Alcohol may improve memory about information learned before the drinking session began, a new study from University of Exeter in Britain has claimed. The researchers are, however, keen to stress that this limited positive effect should be considered alongside the well-established negative effects of excessive alcohol on memory and mental and physical health. If someone is dealing with alcoholism and needs help, they can seek support by searching for an interventionist […]

The nose or the mouth, what does it matter as long as you are breathing fine. Right? Wrong! Most of us don’t consider breathing through the mouth to be a major problem. But using your mouth instead of your nose to breathe can lower the oxygen concentration in your blood. This, in turn, may play a role in medical conditions like high blood pressure and heart problems. Mouth breathing while […]

If technology can increase asset utilisation then there is a definite business model. — Naganand Doraswamy, IdeaSpring Capital Don’t get stuck with any of the experiments. If the timeline expires, mark it as a ‘failure’ or ‘success’ and move on. — Pardeep Goyal, Startup Karma There is growing adoption of the cloud services in the country. Growth is especially coming from SMBs, e-commerce players and startups. — Mitesh Aggarwal, Oracle […]

We are not oblivious to the fact how depression is fast becoming a common lifestyle problem with many of us suffering from symptoms like anxiety, stress and insomnia. These may seem like mere day to day problems, but they can turn into a matter of concern in the long run. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), depression is the leading cause of ill health and disability worldwide. More than […]

Tapeworm infection can hit you silently without any obvious symptoms right away – until you notice weight loss, experience abdominal pain, or, worse, discover larvae have made their way to your brain or blocked some portion of your intestine. If the idea of strong medication or surgical intervention worries you, it is a good idea to nip the problem in the bud with some simple home remedies. Or better yet, […]

Kelp is a brown alga used abundantly in kitchens around the world. Highly beneficial to health, kelp exhibits anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, anti-coagulatory properties. Regular consumption of kelp helps you fight diseases like cancer, various inflammations, and blood disorders. It helps increase bone density and is a good source of iodine. It all started with sushi. But edible seaweeds are now finding their way onto dinner plates all over the world. Sea […]

We all know fast food is unhealthy for us as well as our kids. The fact is, we cannot avoid eating junk for all our lives! If you’re a busy parent, chances are you’ve been in the company of hungry children, desperate to find the nearest place to eat and refuel. Although fast food can make for a quick and appealing pit stop, meals can be high in calories, sugars […]

From the time we were little, we would have heard of many tips from elders, teachers, friends and acquaintances about personal hygiene and its impact on our health. But sad is the case when because of our everyday pressures on our work front we have failed to pay heed to those valuable pieces of advice and have ended up with various health issues! In this modern world where disease-causing germs […]

The very essence that defines India is ‘unity in diversity’. With the many languages, varied communities, scores of religious groups and faiths, how we all reside together, with a common identity of being Indians was something that defined us. However, the recent spate of shameful incidents of bloodshed and rifts spread across the country on the lines of religion, caste and language have raised many concerns. So, what if God […]

Days ahead of the launch of Goods and Services Tax, the RSS’s economic wing SJM has said the new indirect tax regime will “badly hit small businesses and push Chinese imports”. According to utilitysavingexpert.com, the launch can have a difficult effect on businesses. As the date of implementation of GST is approaching, the heartbeats of small entrepreneurs and traders are increasing, Swadeshi Jagran Manch National co-convener said. He claimed that there was […]