In these modern times, we have become more of couch potatoes, glued to our cell phones and less in physical activities. We might like to pose selfies in activewear for social media platforms but hesitate to engage in healthy physical activities in our daily lives. Upon being asked why we do not exercise as much; …
You have most probably heard the term “Over the counter drugs (OTC’s)”, and if not, let us tell you about it. Over the counter drugs are medicines readily available and any pharmacist can sell these to the customer without any written prescription from a doctor. These include the common medicines used for flu, cough or …
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Ecstasy is not just a word, it’s a drug too. It is not a common pharmacy or legal drug; it is one of the most dangerous illicit drugs. What Does Ecstasy Mean? According to Oxford Dictionary, ecstasy is “an overwhelming feeling of great happiness or joyful excitement”. It is considered a feeling. “In classical Greek …
There are many different kinds of illicit drugs; “Cocaine Abuse” is one of them. Cocaine is a stimulant drug and is extremely dangerous as it has a high potential for addiction, abuse, and disturbing the brain chemistry. It is a recreational drug as it produces “Euphoria”. COCAINE ABUSE: The cocaine drug is a white to …
Everyone loves beautiful weather. Most people get irritable in hot weather, but the cold weather makes people sad. Have you ever noticed that with the change in weather, your mood also changes? In Pakistan, we observe all four seasons i.e., Summer, Fall, Winter and Spring. In many countries Summers and Springs are of shorter duration, …
Drugs or any psychoactive substances other than food and water, which when entered the body, changes the physiology and psychology of the consumer. They can be naturally taken from plants or artificially prepared in laboratories. Medical drugs are the medicines used to treat sickness or to enhance productivity of systems in the body. When medical …
Grief is something that very few people know about. Most people think of it as depression. There is a big difference between depression and grief. Depression is a mental illness whereas grief is not. Grief is something universal. It is a reaction or feeling upon losing something, most probably a loved one. The state of …
Living a life in a way that promotes good health, physically and mentally and overall well-being is considers as a healthy lifestyle. It results in maintaining a productive life. It is all about making healthy choices. So, what does it mean to be in a good health mentally and physically? Let’s look at what health …
Healthy sleep habits are vital for a productive life. Unhealthy sleep patterns lead towards various mental and physical problems. Sleep disturbances and disorders are a result of poor sleep hygiene. You have probably read about different sleep problems and consequences of lack of sleep in one of our blogs i.e., “Sleep Disturbances”. To avoid those …
