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Tongue scraping has become the latest trend with widespread acceptance in the realm of oral health, being touted as an easy method to get rid of bad breath by effectively eliminating the bacterial residue on the surface of the tongue. Social networking sites have promoted this trend, with illustrations often supporting the notion that tongue scraping has become a pivotal aspect in maintaining oral...

It's finally that time of the year! Winters in North India come with a distinct mood altogether. The atmosphere is cold, the quilt is all the more cozy, and the food table transforms into a procession of all sorts of delicacies: gajar ka halwa, butter chicken, sizzling pakode, revdi, and gajak. The catch is that while the “pure joy of winters” may unfold with innocence in the mouth, it may become...

Seed oils have recently been the focus of online attacks, purportedly causing consumers inflammation, illness, or even being toxic. This has put many consumers on edge, wondering if popular foods like sunflower oil, rapeseed oil, or soya bean oil are even acceptable within a healthy diet. However, the truth is, most claims being made are being fueled by misinformation rather than facts. Seed oils have...

Sweet potatoes are a versatile and nutrient-rich root vegetable that have so much more to offer than just boosting normal meals. This root crop has a sweet, naturally sweet taste that satisfies a high sugar craving without necessarily needing to add more sugar. Sweet potatoes have so much more to offer than just their delicious flavour. They are full of fibre, antioxidants, and vital vitamins that...

NOIDA: In a tragic incident, an artist playing the role of Lord Parshuram in Ram Leela in Jharkhand's Garhwa district suffered a sudden heart attack onstage on Wednesday and died while being taken to the hospital.The artist, Vinod Prajapati, had been portraying the role for the past 10 years and was well-known in the area for his passion for acting.During the performance, the scene of Sita's swayamvar...

VADODARA: It’s been an annual practice for Shardul Patel to collect Navratri-appropriate accessories much before the revelry sets in. Be it the Kediya, the colourful safa pagdis, or polishing his garba steps — Patel never left anything to chance. However, this time, the list started with a caveat — a complete heart check-up before the nine nights of celebrations.“I do my workouts regularly but...

Atul Rao, an Indian-American student currently studying in London, has made the life-changing decision to pursue a career in medicine, inspired by the dedicated healthcare professionals of the UK's National Health Service (NHS) who saved his life after his heart stopped six times in a few hours.Rao, who is originally from Seattle and a student at Baylor University in Texas, faced a critical health...

Stress is an automatic human response to difficult or overwhelming situations. When it is short lasting, it generally is beneficial in motivating us to achieve the difficult task but when the stress is prolonged then it generally causes unhealthy effects on our physical and psychological health. The stress response has an emotional or affective component which gives rise to a myriad of generally...

According to another article published in Frontiers in Psychology, “in the ERI model, work-related stress is conceptualized as lack of fairness of the reciprocity of efforts expended and reward received at work.” Lead study author Mathilde Lavigne-Robichaud, R.D., M.S., doctoral candidate, Population Health and Optimal Health Practices Research Unit, CHU de Québec-Université Laval Research Center...

NOIDA: A US-based businessman was allegedly confined to his rented flat in Pari Chowk for over a year and cheated of Rs 2.7 crore by a group of four persons who promised to treat his heart ailment using “supernatural powers”.It was in March last year that Sanjay Sharma came from California to treat his heart blockage. He took a flat on rent in NRI City in Pari Chowk and started staying there alone....