The innovative minds behind Google have repeatedly declared immortality is not a fantasy but a certainty. Bill Maris, the president and managing partner of Google Ventures, suggested the means to combat all diseases and age-related conditions could be available within his lifetime. Maris said, We actually have the tools in the life sciences to achieve anything that you have the audacity to envision. I just hope to live long enough […]

Low levels of vitamin D have been linked to cancer, heart disease, diabetes, dementia and arthritis, as well as childhood illnesses. So is sunshine and oily fish enough – or should you take supplements?   Vitamin D, the so-called sunshine vitamin, is rarely out of the news. Take the past fortnight: a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Oncology found that people with low levels of vitamin D […]

Here’s what really happens to your body after sitting through a sit-com marathon. 1) ON YOUR SPINE The problem: Sitting for long hours curve your spine into a C-shape, and keeping it that way for too long can cause cramped and aching muscles. The solution: Consider a recliner or tucking a pillow behind your chair. It’ll keep your back straight and comfortable, and help you maintain proper posture. 2) ON […]

  There are a lot of advantages to earning more money, but getting a good night’s sleep may not be one of them. It turns out that, in general, the more money people make, the less they sleep. That’s been true for decades in the United States, and in other countries as well. On average, adults earning the highest incomes – around $98,000 for a family of four – sleep […]

Pretty soon one person may be able to tun on and off all the LED street lights in Los Angeles. The plan, announced Wednesday, is to attach mobile chips to the existing streetlights that will connect them all via the city’s cellular network. The system will allow a city worker to turn individual lights on or off — say, to accommodate a film shoot — and to brighten the lights […]

Excess body fat causes heart diseases, diabetes, hypertension, fatty liver, and a higher risk of developing cancer. Foods rich in fiber keep you full for longer, and they also help you deal with food cravings. They are the ideal choice for people struggling with constipation. Protein-packed food are great if you want to lose weight and maintain your muscle mass at the same time. They boost energy and provide enough […]

The ruthless sun saps us of energy, leaving us dehydrated and lethargic. In summer, we need energy giving foods that will boost our metabolism, regulate muscle function and give us instant energy. Read on to find out how you can revitalise yourself with these quick low-calorie energy boosters. Bananas Bananas are loaded with naturally-occurring sugars: sucrose, fructose, and glucose, which provide instant energy. The high levels of glucose also ensure […]

  Noni or Indian Mulberry, the fruit of the Morinda Citrifolia tree, is actually a species of the coffee family – and like coffee, it is a stimulator, but not in the way you would imagine. Native to Southeast Asia and Australasia, the Noni fruit has been particularly well revered in Hawaii, where it is a part of many traditional medicinal remedies. The noni plant is a source of antioxidants, […]

  “Learn how to see. Realize that everything connects to everything else.” ― Leonardo da Vinci Shiva, Buddha, Saint Nicholas and Jesus are all depicted making similar hand gestures in a number of widely recognized images. To an untrained eye, this could merely be coincidence, but upon further examination it appears that each spiritual teacher might actually be using a yogic “mudra.” “In the practice of yoga, mudras are basically […]

Every human being experiences stress at some or the other point of time in life. Thanks to our tiring jobs, faulty eating habits, pollution and, most of all, our lethargy, which adds to the cause of stress.   Everyone reacts to stress differently. Some cope up easily while others may not. Studies have proved that an increase in stress hormones might speed up cognitive decline in people as they age. […]