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These days a viral trend of “10-minute leg-elevation” is all over social media platforms. Many claim that this practice can provide 8 hours of rest in just ten minutes. Popular fitness trainer Justin Agustin, who has over 2 million followers on Instagram, has also shared a similar post listing the benefits of the ten-minute leg…

Long hours of sitting with a sedentary lifestyle can do more harm than just back pain. A study-review by NIH emphasizes long sitting hours are a risk factor for cardio‐metabolic disease, type-2 diabetes, obesity, coronary artery disease, and musculoskeletal disorders. The average working time of an Indian office-job is around nine hours, when combined with…

Every diamond, whether mined or man-made, should come with a grading certificate from a recognised authority. For Indian buyers, the most trusted names include GIA (Gemological Institute of America), IGI (International Gemological Institute), and SGL (Solitaire Gemmological Laboratories). If you look at the certificate, it’ll mention whether the diamond is natural or lab-grown. It also…

For years, 10,000 steps a day has been promoted as the ultimate goal for staying fit, a magic number repeated by fitness trackers, wellness experts, and health enthusiasts alike. But a new study suggests you don’t need to walk nearly that much to see real benefits. Researchers found that walking just 4,000 steps a day,…

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…