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Last Updated: February 08, 2023, 11:36 ISTAt some point throughout their monthly cycles, a lot of women have strong desires for sugary things.A few days or weeks prior to your period, you might find yourself reaching for that tub of ice…

Last Updated: February 05, 2023, 11:46 ISTMany young Indian startups are working towards providing sustainable alternatives to chemical-laden sanitary padsIn cognizance of the ongoing decline in the health of our planet and climate, these…

Taboos around menopause, periods and conditions like endometriosis can limit access to knowledge and care, says a report by the Alberta Women's Health Foundation.The report, Surveying the Silence: Exploring the Taboos in Women's Health, …

Last Updated: January 12, 2023, 14:49 ISTInsufficient Vitamin D and sunlight cause a deficiency in calcium, which can cause PMS. Your blood vessels will stiffen when the temperature drops, resulting in a more restricted blood flow channel…

Last Updated: December 27, 2022, 16:43 ISTWhile engaging in any physical exercise during your period may seem difficult, Anushka claims that certain Yoga asanas can actually help you manage and cure period discomfort.Anshuka, the personal…

Edited By: Shreeja BhattacharyaLast Updated: December 22, 2022, 17:54 ISTOne needs to change their workout routine as per how their body feels. (Representative Image: Shutterstock)Different women experience periods differently. In fact, a…

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a more severe variety of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and is often disabling. Although both have physical and emotional symptoms such as bloating, headaches and breast tenderness, with PMDD there can…

At least 14% to 25% of women in the United States have irregular periods. Recent research suggests that healthcare professionals should pay closer attention to this to detect chronic illnesses. Irregular menstrual cycles do not directly…

Last Updated: December 03, 2022, 11:08 ISTBack pain can be very uncomfortable, hinder performance and productivity, and drain your finances severely. The mix of working long hours and studying might cause serious back issues. Here are 5…

Depending on age, humans need 7 to 13 hours of sleep per 24 hours. During this time, a lot happens: Heart rate, breathing and metabolism ebb and flow; hormone levels adjust; the body relaxes. Not so much in the brain. "The brain is very…