Think almonds are just a crunchy way to kill hunger? Think again. New research reveals that eating over 60 grams of almonds daily can do much more, like protecting your DNA and reducing oxidative stress, one of the silent culprits behind aging, inflammation, and chronic disease. Oxidative stress occurs when harmful molecules called free radicals…
Drinking alcohol and/or smoking The liver cells experience damage from both alcohol consumption and smoking habits. The progression of fatty liver disease into cirrhosis and cancer becomes accelerated, by drinking any amount of alcohol. On the other hand, cigarettes release toxic substances that lead to both liver cell damage and inflammation in the body. The…
India’s ancient Ayurvedic tradition utilizes kitchen ingredients for natural healing. Remedies for coughs combine ginger, pepper, and honey, while indigestion is addressed with carom seeds and black salt. Acidity finds relief in fennel, rock sugar, and milk, and fever is combatted with tulsi, ginger, and pepper, showcasing the power of home remedies. India has a…
Eye twitching, medically called myokymia, is a frequent, usually harmless condition where the eyelid muscles involuntarily spasm. Most cases resolve without treatment and are often triggered by factors like stress, fatigue, or caffeine. However, persistent or severe eye twitching can sometimes signal more serious neurological issues, including strokes, especially when accompanied by other symptoms such…
A mind-bending optical illusion is challenging viewers to find a lone ’22’ hidden among a grid of ’23’s within eight seconds. The brain’s tendency to recognize patterns makes it difficult to spot the imposter. Success requires focused scanning, overcoming the brain’s assumption that every number is ’23’. Optical illusions are so interesting because they demonstrate…
Walk down any supermarket aisle or scroll through wellness influencers’ feeds, and find alkaline water marketed as a miracle drink.Alkaline water with promises ranging from boosting energy and slowing aging to preventing serious diseases like cancer, isbecome a billion-dollar industry. The selling point? Its high pH level, which brands claim helps “neutralize” acidity in the…
In advanced kidney disease, the body retains fluid which leads to swelling, while also causing neck veins to become affected. When heart and kidney systems face challenges, veins in the neck become noticeable through enlargement or bulging. Excessive fluid in the body creates blood vessel pressure elevation, which leads to this condition known as jugular…
Intolerable summer heat and sudden notification ‘80% chances of rain today’ – sounds more like a relief, right? But love for the monsoon isn’t just human-only-mosquitoes feel the same too. The Aedes aegypti mosquito, which carries the dengue virus, mostly breeds in stagnant water. From water collected in old tyres and flower pots to puddles…
Wondering what to have for breakfast that is equally healthy and tasty.? Dr Saurabh Sethi, Gut Doctor (Harvard, Stanford, AIIMS) lists out the 10 best breakfast combos that are filling, wholesome, and so healthy. Take your pick, and tweak according to taste! Source link
What actually determines our memory? Turns out, a pair of thumb-sized structures, known as the hippocampus, deep in the center of the human brain, are responsible for our ability to learn and remember things.But what exactly is the function of the hippocampus? The simplest answer would be: it is the part of the human brain…
