World Champion D Gukesh bears a striking resemblance to MS Dhoni. The Grandmaster, the youngest world champion, remains a picture of calmness when seated across the 64 squares. Nothing unsettles him. Even the world’s best, sitting opposite and plotting his downfall, fail to elicit the slightest emotion from him while he is at work. Sound … Read more
Following the COVID-19 pandemic, travellers from India are spending more time in Singapore. Their stay has gone up from 6.1 days pre-pandemic, to 8 or 9 days now. The Indian traveller is also more discerning now, and is trying to ensuring a reduction of carbon footprint: travellers check if the hotel they are staying at … Read more
“Practicing meditation, including Vipassana, may help increase your brain plasticity. It helps relieve stress, improves mindfulness, self-awareness and mental wellbeing,” says Mayank Bathwal, CEO, Aditya Birla Health Insurance. In an interview with ETMarkets, Bathwal said: “According to various surveys, mindfulness-based training programs with Vipassana components may improve such factors as self-control over habits, decision-making, and … Read more
The BBC’s health and science correspondent undergoes an experiment to find out how a cold home affects him. Source link
New Delhi: Around 1,000 people have benefited till now from the tele and videoconferencing services started by the three corporations through which doctors can be consulted for Covid-19. Doctors have been engaged in 2-3 shifts to resolve the queries of mildly symptomatic or asymptomatic patients. A South Delhi Municipal Corporation official said, “Patients are advised … Read more
This post appears as part of our Healthier 2021 series, in which we follow three WebMD team members as they strive to improve their health this year. You can follow their journeys here. By Bill Kimm I was put to the test last week. (Spoiler alert: I passed!) My daughter is … Read more