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According to a study conducted by University College London, women who work for more than 55 hours a week are at a greater risk of depression. But the same is not true

Long work weeks may lead to depression among women

According to a study conducted by University College London, women who work for more than 55 hours a week are at a greater risk of depression. But the same is not true for men. Researchers believe that the gender difference is because women have an additional burden of domestic work that men may not have. Data from more than 23,000 British adults was tracked since 2009 for the purpose of the study. The findings were published in the British Medical Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.

A pulse oximeter is a better indicator of infection in older adults than temperature checks, finds a new Covid-19 study led by researchers at the Washing

A pulse oximeter&nbsp;is a better&nbsp;indicator of infection in older adults than temperature checks, finds a new Covid-19 study led by researchers at the&nbsp;Washington State University.
Adding that people have gotten accustomed to checking their temperature during the pandemic as fever is a common symptom of the virus. However, the paper notes that baseline temperature is lower in older adults which means a fever may be overlooked using the standard definitions of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or greater.
Additionally, some Covid-19 patients have no visible signs of having low oxygen levels, such as shortness of breath, yet have oxygen saturation below 90 per cent. Such asymptomatic hypoxia can be associated with extremely poor outcomes&nbsp;noted the team in the journal Frontiers in Medicine.&nbsp;
Detection of hypoxia is critical&nbsp;in the prevention of infection progression, initiation&nbsp;of&nbsp;treatment and helps in better&nbsp;allocation of scarce healthcare resources.&nbsp;

Learn the correct way to practice belly (diaphragmatic) breathing with holistic lifestyle coach Deepika Chopra.

Learn the correct way to practice belly (diaphragmatic) breathing with holistic lifestyle coach Deepika&nbsp;Chopra.
<ol>
<li>Belly (diaphragmatic) breathing helps in lung expansion</li>
<li>Helps you utilise your lungs to their max capacity</li>
<li>Do this exercise with a biofeedback</li>
<li>Place a half-filled water bottle on your belly button</li>
<li>Hold it gently from the sides</li>
<li>Do a deep inhalation through the nose, exhale from the mouth</li>
<li>Notice how the bottle goes up and down with your breath</li>
<li>Utilise your diaphragm for breathing</li>
<li>The biofeedback helps you practice belly breathing properly</li>
</ol>
Disclaimer:&nbsp;editorji does not provide medical advice. The information, including but not limited to, text, graphics, images and other material contained in this story are for informational purposes only. No material in this video is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have related to Covid-19.

If you’re getting tested for the novel coronavirus, make sure to note your CT value in the test report. The CT count or the cycle threshold is a number menti

If you&rsquo;re getting tested for the novel coronavirus, make sure to note your CT value in the test report.&nbsp;The CT count or the cycle threshold is a number mentioned in your RT-PCR test, indicating the level of seriousness of the infection.&nbsp;In simpler terms,&nbsp;the CT count tells you whether you are&nbsp;Covid-19&nbsp;positive or not and to what extent the&nbsp;infection&nbsp;has spread in&nbsp;your&nbsp;body.&nbsp;
As samples move through cycles, the sooner the virus is detected, the higher the viral load is supposed to be.&nbsp;&nbsp;
According to the ICMR,&nbsp;35 is the number to confirm the presence of virus infection, which means if a person has a CT value of 35 or more, then they do not have Covid-19.&nbsp;People with&nbsp;a CT value of&nbsp;25 to 34&nbsp;are said to&nbsp;have mild signs of infection. But if this value is 24 or less, then the condition of such a patient can be very serious.&nbsp;
Disclaimer:&nbsp;editorji does not provide medical advice. The information, including but not limited to, text, graphics, images and other material contained in this story are for informational purposes only. No material in this video is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have related to Covid-19.

At the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, one of the three basic symptoms of this viral infection identified by the World Health Organization was a cough. A patient

At the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, one of the three basic symptoms of this viral infection identified by the World Health Organization was a cough. A patient recovering from COVID-19 could have either a dry or a wet cough to deal with.
Managing the cough, clearing it out properly and being able to breathe freely again is a big part of the recovery process that every&nbsp;patient has to go through. Maintaining a good COVID-19 recovery diet packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants can surely help deal with the cough to some extent. Here are a few tips recommended by the National Health Service that can help you manage both types of cough.
Tips to manage a dry cough
A dry cough can put a lot of strain on your throat and make sleep next to impossible. Cover your mouth with your arm when you cough and wash your hands with soap and water frequently.
1. Drink plenty of water, especially lukewarm water throughout the day as staying hydrated is absolutely essential. You can also drink warm water with lemon and honey, kadha, clear broth or eat some yummy soup.
2. Swallowing may be difficult when you have a dry cough and inflammation, so take small sips of fluids instead of gulping them down.
3. In case you don&rsquo;t have any warm fluids nearby and your throat feels dry, swallow your saliva repeatedly to soothe your throat.
4. Steam inhalation and gargling with saline water is a must if you want the dry cough to disappear quickly. Pour hot water in a bowl, put your head over the bowl, cover your head with a towel and breathe in the steam. You can also use a steam inhalation machine.
 Tips to manage a wet cough
Having to spit out your cough and phlegm frequently makes a wet cough very difficult to handle. It&rsquo;s important that you take every precaution and dispose of your phlegm safely to prevent the spread of the virus.
1. Don&rsquo;t lie on your back while sleeping or resting. Lie on either side with your head elevated on two-three pillows, this will help you get some relief from the cough.
2. It&rsquo;s important that you walk a bit around your room to clear out your chest.
3. Drink plenty of warm and lukewarm fluids to loosen the mucus in your lungs and release the cough faster. Drink warm water, herbal tea, broth and eat soup to facilitate this.
4. Steam inhalation, when taken thrice or more during the day, also helps loosen the phlegm in the lungs and clear it out.

If you’ve been trying to eat up to strengthen your immune system, here’s one thing that you would probably benefit more by eating less.

If you&rsquo;ve been trying to eat up to strengthen your immune system, here&rsquo;s one thing that you would probably benefit&nbsp;more&nbsp;by eating less.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Researchers have found that the amount of salt you eat can impact your immunity.&nbsp;Publishing&nbsp;in the journal&nbsp;Circulation, the team found that a high intake of salt can disrupt&nbsp;mitochondrial respiration and suppress immunity.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Sodium can accumulate at inflammation sites in the body and affect the functioning of innate and adaptive immune cells, found the team.&nbsp;So, the less you reach for the salt shaker, the better it is for your health. In fact, salt also raises blood pressure and thereby increases the risk of heart attack or stroke.&nbsp;
So how much is too much? According to researchers from the study, &lsquo;adults are recommended to limit their daily intake to five or six grams at most. The calculation includes the salt that is hidden in processed foods.&rsquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Learn how you can do the Bhramari Pranayama at home to increase your body's Nitric Oxide levels with holistic lifestyle coach Deepika Chopra.

Learn how you can do the Bhramari&nbsp;Pranayama&nbsp;at home to increase your body's Nitric Oxide levels with holistic lifestyle coach Deepika&nbsp;Chopra.&nbsp;

According to a recent TOI report, more than 70,000 people across the country reached out to a mental health helpline in the last financial year, indicating the imp

According to a recent&nbsp;TOI report, more than 70,000 people across the country reached out to a mental health helpline in the last financial year, indicating the impact of the&nbsp;Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown on people's psychological state.
The Mpower helpline, which has an ongoing tie-up with the Government of Maharashtra and the BMC, received maximum calls from people between the ages of 26 to 40 years which included teachers, corporate employees, students and even farmers.
As per the&nbsp;Mpower helpline spokesperson, 70% of all callers in the past year were male. Nearly, 25% of the callers reported stress and anxiety related to career, health and exams. About 8% of the calls were related to relationship problems and a large number of people also called to seek help for their anger management and addiction problems.
A child and adolescent psychiatrist at&nbsp;the&nbsp;Mpower helpline said that things have changed this year. With increasing instances of younger children contracting&nbsp;Covid, there is a whole new spectrum of anxiety amongst parents with regard to child mortality.

Covid-19 infections are increasing at an alarming rate across the country. In view of this, the Centre has released guidelines for people who have recovered from COVID-

Covid-19 infections are increasing at an alarming rate across the country. In view of this, the Centre has released guidelines for people who have recovered from COVID-19 and want to donate plasma to other infected patients.
If you aren't aware, plasma therapy is a procedure, wherein the blood of a person who has recovered from the coronavirus infection is extracted and injected into a patient suffering from the disease. The plasma contains antibodies that can help the patient fight the deadly pathogens and recover from the disease. Follow these guidelines before donating plasma to COVID-19 patients.
1. Always carry a hard copy of your COVID-19 negative report and Aadhar Card (front and back). The RT-PCR or Rapid Antigen test should be within 4 months of the day of donation.
2. A person can donate plasma:
&gt;14 days have passed after a Covid-19 positive report, if asymptomatic
&gt;14 days after symptoms have disappeared, if symptomatic.
3. Women who have ever been pregnant cannot donate COVID-19 plasma.
4.&nbsp;A person who has received COVID-19 vaccination will not be able to donate plasma for 28 days from the date of vaccination.
5. A person can not donate if he/she does not have enough antibodies present in their blood.
6. Contact the hospital prior to your visit and inform them of your plans and ask for any additional information they might have on the matter.
Disclaimer:&nbsp;editorji does not provide medical advice. The information, including but not limited to, text, graphics, images and other material contained in this story are for informational purposes only. No material in this video is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have related to Covid-19.

Learn the correct way to do pronal breathing with holistic lifestyle coach Deepika Chopra.

Learn the correct way to do pronal breathing with holistic lifestyle coach Deepika Chopra.
<ol>
<li>Begin by lying on your stomach</li>
<li>Place pillows under your chest, pelvic region and legs</li>
<li>Keep enough space between your belly &amp; base to allow expansion</li>
<li>Rest your head on your arms or on any side that feels comfortable</li>
<li>Breathe in through your nose &amp; exhale from your mouth</li>
<li>Focus on your stomach pushing up &amp; down as you breathe</li>
<li>You can do this for 2 hours at a time</li>
</ol>
Disclaimer:&nbsp;editorji does not provide medical advice. The information, including but not limited to, text, graphics, images and other material contained in this story are for informational purposes only. No material in this video is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have related to Covid-19.

Taking advantage of the short supply of Remdesivir, some people were found selling the drug at highly inflated prices in the black market. For those who are not aware,

Remdesivir injection is prescribed for Covid-19 patients who exhibit severe symptoms. Taking advantage of the short supply of Remdesivir, some people were found selling the drug at highly inflated prices in the black market. Fake Remdesivir injections have also been seized by police at many places.
To curb such instances, IPS officer and DCP of the Crime Branch of the Delhi Police, Monika Bhardwaj took to Twitter and posted tweets pointing out the difference between a genuine Remdesivir&nbsp;injection and a fake version. These are simple checks to identify a fake Remdesivir jab from the genuine one.
1. Fake Remdesivir packages do not have &ldquo;Rx&rdquo; written on them just before the name of the injection.
2. There is an alignment error where the brand name of the product is written. Note the gap on the package of fake and genuine Remdesivir injections, the fake one has an increased gap.
3. There is a capitalisation error in the third line written on the package in the word 'Vial'. The genuine package has the letter 'V' capital&nbsp;while the fake one has a small 'v'.
4. Just below the warning label, key information &ldquo;Covifor [brand name] is manufactured under the license from Gilead Sciences, Inc&rdquo; is missing on the fake injection package.
5. There is a spelling error in the full address on the package containing the fake Remdesivir injection, it spells Telangana as &ldquo;Telagana&rdquo;.
6. There is another capitalisation error below the brand name (COVIFOR) in the word &ldquo;Vial". The genuine package has the letter 'V' capital while the fake one has a small 'v'.
7. On the backside of the box, the &ldquo;Warning&rdquo; label is red in colour on the genuine package whereas the fake one has a black colour warning label.
8. One more capitalisation error is found at the backside of the box in the word "India". The genuine package has the letter 'I' capital while the fake one has a small 'i'.
Disclaimer:&nbsp;editorji does not provide medical advice. The information, including but not limited to, text, graphics, images and other material contained in this story are for informational purposes only. No material in this video is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have related to Covid-19.

We have always heard about the advantages of drinking hot water but did you know consuming it frequently can have a detrimental effect on your health. These days, peopl

We have always heard about the advantages of drinking hot water but did you know consuming it frequently can have a detrimental effect on your health. These days, people are having it daily to prevent the deadly coronavirus. Always remember, too much of anything can affect you in the wrong way. Here are some side effects of drinking too much hot water.
Increased load on kidneys
Your efficient kidneys have a strong capillary system to flush out excess water and toxins from the body. Consuming too much hot water will not improve or fasten this flushing process. In fact, excess consumption will increase the workload, which can have a dangerous effect in the long run.
Damage internal linings
Frequent consumption of hot water can cause internal scalding on the linings of the organs, it can also burn your lips, mouth and tongue. Make sure you check the temperature of the water before drinking, it&rsquo;s better to consume it warm rather than hot.
Imbalance water concentration
It is said that drinking too much hot water, even when not thirsty, can cause an imbalance in the water concentration in the body. Also, too much water at a time can cause swelling of the brain cells, which in turn could be perilous for a human.
Dilution of electrolytes in blood
If there is excess water in the system, the electrolytes in the blood can become more diluted than those in the cells. This will result in the swelling of your cells which can cause headaches and other problems.
Disturbs sleep
Too much consumption of hot water causes an imbalance in your sleep. Avoid drinking hot water before going to bed as it would disrupt your sleep with frequent urination.

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a serious impact on many people, including cancer patients, their families and caregivers. Currently, the biggest worry gripping

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a serious impact on many people, including cancer patients, their families and caregivers. Currently, the biggest worry gripping them is whether getting vaccinated against this virus is safe or not, as they have a different level of resistance &amp; disease-fighting power.
Dr. Anil Heroor, Head of Surgical Oncology, Fortis Hospital, Mulund &amp; Fortis Hiranandani Hospital, Vashi shared with Indian Express, the dos and don&rsquo;ts for Cancer patients before getting the jab. So, here&rsquo;s what you need to know.
There are two elements to this discussion. One for Cancer survivors and the other for those undergoing cancer treatment. For Cancer survivors, it is best recommended that they take the vaccine as they are already on the path to recovery.&nbsp;
Patients who have undergone cancer surgery
Such patients should consult their doctors before getting vaccinated. One&rsquo;s type of cancer and treatment determines the risk factors, benefits, timelines and what one should know before receiving the first dose.
Patients receiving chemotherapy
Patients undergoing treatments such as Chemotherapy and Radiation should go for Covid vaccination after taking a gap of 5-7 days from their last session. It is important to take the vaccine at a time when your white blood count (WBC) and blood platelets are not low. Therefore, a Complete Blood Count (CBC) needs to be done before getting vaccinated.
Patients with leukemia
It is recommended that patients with leukemia should delay vaccination until after the completion of chemotherapy treatments such as induction therapy which is given for acute leukemia. Also, they must consult their doctor before getting vaccinated.
Patients undergoing stem cell therapy
Patients who are within three months of an Autologous Stem Cell Transplant, Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant or CART Cell Therapy, should go for vaccination after consultation&nbsp;with their doctor. In addition, those with severe Graft versus Host Disease (GvHD) and those with low B-cell counts should discuss with their provider whether vaccination should be delayed.
Patients who have undergone breast cancer surgery
Vaccination is usually given on the left shoulder but if a person has undergone left breast removal, the vaccination should be taken on the right shoulder. If both breasts have been removed, then the vaccine shot should be either taken on the thigh or the hips.
Disclaimer:&nbsp;editorji does not provide medical advice. The information, including but not limited to, text, graphics, images and other material contained in this story are for informational purposes only. No material in this video is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have related to Covid-19.

Loss of smell is one of the most prominent symptoms of the novel coronavirus. Among many other losses, the pandemic has left people with a lingering loss of s

Loss of smell is one of the most prominent symptoms of the novel coronavirus. Among many other losses, the pandemic has left people with a&nbsp;lingering&nbsp;loss of smell even after recovery.&nbsp;&nbsp;
If your sense of smell is worrying you, experts say you should not use steroids&nbsp;to treat Covid-related smell loss&nbsp;and try &lsquo;smell training&rsquo;&nbsp;instead.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The international panel of smell experts recommend 'smell training' - a process that involves sniffing at least four different odours twice a day for several months.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Writing in the journal&nbsp;International Forum of Allergy &amp; Rhinology, the team said&nbsp;&lsquo;around one in five people who experience smell loss as a result of Covid-19 report that their sense of smell has not returned to normal even eight weeks after falling ill.&rsquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;
In such a case, many doctors are prescribing drugs to help alleviate the problem but&nbsp;these steroids&nbsp;have well-known potential side effects including fluid retention, high blood pressure and problems with mood swings and behaviour.&nbsp;&nbsp;
This is why smell training is a much better, cheaper and side-effect-free alternative. The therapy works by using neuroplasticity - the brain's ability to reorganise itself to compensate for a change or injury. The key is to go and smell distinguished but easily&nbsp;recognisable and familiar smells.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Prof Philpott added that their research shows that 90% of people fully recover their sense of smell after six months.&nbsp;
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If you’ve been feeling not great but also not greatly despondent, just somewhere in the middle lately, you’re not alone! This feeling of empt

If you&rsquo;ve been feeling not great but also not greatly despondent, just somewhere in the middle lately, you&rsquo;re not alone!&nbsp;This&nbsp;feeling&nbsp;of emptiness that is&nbsp;hard to describe and even harder to shake&nbsp;off&nbsp;could be an unexpected by-product of the Covid-19 pandemic, experts say.&nbsp;
Even if you&rsquo;ve never been infected by the coronavirus or suffered from a major&nbsp;period of grief during the pandemic so far, the feeling can still creep&nbsp;up&nbsp;on you.&nbsp;The official term for it is &ldquo;languishing&rdquo;,&nbsp;according to&nbsp;a Wharton professor.&nbsp;Writing in the New York Times,&nbsp;the professor&nbsp;described&nbsp;&lsquo;languishing&rsquo; as a &lsquo;sense of stagnation and emptiness.&rsquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;
It is believed that the endless anxieties&nbsp;associated with the pandemic, complete disruption of real-time social connections as well as&nbsp;a near-blurred sameness&nbsp;of each&nbsp;day are all to blame.&nbsp;
Interestingly, the term languishing was coined&nbsp;in 2002&nbsp;by&nbsp;psychologist Corey Keyes who defined it as&nbsp;&lsquo;people who are not mentally ill but are not flourishing.&rsquo; In a 2002&nbsp;paper, he&nbsp;wrote that languishing may be understood as a life of quiet despair that parallels accounts of people who describe themselves and life as &ldquo;hollow,&rdquo; &ldquo;empty,&rdquo; &ldquo;a shell,&rdquo; and &ldquo;void.&rdquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Thanks to Covid-19, this &lsquo;blah&rsquo; feeling is just our life now.&nbsp;So,&nbsp;what can we do?&nbsp;
The NYT article suggests that trying to accomplish small but achievable projects may help.&nbsp;Go for things that engage your mind and take away your attention from the crisis. This could mean&nbsp;solving a puzzle or even&nbsp;watching a TV show with a riveting storyline.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Experts also recommend journaling your thoughts and feelings. You could write a&nbsp;gratitude&nbsp;letter&nbsp;or&nbsp;just&nbsp;make a list of things you feel grateful about.&nbsp;&nbsp;
If writing isn&rsquo;t your jam, painting, drawing or really any creative outlet that you enjoy will do the trick just as well.
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Disclaimer:&nbsp;editorji does not provide medical advice. The information, including but not limited to, text, graphics, images and other material contained in this story are for informational purposes only. No material in this video is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have related to Covid-19.

It is a known fact that once coronavirus enters the body, it does not attack the respiratory system alone, but instead makes its way to many other organs.Even after rec

It is a known fact that once coronavirus enters the body, it does not attack the respiratory system alone, but instead makes its way to many other organs. Even after recovering from COVID-19, patients may return to hospitals four to six weeks later with symptoms such as lethargy, body aches and itchy throats.
As the rate of severe coronavirus cases&nbsp;continues to climb across the country, we need to start paying extra attention to post&nbsp;COVID-19 rehabilitation. So, here's a list of things&nbsp;you need to keep in mind even after testing negative for COVID-19.
<ul>
<li>Keep a check of oxygen saturation, it should be maintained at &gt;94% indoors</li>
<li>Keep a check on rise of body temperature above 100F</li>
<li>Watch out for signs of lethargy, drowsiness and brain fog</li>
<li>Regular monitoring of blood sugar in diabetic patients and blood pressure in hypertensive patients is required</li>
<li>Get blood tests like CBC&nbsp;and&nbsp;CRP,&nbsp;if advised by a physician</li>
<li>CT scan of the chest after three months to look at the extent of lung recovery post-infection, as advised</li>
<li>Must watch for respiratory symptoms like persistence or worsening of cough and breathlessness</li>
</ul>
Lastly, after having recovered from coronavirus infection, it is important to follow a healthy lifestyle and also take note of any alarming signals.
Disclaimer:&nbsp;editorji does not provide medical advice. The information, including but not limited to, text, graphics, images and other material contained in this story are for informational purposes only. No material in this video is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have related to Covid-19.

When was the first day of your last period? Don't remember! No worries, we've got your back. Periods usually arrive once each month, but the exact date, flow, cramp sev

When was the first day of your last period? Don't remember! No worries, we've got your back. Periods usually arrive once each month, but the exact date, flow, cramp severity and accompanying symptoms are not that consistent. For this very reason, the app market is flooded with period trackers that aim to offer insight into your monthly cycle.
Tracking your period can be useful for several reasons. Period tracking can help you to get to know your own body and observe any symptoms such as mood swings or headaches that may occur during a particular phase of your cycle.
Here are some period-tracking apps that will help you record insights into your health.
1. Flo
The app is truly a one-stop-shop for everything related to reproductive health. It is free to download and offers a variety of useful information about your cycle and overall health. Flo also includes educational input from over 80 experts but on a premium version. Using the app&rsquo;s bold and simple calendar, you will be able to log how you are feeling, your symptoms, sex drive, menstruation flow and so much more.
 2. Clue
Clue has an easy-to-use and informative interface and is entirely gender-neutral which makes it one of the most inclusive period-tracking apps available online. The app&rsquo;s unique algorithm learns from the data that you add, which means that the more you use Clue, the smarter it will become.&nbsp;One can download it for free and can also go for the premium version named Clue Plus.
3. Teen Period Tracker
As the name suggests, this app is most beneficial for teens as it offers a wide selection of educational information intended for anyone who just got their period. Designed for a younger audience, this app provides educational videos, includes a private chat feature and has a secret diary option that allows users to document how they're feeling.&nbsp;
4. Maya
This app has already achieved over 6.5 million installs worldwide! Maya is an easy and fun to use period tracker which helps people&nbsp;track their cycles, related symptoms, mood swings and overall health. Its&nbsp;use cases generally ranges across three main categories including, health tracking, improving odds of conception and avoiding pregnancy.
5. Glow
It is one of the most useful period apps in the market because of all of the data points it collects. Glow allows you to track 40 different health signals including but not limited to sexual activity and body basal temperature, all through its easy daily log. It can be extremely beneficial&nbsp;for people&nbsp;undergoing fertility treatments.
 So start tracking your periods today!

The brutal second wave of the novel coronavirus has been shown to have a much larger impact on young people than the first wave of infections last year. Many child

The brutal second wave of the novel coronavirus has been shown to have a much larger impact on young people than the first wave of infections&nbsp;last year. Many children too are falling ill this time around.&nbsp;
As of now, the severity of infection amongst children is found to be mild and only turns dangerous in the case of kids with underlying health conditions.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Nevertheless, it is important to pay special attention to children's safety and mental health amid the deadly outbreak. Here are some precautions you can take at home:&nbsp;
Reinforce Hygiene&nbsp;&nbsp;
This is a crucial time to inculcate hygiene habits.&nbsp;Include your child&rsquo;s favourite song in their handwashing&nbsp;routine to ensure they wash their hands for at least 20 seconds.&nbsp;Teach&nbsp;kids&nbsp;to cover their&nbsp;face and mouth while sneezing or coughing using their arm or elbow.&nbsp;
Online Play Dates&nbsp;
With outdoor gatherings and physical attendance in schools all but shut, let your kids visit their friends from home. Plan&nbsp;play dates with friends and family members through video conferencing or phone calls.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Indoor Active Time&nbsp;
Regular physical activity can improve your child&rsquo;s physical and mental health. If you can&rsquo;t go to a park or open space, make sure&nbsp;kids get enough physical activity at home. Exercise together or play movement-oriented games.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Create A Routine&nbsp;
Covid-19 has disrupted work, home and school routines completely which can be hard for children.&nbsp;Creating a flexible but consistent daily routine can help.&nbsp;Make a schedule for you and your children that has time for structured activities as well as free time.&nbsp;
Model Good Behaviour&nbsp;
Children learn from their elders. Make sure you&rsquo;re practising safe distancing and mask-wearing around your household to train children to follow safety precautions even without supervision.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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This is not an easy time for anyone, so please remember to be kind to yourself as well!&nbsp;
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Brain fog is a term used by individuals to describe how they feel when their thinking is sluggish, fuzzy and not sharp.

Brain fog is a term used by individuals to describe how they feel when their thinking is sluggish, fuzzy and not sharp. Many people who have tested positive or recovered from the acute, life-threatening effects of <a href="https://www.editorji.com/covid-19" target="_blank">COVID-19</a> still feel they are suffering from brain fog. To help clear it, pursuing these activities may help.
<h3>Exercise:</h3>
You may need to start slow, perhaps just two to three minutes of <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/covid-19-advice-3-breathing-exercises-to-help-your-lungs-work-better-increase-oxygen-levels-1619248672448" target="_blank">exercise</a>&nbsp;a few times a day might help. While there is no established dose of exercise to improve brain health, it&rsquo;s generally recommended you work out for 30 minutes a day and five days a week.
<h3>Eat healthy:</h3>
A healthy diet including olive oil, fruits, vegetables, nuts and whole grains has been proven to improve thinking, memory and brain health.
<h3>Avoid alcohol, drugs and sleep well:</h3>
Give your brain the best chance to heal by avoiding substances that can adversely affect it. Also, make sure you give your body the sleep it needs as it is a time when the brain and body can clear out toxins and work towards healing.
Apart from these, try other beneficial activities, including reading novels, listening to music and keeping a positive mental attitude.
Also Read | <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/double-masking-for-covid-19-know-how-to-wear-them-best-practices-1619497183913" target="_blank">Double masking for Covid-19: know how to wear them, best practices</a>
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The second wave of Covid-19 is wreaking havoc across the country. In such a situation, the government and health experts have advised people to stay safe at home,

The second wave of Covid-19 is wreaking havoc across the country. In such a situation, the government and health experts have advised people to stay&nbsp;safe at home, wear masks and follow social distancing.&nbsp;Meanwhile, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention&nbsp;has made a new revelation about mask-wearing. CDC experts say&nbsp;that wearing two masks instead of one mask is more effective.
The practice, which is called double masking,&nbsp;is more than 90 per cent effective in preventing droplets of the infection from going into the body.&nbsp;
In this video,&nbsp;we will understand what is double masking, how to wear two masks together and when do you need to double mask.&nbsp;&nbsp;
First of all, what is double masking?&nbsp;
Double masking means wearing two masks together, one of which is a surgical mask and the other is a mask made with ordinary cloth. You can also pair two cloth masks together.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Why do&nbsp;you&nbsp;need to double mask?&nbsp;&nbsp;
The CDC study found that masks are most effective at preventing coronavirus spread when they can&nbsp;fit tightly on your face.&nbsp;Without a knot, the&nbsp;surgical mask can prevent&nbsp;up to 56.1 per&nbsp;cent&nbsp;of particles&nbsp;whereas the cloth mask&nbsp;alone&nbsp;can prevent about 51.4 per cent of particles, as per the study. In this case, a knotted and tied surgical mask and a cloth mask, when worn together&nbsp;are&nbsp;up to 85.4 per cent effective in preventing&nbsp;particles.&nbsp;
What to do after double masking?&nbsp;
After wearing a double mask, walk around a little bit to check if you have any trouble breathing.&nbsp;If you find it hard to breathe,&nbsp;do not wear a double mask.
What not to do when double masking?&nbsp;&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Do not wear two surgical masks on top of each other</li>
<li>Do not wear any other mask over an N95 mask&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
When should you double mask?&nbsp;&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Going out of the house</li>
<li>Going to the doctor</li>
<li>Travelling</li>
<li>Going to crowded place</li>
</ul>
<div>Above everything else, remember that when it comes to masking, a snug fit is the most important thing.</div>
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Disclaimer:&nbsp;editorji does not provide medical advice. The information, including but not limited to, text, graphics, images and other material contained in this story are for informational purposes only. No material in this video is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have related to Covid-19.

Researchers from Oxford University have published for the first time, detailed comparative information about the effects of Covid-19 in pregnancy. Based on f

In a first, researchers from Oxford University have published detailed and comparative information about the effects of Covid-19 in pregnancy.
Based on&nbsp;findings of the INTERCOVID Study, the team concluded that&nbsp;the risk to mothers and babies is far greater than acknowledged at the beginning of the pandemic.&nbsp;
It was found that women with COVID-19 during pregnancy were over 50% more likely to experience pregnancy complications (such as premature birth, pre-eclampsia, admission to intensive care and death) compared to pregnant women unaffected by the virus.
Secondly, the babies birthed by infected mothers were&nbsp;also nearly three times more at risk of severe medical complications, mostly due to premature birth, noted the researchers.&nbsp;
However, breastfeeding does not seem to heighten the risk of babies contracting Covid-19 from their mothers, scientists said.
Published in the medical journal JAMA Pediatrics, the study assessed over 2,100 pregnant women across 18 countries.&nbsp;
At the same time, a separate study from Harvard Medical School, reveals that even though mother-to-newborn transmission of coronavirus is rare, newborns of infected mums can still face indirect adverse health risks, usually prompted by the mother's worsening&nbsp;illness due to the disease.
As of now, pregnant women have been advised against taking the Covid-19 vaccine in India, since no trials have included pregnant and lactating mothers.
But in some good news, new evidence from the US on&nbsp;Covid-19 vaccination finds that&nbsp;Pfizer&rsquo;s and&nbsp;Moderna&rsquo;s jabs were safe for the women as well as their babies.&nbsp;The researchers found no &ldquo;obvious safety signals&rdquo; among any of the more than 35,000 women&nbsp;who were followed in the peer-reviewed study.&nbsp;
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Disclaimer:&nbsp;editorji does not provide medical advice. The information, including but not limited to, text, graphics, images and other material contained in this story are for informational purposes only. No material in this video is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have related to Covid-19.

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