Miscellany

Your eyes would feel more at home being cared for each day, especially when so many hours spent stareing into devices are common. Here's a few basic behaviors can decrease strain and help your eyes perform better: Practice the…

Washington, DC: Scientists discovered that vitamin C from food travels through the bloodstream into every layer of the skin, boosting collagen and skin renewal. People who ate two vitamin C-packed kiwifruit daily showed thicker,…

While everyone knows the importance of generally sleeping a sufficient amount, we don’t talk enough about what time one should go to bed. Health experts say sleep by 11 PM will have a set purpose to help our bodies sync up our circadian…

Getting hungry again as soon as half an hour after breakfast might seem to have you all of the wrong things, many nutrition experts say that our lunch craving is not necessarily based on quantity as opposed to the value of the meal.…

Here are a few easy ways to stay fit during your 9-to-5: Take a 2–5 minute walk every hour to improve circulation and reduce stiffness. Stretch your neck, shoulders and back regularly to ease muscle tension. Use the stairs…

Washington DC: A gene involved in the brain's overnight cleaning system may change how strongly poor sleep affects Alzheimer's-related brain changes. The findings point toward more personalised prevention strategies based on both genetics…

We all know salt is one of the essential nutrients but if we are taking too much then it can lead to gradually damaging our bodies. Sodium is vital in balancing fluid levels as well as in aiding nerve and muscle function, but too much…

You wouldn’t believe how much benefit one small habit can bring - taking the stairs. Here’s why. Stair-climbing is probably one of the easiest ways to move your body as there’s no gym access and no gear needed required. When you go up…

Washington DC: People with depression have higher body temperatures, which suggests that reducing their temperatures may have a mental health advantage, according to a new UC San Francisco research. The study, published in Scientific…

Washington D.C.: A new discovery has brought natural anti­cavity products closer to reality. The scientists from West China School of Stomatology and Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam figured out the main active ingredient of Galla…

Also known as fox nuts and lotus seeds, Makhana has become popular as a healthy snack as it is light and crunchy and nutrient dense too so it's good substitute for a lot of the processed foods. Makhana is very rich in protein, fiber,…

Mexico City: Researchers have found that low to moderate alcohol use by pregnant patients may contribute to subtle changes in their babies' prenatal development. The study was published in the journal, 'Alcohol Clinical and Experimental…

A popular ingredient in Indian households for generations now, curd not only tastes great but also offers remarkable health benefits. Packed with probiotics, proteins, calcium and a host of other essential nutrients, consuming curd as…

You're definitely not hallucinating if you think your smartphone's battery isn't quite lasting through your summer days as long as it used to. The key culprit behind a dwindling smartphone battery in high heat is the lithium-ion battery…

Ontario: Concerns regarding the influence of social media platforms on youth mental health led the US Surgeon General to suggest a warning label for them. The Surgeon General's Advisory on Social Media and Youth Mental Health highlighted…