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Wondering which cooking oil is good for you? Here are the pros and cons of canola oil

March 17, 2018 Loknath Dasand, Are, Canola, cons, Cooking, for, Good, Here, Is, of, Oil, pros, The, Which, Wondering, You

Even as a recent canola oil study linking its consumption with worsening memories in mice triggered fear among consumers, a lot of research conducted over the past decade have underlined many health benefits of this dietary oil derived from rapeseed. High in monounsaturated fatty acids, canola oil was shown to have beneficial effects in people with obesity and diabetes. Some studies also linked consumption of this oil with reduced cancer risk and enhanced intelligence in children. A study published in the journal Obesity towards the end of 2016 showed that including…

Warning: How Safe are You and Your Employees from Your WiFi and Mobile Devices?

March 14, 2018 Loknath Dasand, Are, Devices, Employees, From, How, Mobile, safe, warning, Wifi, You, Your

hould you need to worry about radiation from your WiFi? Before I delve straight into answering that question, I guess I need to clear up a few of the basics first like: “what exactly is WiFi radiation?” So here you go. WiFi Radiation: What You Should Know Most WiFi devices emit RF (radio-frequency) radiation (or microwave radiation) 24 hours a day. This radiation is more or less the same type used by microwave ovens for cooking food. A microwave oven bombards your food container with microwave radiation. This produces molecular friction which…

People are obsessed with booking their vacations through Costco – and now there are even more benefits

March 10, 2018 Loknath Das-, and, Are, Benefits, booking, Costco, Even, More, Now, obsessed, People, their, There, through, vacations, With

Costco Travel is one of the company’s fastest-growing areas. Costco customers love its travel service. The platform offers members discounts on vacations and car rentals. It also recently started offering benefits such as a 2% cashback bonus on travel purchases for executive members. Costco also offers gift cards for all members on certain purchases. We put the system to the test and found it easy to use. Costco’s travel service is fast becoming one of its biggest assets. The retail giant has been offering members deals on hotels, flights, cruises, and rental cars since 2000. While it…

Beat exam stress and perform well by following these 4 health tips

March 8, 2018 Loknath Das4), and, Beat, by, Exam, Following, Health, Perform, Stress, these, Tips:, Well

It’s that time of the year when both students and parents feel “exam pressure”. Students are under pressure to perform their best, but doing so requires a balanced approach to health, in addition to consistent studying. This balanced approach helps students boost their memory and remember what they have studied. Dr Hariprasad, an Ayurveda expert at The Himalaya Drug Company, recommends the following tips to maintain a healthy lifestyle during the upcoming exams: * Exercise regularly: Physical activity is an effective tool to improve academic performance. Studies conducted at the University…

Beware, surgery and anaesthesia may affect your immediate memory

March 6, 2018 Loknath Dasaffect, anaesthesia, and, beware!, Immediate, May, Memory:, Surgery, Your

Turns out, surgery and anaesthesia can slightly affect the memory of patients. According to a new study, patients may score slightly lower on certain memory tests after having surgery and anaesthesia. In the study of 312 participants who had surgery and 652 participants who had not (with an average age in the 50s), surgery between tests was associated with a decline in immediate memory by one point out of a possible maximum test score of 30 points. Memory became abnormal in 77 out of 670 participants with initially normal memory…

Asus ZenFone 5z and ZenFone 5 (2018) First Impressions

March 5, 2018 Loknath Das'First, 2018, 5%;, 5z, and, Asus, Impressions, ZenFone

HIGHLIGHTS Asus ZenFone 5z is a flagship smartphone with Snapdragon 845 SoC ZenFone 5 (2018) is a mid-range smartphone with an iPhone X-like notch Both smartphones feature metallic body, and dual rear cameras Asus has taken the wraps off its new ZenFone 5 smartphone range at MWC 2018, with devices that appeal to buyers at multiple price points. Right at the top of the lineup is the brand new ZenFone 5z, which has top-end hardware befitting a 2018 flagship, plus a notched screen that’s sure to be highly controversial. Then there’s also…