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Drinking baking soda daily may help reduce the destructive inflammation of autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, say scientists. While the immune system normally protects us from disease and infection, in someone who

Everyone agrees that cooling down, drinking lots of fluids and taking post-exercise meals are important right after working out. Whether your day’s fitness regimen consists of pumping iron or sprinting for miles,

Curd has been a staple in India for generations. It is the only fermented food considered sattvic (full of live-giving prana), according to Ayurveda texts, which tout it as the nutritional boost

High levels of bad cholesterol or LDL cholesterol in your blood can increase risks of heart disease. It is thus important to ensure that your cholesterol levels are under control at all

Eight out of 10 knee replacements and six out of 10 hip replacements last as long as 25 years, said a large study from the University of Bristol. This is much longer

Acute inflammation, that results from injury and does not heal or is recurring, might lead to thinking problems, say experts. The report, which has been published in Neurology, further states that psychological

Rheumatoid arthritis is a type of arthritis that affects more than just your joints. This chronic inflammatory disorder can have a negative impact on your skin, oral cavity, eyes, lungs, heart and

Getting enough sleep is key to good health, as researchers say that insufficient sleep increases the risk of serious problems, including cardiovascular disease. The team of researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH)

Poor eyesight is primarily a sign of poor nutrition. Vision problems are quite common in the world. The World Health Organisation states that as many as 1.3 billion people across the world

Exercise produces a hormone that may improve memory and protect against Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study. Researchers have previously discovered a hormone called irisin that is released into the circulation during