The benefit of having dates Dates, also known as Khajoor are one of the most nutritious dry fruits. However, do you know that for overall health, you should have no less than 10 dates per day? Here’s why. Low in fat Dates are free from cholesterol and are low in fat — being sweet in taste also gives them an added advantage of doubling up as a tasty dessert! Proteins […]
July 28, 2016 marks the onset of World Hepatitis Day (WHD), observed in accordance with the World Health Organization (WHO), to raise awareness about the disease. Hepatitis is, in layman terms, known as an inflammation of the liver and is a viral disease. This year’s WHD is pivotal for viral hepatitis, since the World Health Assembly adopted the first-ever elimination strategy for the disease in May, thereby vowing to eradicate […]
Continually experiencing inadequate sleep can eventually lead to depression, anxiety and other types of emotional problems. Children who experience inadequate or disrupted sleep are more likely to develop depression and anxiety disorders later in life, suggests new research. “Healthy sleep is critical for children’s psychological well-being,” said principal investigator of the study Candice Alfano, Associate Psychology Professor at the University of Houston in the US. “Continually experiencing inadequate sleep can […]
Choosing the right cooking oil might make all the difference to your health. Rice bran oil contains the right balance of SAFA (saturated fatty acids), MUFA (monounsaturated fatty acids), and PUFA (polyunsaturated fatty acids); is a powerful source of oryzanol and vitamin E; and is also a rich antioxidant – thus offering a number of health benefits. The high smoking point of this oil makes it ideal for deep frying. […]
Social worker who alerted police claims to be aware of illegal organ sale but was waiting for concrete proof The Powai Police claim to have busted a kidney trading racket at Dr LH Hiranandani Hospital with the arrest of four persons, including an agent, a patient and his son, and an alleged donor who impersonated as the patient’s wife and alleged to be the mastermind, on July 14. On the […]
Advay Ramesh, a 14-year-old student from Chennai, has won the prestigious Google Community Impact Award from Asia for creating a device that enhances fishermen’s safety and productivity, Google India announced on Tuesday. Ramesh, a Class 10 student from Chennai’s National Public School, is also among 20 finalists shortlisted to compete for a $50,000 scholarship from Google. “Winning the Google Community Impact Award means a lot to me, it would help […]
Marijuana is a widely known drug and cannabis leaves, the plant which it is prepared from, are normally smoked by people across the world to get a high. However, the medicinal properties of cannabis leaves are gradually coming into the public view as scientists reveal one discovery after another. The latest discovery related to cannabis to do the rounds is actually something girls across the globe might be interested in. […]
Whether you’re a student trying to memorise your courses more efficiently or a professional seeking self-development and mental sharpness, there are many ways you can boost your performance. Just like you work out your body to be fit and strong and maintain a balanced lifestyle to stay healthy and beautiful, you can train your brain to keep it sharp and use various tricks to improve your memory. Here are 10 […]
Changes in diet and the ‘way of life’ are essential to cure indigestion. Flat out fasting or even sticking to boiled vegetables, fresh fruits and juices is beneficial. Cumin, coriander, turmeric, fresh ginger, black pepper, are a must in your foods. Lemon juice in warm water and buttermilk help digestion. Soda water relieves acidity. Adequate sleep, moderate exercise and a stress-free lifestyle are necessary. According to ayurveda, a toxic material […]
We touch our smartphones around 2,617 times a day, according to new research which found that phone screen time was 2.5 hours for the average user, and 3.75 hours for the heavy user. For the study, research firm dscout in the US recruited a demographically diverse sample of 94 Android users from a pool of more than 100,000 participants. Then they built a supplementary smartphone tool to track every user’s […]
