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Category archives: Science & Technology

Emergency tips to survive an asthma attack without inhaler!

Living with asthma can be tough and terrifying. But the good thing is that there are ways that can help reduce your symptoms and risk of having an asthma attack. An asthma occurs when the airways in the lungs become swollen or inflamed and are blocked by mucus, making breathing difficult. The chest tightens and the lungs seem to produce a wheezing sound.   If you have asthma, you probably […]

 
 
 

Watch: Things you need to know about epilepsy

Epilepsy is the most common type of serious brain disorder characterized by repeated seizures. It is also known as seizure disorder and effects the nervous system of the body. A seizure is sudden disturbances in the electrical activity of the brain that causes change in behavior, movements and consciousness. The World Health Organization (WHO) has clarified that epilepsy is treatable and has nothing to do with mental disorder. The type […]

What Are The Effects Of Loneliness On Your Health?

Humans are social animals, who rely on a safe, secure, social surrounding to survive and thrive. However, each of us is capable of feeling lonely. Loneliness is actually a state of mind associated with the feeling of sadness or distress about being by yourself or feeling disconnected from the world around you. It is both complex and unique to each individual. Loneliness has become an invisible epidemic affecting millions of […]

 
 
 

First Bridget Jones’ Baby trailer: The bumbling romantic is back

Bridget Jones, the fictional bumbling Londoner obsessed with her love life, is back, this time pregnant as well as with more men woes, in a new trailer for the latest film based on the hugely popular novels. Fans got a first glimpse of Bridget Jones’s Baby with a two-minute trailer released on Wednesday, showing Oscar winner Renee Zellweger returning as the much-loved, weight-fixated singleton, now in her 40s. Beginning with […]

Humble Haldi Can Help Fight Deadly Tuberculosis

Turmeric, an essential ingredient that spices up a curry, may help fight drug-resistant tuberculosis, new research has found. Turmeric is already used to treat many health conditions and it has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and perhaps even anti-cancer properties, the study pointed out. Researchers have now found that by stimulating human immune cells called macrophages, curcumin – a substance in turmeric — was able to successfully remove Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the causative bacterium […]

Want to live longer? It’s about time you switched to Japanese diet

So you think Sushi is your answer for food which is low on calories (and hence helps you stay slim) yet quick on the palate? Of course you are. Now, the good news is it also helps you live longer. According to a new study, close adherence to Japanese diet can reduce the risk of death from all causes including death from cardiovascular disease, particularly stroke. The study suggests that […]

Know why fish is good for health!

Fish is considered as one of the healthiest foods and contains important nutrients like protein and vitamin D. It is also the best source of omega-3 fatty acids that are important for our body and brain. Here are some health benefits of eating fish: Fish oils helps to reduce the blood clot and abnormal heart rhythms after a heart attack. It is god for diabetic patients as it helps to […]

World Sleep Day: Wake up! 20% people are sleep deprived, finds survey

Every fifth person across the world is sleep deprived owing to reasons ranging from lifestyle, odd working hours and personal obligations, a survey said ahead of World Sleep Day on March 18. The poll, conducted by Curofy – India’s largest community of verified doctors – was part of an effort to raise awareness about sleep disorders on the occasion. “There is a large population suffering from sleep disorder and our […]

 
 
 

Why sleeping on left side is good for your health?- Watch

Which is your favourite position for sleeping? Well, everyone has their own ways and positions of sleeping. Some people like to be on either the left or the right side, on your back, and curled up in the fetal position. But it is said that sleeping on left is better than all of the other sleep positions. To know why sleeping on left side is good for your health, check […]

5 Tips To Help You Get Past The Feeling Of Being Imperfect

This week I’m talking about something that is super personal for me, because it is something that I struggle with constantly. No matter how healthy you are, no matter how hard you try to eat a balanced diet, no matter how many hours you spend in the gym, you will probably still fail at this one thing. You will never be perfect. When I was a kid, I was always […]