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May242020 by abcNo Comments

Coronavirus sleeping position : it is better to sleep on chest

Cover Story, Health, Health and Lifestyle

Here is a result of research on Coronavirus sleeping position. Severe patients with coronary heart disease are kept in ICU or ventilation. At that time the doctors advised them to lie on their front side (inverted). It is not new today. The same advice was given to patients with shortness of breath or pneumonia long ago. It is difficult to sleep with a pillow under your stomach. In that case, even if it is for a short time, lying inverted and breathing in the chest is beneficial. In a health discussion on CNN last month (April 14, 2020), seneior medical correspondent Elizabeth Cohen said the advice was beneficial for a critically ill corona patient. Coronavirus sleeping position research Seven years ago an article by French physicians was published in the New England Journal of Medicine....

May232020 by abcNo Comments

smokers risk of coronavirus is greater than thought

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smokers risk of coronavirus is greater than thought, Said, Professor Dr. Arup Ratan Chowdhury, Senior Consultant, Bardem Hospital Coronavirus outbreaks are affecting more men than women worldwide and are causing death. The statistics of all the affected countries including China, South Korea, Italy and America say the same thing. Because According to most experts, men's lifestyle plays an important role in this. The big reason of smokers risk of coronavirus is that men smoke more and drink more alcohol. As a result, they suffer more from heart disease, cancer, diabetes and pneumonia. Most of those who already have some other serious disease in their body are dying due to complications in Covid-19. Smokers risk of coronavirus One important point, health expert...

May232020 by abcNo Comments

New hair will grow in domestic packs

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Hair loss is constant? Onion, castor oil as well as several natural ingredients can help you. Find out which packs to use to reduce hair loss as well as grow new hair. Onion and castor oil for new hair Peel a squash, grate it and squeeze the juice. Make hair packs by mixing the same amount of castor oil. Apply the mixture from the ends of the hair to the roots and wait. After half an hour, wash with mild shampoo and use natural conditioner. Mehendi and beetroot for new hair Mix a few pieces of boiled beetroot with henna paste. Apply the mixture on the hair. After 20 minutes, wash with shampoo. This mixture is not only effective in stopping hair fall, but also helps in rapid hair growth. Mango and Green Tea Make a paste of some mango and mix it with lukewarm green tea liqueur. Apply t...

May232020 by abcNo Comments

What is phubbing? The dark side of smartphone

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For 18 year old Kajal Agarwal, her phone is everything. It became her world. There is not a single moment when she is not using her smartphone. She is addicted with phubbing. It didn't even take her weeks to discard her old habits of reading books or playing the piano. Phone is her new love⁠ now. Soon her mother notice this newly bonding with phone and it soon became a bone of contention between the two. Her mother tries to prohibit the teenager from using her phone when she was eating or with family. Kajal known for her calm nature, soon started acting rudely to everyone. Her parents had only two options⁠—either to confiscate the phone or tolerate the behavior. In case Kajal's behavior reminds you of someone you know, you aren't wrong. It's a growing concern for many. What Kajal is in...

May222020 by abcNo Comments

Cooking tips you never heard before : 30 Tips

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Here are some extra ordinary cooking tips that you never heard before (I am almost sure about that). The cooking tips listed here are mostly useful for South Asian cuisine. But this tips will be helpful for anyone who want to save time in the kitchen and get prepared for any situation. Cooking Tips You must know If you want to make a crispy fish fry then mix little bit sugar before deep fry. Before putting the fish into the hot oil, put A Pinch of turmeric powder into the pan. The oil will not fall into your face. While frying carp fish, the fish often broken into pieces. To avoid this problem, wash the fish steaks thoroughly and then soak it on tamarind water for 5 minutes. If there is too much oil in the fish for meat curry,...

May222020 by abcNo Comments

People Will Follow This Lifestyle after Covid-19

Cover Story, Health and Lifestyle, Op-ed

Here is a short analysis about Lifestyle after Covid-19 . Pandemic and panic, both sound familier. Both can reshape our mindscape a lot. Hence, Covid-19 already created enough buzz, we all are now in the verge of a catastrophic change (and that’s may be for good!). And by change I mean the lifestyle mostly, which we are going to re-define soon. Lifestyle after covid-19 : Shopping By uttering lifestyle the first thing comes to our mind is shopping and fashion. Yes, both are going to take a big heat on the upcoming years. The seed of panic of infecting coronavirus will remain intact in our mind for a long period and our subconcious mind will continuously send alarm if we go outside. Walking in the park will not make you nauseous, but the crowd of shopping malls will obviously makes a s...

May222020 by abcNo Comments

covid-19 business practice : which businesses should you do after lockdown

Career, Cover Story, Health, Health and Lifestyle, Op-ed

Covid-19 business guide : What we will do after the lockdown lift-up, here are some tips that might be useful for fresh starters. Covid-19 is drastically reshaping our economic structure. millions of people are going to lose their job. human are becoming more minimalist in expenditure approach. Several economic activities including the factories Are now shutdown for indefinite period. So how is everybody going to cope up with the new situation? What should you do and what should not you do? Here we tried to give you a glimpse of upcoming market situation. don't go for luxurious item majority of people shocked heavily due to the covid-19 lockdown. Covid-19 business guidelines Avoid Luxury Goods' business last two month actually nobody thought about buying some ornaments or luxu...

May222020 by abcNo Comments

Escape to Kathmandu

Health and Lifestyle, Travel Destinations

Escape to Kathmandu Perched atop the mighty Himalayan range, Kathmandu guarantees to mesmerise you with its cultural, historical and gastronomical offerings Intricately carved temples, flapping Buddhist prayer flags, taxis whizzing past you down narrow winding streets, Kathmandu takes charge of you upfront. Capital of Nepal, Kathmandu is 1,350 m above sea level. It is a city where its historical past seamlessly blends with the present. Along with its sister cities, Lalitpur Patan and Bhaktapur have been labelled together as ‘Kathmandu Valley-UNESCO World Heritage Site’. Past Glory Kathmandu Valley’s location was always geographically significant since it was situated on the trade route connecting India and China. Its architecture and monuments have been heavily i...

May222020 by abcNo Comments

Innovative photo frames to give a new dimension

Health and Lifestyle

Look around your house and you will find things to make innovative photo frames to give a new dimension to your home. A photograph is worth a thousand words and when you have the most special ones adorning your walls, it surely narrates the most beautiful chapters of your life on its own. Make your blank walls say something to you everyday by personally doing it up your own way. Old wooden door or window frame First things first, you need an old wooden door or window and photos. Measure the size of the window openings – in most cases they will be an odd size. So for example, if the frame is 9.513, print them on 1114 and trim them down to fit in the window. Once you trim the photos down to fit, number them and make an arrow pointing up so you know which way they go. Next, you...

May222020 by abcNo Comments

The spirit of Ramadan

Cover Story, Health and Lifestyle, Islam, Travel Destinations

Spirit of Ramadan : Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is considered the holiest out of the twelve months. Ramadan characterises the beginning of a month of fasting which a majority of the Bangladeshi population passionately observes. During this time, Iftar is very important to those who fast the entire day. And in the evening, during the time of sunset and time of Maghrib, they break their fast by feasting on some light food known as Iftar. Old Dhaka charm The most noticeable change that can be seen in the streets in this period, is either people on a shopping spree or the restaurants bustling with customers and food. Even though the activity within these is pretty low during the days, the eateries somehow make it up through selling just as much f...

May222020 by abcNo Comments

Type 2 diabetes patient twice as likely to die from Covid-19

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Patients with Type 2 diabetes patient are twice as likely to die from coronavirus – and being obese increases the risk even further, research revealed this week. A third of deaths from the virus have occurred among individuals with diabetes, which is linked to excess weight and a lack of exercise. The study by the NHS and Imperial College London also found that those with Type 1 diabetes –which is not linked to obesity – were three and a half times more likely to die. The findings provide further evidence that certain groups of patients are at much higher risk of suffering fatal complications. But they also suggest that lifestyle strongly influences someone’s susceptibility to the virus. Lead researcher Professor Jonathan Valabhji, the NHS’s national clinical director f...

May222020 by abcNo Comments

Want to feel happy ? Just go to a brand new place

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Travelling new places and changing your daily routine can make you feel happy . A recent study suggests. With the lockdown underway, finding ways to make yourself comfortable may be just what we need to make us smile a little more. Going to new places improved volunteers' mood even when it was cold and raining, the survey found. The study was conducted by New York University. There were 122 volunteers. There age was between 18 to 31. Their movements were tracked by GPS technology. Co-author Dr Catherine Hartley said: "Our results suggest that people feel happy with more variety in their daily routines – when they go to novel places and have a wider array of experiences." Every other day they were asked to rate their positive feelings, such as feel happy , excited or re...

May222020 by abcNo Comments

Tagore’s song : In tune with monsoon

Cover Story, Health and Lifestyle, Op-ed

With the onset of monsoon, it is not only the rain that Bengalis look forward to. It is yet another season when they like to drench in Rabindra Sangeet aka Tagore's song “My heart dances like a peacock Rejoicing, reeling in the monsoon… starry blossoms spewed adrift, Resonating to the drumbeats of rain…” (Translation of Rabindra Sangeet) Rains have inspired so many writers. After all it inspires life. But many would argue that all Rabindranath Tagore’s songs sound the same after a point of time. So what’s so unique about his rain songs? Where is “the magic”? I could not find the magic till the time I kept floating on the surface of his literary ocean. As I delved deeper, I realised it has more than what you just hear. Rabindra Sangeet is something that ...

May192020 by abcNo Comments

করোনার ওষুধ : পাঁচ দিনেই নির্মূল হচ্ছে করোনা! দাবি চিনা গবেষকদের

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করোনার ওষুধ হিসেবে আক্রান্তের শরীরে হাইড্রক্সিক্লোরোকুইন, অ্যাজিথ্রোমাইসিনের মতো ওষুধের প্রয়োগ করা হচ্ছে বিশ্বের বিভিন্ন দেশে। করোনা সংক্রমণ কাটিয়ে ওঠার ক্ষেত্রে অনেকটাই সহায়ক হচ্ছে এই ওষুধগুলি। সম্প্রতি পরীক্ষামূলক প্রয়োগের জন্য অক্সফোর্ডে হাইড্রক্সিক্লোরোকুইন আর অ্যাজিথ্রোমাইসিন নিয়ে পরীক্ষা-নিরীক্ষা শুরু হয়েছে। করোনাভাইরাসের চিকিৎসায় এই দুই ওষুধ কতটা কার্যকরী হতে পারে, সেটা জানতেই এই পরীক্ষামূলক প্রয়োগ করা হবে। করোনার ওষুধ এরই মধ্যে করোনাভাইরাসের চিকিৎসায় মার্কিন করোনার ওষুধ রেমডেসিভিরের প্রয়োগে আশানুরূপ ফল পেয়েছেন মার্কিন চিকিৎসকরা। করোনার টিকা তৈরির পাশাপাশি চিকিৎসার জন্য করোনার ওষুধ তৈরির বিষয়টিও বেশ গুরুত্ব দিয়ে দেখে বিশ্বের বিভিন্ন দেশের গবেষকরা। এর মধ্যেই নতুন করে আশার কথা শোনা গেল চিনা গবেষকদের কাছ থেকে। চিনের পেকিং ইউনিউভার্সিটির একদল গবেষক দাবি করেছেন, এক বিশেষ ওষুধেই নিয়ন্ত্...

May192020 by abcNo Comments

অণুজীববিজ্ঞানীদের পদ সৃষ্টির দাবি জানিয়েছে বাংলাদেশ সোসাইটি অফ মাইক্রোবায়োলজিস্ট

Career, Cover Story, Health, Health and Lifestyle

স্বাস্থ্যখাতে এবং কোভিড-১৯ মোকাবেলায় অণুজীববিজ্ঞানীদের পদ সৃষ্টি ও নিয়োগদানের দাবী জানিয়েছে বাংলাদেশ সোসাইটি অফ মাইক্রোবায়োলজিস্ট ( বিএসএম)। সম্প্রতি কোভিড-১৯ সুষ্ঠূভাবে সফলতার সাথে মোকাবেলা করার জন্য স্বাস্থ্য মন্ত্রণালয় ২,০০০ চিকিৎসক এবং ৫,০০০ মেডিকেল টেকনোলজিস্ট নিয়োগের ঘোষণা দিয়েছে। এ বিষয়ে বিভিন্ন দৈনিক পত্রিকায় গত ১৮.৫.২০২০ সংবাদ প্রকাশিত হয়। বাংলাদেশ সোসাইটি অব মাইক্রোবায়োলজিস্টস সরকারের এই সময়োচিত সিদ্ধান্তকে সাধুবাদ জানিয়েছে । তবে, কোভিড-১৯ সহ অন্য সকল সংক্রামক রোগ মোকাবেলায় চিকিৎসক ও মেডিকেল টেকনোলজিস্টের পাশাপাশি অণুজীববিজ্ঞানীদের বৈজ্ঞানিক কর্মকর্তা (মাইক্রোবায়োলোজিস্ট) হিসাবে নিয়োগদানের জন্য বাংলাদেশ সোসাইটি অব মাইক্রোবায়োলজিস্টস দাবী জানিয়েছে। সংগঠনটির সভাপতি অধ্যাপক ড. এ.আর.. এম. সোলাইমান ও সাধারণ সম্পাদক অধ্যাপক ড. আনোয়ারা বেগম স্বাক্ষরিত প্রেস বিজ্ঞপ্তিতে তারা জানায়,...