Basil, or as called in Ayurveda, the elixir of life. This potent ingredient has long been associated with supporting the body against a variety of ailments, especially those linked to stress and imbalance. Scientifically known as Ocimum tenuiflorum, it has recently been studied for its impressive ability to lower cortisol levels in the body, which…
The hip flexor stretch is an effective exercise to counteract the tightness that is caused by prolonged sitting (especially in a desk job). To do this, one needs to kneel on the floor, one knee down and other planted in front, to create a 90-degree angle with the legs. Make sure, while in this position,…
Talk less, parent smarter: 5 ways to help kids navigate big feelings without lecturing (Image: TOI) Children are emotional sponges and they learn more from what they see than from what they hear us say. While we often call our children “to calm down”, our own actions during stressful moments are the most powerful lessons…
Neuroscientist Emily McDonald reveals that individual color perception is unique due to genetic variations, eye color, and personal experiences. A study by the University of Tokyo and Monash University supports this, finding that color-neurotypical individuals perceive red similarly, while colorblind individuals experience it differently. This highlights the subjective nature of color perception. When your mum…
Credit: Facebook/Mark Hyman, MD Imagine being told you have a disease that will slowly take away your ability to walk, sit, and even feed yourself. When the thought itself is difficult and disturbing for some, this is the harsh reality for many too. Dr. Terry Wahls comes in the latter group who, in 2000, was…
An optical illusion is challenging viewers to find a hidden number within a repeating pattern. The image displays the number “4576” numerous times, but cleverly concealed within is the number “4567”. Participants are tasked with locating the odd number out in under 8 seconds. The solution reveals the “4567” is located in the 7th row…
Kidney cancer often displays fatigue as an early symptom which people commonly disregard. This occurs because tumors create red blood cell production issues and inflammation, which leads to anemia that causes extreme fatigue. The symptoms of fatigue and reduced focus along with worsening weakness develop in patients over extended periods of weeks or months. The…
These days, lifting weights and building a muscular body gets a lot of attention and for one good reason. If done correctly and consistently, it can trigger a wide range of positive changes in the body, both physically and mentally. Most of the reasons are right in front of us, it helps to gain muscle,…
Fatty liver disease, a growing concern, affects one in three adults globally. Simple dietary errors like consuming excess sugar and processed foods, coupled with a sedentary lifestyle, significantly worsen the condition. Underlying issues such as obesity and diabetes also contribute. Fatty liver disease, which occurs when fat builds up in the liver, is on the…
What if the secret to living longer doesn’t lie in expensive diets or intense workouts, but in just living, and coincidentally shared across distant corners of the globe?Surprisingly, that is the secret behind the concept of Blue Zones, regions where people often live past 100. And this is no miracle; instead, it’s about the simple…
