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Iraq’s travel highlights: 14 amazing places that tourists are missing

October 3, 2017 Loknath Das14, Amazing, Are, Highlights, Iraq's, Missing, places, That, Tourists, travel

It’s National Day in Iraq. October 3 marks exactly 85 years since the country gained independence from the UK. However, it has long been off-limits to ordinary travellers. Daesh controls large parts of it, and the Foreign Office advises against travel, adding that there is a high risk of terrorism and kidnapping. That’s not to say that a handful of tour operators aren’t running trips. Hinterland Travel is one. It has already run four tours of Iraq this year and has another 16 travellers lined up for its next departure in…

6 Unhealthy Foods That Are Actually Good For You

September 22, 2017 Loknath Das6, Actually, Are, Foods, for, Good, That, Unhealthy?, You

Who doesn’t want to lead a healthy life? There are so many diets and healthy lifestyle tips that keep doing the rounds that we try and modify our routine to lead the best kind of life. Diet, of course, plays a crucial role in our well-being. What we eat and what we choose to avoid affects our health more than we realise it on a day-to-day basis. With all sorts of information available online these days, there are many times we get fooled into believing fad diets, and avoid foods that may in fact be not…

Do you put off exercise? Here are 5 surprising reasons to take up working out now

August 29, 2017 Loknath Das5%;, Are, Do, exercise:, Here, Now, Off, Out, Put, reasons, Surprising, Take, to, Up, Working, You

The aversion to exercising is so strong among so many people, that scientists are even working on a pill that mimics the positive health benefits of exercise without actually requiring to break a sweat. But until that happens, our daily routine must include one thing: Working out. While we’ve all heard that regular exercise can improve heart health, reduce risk of diabetes, and strengthen muscles, it can also enhance the quality of your life in a number of ways. Here are five such benefits, as reported by CNN, which may surprise you. 1)…

Not so healthy after all. Here are five superfoods that you can avoid

August 25, 2017 Loknath DasAfter, All, Are, Avoid, Can, Five, Healthy, Here, Not, So, superfoods, That, You

Acai berries, goji berries, kale, pineapples and now mares’ milk — according to nutritionist Raphaël Gruman, there’s no need to rush out and buy these trending “superfoods”. Better and less expensive dietary options are available to people who want to get in greater quantities of natural vitamins and antioxidants. * Acai berries: The fruit of the South American acai palm is a big seller in organic grocery stores. Acai berries are rich in vitamin C, but so are a majority of fruits, notably kiwi fruit and in particular golden kiwi fruit.…

Stay healthy on a budget. Here are five inexpensive superfoods for you

August 25, 2017 Loknath Dasa, Are, Budget, Five, for, Healthy, Here, inexpensive, On, Stay, superfoods, You

There’s more to superfoods than kale and chia seeds. And not all superfoods require you to spend a lot of money. Nutritionists suggest natural superfoods to ensure you stay in good health. * Turmeric: An excellent anti-inflammatory, turmeric can be used to relieve aching joints and tendinitis. It also activates serotonin, the ‘good mood’ hormone. According to a 2014 Australian study published in the Journal of Clinical Nutrition, a gram of turmeric every morning can improve the memory power of people at risk from age-related cognitive decline. The powdered root can be sprinkled on…

Are you suffering from depression? It may negatively influence your memories of the past

August 25, 2017 Loknath DasAre, Depression, From, influence, It, May, memories, negatively, of, past, suffering, The, You, Your

While it is known that people with depression see their present and future life enveloped in grief, however, a study has recently found that it also casts a long shadow over people’s memories of the past. According to researchers, depressed people have a peculiar view of the past — rather than glorifying the ‘good old days’ they project their generally bleak outlook on to past events. Previous research has shown that your gender may also influence how you suffer from depression and that shock therapy could act as an antidepressant. Dr Hartmut Blank…