Even if you’ve marked off everything on your wedding checklist to ensure your big day is absolutely perfect, some things are just out of your control––like getting sick on your wedding day. But waking up not feeling your best doesn’t mean you have to redo your wedding day timeline. We’ve consulted various health experts for their top tricks to stop an… Read More »
I spent an hour in the bank with my dad, as he had to transfer some money. I couldn’t resist myself and asked… ”Dad, why don’t we activate your internet banking?” ”Why would I do that?” He asked… ”Well, then you wont have to spend an hour here for things like transfer. You can even do your shopping… Read More »
Albert Einstein, (born March 14, 1879, Ulm, Württemberg, Germany—died April 18, 1955, Princeton, New Jersey, U.S.), German-born physicist who developed the special and general theories of relativity and won the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1921 for his explanation of the photoelectric effect. Einstein is generally considered the most influential physicist of the 20th century. (Read Einstein’s 1926 Britannica essay on space-time.) Childhood and education Einstein’s… Read More »
We can’t be calm and in control all the time, can we? Julian Hall, founder of Calm People, an organisation that helps individuals with anger management and emotional resilience, would disagree. “That grumpiness comes from not feeling emotionally strong,” he says. “We have a tendency to bottle up our feelings in this country or, to put it another way,… Read More »
Saudi Arabia polarizes expat opinion like few other places. While some enjoy living in traditional expat compounds, others struggle to deal with aspects such as gender segregation, human rights issues, and the country’s intolerance to alcohol. Either way, though, guest workers, as expat staff are referred to, agree on a couple of things: life in Saudi Arabia is vastly different… Read More »
Fact: Dirt may be organic but is definitely not good for you. Dirt, chicken poo and feathers sometimes contain harmful bacteria, including Salmonella. Discard dirty eggs. Myth: Eggs stored on the benchtop make better cakes Fact: Refrigerating eggs not only keeps them fresh but also minimises the risk of Salmonella growing. If desired, air eggs for several hours immediately prior to making a cake. Myth: Bad… Read More »
The liver may not be the CEO of the body, but it is still sitting in one of the corner offices. For an organ that measures just two to four inches and weighs two to three pounds, the liver has two titles (organ, gland) and more than 500 roles to carry out on a day-to-day basis. As the… Read More »
Pain is the most common symptom of kidney stones, and, unfortunately, it can be excruciating.Many women describe the pain of passing a kidney stone as “worse than childbirth,” notes Seth K. Bechis, MD, an associate professor of urology at UC San Diego Health. That said, the pain does vary from person to person, adds Dr. Bechis. If the stone does… Read More »
Constipation affects around 20% of people in the United States, resulting in 8 million doctor visits per year). People may experience constipation due to the foods they eat or avoid, their lifestyle choices, the medications they take, or the medical conditions they have. For many, the cause of their chronic constipation is unknown. This is known as chronic idiopathic constipation.… Read More »
Uric acid is a natural waste product from the digestion of foods that contain purines. Purines are found in high levels in some foods such as: Purines are also formed and broken down in your body. Normally, your body filters out uric acid through your kidneys and in urine. If you consume too much purine in your diet,… Read More »