Aatika Qasim

  Swimming is the solution to an “average & intensity” demanding activity or exercise. It burns many calories while toning your entire body and cardiovascular system without endangering your joints and bones. Let’s explore the wonderful advantages of swimming so you can appreciate its value and include it in your routine. Advantages The Best Solution For People Suffering From Asthma Swimming is an excellent sport for asthma, as breathing exercises may aid lung expansion and respiratory control. Due to the chemicals used to maintain swimming pools, research indicates that swimming may raise your asthma risk. Therefore, search for a pool that utilizes salt water rather than chlorine and discuss the potential dangers of swimming with your doctor. Enhances Sleep Quality Swimming aids many people with physical challenges brought on by other forms of exercise, such as jogging, and helps them sleep better at night. Therefore, it could be an excellent option for seniors who struggle wi...

Pilates is a low-impact exercise method designed to improve daily activities and quality of life. It helps balance strength with a significant focus on building up the core with flexibility, plus it also tones and aligns the body patterns and movements. Well, it is one of those workouts that are especially popularized by celebrities as it has shown incredible health benefits to their bodies. Pilates is not limited to a single set of communities; it can be done by anybody, regardless of age, weight, fitness level, or gender. It’s not something bordered only for women as it includes more than 600 variations and exercises which might give some fitting for everybody. Therefore, I’ve gathered the most exciting benefits of Pilates that should work as a trigger that motivates you to add this great exercise to your daily routine. Top 5 Benefits Of Pilates 1. Increases Core Strength & Energy Pilates is one of the most effective exercises for strengthening the core and its function, which is...

In today’s world, it’s challenging to follow the idea of “early to bed, early to rise” because of our commitments, like job duties or child care. Therefore, to spend a productive day ahead despite of all these things, consider these two important factors when it comes to sleep: the amount and the time consistency. I’ve  gathered the best guidelines for you to have an ideal sleep every day. When to Sleep? We all know it would be best to go to bed earlier at night and wake up early in the morning. Why? Because this sleep pattern matches our biological tendencies to adapt to the sun. Eventually, you’ll feel sleepy after sundown. Are You Sleeping Too Much? Researchers are investigating the health consequences of too much sleep. You might be sleeping too much if you need more than 8 to 9 hours of sleep regularly and perhaps need naps on top of this amount. The side effects include: cardiovascular issues irritability depression Sleeping too much might also be a sign of an underlying heal...

Loneliness can have a significant impact on you. Not only does it drains you emotionally, but it also causes physical problems like weak immune response, sleep issues, and body aches. Keep in mind that loneliness and social isolation are different. Loneliness happens when you feel distressed when you’re alone, while social isolation is when you don’t interact much with other people. That’s why we’ve gathered the four best ways to help you steer feelings of loneliness and keep them from wearing you down. Try to Be Grateful It may feel challenging to notice positive things around yourself when you feel lonely, but practicing gratitude daily help, and you’ll feel better. A study in 2019 concluded that older adults who daily write down the things they are grateful for experience reduced loneliness and improved health. Practicing gratitude can be as simple as talking to a friend, eating a tasty meal, reliving a happy experience, or thinking of a few positive moments from your day. Do Someth...

LA county would pay $16 million to Vanessa Bryant fulfilling the order made by the Los Angeles jury in a trial on Wednesday over the crash photos of Kobe Bryant, his daughter and others who died in a 2020 helicopter crash. While speaking during the trial, Vanessa Bryant told the jury that she lives "in fear every day" of the crash photos of her husband and daughter becoming public, and that it might get in the hands of her surviving daughters someday. Moreover, the jury also ordered a payment of $15 million to be given to Vanessa Bryant's co-defendant Chris Chester, whose wife Sarah and daughter Peyton were killed in the helicopter crash and suffered the same damage from the photos taken on the site. Image Source:  Los Angeles Times via Getty Images

  High blood pressure (hypertension) is the most common preventable risk factor for heart disease. According to research, more than 1 billion people worldwide suffer from high blood pressure and use medicines to reduce blood pressure, such as angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. However, lifestyle transformations, including nutritious, heart-healthy dietary changeovers, can help lower blood pressure levels to optimal ranges and decrease your risk of heart disease. Here is the assortment of best foods to reduce high blood pressure. Spinach Spinach is high in nitrates and loaded with antioxidants, magnesium, potassium, and calcium, making it the best choice for people with high blood pressure, improving heart health and decreasing artery stiffness. A study of 27 people was conducted in which two groups were formed — one of those who consumed high nitrate spinach soup daily for seven days and the other who consumed low nitrate asparagus soup. The results showed that people ...

  Feeling pressure from work is common, yet it can influence you physically and emotionally when work stress becomes chronic. Those Slack messages, emails, or ringing phones are sufficient to fatigue and exhaust anybody. Encountering work strain is inescapable — no matter if you do what you love — however, there are steps you can take to downplay work pressure. Let’s read below! Plan A Vacation Relax and unwind like no other by “switching off” your job-related activities and responsibilities. Going on a vacation doesn’t mean you’ve to jet-set across the world — a work-free staycation or a few hours of road trip can still help you reset. Be Comfortable With Imperfection If you’re a perfectionist, it’s time to take a step back and reflect on yourself. Though being perfect has its advantages, it can also be highly stressful, leading to burnout. Keep a check on your high standards. Focus on the effort and do not personalize failure when you make a mistake. Keep A Balance Between Your P...

Have you ever tried following a new habit? If yes, then you know daily practice is the key to success. And same is for meditation. It’s essential to practice daily, though it can be challenging. That’s why we’ve gathered the most helpful tips to start practicing meditation daily. Figure Out the Best Time For Yourself To your surprise, the ideal time to meditate is whenever it’s easy for you. If you try to meditate at a time that doesn’t suit your schedule and responsibilities, you’ll feel frustrated and unmotivated to continue. Instead, try different times to see what works best for you; for example, it can be the first thing you wake up, before bed, or during your work break. Whatever time you choose, be consistent as it’ll help your new habit become a part of your daily routine. Take One Step at a Time Initially, you may not feel very mindful, calm, or relaxed, but that’s OK.  Just stick to the goal of sitting with your thoughts for five minutes. Eventually, you’ll feel the tug t...

A life without social media is pretty hard to imagine, right? You might scroll all day long, and your brain may just be begging you to slow down. Please think of how adversely social media affects your mental health. There are many unfavorable evident studies about the effects of social media on your health and well-being. A recent 2022 cross-national online survey of the US, UK, Australia, and Norway found that people who used social media to enjoy or reduce loneliness experienced poorer mental health during the pandemic. The Alternatives of Social Media For Relaxation Take a walk Read a book Listen to music Try yoga or meditation Bake something you love Drink tea or hot chocolate Create an aesthetic environment with candles or diffuse some essential oils. To Connect with Others Invite someone to your place Bake something and offer it to your neighbors Join a community group, like a nonprofit or club Organize a hiking/shopping trip or weekend brunch Do a voice or video call to a frien...

You usually can't help who you fall in love with, right? But it isn't very easy. You might love someone who doesn't have the same feelings as yours, and this longing can affect emotional well-being and cause discomfort. Maybe you love someone who continually demonstrates they don't have your best interests at heart.  You and your partner love each other immensely but might have a lot of differences to sustain a lasting partnership. The hard part is, even when you have that gut feeling that this relationship isn't worth spending yourself, it feels nearly impossible to shut off your feelings. We've compiled a few practical tips to help you move on, though they may or may not work for you! Understand What Love Means to You Some relationships and loves might constantly scratch your heart, especially those that integrate growth at pivotal times and contribute to who you become. Losing a significant love can cause you to feel like you're letting go of all it used ...

What are the Key Differences Between Anxiety & Panic Attack? Usually, people perceive panic and anxiety attacks as identical, but they are not! They’re different conditions. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) defines anxiety as a feature of several common psychiatric disorders. In contrast, panic attacks happen suddenly, often involve intense & overwhelming fear, and are accompanied by very challenging physical symptoms, like nausea, a fast heart rate, and breath shortness. Panic Attack Emotional Symptoms A sense of detachment from the world or oneself Fear of dying or losing control Extreme fear Anxiety Attack Emotional Symptoms Restlessness Distress Anxiety Worry Fear Common Physical Symptoms of Panic & Anxiety Attacks Sweating Headache Dry mouth Breath shortness Trembling/shaking Chills or hot flashes Numbness or tingling Tightness in the throat Feeling faint or dizziness Increased heart rate or heart palpitations Upset stomach, abdominal p...

The number of unemployed young people is set to get as far as 73 Million in 2022. This increasing youth unemployment rate is mainly due to the severe crisis the pandemic brought.  A report by the International Labor Organization which is one of the United Nations agencies says that young people between the age of 15-24 years have been pushed the most by COVID unemployment issues.  Furthermore, few other data shared by the International Labor Organization indicated that only countries with high income are expected to recover from the youth unemployment crisis by the end of this year. The average percentage of youth unemployment rate has spiked by 23% which is considered the highest level in fifteen years. Image Source: Pexels