Health Tips

Tips to run a marathon

Are you running the ASA Greenathon on Sunday, 15th December? Here are a few tips you need to know to run your best marathon.

Health benefits of Ginger

The main reason to include ginger in your diet is its thermogenic properties which keep you warm during the cold winter days. It has also been shown t...

Health benefits of Figs

Figs possess prebiotics which help in preserving the pre-existing good bacteria within the gut, thus contributing to digestive health & wellness. Sinc...

Dry skin woes?

Aloe Vera gel helps lock moisture into the skin, while also acting as a glue that makes the top layer of skin cells stick together, ultimately softeni...

Benefits of Jaggery

Jaggery helps cleanse the liver by flushing out the toxins from the body. It is loaded with antioxidants and minerals like zinc and selenium, which he...

Menstrual hygiene is of utmost importance

Follow these menstrual hygiene tips every month in your monthly cycle.

Benefits of Ragi

Ragi has high protein content. It contains significant quantities of tryptophan, cystine, methionine, and total aromatic amino acids that help complet...

What is a postural hypotension?

A sudden drop in blood pressure often occurs when someone suddenly rises from a lying down or sitting position. This is called postural hypotension an...

Benefits of sweet potatoes

Sweet potatoes contain manganese which helps produce collagen and promotes skin and bone health. One cup of baked sweet potato gives 43% of your daily...

Prevent fatty liver disease

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver (NAFL) develops when the body creates too much fat or cannot metabolize fat fast enough. The excess fat is stored in liver c...

Snack on some 'Ber'

Ber or jujube fruit has calming effects on the brain and the nervous system. It has sedative effects and is also known to work on your hormonal level ...

Mint Leaves: A natural decongestant

Mint is known to clear congestion of the nose, throat, bronchi, and lungs. In addition to the respiratory channels, mint's anti-inflammatory propertie...

Strawberries: Inflamation reducers

The antioxidants and phytochemicals found in strawberries helps to reduce inflammation of the joints, which may cause arthritis and can also lead to h...

International Day Of People with Disability

International Day Of People with Disability is celebrated every year to increase awareness, acceptance, and understanding of people with disabilities....

Prevent the spread of HIV

Protecting yourself from HIV begins with understanding how the virus is spread. Here are a few tips to follow.

How is HIV transmitted?

HIV is found in the following bodily fluids of someone living with the virus. It can spread through contact with an infected person's fluid, like bloo...

Is HIV the same as AIDS?

No. While HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Syndrome) is a virus that may cause an infection, AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) is a condition. Cont...

Avoid Fizzy Drinks!

Fizzy, carbonated drinks contain gas that can build up in the stomach. The carbon dioxide that makes soda and similar beverages fizzy can also cause b...

Did you know?

Stress has direct toxic effects on your heart health because it makes you release the stress hormones, adrenaline, and cortisol. It causes your heart ...

Why do you get goosebumps?

When you're cold, or you experience a strong emotion, such as fear, shock, anxiety or sexual arousal, goosebumps can suddenly pop up all over the skin...