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Why do you suddenly wake up at 3 am? Here's the scientific reason

 Why do you suddenly wake up at 3 am? Here's the scientific reason The problem of waking up at 3 am is linked to the natural fluctuations of the cortisol hormone , and stress increases it. Many people have trouble waking up suddenly at exactly 3 am or between 3 and 4 am. Some consider it a ghost or an ominous sign, but according to science, it is an important signal related to the body's internal clock and hormones. If you also frequently wake up at 3 am, you should not take it lightly. This may indicate that your sleep cycle is disrupted and stress has increased in the body. The main reason for sleep disturbance at this time of night is the natural fluctuations of the cortisol hormone. Circadian rhythm : Relationship with the body's internal clock There is an automatic 24-hour clock running inside our body, which is called the circadian rhythm, or biological clock. This clock controls when we sleep, when we wake up, when we eat, and when we are energetic. This clock is ...

"Due to pollution, children in countries like Nepal are born with two years less life expectancy"

 "Due to pollution, children in countries like Nepal are born with two years less life expectancy" The picture of the lungs placed at the gate of the Ministry of Health and Population shows how much air pollution affects the human body. In March last year, the color of the artificial lungs placed in the ministry was removed after 15 days when the lungs turned black. With the increase in air pollution in Kathmandu Valley, experts urge children, senior citizens and patients not to leave their homes at the same time. Air pollution is a health hazard. In other words, air pollution is directly affecting people's health. There is no part of the human body that is not affected by it. Air pollution is a silent killer. It is not visible. But its impact is very high. It affects every part of our body", chest specialist Dr. Raju Pangeni says. About the effects of pollution on health and preventive measures, chest disease and intensive care specialist Dr. Edited excerpt of onlin...

'Pollution can have long-term effects on children'

 'Pollution can have long-term effects on children' Lately, air pollution has been seen high in the major cities of the country including Kathmandu. Even Kathmandu has been included in the list of the most polluted cities in the world. Based on the method of measuring pollution, Kathmandu's air is four times more polluted than normal conditions. This is said based on the amount of 'particulate matter' mixed in the air. The condition of air pollution is determined based on the amount of dust particles i.e. PM 2.5 in the atmosphere. PM 2.5 is fine dust particles in the air with a diameter of 2.5 micrometers, it is a mixed form of solids and chemicals. Since PM 2.5 is very fine, this harmful particle can enter the body and seriously affect the lungs and it may affect health. In this way, what kind of problems can the children's health be caused by the increasing air pollution? What effect does it have on the children of faith? Focusing on these issues, respiratory,...

How does noise pollution affect the heart?

 How does noise pollution affect the heart? Noise pollution is a problem that gradually harms health. Thousands of people lose their hearing every year due to noise pollution. The ear can only hear a certain intensity of sound. Loud noise damages the ears. There is a link between traffic noise and heart attacks. Traffic noise increases the risk of stroke, diabetes and many heart-related diseases. Loud noise is also considered a risk factor for heart disease. Due to excessive noise, people do not sleep at night and it also causes stress and restlessness. The number of heart patients has increased rapidly in the last few years. Especially young people are falling prey to heart attacks and noise pollution is also a major cause. A recent study published in the journal Circulation Research found a link between traffic noise and heart attacks. A team of international researchers has analyzed a large amount of data and found that traffic noise increases the risk of stroke, diabetes and ot...