Whether you are planning tp loose weight or trying to get fit, your diet plan is pretty much incomplete without fruits. They are a powerhouse of nutrition, packed with all essential nutrients like vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals, dietary fibre, etc, that aid the proper functioning of the human body. Also, studies point out that the regular consumption of fruits can help ... Read More »
A Cochrane review, published on 17 November 2022, has concluded that there is a “strong certainty” that people who use nicotine-containing e-cigarettes to help them stop smoking are more likely to quit than those who use other forms of nicotine replacement therapy. Researchers from the international Cochrane Collaboration reviewed current evidence and included 78 studies (22,052 participants), of which half ... Read More »
You’ve probably heard that vitamin D is important. But what does it do in the body? And how do you know if you need more of it? Find out from HSS bone health expert Marci Goolsby. Most of us know by now that vitamin D is good for us—especially in the winter, when sunlight (our main source of it) is ... Read More »
The right way of waste disposal is confusing for the rapidly growing urban population. Disposing of daily biodegradable waste is one of the major issues we face. But there are certain ways in which this can be mitigated with a little effort and patience. Manjushree Ladiya, a terrace gardener from Ghaziabad, shares tips on how to make different types of ... Read More »
In a developing country like India, several prominent career fields, such as politics, armed forces, administration, and business, among others, are still dominated by men. But as women are carving a place for their capable selves in these male-dominated professions, another name gets added to the list – Lance Naik Manju, the first woman skydiver of the Indian Army. First ... Read More »
Biodiversity finance is the practice of managing and raising capital for biodiversity conservation. Currently, Biodiversity finance in India depends on government funds, but the focus is shifting towards sourcing capital from the private and public sectors India is among the 17 mega-diversity countries of the world because of its rich species, ranking 8th on the chart. In just 2.4 per ... Read More »
Good story with a nice message! A father left 17 Camels as an Asset for his Three Sons.When the Father passed away, his sons opened up the will.The Will of the Father stated that the Eldest son should get Half of 17 Camels,The Middle Son should be given 1/3rd of 17 Camels,Youngest Son should be given 1/9th of the 17 ... Read More »
India has about 77 million individuals with diabetes in India, and the number, researchers predict, is expected to rise to over 134 million by 2045. The major reason behind this is rapid shifts in lifestyles over the past couple of decades. Lifestyle factors such as obesity and a lack of physical activity raise the risk of type 2 diabetes. In ... Read More »
Happiness doesn’t start with a relationship, a vacation, a job, or money. It starts with your thinking and what you tell yourself every day. In every situation you have ever been in, positive or negative, the one common thread is you. It is your responsibility, and yours alone, to recognize that regardless of what has happened up to this point ... Read More »
The Green Pencil Foundation collaborated with Greenpeace India and organised a ‘Light Up Bicycle’ drive during Diwali. The campaign was launched in Hyderabad and many other cities, including Mumbai, Pune, Chennai, Delhi, Chandigarh, Gurugram, Mysore, and Bangalore, to promote intelligent and sustainable mobility to fight pollution and climate change. Inspiring People To Use Bicycles Thousands of individuals from more than ... Read More »
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