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Optical illusions have gained a lot of popularity recently, as they get our brain to exercise, and can be the perfect test of our observational skills and keen eye. They are also super fun to solve, and can be the perfect recipe for a bored evening! An optical illusion is actually a visual phenomenon where…

Photo: marina__neuralean/ Instagram Optical illusion personality test, as the name suggests, are simple, fun and engaging tests that claim to reveal a person’s true nature in just a few seconds. These are weird images based on psychology and they have one or more elements in them that trick the eyes. Depending on what catches a…

Certain nutrients like omega-3s, antioxidants, and vitamins play an important role in brain health, and so they should be included in one’s daily diet to boost memory and brain functioning. A 2021 study titled ‘Associations of Omega-3 fatty acids with brain morphology and volume in cognitively healthy older adults’ in Ageing Research Reviews showed the…

Sanae Takaichi made history recently by becoming the first-ever Japanese woman female Prime Minister. Takaichi, 64, officially assumed office on October 21, succeeding Shigeru Ishiba to lead a minority government. In her first address to members of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), Takaichi emphasised the value of relentless dedication and perseverance, rejecting the modern notion…

Emerging research indicates that Covid-19 mRNA vaccines, including Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna, may offer surprising benefits beyond viral protection, particularly for cancer patients. Initially developed to prevent infection, these vaccines appear to enhance the body’s immune response in a way that helps target and attack certain tumours. Studies suggest that patients undergoing immunotherapy for advanced lung…

Photo: Anaya Bangar/ Instagram Anaya Bangar, daughter of former Indian cricketer and ex-batting coach Sanjay Bangar, has once again captured the internet’s attention. This Diwali (October 21), she shared a touching family photo on Instagram to mark the festival of lights. The post featured her father, former cricketer Sanjay Bangar, alongside the rest of her…

Blood in the urine, medically referred to as haematuria, is a symptom that can understandably cause concern. While it is often caused by relatively common and treatable conditions such as urinary tract infections, kidney stones, or minor injuries to the urinary tract, it can occasionally signal a more serious underlying condition, including kidney cancer. Kidney…

Cholesterol often gets a bad reputation, but it plays a crucial role in the body. It helps build healthy cells, produces essential hormones like estrogen and testosterone, and aids digestion through bile production. The focus should not be on eliminating cholesterol entirely but on maintaining a healthy balance between its two main types: LDL (low-density…

All about the supplements that actually deliver When it comes to fitness and gym performance, supplements can seriously step up your game, but only if you pick the right ones. Between fancy marketing, shiny tubs, and social media influencers hyping “miracle” powders, it’s hard to know which products are worth your money. Whether you’re in…

This nut was essentially a part of the recovery diet in most Indian homes. Traditionally, it was available raw and unsalted, and a big teaspoon of this nut was given daily to patients who were recovering from weakening ailments. It was probably the ‘home remedy’ or a desi substitute of Vitamin B complex, which is…