Religion is the opiate of the people” – Karl Marx had famously said. But can one’s faith in God really ease pain? “Yes”, say scientists. SPAN>
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A team at Oxford University has based its findings on an experiment in which 12 Roman Catholics and 12 atheists were “tortured” with electric shocks as they studied two paintings [...]
Here’s a look at six common mistakes parents make when feeding their children.
1. Sending Children Out of the Kitchen
It is understandable that parents don’t want children close to hot stoves, boiling water and sharp knives. But studies suggest that involving children in meal preparation is an important first step in getting them to try new [...]
Botanical Name:Epimedium grandiflorum
Family: Berberidaceae
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Ranunculales
Genus: Epimedium
Other Names: Icariin, Barrenwort, Bishop’s Hat, Fairy Wings, Epimedium, or Yin Yang Huo
Part used:Total herb
Habitat : The large majority are endemic to southern China, with further outposts in Europe, and central, southern and eastern Asia.
Description:Horney Goat Weed or Epimedium species are hardy perennials. The majority have [...]
According to researchers, drinking three or more cups of tea a day is as good for you as drinking water. It may even come with extra health benefits.
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Contrary to the common belief that tea dehydrates, tea not only rehydrates as well as water does, but it can also protect against heart disease and some [...]
Variation on dog yoga pose adds flexibility:
This exercise takes a classic yoga pose to a new level. If you’re already familiar with downward facing dog and flexible enough to do it correctly, then challenge your body with this variation
Step 1. Beginning on your hands and knees, place the heels of your hands directly below your [...]
Older individuals with low levels of vitamin B12 are at increased risk of having brain atrophy or shrinkage. Brain atrophy is associated with Alzheimer’s disease and impaired cognitive function.
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Vitamin B12 deficiency is a public health problem, especially among older people.
In a study involving more than 100 volunteers aged 61 to 87, all participants underwent annual [...]
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Botanical Name:Prunus cerasus
Other names: Prunus cerasus, sour cherry, pie cherry, tart cherry juice, montmorency cherry, balaton cherry.
Cherries are the smallest members of the stone fruit family, which include plums, apricots, nectarines, and peaches.
Cherrries are typically classified as either sweet or tart. Sweet cherries include Bing cherries, Lambert cherries, Rainier cherries and are grown mainly in [...]
Ever wondered why leaves fall off trees in fall? Well, the secret actually lies in cellular mechanism, says a new study.
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Researchers have found that trees use an elaborate cellular mechanism to part company from their leaves, which act as “solar cells” in the summer but become superfluous in the darker winter months.
According to them, [...]
Alternate Names:Yohimbine, also known under the antiquated names quebrachin, aphrodin, corynine, yohimvetol and hydroergotocin, is a purported aphrodisiac. Pausinystalia yohimbe
Description:
Yohimbe is an evergreen tree that grows in western Africa in Nigeria, Cameroon, the Congo and Gabon.
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The bark of the tree contains the active compounds called alkaloids. The principal alkaloid is called yohimbine.The Yohimbe tree [...]
Definition:
Candidiasis is an infection caused by a species of the yeast Candida, usually Candida albicans. This is a common cause of vaginal infections in women. Also, Candida may cause mouth infections in people with reduced immune function, or in patients taking certain antibiotics. Candida can be found in virtually all normal people but causes problems [...]
