Practicing yoga may enhance mood and reduce pain in women affected by menstrual distress associated with physical and psychological symptoms, says a study. For the study, the researchers carried out a systematic review of the published literature on yoga practice and common menstrual disorders. Enhanced mood, reduced pain, increased wellbeing, and a heightened relaxation response were among the improved outcomes reported by women who participated in a yoga intervention, according […]

Malaria is a life-threatening mosquito-borne disease that is transmitted to people through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. Despite huge progress, malaria claims 429,000 lives each year, with most of them children, and causes 212 million new cases globally. Thus, malaria remains one of the world’s most stubborn health challenges. Although malaria is deadly, it is preventable and curable. Vector control is the main way to prevent and reduce […]

These little black seeds have magical properties and an ability to kill depression! Chia seeds are one of the richest source of omega-3 fats that help boost the happy hormones in people. Prof. Ram Rajasekharan, director, Central Food Technological Research Institute says, “one can add about three-gram ‘Chia’ to a glass of water and allow the water to rest for about 10 minutes; the seeds form a transparent gel that […]

Expressing gratitude may help boost your relationship and also enhance your psychological and physical well-being, a study has found. The findings, published in the journal Review of Communication, showed that gratitude contributes to long-term success in relationships and personal well-being — “up to six months after a deliberate expression to one’s relationship’s partner.” Just as we periodically boost our immune system through vaccines, we can boost our relationships and mental […]

In the fast-paced, high-stress lives we lead today, many of us are prone to losing our temper. Everyday frustrations like relationship troubles, kiddie tantrums, office drama, health issues, unexpected events, or even minor things like being interrupted or someone cutting you off in traffic can build up over time to make us short-tempered. Anger is a healthy and cathartic emotion, and totally normal. It becomes problematic, however, when your anger […]

There may be many things wrong with Fifty Shades of Grey (like the debatable portrayal of an abusive relationship in the guise of BDSM) but one thing the EL James’ series undeniably did was to bring discussions about kink into the mainstream. When you think of cuffs and blindfolds, the image that probably comes into mind is that of a young couple. But sexual desire and exploration has no age […]

Is there any remedy to stop snoring? Well, there is drink that has to be consumed before bed. Avoid alcohol and try this drink to enhance sleep quality. Though you may not be able to get rid of snoring completely, you can control it using a home remedy. You may need to find a way to relax your muscles and boost the sleep quality. Snoring occurs mainly due to breathing […]

From ready-to-cook and ready-to-eat to ‘let us cook and you eat’ – the latest mode of ordering food has taken the world by storm.  The art of cooking was only getting easier until we removed the human factor out of it completely. What happens when you tap and order food? You get a ready-made platter of creamy goodness, laced in greasy love and fatty convenience. Care to take a bite? […]

Do you often toss and turn late in the night trying to sleep? Try Ashwagandha, an ancient Indian herb that has been used for centuries in Ayurveda to promote sound sleep, say researchers. The study showed that an active component of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) leaves — triethylene glycol (TEG) — significantly induces sleep, and could revolutionise the natural plant-based therapies for insomnia and sleep related disorders, said Mahesh K. Kaushik […]

Eating peanuts with a meal may help protect against cardiovascular diseases such as heart attacks and stroke, an international team of researchers has found. After a meal, there is a spike in blood lipids, and triglycerides — a type of fat found in the bloodstream — which stiffen arteries and lead to cardiovascular disease. The findings showed that healthy men who ate about three ounces of peanuts with a high-fat […]