People in high-stress jobs with little control over their workflow are likely to die younger than those who have more flexibility in their jobs, a new study has warned. Researchers, who studied 2,363 residents in their 60s over a seven-year period, found that for individuals in low-control jobs, high job demands are associated with a 15.4 per cent increase in the likelihood of death, compared to low job demands. For […]
Honey is considered as one of the healthiest foods in the world. It is said that honey when taken with warm water promotes good health. One should drink honey water daily in the morning as it provides us many health benefits and help keep diseases at bay. Here are some health benefits of honey water which we all should know: Treat sore throat Drinking honey water regularly keeps upou away […]
Cameras outside the International Space Station (ISS) have captured new views of Hurricane Nicole on Octover 13 at 1:40 p.m. EDT as the storm passed directly over Bermuda, packing winds of 120 miles an hour. The US space agency NASA released the following video captured from an altitude of 252 miles, showing Nicole passing over Bermuda. Hurricane Nicole made a direct hit on Bermuda Thursday as the strongest hurricane to […]
Lightly roasted for a quick snack, blitzed into a dip, or featured in your main course – chickpeas can fit in anywhere. And good thing, too, because they’re great for your health! This powerhouse of protein and fiber can not only help you lose weight but also defend you against cancer and heart disease. So for a healthy addition to your diet, check out the chickpea! Whether it’s in a […]
Today is ‘World Mental Health Day’ – a day that aims to educate and raise awareness of mental illness and its major effects on people’s lives worldwide. The theme of this year’s World Mental Health Day is psychological first aid and the support people can provide to those in distress. Despite its name, psychological first aid covers both psychological and social support. As per the World Health Organisation (WHO), […]
Frequent use of online social media does not lead to long-term problems with your ability to concentrate, says a new study. These modern communication tools do not, it seems, interfere with our primal instincts, such as long-term attitudes, time appreciation, and concentration, in the way that many critics have suggested in recent years, said the study published in the International Journal Social Media and Interactive Learning Environments. “With the abundance […]
Noni juice is derived from the fruit of a tropical evergreen plant called Noni (popularly known as Indian mulberry). It is a shrub native to Southern and South-East Asia and the Pacific islands, and is even mentioned in ancient Ayurvedic texts. “The fruit of the noni has been used medicinally to boost the immune system and detoxify the body for thousands of years,” says Dr. Manoj K. Ahuja, Fortis Hospital. […]
The juice of the sugarcane stem is a health drink for a variety of reasons. From being a wholesome thirst quencher to mitigating the spread of cancerous cells, this juice has numerous healing properties that both Ayurveda and conventional medicine have been tapping into. If you’ve ever spent a hot day outdoors and been handed a glass of freshly pressed sugarcane juice, you know what heaven feels like! Rarely is […]
Around 98 per cent Indians are not trained in basic life-saving technique of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) during sudden cardiac arrest, shows a survey conducted by Lybrate, an online doctor consultation platform. In India, sudden cardiac arrest is a major cause of death due to cardiovascular diseases, and shockingly 60 per cent of the people who suffer a sudden cardiac arrest succumb to it even before they reach hospital. The survey […]
Poverty and perceived hardship among young people may put them at the risk of worse cognitive function and premature ageing, a new study has warned. Previous research has shown that exposure to poor socioeconomic conditions during childhood, adulthood, or cumulatively, is associated with cognitive deficits. “Income is dynamic and individuals are likely to experience income changes and mobility especially between young adulthood and midlife,” said lead investigator Adina Zeki Al […]
