The doctor called the medical check-up the most useful gift on March 8th.

Ulyana Makhova, an assistant at the Department of Polyclinic Therapy at the Institute of Clinical Medicine at Pirogov University, said that gifts that help invest in life and health are most appropriate on March 8.

In a conversation with Lenta.On Tuesday, March 3, she called the certificate for medical check-up one of the most useful options. According to her, when choosing services, it is worth considering the age of the woman. so, at the age of 20-35, a check of the reproductive system is relevant, including a gynecologist's examination, ultrasound and basic tests. At the age of 35-50, it is recommended to additionally examine the thyroid gland and ferritin levels, and after 50, undergo densitometry, an examination with an ophthalmologist, and check the lipid profile.

The doctor also noted that a smart watch or fitness bracelets with ECG and heart rate monitor functions for monitoring heart rate, oxygen levels and sleep quality can be a good gift. Among the useful and stylish options, she named lamps for light therapy, humidifiers, back and neck massagers, sports equipment or workout passes, as well as spa treatments for relaxation and recovery.

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On March 3, etiquette expert Ekaterina Bogacheva in an interview with Life.ru She told me that the wives can congratulate each other on March 8th. According to her, there is no ban in etiquette on gifts on the occasion of March 8 from one lady to another, it's just that historically there has been a situation when it is men who are responsible for this holiday. 360.ru .

On March 2, psychologist Alena Ivanova, in an interview with RIAMO, stated that when choosing a gift by March 8, the category of "household goods" should be immediately cut off. Frying pans, blenders and robot vacuum cleaners are not a manifestation of love, but a reminder of the second shift at the stove, which is psychologically read as devaluation. She stressed that the most valuable resource is not things, but emotions and quality time.

On March 1, Yuri Semichastnov, head of courier services for the Flowwow flower and gift marketplace, told Izvestia that the biggest rush to buy flowers falls on the two days before the holiday — March 6 and 7. This year, it is expected that demand on these days will grow 5-10 times compared to the average number of purchases in other periods.

At the same time, allergist Vladimir Bolibok warned that mimosa and all kinds of acacia in bouquets that men will give to women on March 8 may cause an allergic reaction. In addition, if a woman has previously had negative reactions to wormwood and ragweed, then the immune system can also react to chamomile, writes Moscow 24.

On February 25, NSN, citing experts, wrote that men and women unanimously consider flowers to be the most successful gift option for March 8 — 47% of respondents are sure that they should be given on such a holiday. Jewelry and costume jewelry (41%), cosmetics and perfumes (34%) are also in the top three.

On February 20, HR Director Ekaterina Zelenkova said that by February 23 and March 8, zoomers were giving colleagues a trip to psychotherapy, sleep gadgets and subscriptions to electronic services, the Moscow City News agency reported.

At the same time, Avito experts reported that Russians would spend an average of 5.5 thousand rubles on gifts by March 8. Almost half of the respondents (45%) are going to keep within 3 thousand rubles for one gift, 25% — in the amount of 3 thousand to 5 thousand rubles, RT notes.

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