If you find yourself not being able to distinguish between shades of colours like red and green, or blue and yellow, your ophthalmologist or optometrist may ask you to run tests to diagnose a possible condition known as colour blindness or colour vision deficiency. In simple terms, it is one’sRead More →
Your kitchen pantry is a powerhouse of various ingredients that come packed with innumerable health benefits. One such vegetable, which is readily available and is used every day in most households, is the onion. But, while you may know of it as a flavour enhancer, did you know that theRead More →
It is extremely important to consume a nutritious diet during pregnancy. But, within the realm of nutritious foods, there are many dos and don’ts that women must follow when they are expecting a baby. Also, there are many myths about what foods they can or cannot consume during this time.Read More →
The latest statistics from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) note that the burden of deaths by suicide has increased in India — by 7.2 per cent from 2020 — with a total of 1,64,033 people dying by suicide in 2021. NCRB, which collects data from police recorded suicide cases,Read More →
We would like to believe that exercising regularly is our license to indulge in calorie-laden foods, but a recently-released study has burst this bubble by noting that consuming unhealthy food can increase fatal risks like cardiovascular disease risk despite exercise. The study, published in BMJ Sports Medicine, looked at recordsRead More →
Mosquito bites are not uncommon. In most people, mosquito bites may not cause much harm but they may spread diseases such as malaria and dengue. Mosquitoes complete their life cycle near stagnant water and, hence, are generally found in such areas. Why do mosquito bites happen? The female mosquitoes areRead More →
Those who work out regularly know the importance of a post-workout snack or drink, and how it can help the body regain its lost energy. As such, if you have been struggling to find an ideal protein-rich post-workout drink, how about trying a sattu drink. Buy Now | Our bestRead More →
There are plenty of reasons a person might choose to go vegetarian. For example, many people are choosing plant-based diets for environmental and ethical reasons. Another major reason people choose to go vegetarian is because of the hype around its potential health benefits. Buy Now | Our best subscription planRead More →
Soya, along with paneer, is considered to be a great source of protein for those on a vegetarian diet. And if you like your food spicy, there is nothing better than soya chaap. However, it must be noted that regular consumption of soya chaap — made with soybeans, soya chunks,Read More →
Exclusive breastfeeding of the neonate until the age of six months, and subsequently continuing breastfeeding along with other weaning foods does give an immense survival advantage to the newborn, said Dr Anu Joseph, consultant OBG and Fetal Medicine Maa Kauvery Hospital (Unit of Kauvery Hospital) Electronic City, Bangalore, while stressingRead More →
