Lifestyle
Debunking some common nutrition myths
When it comes to nutrition, it is important to not buy into every tip you hear. To separate fact from fiction to help you make healthier choices, let
Diabetes
Diabetes is a chronic or long-lasting health condition that affects how your body turns food into energy. It is a common ailment among many today. You
Keep An Eye
Getting your eyes tested regularly is vital even if your vision seems to be fine. Such tests allow a specialist doctor to monitor your eyes for vision
Why Did This Closeup Ad Spark a National Conversation?
Love. It’s a universal language, right? Except, sometimes society throws up these giant roadblocks - age, ethnicity, language - that make expressing
Till Divorce Do Us Part
MARRIAGE IS NOT A BED OF ROSES AND ANY MARRIAGE HAS ITS GOOD AND BAD TIMES. BUT TODAY NUMEROUS YOUNG AND EVEN OLDER COUPLES ARE GETTING DIVORCED. WE I
FACTS ON SARCOPAENIA
Sarcopaenia which is not discussed much, is a disease that occurs as one gets older due to the wasting of members and organs. This phenomenon is also
#WATSS Campaign: Why are teenagers so sad?
Young people in Sri Lanka have had a rough time of it – especially over the past four years. In addition to the isolation of COVID, the profound dig
Dealing with Dementia: Advice for families of patients
Dementia is a condition that usually affects older adults. The two common types of it are Alzheimer’s disease and Vascular Dementia. Whilst the loss
Caring for the Elderly
Taking care of the elderly or your ageing parents is a responsibility we must all take. After all, they nurture us, educate us, provide for us and are
Organ Donation: Q & A With Dr Yasuni Manikkage
Organ donation is the process when a person allows an organ of their own to be removed and transplanted to another person legally either by consent wh
Accidents at home…
We chat to Consultant Family Physician Dr Sarath Paranavitane, to ask him about how to avoid accidents at home and what needs to be in every First Ai
Dentistry in 2023: What we need to know…
Dentistry is a very interesting subspecialty of Medicine. This sub speciality was derived when the physicians realised that the issues arising from or
World Oceans Day: Pearl Protectors
World Oceans Day is celebrated globally on the 8th of June, and in Sri Lanka, The Pearl Protectors, which is a youth-led marine conservation organisat
Running for Mental Health: Subi’s Inspirational Ultramarathon
Running for a cause is a powerful way to make a difference, and mother of two Subhashi Aubert, took on an extraordinary challenge to support mental he
Buzz with Danu: Akilesh Mirthika Epa
Today on the Buzz I speak to a young fashionista who is making headlines in the US for his spark on the ramp. New York Fashion Week is a dream for m
A chat with Himaya: Miss Earth Australia – Charity
Sri Lankan born Himaya Wijayaweera recently won one of the 5 national titles in the Miss Earth Australia National competition - Miss Earth Australia -
NIJA LUXURY WELLNESS : Holistic Wellness at Cinnamon Grand Colombo
Relaxation, rejuvenation and regeneration to the mind, body and soul - NIJA Luxury Wellness officially opened its doors on 27th January at Cinnamon Gr
Nine-Year-old twins from Royal College in a quest to cover all 450 birds
Thinev and Mihela Danansuriya, nine-year-old twins from Grade 4 of Royal College, Colombo hope to cover all 450+ birds of Sri Lanka in their video blo
World Stroke Day: Learn The Signs Of Stroke And Save #Precioustime
Stroke occurs as a result of a sudden disturbance of the blood supply to a particular area of the brain resulting in death or damage to the brain nerv
Buzz with Danu - Kamilka Perera on Thyroid Cancer awareness month
Today on the Buzz, I feature Kamilka who has battled her demons with Thyroid Cancer. You may ask why I’m doing a write-up on this. The reason is tha
Expansion of 1926 Mental Health Helpline to WhatsApp
The COVID-19 pandemic followed by the unprecedented economic crisis impacted the lives of Sri Lankans with feelings of uncertainty, taking a heavy tol
Young peace activist Anojitha Sivaskaran attends One Young World Summit 2022
Sri Lankan youth peace activist, Anojitha Sivaskaran was the only Sri Lankan to receive the EU Peace Ambassadors Scholarship to attend the One Young W
World Wellness Weekend with Cinnamon City Hotels
Sri Lanka is a land rich in culture and tradition. For centuries we have heard stories of the strength, grit and determination of our ancestors who li
AYURVEDA FOR THE BODY, MIND & SOUL - AYUWANNA BY BARBERYN
For Sri Lankans suffering from ailments, turning to the holistic science of Ayurveda has been a practice for generations. Meaning the ‘Science of Li
Textured Art & Calligraphy by Saajidah Ghani
Artist and entrepreneur Saajidah Ghani, has always indulged in art for as long as she can remember. “Art has been a part of me since my childhood”
“I don’t believe that home schooling is for everyone” - Yasodhara Pathanjali
Life/parenting coach, fine artist, and designer Yasodhara Pathanjali is no stranger to homeschooling. Born and brought up in London, Yasodhara was hom
Wild About Photography
The Daily Mirror Life sat down with Bhanuka Kaluarachchi, 20 years old, a Wildlife photographer with 478.1k likes and 32.4k followers on Instagram and
School Closures
School closures carry high social and economic costs for people across communities. Their impact, however, is particularly severe for the most vulnera
Angela Bettoni - A Talented Writer, Actress and Advocate for Inclusion
Twenty-year-old Angela Bettoni, the only child of Dr. Andrea Bettoni and Dr. Ramani Wijesinha Bettoni lives in Malta. Diagnosed with Down Syndrome a f
Traditional medicine to bridge drug shortage?
Traditional medicine has been at the core of Sri Lanka’s bygone heritage. Ayurveda and Deshiya Chikitsa systems were used to treat various ailments
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