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The new year doesn't always have to be about a new you! Here are some ways you can upgrade your home in 2019. Mustard yellow, the fashion trend from 2018, can serve as

Trends to help you upgrade your home interiors in 2019

The new year doesn't always have to be about a new you! Here are some ways you can upgrade your home in 2019. Mustard yellow, the fashion trend from 2018, can serve as an upbeat wall accent for your living space. Greenery is not just a trend anymore and plant walls that go up to the ceiling are great way to amplify your interiors. Paint is not just for your walls anymore as people are upgrading their floors by painting them in fun colours. 

While it was earlier believed that cannabis originated in India about 3,000 years ago, new research traces the controversial plant back to the Neolithic times in China

While it was earlier believed&nbsp;that cannabis originated in India about 3,000 years ago, new research traces the controversial plant back to the Neolithic&nbsp;times in modern-day China.

New research debunks the rumoured origin story of Cannabis

One of the first plants adopted for domestic use by early humans, Cannabis Sativa has been used&nbsp;in&nbsp;textiles,&nbsp;food as well as recreational and medicinal drugs for a long time. But legal restrictions&nbsp;have&nbsp;made it difficult for modern science to trace&nbsp;back&nbsp;its roots and history.&nbsp;&nbsp;
While it was commonly believed that the earliest cannabis&nbsp;plants&nbsp;came from South Asia, new research claims that the plant most likely has its roots in&nbsp;modern-day&nbsp;China.&nbsp;Published in&nbsp;the journal Science Advances, the study&nbsp;says that the Cannabis Sativa plant was first domesticated in early Neolithic times in East Asia.
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The team from Switzerland and China adds that all current hemp and drug cultivars diverged from a&nbsp;gene pool currently represented by feral plants in China.&nbsp;&nbsp;
While earlier estimates suggested that the first records of cannabis were in India about 3,000 years ago, the new research&nbsp;claims&nbsp;the crop was likely introduced&nbsp;to the Indian subcontinent&nbsp;from China, along with other crops.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Interestingly, the&nbsp;scientists&nbsp;added&nbsp;that while the much-loved and defamed plant&nbsp;can be traced&nbsp;as far&nbsp;back&nbsp;as&nbsp;10,000&nbsp;to&nbsp;3,000 BC, its use and recognition as a&nbsp;psychoactive&nbsp;drug is far more recent.&nbsp;&nbsp;
In fact, the earliest evidence of the burning of cannabis dates back to a&nbsp;2,500-year-old&nbsp;tomb&nbsp;in&nbsp;western China.&nbsp;However,&nbsp;the study notes that&nbsp;the plant&nbsp;was probably not burnt as&nbsp;a&nbsp;joint&nbsp;but more as a form of&nbsp;incense.
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A research team at the Mechanical Engineering dept of IIT-BHU has developed a QR code that will be woven into handloom Banarasi sarees to confirm their authenticity.

Using modern technology to authenticate Banarasi sarees, the manufacturer will now weave a QR code into the saree&nbsp;to validate its credentials.&nbsp;

Adding a bit of tech to the age-old Banarasi saree: Scan the QR code now!

A research team at the Mechanical Engineering department of the Indian Institute of Technology, Banaras Hindu University (IIT-BHU) has developed a QR code that will be woven into handloom Banarasi sarees to confirm their authenticity. This will also give assurance to the customers about the quality of the&nbsp;saree and they will not get duped into paying a hefty amount for low quality copies.&nbsp;
The manufacturer can weave the QR code into the&nbsp;saree, containing relevant fabric and manufacturing details. The new technique of weaved QR code will include the Handloom&nbsp;Mark Logo, Silk Mark and the&nbsp;Banaras Geographical Indications (GI) logo, along with other relevant information.&nbsp;
It should be noted that the QR code will be incorporated into the extra fabric of the blouse. This will not affect the fabric strength, style and the look of the saree will remain intact. The code will also help local and foreign customers to differentiate between handloom products and power loom products, as per the researchers.

After slamming a troll who accused him of advertising Nanavati hospital in exchange for money, Big B has now hit back at another troll who asked the actor as to why he

Big B blasts troll who asked him to donate extra wealth

After slamming a troll who accused him of advertising Nanavati hospital in exchange for money, Big B has now hit back at another troll who asked the actor as to why he doesn't donate his 'extra wealth'.&nbsp;
Slamming the Twitter user, Big B in his long reply&nbsp;enlisted the occasions when he donated for various causes such as helping the farmers, families of martyrs, or&nbsp;feeding migrants during lockdown&nbsp;among other causes.&nbsp;
Adding that her provocation forced him to break his stand for not talking about his charitable work, Big B wrote&nbsp;he weeps as he put this&nbsp;out, as the troll destroyed his vow.&nbsp;

After slamming a troll who accused him of advertising Nanavati hospital in exchange for money, Big B has now hit back at another troll who asked the actor as to why he doesn't donate his 'extra wealth'. Slamming the Twitter user, Big B in his long reply enlisted the occasions when he donated for various causes such as helping the farmers, families of martyrs, or feeding migrants during lockdown among other causes. Adding that her provocation forced him to break his stand for not talking about his charitable work, Big B wrote he weeps as he put this out, as the troll destroyed his vow.

Obstructive sleep apnea is a sleep disorder wherein the upper airway of the respiratory system gets partially or completely blocked while sleeping.

Obstructive sleep apnea is a sleep disorder in which the upper airway of the respiratory system gets partially or completely blocked while sleeping. The severity of the condition can increase the risk of various other health issues, including breathing problems and heart ailments like abnormal heart rhythms and even heart failure.
A new study published in European Respiratory Journal, reveals that maintaining an active lifestyle can reduce the risk of this disorder. Researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Massachusetts examined the effect of an active lifestyle in relation to obstructive sleep apnea. 130,000 men and women in the United States were observed for a period of 10 to 18 years in the experiment. Most of the participants were health professionals themselves.
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Tianyi Huang, Associate Epidemiologist, said that those with higher levels of physical activity and fewer hours of sitting reported a lower incidence of this respiratory issue. The results suggest that promoting an active lifestyle may have substantial benefits for both prevention and treatment of the disorder.
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In light of the findings, researchers are thereby encouraging physicians to highlight the benefits of physical activity to lower the risk of this disease.

Proclaimed in 2011 by the UN General Assembly, the International Day of Friendship aims at creating friendships across borders, countries and cultures.

Challenges and crises like the Covid-19 pandemic and the consequent lockdown have disoriented friendships and created distance amongst people the world over. This International Day of Friendship, let us confront the distance and help promote friendship and solidarity.
Proclaimed in 2011 by the UN General Assembly, the day aims at creating friendships across borders, countries and cultures. Even though the UN has designated 30th July as the International Day of Friendship, India observes this day on the first Sunday of August. This year India shall celebrate the spirit of camaraderie on the 1st of August.
The UN established this day in an attempt to encourage governments and organisations to hold events and activities in order to build bridges between communities and inspire peace. But recognising the sentiments of friendship can be difficult during a global pandemic and lockdown. So much so that even sharing a cup of tea with your neighbours is not possible due to the Covid&nbsp;safety restrictions.&nbsp;
What you can do on a personal level in order to weave a joyous net of friendship is conduct virtual reading sessions, tea parties, movie or game nights, order food for one another and even enjoy a drink together. And if you want to try something old school then you can always send letters.
Despite the current circumstances, make sure you take some time out to strengthen bonds of bonhomie!
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Garlic may leave a bad odour but is a good source of magnesium, selenium, Vitamin C and Vitamin B6.

The bad odour that comes from garlic is a big reason why several people keep it out of their diets. The smell tends to seep into your mouth and might require a round or two of brushing and mouthwash to get rid of.
While these tiny cloves may come with a smell that can linger for hours, they also come with several noteworthy benefits which will go a long way in keeping you healthy. So, forget the pungent odour and focus on the benefits!
Garlic is known to be a good source of magnesium, selenium, calcium, Vitamin C and Vitamin B6. The presence of all these vital vitamins and minerals makes it beneficial for your health.
Garlic has anti-bacterial properties:
Apart from vitamins and minerals, garlic contains&nbsp;allicin, a sulphur-containing compound. This gives it a strong and pungent aroma but also makes it a fantastic antiseptic, antifungal, and antibacterial agent.
Garlic has anti-inflammatory properties:
As per an article by the Cleveland Clinic, garlic oil has anti-inflammatory properties. All you need to do is gently rub it over your sore and inflamed joints or muscles to reap the benefits.
Garlic is good for the heart:
As highlighted in a study by the National Center for Biotechnology Information, US (NCBI) there is literature that suggests that garlic consumption can help attain positive cardiovascular effects. Garlic can help lower blood pressure and reduce serum cholesterol and triglycerides.
Garlic helps get rid of pimples:
Yes, you have heard it right! As per the Cleveland Clinic, rubbing raw garlic over pimples can potentially help get rid of them. However, we do recommend consulting with a dermatologist&nbsp;before trying this remedy.&nbsp;
Knowing all these benefits might make you want to gulp down an entire bulb of garlic, but be wary as an excess of anything is not great. According to a study in the American Family Physician Journal, consuming garlic in excess can lead to flatulence and gastrointestinal issues. It is recommended that you take no more than 1-2 cloves of raw garlic and 7.2 grams of aged garlic extract per day.
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The world was a sadder, angrier, more worried and more stressed-out place in 2020 than it has ever been in the last 15 years.

In a not-so-surprising revelation, a new global survey of emotions in 2020 says that the pandemic year&nbsp;was a record year for stress,&nbsp;worry, anger and sadness.&nbsp;Stress levels, in particular, skyrocketed in 2020 with 40 per cent of all adults surveyed reporting a significant rise.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The&nbsp;Gallup 2021 Global Emotions Index says that this is the highest in 15 years. But the worst of this brunt was faced by women who were&nbsp;caring for young children at home during the pandemic.
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The Gallup survey said that half of all the people who were working during the pandemic earned less money and 32% lost their jobs, all thanks to Covid-19.&nbsp;Overall, 80% of the people from the 116 countries surveyed said Covid-19 affected them in some way or the other.&nbsp;
In the span of a year, the percentage of people who said they smiled or laughed a lot the previous day also dropped from 75% to 70%, which is incidentally the lowest measure Gallup has ever recorded for this&nbsp;question.&nbsp;

Many Indian brands are making a mark with their yummy snack packs that are both healthy, local and delicious.

Who doesn&rsquo;t&nbsp;love a&nbsp;yummy snack&nbsp;to perk up their day! And when you don&rsquo;t have to cook it yourself,&nbsp;the joy and taste are practically unmatched. But&nbsp;the problem with ready or pre-packaged snacks is that they are not always very healthy.
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Solving this conundrum are some new and innovative desi food labels, which are&nbsp;creating&nbsp;products that are&nbsp;both&nbsp;healthy and homegrown! Here are&nbsp;4 such Indian&nbsp;brands&nbsp;making a mark with their yummy snack&nbsp;packs.&nbsp;
Yummiano&nbsp;
Yummiano&nbsp;claims their products are preservative and chemical-free and made with 70 per cent less oil. Made using nutritious ingredients like dals and pulses with flavours like Maggi masala&nbsp;and peri&nbsp;peri, you can buy their chips on Amazon and other online retailers.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The Green Snack Co&nbsp;
All-natural, gluten-free and made with superfoods&nbsp;- these are just some of The Green Snack Co&rsquo;s claims.&nbsp;They make kale crisps, quinoa puffs, roasted namkeens&nbsp;with grains, legumes and so much more. You can buy their products for Rs 399 to Rs 1,300&nbsp;on the company&rsquo;s website.&nbsp;
Beunosh&nbsp;Wholefoods&nbsp;&nbsp;
From healthy pancakes and drinkable oats to the more traditional amla bites and banana chips,&nbsp;Beunosh&nbsp;specialises in turning simple and local super-foods into convenient blends. You can order their practical yet healthy products on&nbsp;Beunosh&rsquo;s&nbsp;own site.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The Whole Truth&nbsp;
With a focus on being transparent and honest about their ingredients, The Whole Truth&nbsp;makes products like muesli, protein bars and immunity balls with&nbsp;real and nutritive&nbsp;ingredients. Get their&nbsp;truthful&nbsp;products&nbsp;on their official website.&nbsp;
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Coffee can be consumed with or without milk. There are various benefits of consuming a moderate amount of coffee, but does adding milk to coffee make it harmful?

Coffee lovers mostly stand united against the army of chai fans, but they too are often divided over the type of coffee - should it be a dark black espresso or a frothy milky cappuccino? Should you add sugar to it or consume it as a bitter potion? And will adding milk to coffee prove harmful?
Let us try to find fair answers to all these questions. However, you must know that when consumed in moderate amounts, any type of coffee is not harmful to your health. Coffee can provide various health benefits like better cognitive functions and reduced risk of heart ailments, when consumed in small quantities.&nbsp;
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Does milk affect the value of coffee?
Scientists at Nestle&rsquo;s research centre in Switzerland&nbsp;examined the addition of milk or creamer in coffee to understand if it has any effect on the contents of coffee. During the study, the researchers discovered a compound known as polyphenols. Polyphenols are the antioxidants found in coffee. They&nbsp;are important as they protect the body cells against free radicals, thereby minimising cell damage. They also prevent&nbsp;cell breakdown during any kind of healing process after injury or infection.&nbsp;
At the end of the research, the outcome showed that the addition of milk to coffee does not have any effect on polyphenol. This proved that regardless of the type of coffee intake, polyphenols eventually will reach the bloodstream and act as antioxidants in the body.
So, which type of coffee is better?
While both black and milk coffee have the same effect on polyphenols, there are certain pros and cons of each. Let&rsquo;s take a look at some of them.&nbsp;
Black coffee
Pros
<ul>
<li>Negligible calorie content</li>
<li>Helps in improving metabolism</li>
<li>Lowers the risk of type-2 diabetes</li>
</ul>
Cons
<ul>
<li>Contains a higher amount of caffeine</li>
<li>Affects sleep quality if consumed after sunset</li>
<li>Very bitter, so it is an acquired taste&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Milk coffee
Pros
<ul>
<li>Reduces the risk of oesophageal&nbsp;reflux</li>
<li>Milk balances the pH level of coffee</li>
<li>Milk reduces the stimulating effect of caffeine</li>
</ul>
Cons
<ul>
<li>Higher calorie content</li>
<li>Whole milk can affect cholesterol&nbsp;levels&nbsp;</li>
<li>Pure coffee flavour is affected due to milk&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
So, the bottom line is, both milk and black coffee have their own share of pros and cons. As long as you are mindful of its quantity and sugar intake levels, a freshly brewed cup of coffee is a great way to start your day!
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Observed globally on 28th July every year, the World Nature Conservation Day aims at creating awareness about the preservation and sustainable use of natural resources.

World Nature Conservation Day 2021: Natural resources like water, soil, plants, air, minerals and fossil fuels are vital for human sustenance. But factors like increase in population, misuse and over-exploitation&nbsp;of resources have led to a spike in consumption. So much so that these resources are now depleting at a fast rate.
Observed globally on 28th July every year, the World Nature Conservation Day aims at creating awareness about the ways to protect and preserve natural resources.
While renewable resources like air and water are available in abundance, non-renewable resources like fossil fuels and minerals are not only limited but also take years to replenish. The day lays its focus on discouraging people from over-exploiting the resources such that there is enough left for future generations.
Here are some of the ways in which you can preserve nature and conserve&nbsp;its resources: Turn off lights and fans every time you leave a room, use energy-efficient lighting options, reduce the use of plastic, avoid wasting water and limit carbon emissions. Also, remember that "there is enough for everyone&rsquo;s need but not enough for everyone&rsquo;s greed."
These may seem like small steps but will surely go a long way in saving our environment.&nbsp;
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On July 28, World Hepatitis Day is commemorated every year in order to increase the awareness of viral hepatitis.

World Hepatitis Day is observed each year on 28 July to raise awareness about viral hepatitis, an inflammation of the liver that causes severe liver disease and hepatocellular cancer. This year's&nbsp;theme is &ldquo;Hepatitis can&rsquo;t wait,&rdquo;&nbsp;conveying the urgency of efforts needed to eliminate hepatitis as a public health threat by 2030.
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There are five main strains of the hepatitis virus - A, B, C, D and E. Hepatitis A and E are mostly caused by the intake of contaminated food and water. Hepatitis B, C and D usually occur after coming in contact with infected blood and body fluids.
The date of July 28 was chosen because it is the birthday of Nobel-prize winning scientist Dr. Baruch Blumberg.&nbsp;He&nbsp;discovered the hepatitis B virus and developed a diagnostic test and vaccine for it.
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Every load of laundry in a washing machine consumes water, energy and cause microplastic pollution. But there are several ways to minimise this carbon footprint.

Some do it every day, some do it weekly - no matter how often you run your load, washing clothes is a common affair in nearly every household.&nbsp;But this seemingly&nbsp;harmless&nbsp;everyday&nbsp;activity&nbsp;can have&nbsp;a far-reaching&nbsp;impact&nbsp;on&nbsp;the environment.
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.energystar.gov/products/clothes_washers">Energy Star</a>, the average household&nbsp;runs its washing machine&nbsp;300 times a year, using 300-1,500 watts of energy per hour and nearly 51,000&nbsp;litres of water.&nbsp;And it is possible to release up to 700,000&nbsp;synthetic microplastic fibres into freshwater with every round of washing, as per a 2016 study in <a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0025326X16307639%20">Marine Pollution Bulletin</a>.&nbsp;Add to this the&nbsp;heat,&nbsp;electricity and detergent utilised&nbsp;every time you do use your washing machine.&nbsp;
All of this calculates towards the&nbsp;carbon impact of doing a load of laundry. This can be as high as&nbsp;3.3 kg of carbon emissions when washing with 60&deg;C hot water in a combined washer-dryer. As calculated by Mike Berners-Lee, a carbon&nbsp;footprinting&nbsp;expert for The Guardian, the carbon footprint is 0.6 kg when washing with water at 30&deg;C temperature and drying the&nbsp;clothes on the line.&nbsp;
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If you want to reduce the environmental cost of your laundry, here are some handy tips:&nbsp;&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Use the cold setting:&nbsp;Heating the water makes up a large part of your washing machine&rsquo;s energy consumption. Most modern detergents work fine with cold water&nbsp;and it may even make your clothes last longer. </li>
<li>Wear it again:&nbsp;Save for intimates or socks, you don&rsquo;t need to wash most things after a single wear. Items like jeans, trousers, jackets&nbsp;or dressier tops can be worn more than once without washing. </li>
<li>Avoid plastic fibres:&nbsp;The only way to reduce microplastic pollution is by buying fewer products that create it. Avoid petroleum-based synthetics like nylon or polyester&nbsp;that are known to shed thousands of fibres while washing. </li>
<li>Hang drying:&nbsp;Dryers use up a huge amount of energy and save for rainy or super chilly&nbsp;days, you can actually avoid them altogether.&nbsp;So, hang your clothes to dry when you can and this will even lessen the wear and tear caused by machine dryers. </li>
<li>Combine loads:&nbsp;Many households have a habit of running a load every day no matter what. But if you&rsquo;ve&nbsp;only got a small number of things, save it for the next load and handwash if you need something urgently.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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Sawan, also known as Shravana is an auspicious and holy month in which devotees offer prayers and seek blessings from Lord Shiva.

Sawan,&nbsp;also known as Shravana is an auspicious and holy month in which devotees offer prayers and seek blessings from Lord Shiva.
As per the Hindu calendar, the Sawan month occurs immediately after the Ashadha month. This year the month began on 25th July and will go on till 22nd August. Several other festivals like Teej, Raksha Bandhan and Krishna Janmashtami are also celebrated in the holy month of Sawan.
During the Sawan month devotees visit temples, offer prayers and observe a fast every Monday. Over lakhs of worshippers also carry out a Kanwar Yatra to Hindu pilgrimage places in&nbsp;Haridwar&nbsp;and Gangotri in Uttarakhand. But due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the lockdown, the yatra has been canceled for this year.
Even visiting your local temples may not be possible. But what you can do instead is pray at home, recite the &ldquo;vrat katha&rdquo; and offer "Panchamrut", a mix of milk, ghee, gangajal, yogurt and honey along with bel leaves, to lord Shiva. During this month people avoid the consumption of alcohol and non-vegetarian food.
It is believed that those who worship sincerely and wholeheartedly&nbsp;in this month, are blessed with happiness, peace and prosperity.
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Observed on 29th July each year, International Tiger Day aims at creating awareness about the diminishing population of tigers and the ways of conserving them.

International Tiger Day 2021: Recognised by their signature orange fur and black stripes, tigers are known as symbols of strength, grace and beauty. But this iconic species needs to be conserved before they are lost forever.
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Observed on 29th July every year, International Tiger Day was first created in November 2010 during the Saint Petersburg Tiger Summit in Russia. The day aims at creating awareness about the diminishing population of tigers and the ways of conserving them the world over. The thirteen tiger range countries resolved to help recover and double up the numbers of tigers by 2022, the next tiger lunar year.&nbsp;
According to the World Wildlife Fund, there are around just 3900 tigers in the wild. One of the major reasons behind the decline in the tiger population is poaching and hunting activities. WWF also highlighted that due to the pandemic and the consequent collapse of eco-tourism, a lot of communities that depend on tiger tourism have lost their livelihood. This economic setback led to an increase in poaching activities and a decline in conservation activities. Even the act of forest encroachment by humans has put the lives of these endangered species at risk.
Even though several steps have been taken to help protect and conserve&nbsp;the tigers, there is&nbsp;still a long way to go. Now more than ever is the need to prioritise tiger conservation activities before we lose them all.&nbsp;
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Study associates consuming 3 servings of whole grains daily with smaller increases in waist size, blood pressure and blood sugar levels over time.

Adults who consume at least three servings of whole-grain in a day witness much smaller increases in waist size, blood pressure and blood sugar in comparison to people who eat less than half a serving per day, finds new research.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Published&nbsp;in the&nbsp;Journal of Nutrition, the study analysed the impact of eating&nbsp;whole and refined grains over time across five risk factors&nbsp;of heart disease. The factors included waist size, blood pressure, blood sugar, triglyceride, and HDL or good cholesterol.&nbsp;
The research defined one serving of whole grains as one slice of whole-grain bread, a half cup of rolled oats cereal, or a half-cup of brown rice.
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As per the grain consumption&nbsp;data&nbsp;of 3,100 people over a median of 18 years, the low whole-grain group&nbsp;witnessed a&nbsp;rise&nbsp;of 1 inch&nbsp;in their waist size&nbsp;on average whereas the increase was&nbsp;about&nbsp;half an inch for the higher intake group.&nbsp;&nbsp;
What&rsquo;s more, the average increase in blood&nbsp;sugar levels and systolic blood pressure was also lower in the high intake group, even after adjusting for waistline&nbsp;differences. The research team noted that eating whole-grain&nbsp;food as part of a healthy diet can be helpful in not just losing or maintaining weight as we age, but it may also protect against heart disease.&nbsp;
Elaborating on the importance of whole grains, the authors said that the dietary&nbsp;fibre&nbsp;in whole grains helps you feel full for longer&nbsp;and controls post-meal blood sugar spikes. While magnesium, potassium and antioxidants may contribute to lowering blood pressure.
Some great examples of whole grains include wheat, corn, brown rice, oats,&nbsp;amaranth,&nbsp;ragi,&nbsp;barley,&nbsp;quinoa&nbsp;and&nbsp;jowar.
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Originally from the Mediterranean region, olive oil, as the name suggests, is the oil extracted from ripe green olives.

Originally from the Mediterranean region, olive oil, as the name suggests, is the oil extracted from ripe green olives. These juicy little flavour bombs are crushed and mixed together, and the oil is then separated from the pulp in a centrifuge.
There are different types of modifiers attached&nbsp;to&nbsp;olive oil such as, virgin, extra virgin, pure and light. These refer to the method by which manufacturers produce the oil, and since every process is different, these variants also differ in taste, texture and colour.
Which one should you pick?
While olive oil is considered a healthier alternative to regular cooking oil, some of the variants include chemicals and preservatives to prolong the shelf life. This strips away a lot of the oil&rsquo;s flavour along with some of its benefits.
Of them, extra virgin olive oil is considered the best option as it is the least processed version. It retains its natural antioxidants and vitamins, which are often lost during processing. Extra virgin olive oil also contains anti-inflammatory substances like oleic acid and oleocanthal. These are compounds that lend similar effects like the ones&nbsp;present in painkillers or fever reducers.
Extra virgin olive oil is also beneficial for heart diseases. A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine says that regular consumption of extra virgin olive oil can help reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes by 30%. This is because the oil has 70% monounsaturated fatty acid which helps to lower blood cholesterol levels, thereby reducing heart problems.
The benefits of consuming olive oil are aplenty. But if you really want to take it up a notch, pick the extra virgin variant to take advantage of all that healthy goodness!

New research has now busted one major side effect that is commonly associated with coffee consumption.

As much as we love our morning cuppa, the science on coffee&rsquo;s health benefits or lack thereof can be quite confusing.&nbsp;New research&nbsp;has&nbsp;now&nbsp;busted one major side effect that is commonly associated with the drink!&nbsp;
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While some studies stand firmly against its consumption, other&nbsp;experts swear by a controlled coffee intake and blame the milk, cream and sugar for all the adverse correlations.&nbsp;One such side-effect&nbsp;long linked to coffee is that drinking it can make your heart &lsquo;race&rsquo; or&nbsp;cause heart palpitations,&nbsp;which is called&nbsp;cardiac arrhythmia&nbsp;in medical terms.&nbsp;
But a study&nbsp;in JAMA Internal Medicine,&nbsp;analysing consumption patterns of over&nbsp;386,000 people over a three-year period,&nbsp;claims&nbsp;that&nbsp;drinking coffee regularly may, in fact,&nbsp;lower the risk of developing an arrhythmia, such as atrial fibrillation in which the heart flutters in the chest.&nbsp;
The research team from the University of California San Francisco explained that the belief that coffee makes you jittery&nbsp;was born from older, small studies, including one&nbsp;based&nbsp;on&nbsp;only&nbsp;male physicians.&nbsp;The lead author added that a moderate intake of coffee&nbsp;is&nbsp;more beneficial than harmful to health, as per a&nbsp;review of 201 meta-analyses.&nbsp;
Emerging evidence&nbsp;supports&nbsp;the claim&nbsp;that coffee may&nbsp;even&nbsp;play a role in reducing&nbsp;cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular&nbsp;and liver&nbsp;disease&nbsp;and overall mortality.
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Observed on 26th July, the Kargil Vijay Diwas commemorates the success of Operation Vijay and aims at paying homage to the courage, valour and sacrifice of our soldiers

Observed on 26th July every year, the Kargil Vijay Diwas commemorates the success of the Indian Armed Forces in Operation Vijay. It was on this day, 22 years ago, that the Indian Armed Forces recaptured all the Indian posts which had been illegally occupied by the Pakistani intruders in key strategic locations of the Kargil-Dras region. The Kargil war witnessed several casualties and loss of life on both sides of the LOC.
The day aims at paying homage to the raw courage, unmatched valour and sacrifice of our brave soldiers. In an attempt to remember the supreme sacrifice made by our soldiers in this conflict, a War Memorial has been constructed at Dras. The memorial known as the &ldquo;Kargil War Memorial&rdquo; holds within itself the Amar Jawan Jyoti, the Manoj Pandey Gallery and the Veer Bhoomi.
To date, Operation Vijay continues to be regarded as one of the finest victories in Indian military history. The unwavering strength and ferocity with which the soldiers fought against the enemy strongholds shall forever be remembered.&nbsp; &nbsp;
The &ldquo;Shaurya &rdquo; of the soldiers of the Indian Armed Forces shall continue to kindle pride and honour within the hearts of future generations for times to come.
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Building big muscles and looking buff is far from the only benefit of strength training, which should either way be an integral part of anyone’s overall fitness program

Some people believe that strength training is only for building big muscles&nbsp;and looking buff. But that&rsquo;s far from the only benefit of strength training, which should, either way, be an integral part of anyone&rsquo;s overall fitness program.
What is strength training?&nbsp;Strength, also called&nbsp;weight&nbsp;or resistance training refers to&nbsp;physical exercises which are designed to improve strength and endurance.&nbsp;
How does strength training work?&nbsp;By building muscle mass, this training improves your body's power to resist muscle failure. When your&nbsp;muscles are strong, they can transfer energy more effectively across your body which in turn improves movement and coordination.
What are some hidden benefits of strength training?&nbsp;
Strong Bones:&nbsp;As we get older, the body starts losing 3 to 5 per cent of lean muscle mass per decade. But&nbsp;a 2017 study in the&nbsp;<a href="https://asbmr.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/jbmr.3284">Journal of Bone and Mineral </a><a href="https://asbmr.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/jbmr.3284">Research</a>, shows that&nbsp;just 30 minutes of high-intensity resistance and impact training twice a week can improve bone density, structure and strength. It also reduces the risk of fractures.
Weight Control:&nbsp;Think cardio is the only way to lose weight? Think again! Strength work can help you manage and lose weight as&nbsp;building muscle helps your body burn calories more quickly and may even boost your metabolism.&nbsp;
Better Balance:&nbsp;If you want to maximise your quality of life for a long time, start weight training today.&nbsp;Strength training can help keep your joints flexible. It improves your balance, coordination and posture which enhances your ability to perform everyday tasks&nbsp;with ease, according to a study published in <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3634155/">Rejuvenation Research</a>.
Energetic Mood:&nbsp;All exercise&nbsp;has&nbsp;a mood-boosting effect thanks to the release of endorphins. But a&nbsp;meta-analysis of 33 clinical trials published in&nbsp;<a href="https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/article-abstract/2680311">JAMA Psychiatry</a>&nbsp;in 2018 revealed that strength training may be used&nbsp;as&nbsp;a treatment option to alleviate symptoms of depression.&nbsp;It may also improve sleep quality leading to overall better mental health.
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If you don&rsquo;t have access to a gym, you can even do&nbsp;strength training at home with free weights like barbells and hand dumbbells or with no equipment at all!&nbsp;Some great examples of bodyweight exercises for resistance include:
<ul>
<li>Crunches&nbsp;</li>
<li>Lunges&nbsp;</li>
<li>Pushups&nbsp;</li>
<li>Pullups&nbsp;</li>
<li>Squats&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Step exercises&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Whether you&rsquo;re looking to burn fat or just look and feel stronger, a few sessions of strength training every week can take you a long way!
While any&nbsp;exercise is great for everybody but if you are someone with a medical condition or are older than 40 years, it may be best to consult your doctor before starting a new fitness regimen.
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Lorna Jane, an athleisure clothing chain based out of the land down under, Australia, was fined $5 million for falsely claiming that its garment could prevent Covid-19.

Activewear to prevent Covid? Well, that was a lawsuit just waiting to happen.
Lorna Jane, an athleisure clothing chain based out of the land down under, Australia, was fined $5 million for falsely claiming that its garment could prevent Covid-19, during the peak of the pandemic. The company which manufactures and retails women&rsquo;s activewear, claimed that its anti-virus activewear had been sprayed with a substance called &ldquo;LJ Shield,&rdquo; which protected people against pathogens.
This came at a time when there was a huge amount of uncertainty surrounding the deadly virus outbreak. Leveraging that, the company&rsquo;s adverts on the brand&rsquo;s website, stores and Instagram used the tag &ldquo;Cure for the Spread of Covid-19? Lorna Jane Thinks So.&rdquo;
Lorna Jane has 108 stores in Australia as well as a substantial number of international stores, including some in the USA and New Zealand.

According to NASA’s an asteroid, named ‘2008 GO20,’ sized about 220 metres in diameter, will zoom past Earth on July 25. It will cross our planet

An asteroid thrice the size of the Taj Mahal will pass close to the earth on July 25
According to NASA&rsquo;s&nbsp;an asteroid, named &lsquo;2008 GO20,&rsquo; sized about 220 metres in diameter, will cross our planet at a distance of 4.7 million kilometres at 3 am IST.
The asteroid is moving towards Earth at a speed of 29,000 kilometre per hour.
Though the asteroid is hoped to safely pass by the earth&rsquo;s orbit,&nbsp;NASA has flagged it as a potentially hazardous object, given it is more than 150 metres in diameter.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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