Health Benefits
Are Smartphones Changing The Shape of Our Brains?
People who use touchscreens daily have a larger somatosensory cortex This is the area at the centre of the brain which controls the thumbs Swiss team tracked 37 volunteers over ten days – 27 of them using touchscreen phones, and 11 using traditional mobiles with fixed buttons During these tests, researchers monitored each user’s brain waves Those using touchscreen phones had altered the function of their cortex Smartphones have become so integral to modern life,…
Read More15 Herbal Teas That Can Heal You
Herbal teas are known to be soothing and relaxing. If you’re not a big fan of drinking water throughout the day (and it is recommended to drink at least 1.5 l a day), drinking warm teas can be the perfect solution for you. They are also good as a homemade remedy for cold and other health conditions. By drinking tea, we are eliminating the toxins out of our bodies but also, we are able to…
Read More5 Eye Exercises to Improve Your Vision
Over the last 10 – 15 years there has been a marked increase in the number of people who wear glasses and contact lenses. This can be put down to drastically increased computer useage both at home and at work, and increased television watching. Good news for opticians around the world – bad news for us, but it need not be! Our eyes need regular exercise in order to keep them healthy, just like any…
Read MoreSteroids and Their Side Effects
What are Steroids? Steroids (also known as cortisone or corticosteroids) are chemicals (hormones) that occur naturally in the body. Steroids decrease inflammation, suppress the body’s immune system, block DNA from being made, as well as blocking a chemical called histamine (released during an allergic reaction). Steroid medicines are man-made but are similar to these natural hormones. The type of steroids used to treat disease are called corticosteroids. They are different to the anabolic steroids which…
Read MoreTips To Prevent Spring Allergies
As the cool, breezy winters come to an end, our eyes are eager to see the blooming spring colors. Those with a passion for gardening get all set to bring out their gardening tools and start working on their gardens again. Spring brings energy, positive vibes and a bugging desire to do something creatively innovative. In most households, the change of season means some thorough cleaning out, with people making sure that their wardrobes, store…
Read Moreپاؤں اور منہ کی بدبو کا دیسی علاج
بدبو منہ کی ہو یا پاؤں کی‘ آپ کے لئے کسی بھی محفل میں شرمندگی اور ارد گرد بیٹھے لوگوں کے لئے ناگواری کا باعث بنتی ہے۔ انسانی جسم پورے کا پورا بدبو پیدا نہیں کرتا بلکہ جسم کے کچھ خاص حصے ہوتے ہیں، جو ایسی صورت حال پیدا کر دیتے ہیں۔ پسینے کے باعث خصوصاً مردوں کے پیروں سے بہت زیادہ بدبو آتی ہے، کیوں کہ زیادہ تر مرد حضرات ہی بند جوتے پہنتے…
Read More13 Health Benefits of Cycling
Cycling is good for health. For one, it reduces death risks. In Denmark, a 15-year study associates cycling with a 40% reduction in mortality for both sexes over all ages (Archives of Internal Medicine, 2000). Basically, a person who cycles as a commuter consistently can expect, according to a report released in a 1986 issue of the American Journal of Public Health, to live longer than those who don’t. Cycling can also give you a…
Read Moreوزن گھٹانے کی آسان ترکیبیں
آج کل وزن گھٹانے کا رواج وبا کی طرح پھیل گیا ہے۔ کیا مرد اور کیا خواتین سبھی کو دبلا ہونے کی فکر ہے۔ اس سلسلے میں طرح طرح کے غذائی مرکبات، ادویات اور ورزشوں کے نت نئے طریقے رواج پا رہے ہیں۔ دبلے پن کے لیے تجویز کی جانے والی غذا کے بارے میں پورے وثوق سے دعویٰ کیا جاتا ہے کہ یہ وزن گھٹانے کا فوری، شرطیہ، یقینی اور بے ضرر ذریعہ ہے……
Read More5 Best Foods for Building Muscles
1. Salmon When it comes to a great all-around food to build muscle, the trophy goes to salmon. It is loaded with protein and omega-3 fatty acids, two key nutrients to build and repair muscle tissue, and to keep your hunger in check. You can also cook salmon several different ways. Salmon is also rich in key nutrients, such as selenium, Vitamin D, B12, niacin and vitamin D. The list goes on with all of…
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