Washington: A new study has claimed that there are certain fats which could prove beneficial to one’s health if made part of their diet. According to Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), though fats maybe considered the enemy of good nutrition most of the times, when included in a healthy diet they could boast several potential health benefits. Contributing Editor Linda Milo Ohr wrote about how fatty acids and nutritional oils […]
In an act of honesty, three students in Hyderabad alerted the police about currency notes found spilled at an ATM and averted a possible theft of amount over Rs. 24 lakh from a kiosk, police said today. The trio, Shiak Latheef Vali, S R Shiva Durga Prasad and J Hariprasad, pursuing degrees and final year of CA course had gone to the SBH ATM at S R Nagar on night […]
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. The cause and progress of the disease have not been understood well yet. There is no available cure for the disease and it worsens over time. But certain treatments can help in slowing down the progression of the disease. It is a terminal illness where a person may eventually suffer with permanent memory loss, language problems, poor cognitive functions and other […]
Sometimes we wonder why God does not grant us a life of ease, free of burdens. Life is filled with many problems. Why do we struggle with health problems, financial, relationship and emotional problems? Here’s an example from nature. The eagle finds the tallest tree or highest mountain ledge to build its nest. The eagle lays the first layer of the nest with sharp objects such as thorns and stones. […]
Chennai: Cheer India to Mars on Indian space agency’s Facebook page and win exclusive collectibles, said ISRO Saturday. With India’s ambitious Mars Orbiter Mission on a crucial phase, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on its Facebook page has announced prizes for interesting comments and videos that shows their love for MOM- Mars Orbiter Mission. The contest, open till Sep 23, is only for Indian nationals and the number of […]
Artificial sweeteners may be helping feed, rather than slow, the global obesity epidemic, according to a provocative new study on the additives used in everything from soft drinks to diet desserts. It found that artificial sweeteners can trigger “dramatic” blood sugar disturbances in both people and mice by altering bacterial populations in the gut. The Israeli scientists, whose findings were released Wednesday by the respected journal Nature, are calling for […]
One of the most essential ingredient for a person’s health and wellbeing is getting enough sleep. Getting quality sleep is one of the most important things that your body requires to function properly but do you know that how you sleep is also important. Have you ever noticed the way how you sleep? Sleep specialists recommend sleeping on your side in order to rest more comfortably or bending the knees […]
Everyone has the capacity for happiness, even if it doesn’t seem that way most of the time. Unlocking your inner happiness has partly to do with your body, and partly to do with your mind. Combine the two, and you just might find that the world looks a little brighter, and more forgiving, at that angle. 1.Call up a friend or family member to talk about why you’re feeling sad. […]
Washington: Scientists have revealed how magnetic stimulation of a brain area involved in “executive function” affects cravings and consumption of calorie-dense snack foods. According to the study researchers at University of Waterloo, after stimulation of the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC), young women experience increased cravings for high-calorie snacks-and eat more of those foods when given the opportunity. The researchers said that the findings shed a light on the role of […]
WASHINGTON: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address to nearly 20,000 Indian-Americans in New York during his U.S. visit will be beamed live on the giant screens of the iconic Times Square. His speech at the Madison Square Garden in midtown Manhattan, New York, on September 28 will be shown at Times Square with Indian American Community Foundation (IACF), organisers of the mega event, signing a memorandum of understanding in this regard […]
