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What effects do women experience after menopause?

 What effects do women experience after menopause? Bone density can decrease by 10-20 percent in the first 5-7 years after menopause . This increases the risk of back pain and fractures in minor injuries. What effects do women experience after menopause? During perimenopause , estrogen levels decrease and menstruation becomes irregular, which causes various physical and mental symptoms. When the ovaries' ability to produce eggs decreases and menstruation begins to become irregular, the stage before menopause (perimenopause) begins. During this period, estrogen hormone levels begin to decline and various symptoms appear. There are also racial and cultural differences in this process. According to the US 'Study of Women's Health Across the Nation', African-American (black) women experience early and premature perimenopause at a higher rate than white women. They have been found to experience vasomotor symptoms – hot flashes , longer-lasting (up to 10 years) and more pai...

Is sweating on the hands a sign of a disease?

Is sweating on the hands a sign of a disease? In hyperhidrosis , the body's sweat glands become overactive and produce more sweat than necessary. Primary hyperhidrosis begins in adolescence or young adulthood and is limited to the hands, feet, armpits, and face. Hyperhidrosis is treated with medications, Botox injections , iontophoresis , and in severe cases, surgical procedures. Sweating on the hands is normal. It is natural for hands to sweat when it is hot, scary, or stressed. However, if your hands are always wet even when you are in cold air, this is not considered normal. This condition is called 'hyperhidrosis' in medical language. In hyperhidrosis, the body's sweat glands become overactive and produce more sweat than necessary. This can affect daily life, confidence, and social behavior. What is hyperhidrosis? Normally, the body sweats to maintain temperature balance. But in hyperhidrosis, the sweat glands become overactive even when the body does not need them....

Is winter really the season of romance?

 Is winter really the season of romance? People are opportunistic in their social and sexual behavior, not seasonal. If the opportunity to have sex comes up, most people don't miss it. In the winter, the swiping time on dating apps is the highest and people are more likely to find a partner. People's sexual behavior is not dependent on the weather, social, cultural and family pressures determine the cuffing season. Scientists have said that the lack of serotonin and oxytocin in winter motivates people to seek warmth and relationships. Every year, with the onset of winter, a special trend starts, which is called 'cuffing season' in today's dating world. Cuffing season is the season where singles look for love in the winter. But is there any scientific basis behind it? Let me start by saying that I am not promoting any kind of inappropriate behavior. I am just talking about the culture known as 'cuffing season'. Singles spend the summer enjoying themselves fr...

How is your bed? The importance of sleep and the science of bedding

 How is your bed? The importance of sleep and the science of bedding The mattress should be light but warm, using breathable materials such as cotton. Sleep is a basic need of human life, which directly affects physical, mental and emotional health. Using a moderately firm mattress and appropriate pillows for good sleep improves sleep quality and reduces health problems. Sleep is a basic need of human life, which directly affects physical, mental and emotional health. It is not just a means of relieving fatigue, but an important aspect of overall health. Scientific studies have proven that adequate sleep improves memory, weight control, increased immunity, blood pressure balance and mental performance. Many things play a role in good sleep. The most important and often overlooked aspect of these is the bed. The role of the bed is extremely important for good sleep, as it is the main means of comfort and support. Naturopath Dr. Pratiksha Pandey says that the bed is an important fou...

The number of diagnostic labs in Nepal is increasing rapidly and some labs are giving unnecessary tests and wrong reports.

The number of diagnostic labs in Nepal is increasing rapidly and some labs are giving unnecessary tests and wrong reports. Labs that are not registered and accredited by the National Public Health Laboratory (NPHL) are considered illegal and increase the risk of fraud. NPHL has classified labs based on grades and international certifications, which ensure quality and reliability. Even if we see a common health problem these days, the first thing we do is search it on Google. We write down our symptoms, such as headache, stomach ache or fatigue. Google displays a list of possible diseases, ranging from mild to severe. We get scared, and we rush to the nearest lab and get various tests done. But this habit sometimes increases unnecessary expenses. Due to the fear of disease, we are also victims of fraud. The number of diagnostic labs in Nepal is increasing rapidly. The lab has become the base from simple checkup to complex disease diagnosis. But some labs may prescribe unnecessary tests...

Gastric is a growing health problem of Nepali society

 Gastric is a growing health problem of Nepali society Gastric is called 'gastritis' in medical language. Its main cause is infection with the H. pylori bacteria. In fact, gastritis itself is not a disease, it is just a stomach problem. Gastric is a common problem for most Nepalis, the main cause of gastritis is poor or unbalanced diet. It involves an infection of the inner part of the stomach, which causes the inner lining of the stomach (mucosa) to swell. Gastritis can cause ulcers to form on the inside of the stomach, which can even lead to cancer in serious cases. The main cause of this is infection with the H. pylori bacteria. This problem is caused by many reasons such as not eating on time, staying hungry for a long time, stressful routine, eating too much greasy, fried and fried food, eating food that the body cannot digest, and not exercising. Gastric symptoms - Feeling of burning in the upper abdomen or stomach - Pain or discomfort around the chest and stomach cavity ...

What is acupuncture? How does it work?

 What is acupuncture? How does it work? Acupuncture is a medical method under the Chinese medical system. Aku means needle and panchar means pricking. In this sense, acupuncture is generally defined as pricking at various points on the skin using small needles. The beginning of the acupuncture medical system In ancient times, people used stone weapons to fight wars. When fighting wars, stone weapons were used to strike people in various places. In this way, when stone weapons were planted in different parts of the body, the planted part would be injured, but even though there was a wound in the place where the strike was made, the pain in another part of the body began to decrease, and long-standing diseases were cured. Acupuncture specialist Dr. Jhula Adhikari (Rabin) It is estimated that a kind of research began while considering why and how it happened. And it is believed that it gradually developed into acupuncture medicine. In this way, this medical system is believed to have ...

Microsoft AI chief warns: Studying consciousness in AI is ‘dangerous’

 Microsoft AI chief warns: Studying consciousness in AI is ‘dangerous’ The rapid development of AI is generating both excitement and concern around the world. But a recent warning from Microsoft’s AI chief Mustafa Suleiman has given the debate a new twist. He said that researching AI consciousness could be dangerous. According to Suleiman, trying to give AI consciousness or studying it could lead to unnecessary controversy and risky applications. According to international media, Suleiman said that viewing AI as conscious could be dangerous. Doing so increases the possibility of showing AI as a living being or a being with rights. This could raise legal, ethical and policy questions. For example, if AI is considered conscious, the debate over whether it should be granted rights such as human rights arises. This could drag scientific research into philosophical debates and divert attention from actual technological development. He says that moving forward with AI in relation to cons...

How is Ayurvedic treatment for asthma done?

 How is Ayurvedic treatment for asthma done? Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the respiratory system. It is characterized by various symptoms including wheezing, excessive coughing, and difficulty breathing. According to current statistics, more than one million people in Nepal are affected by various types of respiratory problems, most of which are children and the elderly. According to a study conducted in the Kathmandu Valley, about 7.5 percent of school-age children experience occasional wheezing, 5.2 percent have persistent difficulty breathing, 16 percent have nighttime coughing, and 9.4 percent experience asthma symptoms during exercise. Similarly, other chronic diseases are becoming more complicated due to asthma in the elderly. In such a situation, in recent times, there has been an increasing interest in Ayurvedic treatment for the treatment of asthma in Nepal. Asthma patients are getting relief from Ayurvedic medicines, Panchakarma, yoga, and herbal treatments...

Asthma is on the rise in children, how to prevent it?

 Asthma is on the rise in children, how to prevent it? Asthma is one of the most common chronic problems in children. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), about 300 million people in the world have asthma. The largest number of them are children. Asthma in children is also called childhood asthma. Asthma in adults and asthma in children are different. One of the reasons for the increase in the number of people with asthma is the lack of awareness about its treatment and prevention. To raise awareness about this, ‘Asthma Day’ is celebrated every year on this day. The slogan of World Asthma Day 2025 is ‘Ensure access to inhaler treatment for all’. This slogan emphasizes eliminating unequal access to inhalers, spreading public awareness, improving health systems, and reducing deaths from asthma. Because, there is a lack of information and treatment about asthma in rural and remote areas. In many places, the availability of inhalers is limited and people also have misconce...

Is it necessary for people of all ages to drink milk?

 Is it necessary for people of all ages to drink milk? In Nepal, milk is consumed by people from children to the elderly, but milk is not mandatory at all ages. Milk contains calcium, protein, and vitamin D, which help in bone health and development. In Nepal, it is customary to feed children milk as soon as they wake up in the morning. Milk is given to children from children to adults and the elderly to give them strength to strengthen their bones. When children start eating solid food, milk is also given as a must. In other words, milk is considered synonymous with nutrition. But is it really necessary to drink milk at all ages? Or should it be limited to childhood only? Milk contains essential nutrients like calcium, protein, vitamin D, and phosphorus, which are very important for the development and health of the body. However, these days, many people are looking for alternatives to drinking milk. Some people are lactose intolerant, which causes gas, stomach pain, or diarrhea w...