Medicinal benefits of betel leaves
Life Desk :What is Betel Leaf?In India, since ancient times betel leaf is used in religious rituals as it is considered auspicious. Betel leaf is a heart-shaped, deep green color leaf that belongs to...
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Diseases related to age
(From previous issue) :Age-related hearing loss usually occurs due toRepeated exposures of loud noise to the earsHereditaryMedical conditions like diabetesChemotherapy drugsOsteoporosis in the elderlyOsteoporosis is a condition that lowers bone density, causing the bones...
Diseases related to age
Life Desk :Aging is referred to the accumulation of changes that brings a person closer to death. Ever since man stopped swinging from trees he has been preoccupied with the quest for the ‘fountain...
Sleep disorders in children
Life Desk :Children usually sleep well, however, those who do not, may have a sleep problem, which could affect their health and daily functioning.Sleep, like hunger or thirst, is a vital need and is...
Stay healthy in 2017
Life Desk :Begin the day with breakfast and do not miss out on any meal during the day. Be it a salad or just a smoothie, have it before your tummy starts churning.Pack fruit,...
Plan ahead to succeed in keeping New Year resolutions
Life Desk :Common New Year resolutions may include losing weight, following exercise, eating healthy, quitting smoking and giving up alcohol.Setting realistic goals and monitoring the progress can help keep up the resolution throughout the...
Good skin with milk!
Life Desk :Don’t just sip milk, but also include it in your beauty regime for soft and clear skin, says an expert.Tanya Joshi, Senior Dietician and Nutritionist at Freshmen’s Valley, lists out some ways...
Unconventional methods to help children learn better in New Year
Life Desk :Another year of growing up brings new challenges, and with a new academic session approaching, the challenges could be plenty. The change of syllabi, new subjects and new course structure makes it...
Interesting facts about Mirza Ghalib
Life Desk : Born on 27 December, more than 200 years ago, Mirza Ghalib is a name that defines eloquence and cadence. He belongs to that timeless league of bards who have defied the...
The rickshawala I can never forget
Life Desk : Daily we hear about so many negative incidents happening around us, which make us believe as if humanity has vanished from our society. They make us believe that we are living...
Diabetes and exercise
Life Desk : Diabetes is one disorder wherein lifestyle modification (physical activity and healthy eating) plays as important a role as medications to control sugar. Regular exercise could bring about a change from “medical...
Table etiquettes you must know
Life Desk : There are certain rules to be followed on the table while dining. We may teach our kids not to make noise while eating or hold the spoon with the right hand,...