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A recent study reveals that stress significantly alters memory encoding and retrieval, potentially exacerbating conditions like PTSD. Researchers at The Hospital for Sick Children discovered that stress triggers the release of endocannabinoids, enlarging memory engrams and causing fear generalization. This breakthrough offers hope for targeted therapies by blocking endocannabinoid receptors, potentially restoring memory specificity and…

Bad breath can ruin moments, stemming from poor oral hygiene and other habits. Dehydration reduces saliva, fostering bacteria, while certain diets and smoking exacerbate the issue. Moreover, persistent bad breath might indicate underlying conditions like kidney or liver disease, diabetes, or GERD, necessitating a doctor’s consultation. Bad breath can set things off. Be it’s a…

Refresh your look with a versatile medium-length haircut. From soft layered lobs to shaggy mid-length layers, discover ten beautiful and fresh haircut ideas suitable for various face shapes and hair types. Explore options like curtain bangs, textured bobs, and U-cuts with feathered layers to transform your hair’s behavior and add volume, texture, or a touch…

Normal urine is clear and has colour ranging from light to dark yellow. The first morning urine is typically dark because it is concentrated and one hasn’t drunk water overnight. On the other hand if a lot of water is consumed the urine is dilute and light yellow coloured. Some foods and additives can change…

​Chaturmas, or “four sacred months,” is a sacred time from Ashadha Shukla Ekadashi to Kartik Shukla Ekadashi in the Hindu calendar. It is a time of austerity, devotion, and self-purification, because it is said that Lord Vishnu falls into a meditative sleep (Yoga Nidra). The believers follow a sattvic (pure) diet to cleanse the body…

Vitamin E, which is an antioxidant, is needed for healthy skin and hair. Deficiency would cause dry, scaly skin or brittle, thinning hair. The skin may become rough or inflamed and wound healing would be delayed because there is no cell regeneration and repair.Though most people apply Vitamin E externally through creams or oils, internal…

Come monsoon, and the cravings for deep-fried pakodas, chai, and parathas get intense. While we love enjoying these dishes, have you ever thought of enjoying these calorie-dense delicacies with a pinch of nutrition? Well, addressing the same, celebrity nutritionist and author Rujuta Diwekar once shared a post about a monsoon food guide on her official…

Pink eye, also known as conjunctivitis, is a common and highly contagious eye infection that affects people of all ages. It is characterised by redness, itching, and discharge in the eye, and can be caused by viruses, bacteria, allergies, or irritants. While it is often seen as a minor annoyance, pink eye can be a…

The billionaire Amazon founder is stepping away from his signature bald look and people are taking notice. For over a decade, Jeff Bezos has been known for his clean-shaven, bald appearance, which became almost synonymous with his billionaire tech mogul image. But now, at 60, the Amazon founder is turning heads with a new look…

Ever felt like 24 hours just aren’t enough? Two big reasons behind this feeling are procrastination and perfectionism. We often delay tasks thinking, “I’ll do it before the deadline,” but don’t feel the same while endlessly scrolling reels. Why? Because entertainment is effortless, while tasks need active effort—that’s procrastination.Perfectionism, on the other hand, makes you…