Author: Sara Bushra

She is a Literature enthusiast who looks at lifestyle with the eyes of fitness whether mental or physical. Preferring to keep herself young forever, she feeds her mind with knowledge and information by reading and her body by regular workouts. Can be actively found behind a book, with a passive drink, coffee or herbal teas.

Psychodermatology: Atopic Dermatitis (AD) in Adults - Asiana Times

Skin and mental health has been going hand in hand for a very long while. But the focus has been on acceptance in society based on beauty standards. With the progress of society towards a healthy mindset, we have found ourselves bound on another adventure. The association of dermatologists, psychiatrists, and psychologists is bringing the new dawn of a positive era. Since the onset of humanity, it has been based on impractical criteria of lifestyle. Beauty standards were one of them. Even in this modern time of the 21st century, they have only been reduced, but not discarded. The dilemma…

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World Heart Day 2022 Says Use Heart For Every Heart

Generosity comes from a big heart. Being unselfish with others is humanity, but remembering oneself is not self-centered. We need humanity for personal betterment, and what can be better than taking care of our own hearts that are loved by everyone. It is the most essential organ of the body, stands for us through thick and thin. No matter the ailment, it is the heart that keeps us running to outrun any disease. But we forget that the heart needs attention as well. To help us survive and thrive throughout the day, we need a healthy life. The necessity of…

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Walls between design-thinking and technology pros - Asiana Times

Advancements in technology have been a boon for everyone. With design taking the foreground of any technological experience, there are still many areas that do not allow direct interaction between each other. But the needs of the hour have brought down many walls for many companies and their clients. The word “design-thinking”, in simpler terms, stands for a plan or a specification for the construction of an object or system. Complicatedly, it refers to the process of producing a result of that plan or specification in the form of a product, prototype, or process. To improvise is to be better…

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The dilemma of skincare DIYs - Asiana Times

Do it yourself, popularly termed as DIY, is a method of skincare where we inculcate the older, ancient techniques for good skin. Provisionally, these methods have proven to be good and come in handy in tight time-stricken situations, but the debate lengthens on their long-term effects. Dermatologists recommend simple and effective methods to tackle any skincare woe, be it skin barrier damage, acne, or any other serious ailment. The vast majority of skin specialists oppose DIY skin care. But what is this ultra-famous DIY and why are the practitioners against it? Do It Yourself (DIY) remedies are age-old grandma’s concoctions…

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The AI for disease analysis: The Parkinson’s disease edition - Asiana Times

With advanced and progressive AI and ML, the analysis and detection of diseases have become easier. For complex and prolonging diseases, it is still a work in progress, yet the promise looks good. Error, the major drawback of any analysis, when controlled and manipulated through ML, provides the basis of a strong AI. There are no applications whose algorithms do not produce some margin of error. Testing and analysis of errors during a medical grade procedure takes time. This can be efficiently reduced by accurate AI and ML applications. There is no field that has not landed under the umbrella…

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Language, as a medium of communication, does not only adhere to being verbal. It can be done through sounds or through signs. The International Day of Sign Languages is the day which celebrates those who cannot either speak or hear or are bereft of both. Sign language This is a certain kind of language that differs on the basis of its application and understanding. The majority of people acquire verbal speech as the medium of conversation, but certain percentages around the globe are blessed differently. It is their own universal language that helps them attain their beautiful place amongst everyone.…

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World Rose Day: Welfare of Cancer Patients' Day 2022

Like many other chronic illnesses, cancer is also one of those diseases which is mainly fatal. Early diagnosis at the time of the onset of symptoms and early intervention has been found to increase the chances of survival. Despite being around for such a long time, cancer remains a chronic and incurable disease. The History of World Rose Day: Welfare of Cancer Patients World Rose Day is celebrated on September 22nd every year all over the world. It is to honor the cancer patients who fight a deadly disease and spread awareness on their behalf. This day was established because…

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Tolkien and his magnanimous Middle-Earth

  To appreciate J.R.R. Tolkien, we must understand his beloved Middle-Earth. With his artistry, we received an amazing fantasy that provided lessons on bravery, courage, and most importantly, friendship. In this era of capitalist society, Tolkien provides a bonding ground of companionship through his work. The latest Amazon Prime web series, entitled The Rings of Power, is yet another big hit in the name of Tolkien. John Ronald Reuel Tolkien was an English writer, poet, philologist, and academic. There is no other work than the eminent The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, which remains an amazing classic for all ages.…

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