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Defective Brain Cells Are Spreading Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s

February 13, 2017 SrijitaAlzheimer's, and, Are, Brain, cells, Defective, Parkinson's, Spreading

Brain is the most important organ of the human body yet most of its functioning is still unknown to doctors and scientists. We humans use merely five per cent of the brain’s total functioning throughout our life. The full potential of a human brain’s working has yet not been completely figured out. Neurons are the building blocks of the nervous system which includes the brain and the spinal cord. Neurons normally don’t reproduce or replace themselves, so when they become damaged or die they cannot be replaced by the body…

Fruits and Vegetables May Help Boost Mental Health

February 12, 2017 Srijitaand, boost, Fruits, Health, Help, May, mental, vegetables

It is said that you are in the best of health only if you have a healthy body, mind and soul. These three components are essential in bringing a balance to your life and keep you happy and strong. While we commonly pay heed to our physical state of being, our mental health takes a back seat. Call it taboo or what, but must people shy away from discussing their mental state. In today’s times, with alarming rise in cases of depression, anxiety and stress, it is important to talk…

6 Healthy Beverages That Will Make You Ditch Colas and Aerated Drinks

February 11, 2017 Srijita6, Aerated, and, beverages:, Colas, Ditch, drinks, Healthy, Make, That, Will, You

Aerated drinks and sodas are fast becoming the most consumed beverage in India. These drinks need to be pulled down and shamed due to their ill-effects on our health. The villain is the high fructose corn syrups present in these drinks that has been linked with diabetes, heart disease, kidney problems, reproductive issues, asthma, depression, arthritis and obviously obesity. Beverage companies, spend billions each year to tempt consumers. But what they may not tell you is that around ten teaspoons of sugar in each can and phosphoric acid can change…

Prebiotics May Help You Beat Stress and Get Good Sleep

February 11, 2017 Srijitaand, Beat, Get, Good, Help, May, Prebiotics, Sleep, Stress, You

What are prebiotic really? Are they a food fad? While people were just about warming up to the concept of probiotics, there suddenly came in prebiotics claiming to be better than the other. Gut bacteria or probiotics need to feed on certain fibers in order to perform better and help improve your gut environment so as various metabolic processes can be carried out efficiently by the body. But the acidic content of our stomach most often hampers the growth of these microorganisms, along with our habits such as drinking hot…

Horror Movies May Help Identify How The Brain Processes Fear and Anxiety

February 11, 2017 Srijita'fear, and, Anxiety, Brain, Help, Horror, How, identify, May, Movies, Processes, The

If there’s one category of movies that has us sitting on the edge is a horror movie. We can’t really say that we love watching them but we sure are always intrigued by the screenplay. It’s almost like a rollercoaster ride of emotions – one moment you are calm, another moment scared, then happy and suddenly you are screaming and stressed. Probably that’s what makes those movies so popular is because of the thrill that comes along with it. It’s never one straight line. There’s just so much going on…

Food and Mood: 10 Foods That Can Cheer You Up on a Bad Day

February 10, 2017 Srijita10', a, and, Bad, Can, cheer, Day, Food., Foods, mood, On, That, Up, You

We know that sweet treats or your favourite foods can make you happy and turn things around on a low day but we’re talking science. Some foods are known to transform your mood because of certain compounds that they contain. A lot of research has shown that our diet can affect our mood. The theory is simple – the food we eat can bring about certain changes in our brain structure which can affect your mood and behaviour. There are also several factors that can affect your feelings. These simple…