Southeast Asia most polluted region globally, 2.6 million deaths related to outdoor air pollution, Dr Haider A Khwaja

January 13, 2019 | | Health

The air pollution impacts on mortality and health are a significant public health issue worldwide. The population-based studies have documented health risks resulting from short term exposure to air pollutants. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that air pollution has become the world’s single biggest environmental health risk, linked to around seven million humans, nearly one in eight deaths in 2012. Around 80 percent of... Read More

The preacher curl

March 18, 2018 | | Health

It’s time for a separation of church and exercise. While the setup for a preacher curl is to, in fact, activate the bicep muscle, the position makes the rest of your body vulnerable. “It puts the muscle in an active insufficiency, which means the muscle is already shortened, and puts your shoulders in an anterior tilted position and in abduction,... Read More

The pull-up

March 18, 2018 | | Health

Can’t pump out 20 straight? That may not be such a bad thing, especially if your alignment isn’t quite there yet. This exercise targets the lats, which is one of the most underused muscles in the body, especially for women. To get the benefits of a pull-up, the lats must be activated. “You need to have your chest up with... Read More

Smoking, diet causing heart disease: experts

February 26, 2018 | | Health

LAHORE:  Smoking, poor dietary habits and lack of exercise are the major causes of cardiovascular diseases among the people of South Punjab, said Nishter Medical College and Hospital’s head of cardiology department Dr Haroon Aziz Babar. He was speaking at a news conference held at a local hotel on Sunday. On the occasion, Pakistan Cardiac Society (PCS) and Health Research Advisory Board... Read More