Set up a corner for your work desk. Decked it up with a whiteboard, essential and charming stationery items, and sticky notes. Even ordered a comfortable chair that can support your back while you’re brainstorming and head-scratching! Think that’s all it takes for a healthy upgrade while you’re at a desk job? Think again. Being…
What actually determines our memory? Turns out, a pair of thumb-sized structures, known as the hippocampus, deep in the center of the human brain, are responsible for our ability to learn and remember things.But what exactly is the function of the hippocampus? The simplest answer would be: it is the part of the human brain…
This optical illusion challenges viewers to find the word “Last” hidden among a grid of “Fast” within 7 seconds. It tests observation skills and focus, as the brain tends to overlook subtle differences due to repetition. Successfully spotting the imposter word quickly indicates sharp visual perception, while regular practice enhances these abilities. Optical illusions are…
In advanced kidney disease, the body retains fluid which leads to swelling, while also causing neck veins to become affected. When heart and kidney systems face challenges, veins in the neck become noticeable through enlargement or bulging. Excessive fluid in the body creates blood vessel pressure elevation, which leads to this condition known as jugular…
Travelling has always been enticing and adventurous for most people. When you travel, there are probable chances to get tired, feel stressed and you often lose your glow. So, what’s important here is you keep shining until the day ends, when your travelling journey reaches a halt. Travelling often challenges your skincare routine and beauty…
By now, we all know and have practiced the remedies that cure heart, lung, or liver ailments, but often overlooked, the lymphatic system plays a crucial role in maintaining health by removing toxins, balancing our body fluids, and aiding immunity. Well, unlike our heart, our lymphatic system has no central pump, so evidently it relies…
That aching feeling after a heavy leg workout, that stiffness and soreness in the body after one has just hit the gym, happens to everybody. But could it be a sign of something else apart from just tiredness? Understanding what this soreness really means will help train smarter and not just harder. Here is how…
Bruises and aches are usually dismissed as minor health issues. A sudden bruise on the arm might be explained away as bumping into something, while shoulder pain is often blamed on posture or overexertion. However, when these symptoms appear without a clear cause or persist for a long time, they may indicate something more serious—such…
While longevity is not always linear and can be dependent heavily on genetic and environmental factors, the fact of the matter is that we can definitely increase our lifespan, if we follow some basic tips. These tips work for everyone regardless of age, and can be done anywhere and anytime!Secret to longevityIn a video posted…
The basic Tai Chi movement enables simultaneous stimulation of all body organs including kidneys, liver, heart and spleen. The movement appeals to starting practitioners who want straightforward energising exercises. Stand with your feet apart, while gently bouncing your knees to create soft body movements. Let your arms swing naturally and lightly tap your sides, chest,…
