Winter Problems

Aloe Vera has been used as a seasonal remedy because of its healing and moisturising qualities, which make it the ideal replacement for dry skin. The skin loses moisture in the winter because of the cold air, which causes the skin to become dull and dry. In order to maintain a glow on your face during the winter, one can maintain the following recommendations to keep their skin healthy and smooth. Chemical moisturisers are only a temporary fix. They just moisten the skin's outermost layer temporarily. But this effect is transient. Aloe Liquid Soap is a strong, kind, and adaptable cleanser for the entire family that may be used to clean and retain the moisture of skin. Your skin will feel clean and refreshed after using their creamy, iridescent product. Aloe Liquid Soap combines the power of aloe with other high-quality ingredients to offer a flexible full-body cleansing experience for the whole family, whether it's on your kitchen counter or in the shower. While argan oil supplies vitamin E and natural fatty acids to condition and support healthy skin, aloe calms and softens the skin. It is safe for the entire family and gentle on skin that is sensitive. Aloe body wash is a mild, effective cleanser that also conditions the skin. Aloe Body Wash will nourish and cleanse your skin with the best of nature. With skin-conditioning ingredients and vigorous yet gentle washing, this sulphate-free product will wash away grime and leave your skin feeling soft and renewed. PH-balanced aloe body wash aids in hydration and moisture retention of the skin. Aloe Vera, a key component, promotes moisture while vitamins A, C, and E nourish and encourage healthy-looking skin, helping anti-aging. Their composition has a deep, enticing perfume of woods, amber, and a warm combination of herbs that is pleasing to everyone. You could detect a slight difference in Aloe Body Wash's distinctive tint. Ingredients like Aloe Vera, argan oil, arnica flower extract, and hydrolyzed jojoba esters, which soften skin while boosting hydration and smoothness, enable the gentle washing. (Harish Singla , CSM FLP India)  

Biological, social and behavioural factors have led to differences in the most common causes of health problems faced by men and women. Men die younger than women and bear a greater burden of disease throughout their lives. They get sick at a younger age and have illnesses that last longer than women. Heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer and depression are the top male killers. However, men also face male-specific issues such as prostate cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia. Heart Disease Heart disease comes in many forms. All its manifestations can lead to serious and fatal complications if they are not noticed. One in three adult men has some form of cardiovascular disease. Hypertension and stroke are also common in men under the age of 45. Lifestyle modification and routine medical checkups can help manage heart-related risks, as your doctor can calculate your risk for cardiovascular disease based on several risk factors, including cholesterol, blood pressure and smoking habits. Cancer Cancer is the second leading cause of death in men after heart disease. Skin, prostate, colon and lung cancers are among the most commonly diagnosed cancers in men. The combination of a healthy lifestyle and regular checkups ensures that disease stays at bay. Regularly applying sunscreen, avoiding alcohol and tobacco, and reducing red meat consumption all help reduce the risk of cancer. Diabetes Diabetes usually sets in without showing any signs. It raises blood sugar levels and eventually passes into the urine. Increased urination and thirst are the first visible signs of diabetes. High glucose acts like a slow poison on blood vessels and nerves throughout the body. Heart attacks, strokes, blindness, kidney failure and amputations are the consequences for many men. If left untreated, diabetes causes nerve and kidney damage, increases the risk of heart disease and stroke, causes vision problems and blindness. Men with diabetes are also at risk for lower testosterone levels and sexual impotence, which in turn can lead to increased depression or anxiety. Mental Health and Depression Depression in men can go unnoticed because the symptoms don't always match what they expect. Men sometimes experience depression as anger or irritability rather than sadness. They are also more likely to sweep these feelings under the rug. It is often believed that depression affects women far more than men. In fact, it may be a tendency for men to hide feelings of depression, or to present them differently than women. When it comes to mental health issues like anxiety and depression, men are reluctant to seek help, which significantly increases the risk of suicidal behaviour. Given the stigma associated with mental health problems, especially among men, it is crucial to dispel misconceptions and make therapy more available to those in need. Erectile Dysfunction The most common cause of erectile dysfunction is atherosclerosis, the same condition that causes stroke and heart attack. In fact, having ED usually indicates that blood vessels throughout the body are not in good condition. Erectile dysfunction is considered by doctors to be an early risk symptom of cardiovascular disease. Although erectile dysfunction is not a life-threatening condition, it does indicate a serious health problem. Erectile dysfunction affects two thirds of men over the age of 70 and up to 39 per cent of men under the age of 40. Men with erectile dysfunction are less happy and more likely to be depressed. The bad news is that the average man pays less attention to his health than the average woman. The good news is that men can be healthy by taking control of their lifestyle. Whether it's eating better, quitting bad habits like smoking, or getting regular check-ups, here are some steps you can take to prevent common health problems in men of all ages. Whatever health issues you face, you can take control of your well-being by taking preventative and proactive measures today. (Agency) Read More► Is there a link between Diabetes and Frozen Shoulder?

London: Genetic variants that damage the genome are associated with reduced reproductive success and an increased likelihood of not having children, suggests research. According to researchers from the Wellcome Sanger Institute in the UK, one mechanism of natural selection that is removing damaging genetic variation from the population is increased childlessness. It is likely linked to genetic influences on cognitive and behavioural traits, which may mean that men and women with these genetic variants are less likely to form reproductive partnerships. However, the study, published in the journal Nature, also showed that this genetic link may play a very minor role in the overall likelihood of being childless. It accounts for less than one per cent when compared to more influential factors such as sociodemographic factors and choice. In the study, the team included more than 340,000 participants, and investigated whether damaging genetic variants were associated with lower reproductive success by calculating for each person, how much damaging genetic variation they carry across their entire genome, known as their 'genetic burden'. They tested whether genetic burden was associated with the number of children that the participants had, and found it was associated with men with the highest genetic burden having an average 0.26 fewer children - but this was not seen in women. The team also found that increasing genetic burden was associated with a higher chance of being childless in both men and women, but much more so in men. "It's important to emphasise that we have not found a 'gene for childlessness', as that implies a strong, causal effect of genetic variation on whether or not someone will have children. Instead we have shown that people with damaged genomes, particularly men, are slightly more likely to be childless," said Eugene Gardner at the MRC Epidemiology Unit at the University of Cambridge. "This is probably due to the effect of damaging genetic variants on cognitive and behavioural traits, which make these men less likely to find a partner to have children with," said Gardner, who was at the Wellcome Sanger Institute while doing the research. While the genetic burden is not associated with infertility, both men and women with a higher genetic burden were more likely to have mental health disorders. (agency) Read More► Antibiotics After Birth Affects Gut Microbes of Babies

On the eve of Holi, doctors here have warned that dry colours may cause more harm to the eye as compared to liquid colours. According to Shantanu Mukherji, a senior consultant with the Sharp Sight Eye Hospitals, "Synthetic colours contain harmful agents like industrial dyes and alkalis, which are incredibly toxic for the human skin, especially the eyes. Their use can also cause symptoms like irritation, redness, allergies and even permanent loss of vision in case of severe chemical injury to the eye." "The other thing that causes eye problems is poor hygiene. If one tries to remove colour by rubbing the eye with dirty fingers, it may expose one to the risk of infective conjunctivitis," he added. Talking about skin problems after Holi, dermatologist Amit Bangia advised applying oil on exposed skin before playing Holi. "Use colours made from natural ingredients as much as possible like rose petal, marigold flowers, turmeric, beet root etc. Remove colour with mild face wash and moisturise the skin after cleaning the color," he said. Bangia also said that the festival of Holi involves close proximity in large gatherings, which is a perfect recipe for the spread of Covid. Children who are not vaccinated and the elderly who are susceptible to complications should avoid playing Holi, he added. Read More► Adverse Effects of Changing Seasons on Skin