Until recently, the common scientific belief was that the brain was plastic (or changeable) only during childhood and young adulthood — the period when a person grows to maturity. However, as far back as in the 1890s, psychologist William James observed in his book The Principles of Psychology, “Organic matter, especially nervous tissue, seems endowed with a very extraordinary degree of plasticity.” What Is Neuroplasticity? Neuroplasticity refers to the brain’s […]

A handy guide to accessories, apps, and smart tips to make that road trip as smooth as a baby’s you know what. If you’ve been lucky to have done it, most of your favourite memories will be of road trips. Some of the best films and songs are about spontaneous jaunts, like Dil Chahta Hai and The Motorcycle Diaries. With several long weekends coming up, it would be criminal to […]

you are unhappy with your tiny frame and wish to put on some weight, then eat properly, exercise and sleep well, says an expert. Shubha Dhyani, dietician, Park Hospital, Gurgaon suggests easy ways to gain weight: * Eat food items that have calories and protein. Fish, eggs and meat are good sources of protein. You can get your daily dose of calories from peanuts, banana chips and dried fruits. * […]

Who doesn’t like scented candles? We love to use them around the house on special occasions, for example, when guests are visiting, to prepare for a romantic dinner date at your place, or simply to create a warm ambience. For some, scented candles provide a calming, relaxing atmosphere and is soothing for those who are stressed out. For instance, during aromatherapy, scented candles are used to make the person feel […]

Staying fit and staying in shape is mostly one of the biggest goals in everyone’s lives. The smallest amount of extra flab, mainly on the tummy, has the power to send everyone running for their gym clothes. With good reason, weight loss programs have definitely become a major part of everyday life. To avoid future health issues like diabetes and heart disease, it is important to maintain a healthy weight. […]

Hypertension is one of the most common lifestyle diseases today, with every third person we meet, having suffered from it. And experts say that even kids can be victims of high blood pressure. Read on to find out more… Hypertension is one of the most common lifestyle diseases today, with every third person we meet, having suffered from it. And experts say that even kids can be victims of high […]

Thalassemia involves the production of abnormal amounts of haemoglobin in the body. With International Thalassemia Day is being observed across the world on Sunday to raise awareness, here are certain things you’d like to know about it. Thalassemia, a blood disorder that originated in the Mediterranean region, involves the production of abnormal amounts of haemoglobin in the body. Also called the Mediterranean anemia, this disorder is known to be most […]

As 13 states struggle with drought, scientists in a corner of India have devised a way to make potable water – 6.3 million litre of it every day – from sea water. They have also developed certain filtration methods that ensure groundwater containing arsenic and uranium are safe to drink. The pilot plant at Tamil Nadu’s Kalpakkam, built by scientists of Bhabha Atomic Research Centre use waste steam from a […]

Whether or not you like the pungent veggie, we all know that onions are viewed mostly as food. Did you know you could also use an onion to clean your grill? That, however, is not the strangest thing you can do with onion.be We recently heard rumblings that onions can actually heal you by putting them in your socks and sleeping with them by your feet at night. Apparently it […]

Global asthma rates are on the rise with 250,000 annual deaths attributed to the disease. Estimates suggest that 300 million people worldwide suffer from asthma. What’s even worse is that almost 10 percent of this number comes from India. As per the Asthma Society of India, at present 25% of Indian population suffers from allergy and 5% of them are suffering from asthma. Asthma is a chronic disease of the […]