India likely to see listing of four REITs in next 18 months: Property stalwart Anshuman Magazine

India likely to see listing of four REITs in next 18 months: Property stalwart Anshuman Magazine

India is likely to see the listing of at least four Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) on bourses from the second half of this year through the end of next year or early 2025, depending on the performance of the stock markets, according to CBRE India head Anshuman Magazine. REIT, a popular instrument globally, was … Read more

Tips for talking to your teen about vaping | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine

Tips for talking to your teen about vaping | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine

Vaping nicotine or marijuana can cause long-lasting health problems for your child. So, it’s important to talk with your young or teenage children about the potential dangers of vaping. Here are some helpful tips: Know the facts. Be ready to answer questions your teen may have. Ask for help from your health care provider on … Read more

Diets rich in fish and vegetables may boost your brain power | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine

Diets rich in fish and vegetables may boost your brain power | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine

Kale and salmon, anyone? The foods you choose for meals and snacks may help you build a stronger body and help preserve brain function. Scientists at the National Eye Institute studied how plant-based foods of the Mediterranean diets could affect our eyes as we age. The study tracked 4,000 participants over a 10-year period, checking … Read more

Bad sleep patterns could up the risk of heart disease in older adults | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine

Bad sleep patterns could up the risk of heart disease in older adults | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine

Getting different amounts of sleep each night or sleeping during the day instead of at night is called irregular sleep or having an irregular sleep schedule. People who work night shifts or whose work shifts change over time may be at higher risk for this condition. Irregular sleep had already been linked to diseases such as obesity … Read more

Breastfeeding and pregnancy could lower risk of early menopause | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine

Breastfeeding and pregnancy could lower risk of early menopause | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine

Breastfeeding can offer many health benefits for women and their babies. Now there’s another potential one. A recent study found that women who breastfeed may have a lower risk of early menopause. Early menopause—menopause before age 45— can lead to faster bone loss, cognitive decline, and heart disease. The study, funded by the National Institutes of … Read more

Tips for supporting loved ones with alcohol use disorders | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine

Tips for supporting loved ones with alcohol use disorders | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine

The support of friends and family is important in the journey to recovery from alcohol use disorder (AUD). The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, which leads research on AUD, shares information on how you can help a loved one. Participate. Seek a program to help you support your loved one. Programs like Al-Anon … Read more

Brain imaging, telehealth studies promise better stroke prevention and recovery | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine

Brain imaging, telehealth studies promise better stroke prevention and recovery | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine

  Clinton B. Wright, M.D., M.S. Stroke research is a priority for the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Stroke, which often stops blood from flowing to the brain or causes bleeding in or around the brain, affects almost 800,000 people in the U.S. each year and is the fourth leading cause of death. The National … Read more

Thriving with Sjögren’s syndrome | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine

Thriving with Sjögren’s syndrome | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine

For decades, 79-year-old Joan Manny of Brookeville, Maryland, suffered from a variety of seemingly unconnected symptoms. In her teens and 20s, she had swelling in her parotid glands, which are located on both sides of the face. At the time, doctors thought it was mumps. She also developed petechiae, which are round spots on the … Read more

Confronting alcohol use disorder and misconceptions as a woman | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine

Confronting alcohol use disorder and misconceptions as a woman | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine

Forty-one-year-old Christine* started experimenting with alcohol in her early teens. The first time she tried it, she blacked out and became physically ill. While she instantly regretted that decision, she continued drinking for years, often taking it to the extreme. “Things fell in place when I started listening and following directions. I didn’t feel like … Read more