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Why we must take sleeplessness seriously

Why we must take sleeplessness seriously

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

Sleeplessness is increasingly becoming a lifestyle disorder, says Amrita Singh.

5 Asanas For A FITTER 2022

5 Asanas For A FITTER 2022

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

Celebrity yogini and wellness entrepreneur Ira Trivedi tells you how to stay fit and strong in 2022.

Zzzzz! 5 remedies to sleep better

Zzzzz! 5 remedies to sleep better

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

Shameem Akthar, yogacharya trained with the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre, lists five quick-fix alternative therapies to help you deal with insomnia.

Digital Detox To Avoid Health Problems

Digital Detox To Avoid Health Problems

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

Start your digital detox today before irreversible damage to health and mental complications stalk your life, advises Ramesh Menon.

MJ: All I want is to be able to sleep

MJ: All I want is to be able to sleep

Rediff.com1 Jul 2009

Suffering from debilitating insomnia in the months leading up to his shocking death last week, pop icon Michael Jackson was 'adamant' about receiving a powerful intravenous sleep aid called Diprivan, also known as Propofol, according to interviews with Jackson's former nurse and nutritionist Cherilyn Lee.

Live Your Best Life AFTER Menopause

Live Your Best Life AFTER Menopause

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

The inclination for sex also increases because the messiness of periods, the need for contraception and the fear of pregnancy are over, the nest is empty and her partner retired, with all the time in the world at their disposal to indulge in such activities, which makes them enjoy it all the more!

Saluting *THE* Voice

Saluting *THE* Voice

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

Lata Mangeshkar was my introduction, the beginning, the basic, the identity of film music. Sukanya Verma salutes The Legend.

Boxing great Mike Tyson advocates for psychedelics

Boxing great Mike Tyson advocates for psychedelics

Rediff.com29 May 2021

Tyson said he wants to spread word of the benefits of psilocybin as widely as possible, which is why he has partnered with Wesana.

Covid patients struggle to shake off hospital images

Covid patients struggle to shake off hospital images

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Many of those who have been to Covid hell and back are unable to shake off the memories of their days in hospitals, leading to worries about post-traumatic stress disorder and other anxiety related problems, including insomnia.

5 Asanas To Calm Your Mind

5 Asanas To Calm Your Mind

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

Yogini and wellness entrepreneur Radhika Iyer Talati tells you how to keep your stress and anxiety levels under check.

Woods receiving 'professional help' to manage pain meds

Woods receiving 'professional help' to manage pain meds

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

Tiger Woods said on Monday he is receiving "professional help" to manage his use of the medications he takes to relieve back pain and insomnia following his arrest for driving while intoxicated last month.

The 10 Best Robin Williams Movies

The 10 Best Robin Williams Movies

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

We celebrate Robin Williams, the guy who gave us such joy.

Natural remedies to LOWER high blood pressure

Natural remedies to LOWER high blood pressure

Rediff.com29 May 2013

While medication can lower blood pressure, it may cause side effects such as leg cramps, dizziness, and insomnia. Here's how to bring down your BP naturally.

How to get good sleep in 2013

How to get good sleep in 2013

Rediff.com6 Jan 2013

Shameem Akthar, yogacharya, trained with the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center, Kerala on how you can beat insomnia.

11 Tips To Keep Your Heart Healthy

11 Tips To Keep Your Heart Healthy

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

'We have no time for meals. We don't sleep on time or have family or community interactions.' 'All this stress has made us pressure cookers without valves.' 'No wonder then we are bursting out with heart attacks,' points out Dr Udgeath Dhir, director, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram.

5 simple habits to lead a stress-free life

5 simple habits to lead a stress-free life

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Manoj Jain tells you how to fight stress and find peace in your daily lives.

Better to address fungal infections by name than colour: AIIMS chief

Better to address fungal infections by name than colour: AIIMS chief

Rediff.com24 May 2021

The official said in general, there are various types of fungal infections such as candida, aspergillosis, cryptococcus, histoplasmosis and coccidioidomycosis. Mucormycosis, candida and aspergillosis are the ones observed more in those with low immunity, he said.

Five Big NOs During Pregnancy

Five Big NOs During Pregnancy

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

Pregnant and looking for what's good and not good for you at this stage. Here are the Five Big NOs during pregnancy...

What is this chronic anxiety syndrome that affects Kendall Jenner?

What is this chronic anxiety syndrome that affects Kendall Jenner?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

The supermodel has always been open about her struggles with anxiety.

COVID-19 duty kept doctor away from home for 5 months

COVID-19 duty kept doctor away from home for 5 months

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

The nodal officer for novel coronavirus at the Rajiv Gandhi Super Specialty Hospital in Delhi has not been home for nearly five months. Duty and fear of spreading the infection among the family members kept him away.

Gasping for Time: Do Not Run Out On Us

Gasping for Time: Do Not Run Out On Us

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

The pandemic is taking a deep, emotional, scarring toll. Will we survive, asks Shruti Vyas. If we do, will we be the same?

Review: Lupt is predictable

Review: Lupt is predictable

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

Lupt starts with some scary moments but ends up like a B-grade horror film, feels S Ramesh.

COVID-19: 9 Rules to Stay POSITIVE

COVID-19: 9 Rules to Stay POSITIVE

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

The perfect routine already exists. It is the one designed by nature and is called the Circadian Rhythm. If we are able to align to this routine, according to the Circadian Rhythm, it will help restore, regain, and reset our health in a huge way.

'Sarabjit's condition deteriorating in Pak prison'

'Sarabjit's condition deteriorating in Pak prison'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2011

Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh, on death row in a Pakistan jail, may die there as his health is deteriorating each day, his sister claimed on Thursday.

Jackson's doctor Conrad Murray handed 4-year jail term

Jackson's doctor Conrad Murray handed 4-year jail term

Rediff.com30 Nov 2011

Murray was found guilty on November 7 for giving Jackson an overdose of the anesthetic propofol on June 25, 2009 at the star's plush Holmby Hills mansion. The drug was purportedly to help the singer fight chronic insomnia.

10 superfoods to help you sleep well

10 superfoods to help you sleep well

Rediff.com22 Nov 2011

Try out these foods to cure your insomnia.

4 reasons why you are losing your hair

4 reasons why you are losing your hair

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

Shameem Akthar outlines four lifestyle errors that lead to hair fall and suggests remedies.

Why these stars aren't getting any sleep!

Why these stars aren't getting any sleep!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2011

Celebs may advocate good sleep as a beauty tip, but most of them are struggling for 40 winks!

'Youngsters are most affected'

'Youngsters are most affected'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

'Our adult minds can use logic to understand the consequences, and our responsibilities have enabled us to accept this reality faster.' 'But our little ones still have no clue about what is going on.'

MJ's death was homicide, concludes coroner

MJ's death was homicide, concludes coroner

Rediff.com25 Aug 2009

The King of Pop, who was allegedly being treated for insomnia, had lethal levels of the strong anaesthetic Propofol in his body when he died, according to court papers.

Sleep less, live less: Why 8 hours are crucial

Sleep less, live less: Why 8 hours are crucial

Rediff.com7 Jun 2010

The amount of sleep you need depends on several factors. Here's a little bit about them.

Let's talk about post partum depression

Let's talk about post partum depression

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

Contrary to the picture of a mother looking fondly at the child in her arms, experts stress that many women go through severe anger, insomnia, self-loathing and even suicidal thoughts after giving birth.

Aru Maname is sleep inducing

Aru Maname is sleep inducing

Rediff.com31 Jul 2009

This Tamil movie is a mish-mash of several sentimental yesteryear films, with very little comic relief.

Why normal sleep is critical to health

Why normal sleep is critical to health

Rediff.com12 Jun 2008

The study, authored by Sonia Ancoli-Israel, PhD, of the University of California at San Diego, and colleagues, focused on 2,226 women 60 years of age or older. Reports of use of sleeping aids, daytime somnolence, napping, sleep latency, sleep maintenance insomnia, early morning awakening, snoring, overall perceived sleep quality, and sleep duration were all assessed.

The Vata, Pitta, Kapha Way to Good Health

The Vata, Pitta, Kapha Way to Good Health

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Yogini and wellness entrepreneur Radhika Iyer Talati tells you how simple modifications in your lifestyle can help you lead a healthy life.

Insomniacs increasing in city that never sleeps

Insomniacs increasing in city that never sleeps

Rediff.com14 Apr 2008

In a city that never sleeps, residents are tossing and turning all night with the fast paced life taking a toll on their nocturnal patterns.With the change in lifestyle and late night schedule, even the children are complaining of insomnia, health experts said. Doctors recommend good sleep habits - wake up at a particular time even if one goes to bed late, avoiding stimulants before sleep, using bed only for sleeping and going to bed only when you feel sleepy.

AOL to conduct trauma relief workshop in Mumbai

AOL to conduct trauma relief workshop in Mumbai

Rediff.com2 Dec 2008

In the aftermath of the Mumbai terror attacks, the Art of Living Foundation will offer free trauma relief workshops for Mumbaikars from December 1.These sessions will be conducted in South and Central Mumbai and will be open to all.

'Saira was more beautiful than I thought'

'Saira was more beautiful than I thought'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

'She had indeed grown to full womanhood and was in reality more beautiful than I thought she was.'

How You Can Fight COVID-19

How You Can Fight COVID-19

Rediff.com28 May 2021

Dr Karthiyayini Mahadevan, head, wellness and well-being, Columbia Pacific Communities, shares simple, useful tips to fully recover from COVID-19.

7 herbs that give you good sleep

7 herbs that give you good sleep

Rediff.com10 Oct 2006

Certain herbal preparations known to have a soothing effect on the body and the mind can be taken to treat sleeplessness.