Have you been feeling persistent or recurrent pain in the lower back of late? You are not alone. Lower back pain affects one out of 10 people worldwide, causes more disability around the world than any other condition and accounts for a third of all work-related disability, according to a study. Though the reasons could be varied, one of the important contributing factors behind the nagging back pain is […]
Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne disease caused by the dengue virus. It is transmitted by the bite of an Aedes mosquito infected with a dengue virus. A drop in platelet count is a characteristic symptom of dengue fever. It doesn’t from person to person. The most common symptoms include fever, headache, muscle and joint pains and skin rash. Sometimes, these symptoms may be confused with flu. The number of dengue […]
Forget Viagra, male sex toys or master Kama Sutra-style sexual gymnastics, the key ingredients to a great sex are all in your mind, according to recent study. Contrary to the pop culture notion that hot looks and masterful technique are what that matter, a recent research in The Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality found that the real essentials are emotional connection between partners, communication and focus. The study, conducted on […]
Keeping a strict eye on your weight is imperative in these times. Generally, problems start to rise in the late twenties when there is lack of physical activity. Lethargic habits begin to develop and the individual loses his interest in healthy activities. Stress related to professional and personal lives takes a toll making it difficult to keep vigil on one’s health which later can lead to obesity A lot of […]
Tokyo: Solar physicists have captured the first direct observational signatures of a solar phenomenon that has eluded the world of science for over 70 years. This new information can explain how the solar corona reaches temperatures of 1,000,000 degrees Celsius — the so called “coronal heating problem”. Resonant absorption is a process where two different types of magnetically driven waves resonate, strengthening one of them. Researchers looked at a […]
The launch of Geo-synchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) D6 carrying India’s latest communication satellite GSAT-6 is scheduled for August 27, Indian Space Research Organisation said today. The launch of GSLV-D6 carrying GSAT-6 is scheduled at 16:52 hours from Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh, ISRO said. ISRO chairman A S Kiran Kumar had earlier said that the satellite would be for strategic application. “It will give you […]
According to Ayurveda, having pure blood is a sign of good health. Impure blood can cause many diseases. Exposure to the wind and unstable emotions are some of the causes that can cause impure blood. Horse-gram, black-gram, curd, vinegar, fermented or sour drinks, spoilt or stale food, heavy and fatty foods are also capable of turning blood impure. Pureness of the blood can be determined from its color. All the […]
Find the cure for infertility inside your kitchen. Some spices and herbs right from your kitchen closet can help you overcome fertility issues without any side effects. Here are some natural practices that can help you cure your problems. 1. Ashwagandha – This commonly found Indian herb, also popularly known in English as Winter Cherry or Indian ginseng has excellent properties that can cure infertility in both men and women. […]
When a dead blue whale washed ashore in Canada scientists finally got to see what the heart of the planet’s largest animal looked like As the largest animal to have ever lived, the blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) can also be expected to have some record-breaking internal organs. Tales of its heart being as big as a car, with the aorta (its main artery) large enough for a human to swim […]
Viagra, a drug to treat erectile dysfunction among men, is often misunderstood by some people as a drug to improve sex drive among males which is not true. The drug’s effectiveness on sexual dysfunction of women was not very clear but it was always considered to be a male centric drug. Ever since the drug came into market, experts and feminists have been rooting for a drug to treat sexual […]
