Author: Sara Bushra

  “Better every day,” a motto of the modern lifestyle, has brought a massive growth in the market for health and technology. From smart watches which inform us of time, heart and pulse rate, and steps taken in a day to vibrational devices which enhance better performance, we have evolved successfully. People have become more and more conscious about their health since COVID-19. Mental health has been brought to focus as lockdown and the severity of the pandemic have ruptured the mental balance. But that does not relegate physical health to the side-lines. Physical health has also gained a priority…

Water, the most essential element required for the survival of mankind, has been derailing from its natural state of late. People are to blame for polluting and using up all of the water that is available to them. Nothing remains the same, not even natural resources. Research has proven that without human interference, natural resources will be modified, but not at the rate they do at the hands of humans. The tendency to use everything for our own gain hurts nature so much that it can’t be fixed. Monitoring changes in the environment and in our surroundings reduces the chances…

Just like how everything that glitters is not gold, similarly, every bird that sings is not a songbird. Songbirds belong to a group of birds called a suborder. They have special muscles around their syrinx that help them tune differently than other birds. Songs and birds have always been associated together. After multiple research by ornithologists and biologists, it was analysed and decreed that the birds that sing melodiously are different from the birds that don’t. They were then referred to as oscines, a suborder of birds which describes the difference between their vocals. What are songbirds? Birds, like all…

Falling sick can be an easy disruption to a normal life. But persistent illness can lead to increased disturbances, which hinder our progress and slow us down. Mental Health in Chronic Illness Chronic illnesses are proportionate to this line of action, where mental health is affected to a certain level, prohibiting the individual from getting back on track in life.   Adhering to the accepted fact that a healthy body is for a healthy life, the ability to bounce back fast and accurately not only depends on the disease but on the individual suffering from it. A common cold or…

Advanced technologies are a boon to mankind. From business to healthcare, we have technology helping us progress positively towards a better life every day. Magnanimously supporting such developments are AI and ML.  Preventive healthcare, or prophylaxis, is a measure taken to prevent the advancement of diseases and disability. With a busy lifestyle, climate change, other environmental factors, genetic predisposition, and disease agents are events and causes leading to health scares. In order to prevent a medical lapse and a personal catastrophe, we have AI and ML, the technology developed to map, label, and provide a result to an application, which…

With time, in order to survive the changes in the environment, humans have evolved and modified their living conditions. But many changes come with high prices, one of which happens to be any autoimmune disorder that might persist for a long span of time or even a lifetime. Systemic sclerosis is one of them.  Physical health is a trend, and a trend needs a healthcare professional. But sometimes, a healthy outlook does not mean a healthy body. Certainly, there are many autoimmune diseases that fester in us, prompting health scares. Systemic sclerosis falls under one such category. What is Systemic…

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a cloud computing service where developers, whether of a well-established company or a new start-up, can attain solutions based on their requirements. Despite it being a renowned and widely accepted cloud solution provider, AWS has come under fire because of its recent “free trial period” backfiring on developers. With this, many other established companies are getting the spotlight for the freedom of trial. What Is AWS Cloud Computing? Cloud Computing refers to the aspect where one stores the data offsite, or off one’s personal premises. The data is stored on remote servers that are connected…

South Korea has forever been a cultural and economic hub. With the development after the end of the Korean War, it became popular for its deeply rooted ethics in socialization through traditions. Since South Korea still uses the lunar calendar for multiple purposes like birthdays and traditional festivities, Chuseok being one of them is annually celebrated during the mid of lunar month. Traditions are deeply rooted in culture. A society that stays together no matter the geographical distances, rides the ship of tradition. And there is nothing better than traditional or national festivities to celebrate unity. Chuseok or Hangwai is…

Exercise is an essential activity to keep us fit and away from major health issues. Despite having severe health risks, professionals help people live a better life. But at times, excess of exercise, wrong technique or other factors can induce major health risks, one of which happens to be cardiac issues.  To live a healthy life, we must have a healthy lifestyle. Many people cannot afford to have a lavish, flexible, and comfortable lifestyle according to their will, whereas many others can. They have the required resources to exploit with respect to their needs. In the time of the “hustle…

World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) is globally celebrated on 10th September to emphasize the fact that people are not alone as they feel and should seek help as and when needed. World Suicide Prevention Day 2022  It intends to minimize the stigma of derailing mental health. Most people feel the discomfort of seeking help when it concerns their mental ailments. But to this day, mental healthcare professionals provide detailed insights into what, how, and when can be done to prevent such actions. World Suicide Prevention Day 2022 Insights Suicide is an act of intentionally causing one’s own death. According to…