Health & Fitness

Delhi — Performing yoga asanas on a daily basis comes with a lot of benefits. Yoga helps in improving the flexibility, balance and posture of the body. It also helps in enhancing the range of motion, alleviating pain and stress. It induces better sleep and relaxation. Yoga also helps in releasing negative emotions from the […]

Human beings are creatures of emotions, undoubtedly they vary, ranging from happiness, to sadness, to anger, rage, elation, euphoria and the list goes on. How negative emotions can impact our health. Each emotion has a psychological impact on the body. When you feel good your brain releases serotonin and oxytocin which are feel good hormones […]

BERLIN, Aug — What if the content of our dreams, even the most surprising ones, was linked to our anxiety levels? A recent study by German researchers suggests that there could be a connection. Do you frequently dream that you’re riding a motorcycle at high speeds (without necessarily always being in control of it), that […]

Delhi, July 28 — The outbreak of Japanese Encephalitis, the viral mosquito-borne deadly disease has added to the worries of people in Assam as it has claimed 44 lives across the northeastern state so far, as per National Health Mission (NHM). The mosquito-borne disease causes inflammation in the brain and while fever and body pain […]

LONDON, July 30 — The modern strain of the virus that causes cold sores has been traced back to around 5,000 years ago, with researchers suggesting its spread could have been propelled by the emergence of kissing. Around 3.7 billion people – the majority of the world’s population – have a life-long infection of the […]

Yoga is accessible to everyone regardless of age, gender and fitness levels and it can be considered as the elixir for youth and vitality since this ancient science is a dynamic process that boosts brain functions. Along with this, Yoga also provides us with innumerable physical benefits as practice of Yoga asanas, pranayama and meditation […]

NEW YORK — If sun protection is essential when packing your suitcase for the big vacation getaway, it’s also wise to include moisturising products to combat the damaging effects of the sun. But forget cosmetics with lengthy formulas, as this year it’s all about focusing on natural ingredients with powerful nourishing properties. With shea butter, […]

While a lot of us try to incorporate various kinds of vegetables and fruits in our daily diet to achieve that glowing and smooth skin, we often ignore the power of their peels and throw them in the bin automatically, without a thought. Here are some vegetable and fruit peels to try for your next […]

Life as we know it has changed almost completely in the last couple of years. As we hop from one crisis to another with what seems like a never ending pandemic in the background, dramatic changes have taken place for almost all of us both in our personal and public lives. Economic uncertainly, turmoil and […]

With the durian fruit back in season, people who appreciate its taste are on-the-ready to enjoy the tropical delicacy. However, a video of whole durians being deep-fried which was shared online has caused an uproar among netizens, many of whom expressed that they were simply not having it. The durian fruit is known for its […]

Kuala Lampur — US authorities eager to get people vaccinated against Covid-19 have offered inducements ranging from free beer to million-dollar lottery prizes, and now rock concert promoters have their own twist: whopping ticket discounts. Fans of punk bands Teenage BottleRocket, MakeWar and Rutterkin can get into the June 26 concert in coastal Saint Petersburg, […]

KUALA LUMPUR — Over one million doses of the AstraZeneca and CoronaVac Covid-19 vaccines arrived this morning at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) which the Covid-19 Immunisation Task Force (CITF) said will be used to speed up the national programme (NIP). CITF said 559,200 doses of the AstraZeneca type vaccines and the 500,000 CoronaVac […]

NEW YORK — In the end, it seems that artificial blue light from smartphones, tablets and other screens may not be harmful to skin. A new scientific study suggests that artificial blue light only has a “negligible effect” on skin, unlike natural blue light from the sun, which the scientists consider to be “the actual […]

NEW YORK — Teenagers and young adults using an electronic cigarette are at a higher risk of developing asthma and asthma attacks according to an American study. Vaping may significantly increase the risk of developing asthma. While e-cigarettes are often presented as less harmful than smoking the classic versions, they are still bad for your […]

KUALA LUMPUR — An overwhelming majority of Malaysian respondents who registered for Covid-19 immunisation told a survey last week that they were motivated by the desire to protect both themselves and their family. In the survey by market research firm Vase.ai, a total of 1,150 Malaysians nationwide of various ethnicities and ages were polled on […]