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  In recent times, social media has become an indispensable part of our lives where we can stay in touch with our friends and family. However, the increasing dependence on social media has also increased the incidence of mental health disorders. People are feeling anxious, depressed, and even lonely over social media use. Social media helps to stay connected and share information with others. Besides that, it also makes people feel good about themselves. It activates the brain’s reward center that releases the feel-good chemical Dopamine. This feeling, causes people to repeatedly come back and experience that feeling. People feel good when their pictures and posts get likes and positive comments. It also helps to boost the self-esteem of people who are positively viewed on social media.   Impact on mental health 1. Use of social media may lead to depression A technology that was built to bring people closer together can ironically also have an opposite effect. When...

You will be surprised to know that the spices in your kitchen rack not only add flavor to your food but is also good for your health. Your lip-smacking food prepared with the right kind of spices will also give you a boost of antioxidants that would protect the cells from damage. 1. Cinnamon helps in lowering blood sugar level Studies have proved that cinnamon does help in lowering blood sugar levels. It is a spice that is obtained from the bark of a cinnamon tree. It adds a sweet taste to the food without adding sugar and helps in lowering blood sugar levels in people suffering from type 2 diabetes. However, it must be noted that it is not a substitute for diabetes medication, rather it would be a healthy addition that would aid in controlling the blood sugar level. Diabetes patients are at a higher risk of developing heart diseases; cinnamon also helps in controlling high blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels that are responsible for heart-related diseases. 2. Turmeric ...

  Most people are still not very clear about the implications of not using sunscreen every day. Some people believe that they should be wearing sunscreen only when it is sunny outside; others despite knowing they should be wearing sunscreen every day still choose not to wear it. These people are doing nothing but putting their skin at risk. One should know it very clear that it is not the sun rays that cause the damage but the UVA and UVB radiations that cause the damage. Even if it is a cloudy day, the UV radiations are still present. The application of sunscreen would prevent the chances of skin damage caused by these radiations. It is advisable to use sunscreen with SPF above 30. Such sunscreens are broad-spectrum sunscreens and do a better job of protecting the skin from damage. Sunscreen should be applied to every part of the body that will get exposed to the sun. Years of sun damage and excessive exposure to the sun can lead to premature aging. Wearing sunscreen is impo...

These days AHAs and BHAs have a huge hype and are common ingredients in skin care products. AHAs and BHAs stand for alpha hydroxyl acids and beta hydroxyl acids respectively. Unlike skin scrubs which are granules, these are chemical exfoliants that remove the dead cells from the skin. Some people believe that AHAs and BHAs have anti-aging properties as well, however, researchers believe that these may sensitize the skin to sun rays. Here is some information that would be beneficial for you to know before using products containing AHAs and BHAs. Products that contain AHAs have the ingredients like Glycolic acid, Lactic acid, Citric acid, Hydroxycaprylic acid, and Hydroxycapric acid. Products that contain BHAs are Salicylic acid, Beta hydroxybutanoic acid, Tropic acid, and Trethocanic acid. If any of your skincare or beauty products contain the above acids, they have AHAs and BHAs in them. The possible benefits that AHAs and BHAs are said to have are: AHAs ·    ...

  Bengal has a rich and distinct cuisine. Whoever has ruled Bengal in the past has influenced their food culture, be it the Nawabs who introduced a combination of subtle and fiery flavors in the food or the European influence that is evident by its snack food tradition that is liked in every Bengali household. Bengalis are rightly called as Mache-Bhate-Bengali (Fish-Rice-Bengali) as they share an indispensable relationship with these two foods. Since, there are many states surrounding this state, freshwater fish like Rohu, Katla, and Pabda is very common and is loved by all. Hilsa (Ilish), is the most popular fish. Its unique taste and appeal have made it the King of Fish (Macher Raja Ilish). The right balance between the main ingredient and spices is what sets Bengali food apart from the rest of the cuisine. The right balance of spicy flavors can convert even the most basic dish into an extraordinary one. Bengali food is so rich and diverse that even I am very excited to share...