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 […]
You’ve been sweating it out in the gym. You’ve been watching those calories but your weight simply refuses to drop! Chances are your stubborn and tardy metabolism is playing spoilsport. The good news is the right diet, coupled with body-specific exercises, CAN boost your metabolism. A trip to the kitchen is all you need to get that metabolism clock ticking. 1. Water Water is the elixir of life. Quite literally. […]
Over a year before Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a call for the United Nations General Assembly to adopt 21 June as International Yoga Day and the Assembly approved a resolution to that effect, the White House had exhorted Americans to take up yoga to get physically active and healthier. “Yoga has become a universal language of spiritual exercise in the United States, crossing many lines of religion and cultures,” said President Barack […]
Walnut the single-seeded stone fruit originated in parts of Central Asia and the Mediterranean region. It is known to be packed with omega-3 fats, protein, antioxidants, plant sterols, magnesium, copper, Vitamins A, D, etc. The surface structure of a walnut is similar to that of a brain, which has earned it the name “brain food”, also because it is good for boosting brain health. It is widely used in cooking […]
Do your nails have spots, lines or bumps? If your answer is a yes, then a visit to the dermatologist is on your cards. Most of us only give a thought to our nails when they have grown too long or need coloring. But our nails are actually not just meant to beautify the ends of our fingers and toes but give out important information about your state of health. […]
Every year, countries around the world celebrate World Blood Donor Day (WBDD) on 14 June. The main goal of the event is to raise awareness about the need for safe blood and blood products. The day also serves as a time to thank unpaid blood donors and volunteers for their life-saving gifts of blood. It is a time to encourage young people to become new donors as well. Blood is […]
A small but significant new study is blowing experts away after it found that a particular cancer drug overwhelmingly helped shrink or eradicate tumors in patients whose cancer had resisted every other form of treatment. The study, which was published in the journal Science, followed 86 patients who had advanced cancer of the pancreas, prostate, uterus, or bone. The patients were given pembrolizumab, which also goes by the brand name […]
There is a saying – “FOOD, CLOTH & SHELTER are the three basic needs of human beings.” Food, being ranked as the 1st need of any living organism to survive, can also be the reason of trouble if not taken in a balanced and appropriate way. Health and healthy food have been a continuous debate on almost all health-related platforms from the past few decades. Common man with a really […]
Do you include egg in your children’s daily diet? A new study has revealed that parents should give egg daily to their kids as it can significantly increase their growth and reduce stunting by 47%. Lead author Lora Iannotti from the Washington University in St. Louis said,“Eggs can be affordable and easily accessible. They are a good source of nutrients for growth and development in young children and have the […]
Betel leaf or its more famous name ‘Paan’ is the leaf of a vine/climber belonging to the Piperaceae family. It has a very important cultural significance in the Indian sub-continent and is offered during various ceremonies like marriage, new year, religious rituals, etc. This evergreen, perennial, heart-shaped leaf is also consumed with areca nut or tobacco across South Asia and South East Asia and this is also the region where […]
