mental Health awareness month, Malaysia Healthcare on Saturday unveiled Malaysia Healthcare Wellness Fair in Dhaka. The fair held at Gulshan Aloki convention centre in collaboration with Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council’s referral partner in Bangladesh, GD Assist Ltd. The one-day fair presents exciting activities, enlightening workshops, and invigorating dialogue sessions aimed to promoting healthcare and community well-being ...

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Spain holiday warning as tourists coming back with ‘crypto’ parasite

Irish holidaymakers have returned from abroad with parasites that have caused vomiting and diarrhoea. The UK’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued an urgent warning to anyone going to or from Spain, especially those returning from from Salou in Catalonia The HSE has shared advice to combat a rise in cases of a cryptosporidiosis, commonly known as crypto. Common ...

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