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International Yoga Day - 21st June

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                                            Yoga Integrates Body, Mind, and Spirit   Yoga  has been around for about 4,500+   years, and while many regard it as just another form of exercise—some even see it as a "fad"—it's really a comprehensive   practice that integrates mental, physical, and spiritual elements. The term ‘Yoga’ has been derived from the Sanskrit word, ‘Yuj’ which means union. It can be explained as the union of the mind and the body to achieve perfect harmony at the most profound level. it helps us to reach a higher level of consciousness, thought a transformation of the psychic organs. With regards to the latter, yoga can be viewed as a form of meditation that demands your full attention as you move from one asana (yoga position) to another. As you learn new ways of moving and responding to your body and mind, other areas of your life tend to shift and change as well. In a sense, you not only become more physically flexible, but

Smoking and Drug Addiction

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                           Smoking - Drug Addiction Smoking is a popular activity for many people who continue to enjoy it even though they are well aware of the health risks.    The main reason for this is nicotine addiction. Tobacco contains nicotine - a stimulant which affects both the mind and the body. Effects of Smoking: Smokers claim that it helps them to relax or gives them an energy boost or ‘rush’. They argue that it relieves stress, increases concentration. Many smokers find that the first time they smoke they feel sick, dizzy or get a headache. Tobacco smoke contains nicotine, tar, carbon monoxide and other chemicals which when inhaled, increases heart rate, blood pressure and respiration. It causes a surge in energy which is due to the release of adrenaline. This causes that energy boost and also acts upon insulin production which smokers believe suppresses their appetite. Other physical effects include a dry mouth, a decrease in urine production and diz

Brain Tumor

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BRAIN TUMOUR Introduction: No one wills to hear the words, “ it’s a brain tumor ,” and in that stage, everything become different. You need to process the symptomatic diagnosis, experience a new and challenging vocabulary, and make decisions about a course of treatment in a short span of time. A tumor develops the normal or abnormal cells and multiplies when they are not needed. A brain tumor is a mass of unnecessary cells growing in the brain. There are two kinds of brain tumors: 1.       Primary brain tumors, that starts and tends to stay in the brain. 2.       Metastatic (Secondary) brain tumors, that begins as cancer elsewhere in the body and spreads to the brain. Primary Brain Tumors: A tumor that starts in the brain is a primary brain tumor. Gliomas for examples are primary brain tumors. There are over 120 different types of primary brain tumors but these are grouped into benign tumors and malignant tumors. v   Benign Brain Tumors: A benign brain

Stress

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STRESS Feeling like there are too many pressures and demands on you? Losing sleep or worrying about the assignments and schoolwork? Eating on the run because your schedule is too busy? You're not alone. We have all been there. Stress is one of the worst feelings imaginable.   Everyone feels stressed from time to time— adults, teens, and even kids. But what is stress? How does it affect your health? And how can you avoid it? What Is Stress? Stress is a response to a pressure or threat. It is how the brain and body respond to any demand. Every type of demand or stressor—such as exercise, work, school, major life changes, or traumatic events—can be stressful. Stress triggers a surge of a hormone called adrenaline that temporarily affects the nervous system. As a result, when you're nervous or stressed you might feel your heartbeat or breathing get faster, your palms get sweaty, or your knees get shaky. Few things you should know about stress : Stress affect