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Many people start preparing for the colder months as winter draws near by modifying their everyday habits, drinking warm beverages, and wrapping up. The effect of winter on blood pressure, especially for those with hypertension (high blood pressure), is one factor that is frequently disregarded. Blood pressure in general is lower in the summer and higher in the winter. This happens as blood vessels momentarily tighten at cold temperatures. To push blood through constricted veins and arteries, more pressure is required. Hence, blood pressure rises as a result. Maintaining cardiovascular health may need an understanding of how winter affects hypertension. Let’s discuss this in detail.

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International Day of Yoga - June 21, 2025

This information is written by Dr Vaishalee Punj, Teacher at The Art Of Living organization. She has actively practiced and voluntarily taught yoga, breathing techniques and meditation to thousands of people since 2012 with a goal to see a smile on everyone’s face.

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Everything You Should Know About Birth Control Gel

There’s a new birth control gel available in the market approved by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) which has some notable advantages. This non-hormonal vaginal gel, available by prescription, helps prevent pregnancy and is inserted using a pre-filled applicator similar to a tampon. Once you insert the applicator into the vagina, push the gel in and remove the applicator. The contraceptive gel can be put up to an hour in advance. It is effective for an hour after you put it in but needs a new applicator, each time you have sex. It is a safe and effective way to prevent pregnancy.

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Know the Difference between HIV and AIDS

HIV stands for ‘human immunodeficiency virus.’ HIV is a member of the retrovirus group of viruses. HIV targets the immune system's white blood cells. For the remainder of their lives, these cells will remain contaminated. HIV will progress to AIDS if left untreated. AIDS stands for ‘acquired immune deficiency syndrome. It is also referred to as 'advanced HIV disease' or the late stage of HIV infection”. It is an umbrella term for the disorders that arise after years of untreated HIV infection, by which time the immune system has been seriously compromised and is unable to fend against infections. An HIV infection doesn’t always develop to stage 3. Many HIV-positive individuals actually survive for years without getting AIDS. A person living with HIV might anticipate leading a life that is almost normal lifespan due to modern in treatment. Let’s discuss about HIV and AIDS in detail.

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