Author: Kudrat Sandhu

Do not deprive yourself of sleep. Here’s why ? - Asiana Times

Sleep deprivation often referred to as nap insufficiency or sleeplessness, is the inability to get enough quality or quantity of sleep to maintain healthy levels of alertness, performance, and well-being. According to a survey conducted by Harvard, 1 out of every 3 adults does not get an adequate amount of sleep. Sleeping is a very important physical activity of and for the human body, provided it is done right. It has been classified into 2 categories, namely, REM and NREM. NREM Sleep i.e., Non-Rapid Eye Movement Sleep: The eye movement is fast, and a person can be easily woken up.…

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Americans recover 60 million hours of commute time - Asiana Times

Americans who work from home have recovered 60 million hours that they would have spent on traveling to and from work. All that saved time is now being used for sleep and for other leisure activities. Having analysed data from the American Time Use Survey, research done by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York has come to the fact that Americans, when not working, spend most of their in time sleeping and doing other leisurely activities. The survey maps activities undertaken by people during their non-working hours. The finding was that while younger people prefer spending time in restaurants,…

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Fake ‘Green Crackers’ Swamp The Markets This Diwali

The Green Crackers were created by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). They are environmentally friendlier than traditional ones. The composition of green crackers includes eco-friendly components like flower pots, pencils, maroons, and sparklers, to name a few. Why are they called Green Crackers? They are referred to as ‘green’ crackers because of the low the decibel level and pollution-causing elements. While the decibel level of a green cracker is 110, that of a traditional one is 160. Their composition does not include hazardous compounds like barium nitrate causing 30% less pollution as compared to standard firecrackers, and leaving…

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<strong>Meta’s India net profits increase by 132% in FY 2022</strong> - Asiana Times

The total income for Meta India went from Rs 14851.1 crores in FY 2021 to Rs 2324 crores in FY 2022, making it an increase of 56.5%. Meta is the parent company behind social media platforms like Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram. As opposed to Rs 128.2 crore reported as profits earned in the financial year 2020–2021, the company posted a net profit of Rs 297 crore for the calendar year 2021–2022, marking an increase of profits by 132%. The social media platform witnessed a surge of 74% in revenue through sales of Rs 16,189 crore as of March 31, 2022,…

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Self-Medication – Immediate stop, a Must - Asiana Times

The seemingly harmless yet extremely prevalent act of treating physical or mental illnesses without seeking medical advice by purchasing over-the-counter medications or nutritional supplements is called Self-Medication . It has become a norm on the global level for self-medication, ranging from 11.2% to 93.7% depending on the population and country. Why do people Self-Medication ? Waiting in long queues, high healthcare costs, easily available medicines in chemist shops as well as lack of awareness are a few of the factors that influence people’s decision to self-medicate. When it comes to mental health issues, there is a stigma attached to them.…

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