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Why do sweet things stop tasting so after we eat anything sugary

February 12, 2017 SrijitaAfter, Anything, Do, Eat, So, Stop, Sugary, sweet, tasting, Things, We, Why

You had a doughnut and topped it with a cup of cappuccino, which suddenly tasted plain despite two sachets of sugar. This has sometime happened with all of us when something sweet ceases to taste sweet when had after something sugary. Here we decode why this happens. First let us understand how our brain functions. Our sensory organs receive sensory information from the brain and the body acts on these messages. Once your brain becomes accustomed to a constant signal, it tends to ignore it, and focuses on looking for…

Why Good Nap Time is Essential for Kids to Develop Language Skills

February 11, 2017February 11, 2017 SrijitaDevelop, Essential, for, Good, Is, Kids, Language, Nap, Skills, Time, to, Why

It is no secret that a good night’s sleep makes you feel better. Not only does sleep give your body time to rest and recharge, it may also be crucial to your brain’s ability to learn and remember. Healthy sleep puts us in the right state of mind to take in information as we go about the day. Sleep actually triggers changes in the brain that solidify memories – strengthening connections between brain cells and transferring information from one brain region to another. Imaging and behavioral studies continue to show…

Why You Should Start Your Day With a Glass of Warm Water

February 10, 2017 Srijitaa, Day, Glass, of, Should, Start, warm', Water, Why, With, You, Your

The world is made up of two types of people, simplistically speaking. Those who like their water warm and those who like to throw in plenty of ice cubes. Water plays an essential role in our well-being, from skin care to good digestion and even avoiding migraines, there is a lot that merely the consumption of water can fix. However, according to science, both ancient and modern, the temperature of water when it is consumed is critical as well. From Ayurveda to ancient Chinese medicine, the one thing everyone seems…

Why Good Nap Time is Essential for Kids to Develop Language Skills

February 10, 2017 SrijitaDevelop, Essential, for, Good, Is, Kids, Language, Nap, Skills, Time, to, Why

Why Your Water Intake is Essential in Preventing Urinary Diseases

February 10, 2017 Srijitadiseases, Essential, In, Intake, Is, preventing, Urinary, Water, Why, Your

As much as we love winters, the cold season brings along with it a few spoilers. What top the list are dryness and dehydration. They are almost inescapable. You need to constantly remind yourself to hydrate and smear yourself with moisturisers to keep your skin supple. The cold wind doesn’t help even a single bit to keep the energy levels high, as the only thought that runs in your mind is to snuggle in some heated corner and warm up. You have to make the extra effort to take care…

Why Diabetics Should Munch on Almonds for the Sake of Their Heart

February 10, 2017 SrijitaAlmonds, Diabetics, for, Heart, Munch, of, On, Sake, Should, The, their, Why

Diabetes is a major disease affecting the world population today. It is a condition when the blood sugar level in the body shoots up because insulin is not able to break it down into energy. What makes this disease even deadlier is that it is life-long and in the process, it makes the patients more susceptible to fall prey to other diseases – cardiovascular diseases being the perfect case in point. Now of course, we all know that prevention is better than cure, and so it is very important for…