Winter chills often bring bothersome coughs. It can not only leave you drained, but also interrupt sleep. Discover three scientifically backed teas to soothe your throat and ease coughing fits. Honey tea offers relief, liquorice root tea has historical therapeutic uses, and ginger tea provides anti-inflammatory benefits. These natural remedies can offer comfort, but persistent…
Beloved ‘Buck Rogers’ star Gil Gerard has passed away at 82 after a battle with aggressive cancer. Known for his iconic sci-fi role, Gerard’s life was marked by a rich career and five marriages, including his final 18 years with wife Janet. His poignant final message celebrated love and life’s journey. Gil Gerard, popular for…
Selena Gomez speaks out after receiving comments about her ‘moustache’/Image: Instagram “Public figures are often asked intrusive questions about their appearance. This week, Selena Gomez addressed one directly, responding to a follower who asked how she shaves her ‘moustache’.” The comment, posed on Instagram, referred to a dark patch above her upper lip. Gomez, appearing…
Drinking extremely hot beverages, those above 65°C, doesn’t pose an inherent danger, but it may be linked to a heightened risk of oesophageal cancer due to repeated thermal injury. These high temperatures can cause persistent inflammation and damage to the esophagus, potentially leading to cancer over time. People love hot tea and coffee. But can…
Selecting the kind of cooking vessels to use in cooking is no longer limited to durability and functionality. Cooking surfaces can affect the quantity of oil to be used, the interaction of nutrients with heat, and even the flavours of the foods. Cast iron, stainless steel, and non-stick cooking surfaces have different roles to serve…
At just 19, what seemed like common exam anxiety turned a harrowing corner when a catastrophic collapse unveiled a brain tumour threatening her life. Swift emergency surgery saw a shunt installed to regulate fluid accumulation. Though the tumour is non-cancerous, its operability remains a distant dream, casting a long shadow on her future. At 19,…
Iron content: 2.7 mg per 100 gms One of the most nutritious leafy green vegetables is undoubtedly spinach, which is packed with essential minerals such as iron, magnesium, calcium, and zinc. Moreover, it has vitamins that strengthen the immune system, bones, and overall health. As spinach is very low in calories and high in nutrients,…
The holidays are a perfect time to give to your favorite fitness friend of family member that piece of gear that would make you their favorite person of all time, or simply buy it for yourself. Whether you’re shopping for your powerlifting buddy, healthy foodie or even someone who has a taste for exercise elegance,…
What would the ’90s have been like without destroying your fingers, furiously tapping those buttons to beat your buddies, while playing Street Fighter II on the Nintendo? The Street Fighter franchise, which came into being with an original arcade game in 1987, became a phenomenon when the sequel became a hit with games console owners…
In a world of constant stimulation and chronic stress, mental fatigue has become an everyday reality. As researchers search for effective, low-cost ways to support brain health, one natural element is gaining renewed scientific attention: water. Supported by evidence from neuroscience, psychology and environmental health, ‘the blue mind theory suggests how water can help rewire…