SCIENCE AND HEALTH FACTS

Using a whole lot of cosmetics on the skin which are made from heavy chemicals have adverse effect on it. The heavy chemicals here are those ingredients from which the cosmetic is made of. They are blended together to give a smooth or soft feeling to the skin but with devastating effects on it. Some of these effects are: 1. Skin Diseases and reactions A large number of cosmetics available today are stuffed with blended chemicals. Regular usage of such ruinous cosmetics may lead to situations that are literarily devastating. Skin diseases and allergic reactions turn inevitable if the consumer is regularly addicted to such chemical cosmetics. Nowadays, Skin Cancer is a type of cancer that is not effortlessly curable. Upon penetration of such ugly diseases, the victim eventually becomes intolerant about the condition. 2.Susceptibility to Allergic Reactions In the current scenario, it is observed that most of the health issues due to using chemical cosmetics include severe allergic r

                                                                                     There are lots of natural remedies that one can apply on the skin for a healthier look. Be reminded that a healthy skin implies a healthy mind! These remedies include oils, tea, herbs, honey, baking soda, etc. They have a tremendous effect on the skin when applied. 1. Oils:- Oil is one of the  natural remedies for healthy skin . It can work magic on your skin and hair. It will provide you softer and glorious skin. It will make your skin look supple and moisturized for long hours. Oil will lighten fine line and wrinkles while maintaining the collagen in your skin. You have a choice between coconut and olive oil. Apply the oil on your face, body, and hair. You will be amazed to see silky soft hair and face. This is perfect for those with ultra  dry skin. 2. Bath Salts:-  Use bath salts as natural remedies for healthy skin. It will soften and moisturize your face. It will relax your mind and bod

ISRO - Rising Star of Space Technology                             - By Shashvat Gethe India is making rapid progress in the arena of science and technology. Gone are those days when this country was satirically referred to as the land of "Snake Charmers." Nowadays, indigenous Indian rockets as high as multi storied buildings are seen roaring in skies piggybacking bulky satellites. This clearly indicates that the Indian space program is now self-reliant and fully prepared to explore the dark secrets of the universe. For several decades, only two players competed each other in the game of spaceflight capabilities. Former Soviet Union and United States of America fought a long and costly battle to emerge triumphant in sphere of science and technology. Initially, India was lagging behind several nations in space research but ISRO has managed to cross all hurdles. The reluctance of United States and Western European nations to provide advanced technologies convinced India sha

Understanding APK Files on Android                                                                                           -    By   Shalini Madhav    APK stands for Android Package Kit . This is a file format that is used by the operating system in Android for the installation and the distribution of middleware and mobile apps. The files are actually analogous to the other packages like APPX for Microsoft Windows or the Debn kind of packages within debian based kind of OS such as Ubuntu. So as to come up with the APK file, one needs an Android program for Android to be compiled and then all parts packaged into a single file that contains the code of the program. This can be files like .dex files. The APK file also has to have the manifest, certificates, assets and resources files. Just like any kinds of file formats that you may know of, the APK files are allowed to have any kind of name that is needed. The only thing that has to remain constant is the end which shoul

Samsung Goes Light With Notebook 9 By  George Rosenthal    Samsung has released its 9 series of notebooks and tablets. One of note is the new 15 inch Notebook 9. The 9 is an extreme "light weight" in its class, coming in at just 2.7 pounds. One of the lightest to date of any 15 inch tablet. Android fans will find much to like about the device. The chassis is sleek and thin, the design is simplistic in a silver case and the body is magnesium-alloy, which some may find a bit too bendable for a premium notebook. Samsung has designed a built-in recliner to set the device down to 180 degrees to share your view. It does have a slim 0.61 inch edge. Coupled with the lighter frame it makes a nice companion for a business trip or vacation. Speaking of business, the 9 may be lacking in bulk but still has the work ethic. The left side includes a USB 2.0 port, a USB Type-C port, a headphone jack, and a power input. Flip to the right and find two USB 3.0 ports,

Fast Ways to Eat More Fiber By  Joan Cline   Getting fiber in our body is very important it helps prevent constipation and manage our weight. It may also help prevent some diseases like high cholesterol, diabetes, heart diseases and some cancers. The recommended amount of fiber needed a day is 25 to 38 grams. Most people eat less than 15 grams a day. The institute of medicine recommends men under 50 to eat 38 grams and women 25 grams. Adults over 50, men 30 grams and women 21 grams of fiber. There are two types of fibers, soluble and insoluble and both are helpful to you. Insoluble helps the intestines and colon function properly, by hydrating and helping waste move through your intestine, which keeps you regular and less constipated. Soluble fiber digest slowly and helps reduce cholesterol and assists in keeping the blood sugar levels stable. Both the insoluble and soluble fiber are important and most foods rich in fiber have both. Lack of fiber in your diet can c

A flat tummy improves your shape as a woman and  having a flat tummy is worthwhile. A lot of women hope they have a flat tummy but are unwilling to undertake the exercises to bring their hopes to materialism. You can help yourself if you are willing. Hence, these few steps can help reduce your tummy to the desired size and or shape.  1: Improve Your Posture Slouch and your stomach pooches. Straighten up, and your tummy looks trimmer without breaking a sweat! For better posture, align your ears over your  shoulders, shoulders over hips, hips over knees, and knees over ankles. Keep your shoulders open like a shirt on a hanger, not one draped on a peg. Draw your navel to your spine. Not least, keep your weight even on the balls of your feet and your  heels. 2: Think Whole-Body Exercise Don’t get so into your abs that you overlook your other muscles. You'll look better if all your core muscles are firm. That includes your glutes and back muscles. Pilates exercise

Humans take in food in order to survive. The food so taken needs to be properly digested for it to be assimilated into the body system. However, the time a food is taken can either help its assimilation or lead to one or more problems for the body system. There are foods that can best be taken in the morning while there are others which when taken in the morning poses a problem to the body. Let us take a look at a few of them. A. Milk - The best time to drink milk is in the night. This is because warm milk soothes the body and helps in getting a good night's sleep. On the other hand, milk is not good to be taken in the morning, unless followed by lots of physical activity, it can be heavy to digest and will to a mess in your meal timings. B. Rice -  The best time to eat rice is during lunch. This is due to the fact that metabolism is higher during the day giving you ample chance to use up the carbohydrates.  Rice is not good to be taken at night because it will just increase

Lower Your Blood Pressure Quickly With These Workable Tips By  Tony Zhang    Hypertension is a long term medical condition in which the arterial hypertension in the blood vessels is persistently increased. Hypertension  places you at a risk of developing some serious health conditions for instance; stroke, poor blood circulation and heart diseases. Besides, long-term Hypertension has been medically proven to increases the chances of developing cardiovascular disease, heart tissues damage besides a heart attack. Hypertension cannot be linked to a direct cause hence it has been a worry to many people currently, some of who are worried about taking medication to help lower hypertension. This article will provide tips on how to lower blood pressure. Besides, by reading it, you have not to worry any-more since it provides measures beyond simply taking medication that you can implement to reduce your arterial hypertension, for instance, by making a right lifestyle choice

Plant-based diets protect from diabetes Plant-based diets protect either minimise or completely eliminate people's propensity to developing chronic diseases such as diabetes 2 cardiovascular diseases as well as cancer.A research published in  Food Technology in October 2012 showed this. However, in 2008,the WHO bulletin informed that 63% of all deaths were caused by non-communicable chronic diseases and conditions such as diabetes type 2, obesity and cancer.  Poor diets contribute significantly towards the development and progression of all the above-mentioned diseases. The WHO recommends that we aim for an energy balanced and a healthy body weight, limit our energy consumption from total fats and aim for more unsaturated fats and less saturated fats. "We  should up our consumption of fruits,vegetables, legumes, whole grains and nuts, consume as little simple sugars as possible, as well as making sure our salt is iodized. Also limit our consumption of salt/sodium."

The health benefits of wine cannot be over emphasized. Research has shown that taking wine moderately can be beneficial as against some beliefs. Wine has some health benefits.  Wine comes in a variety of colours. It may be red, white, pink, and so on. No matter the colour taken, wine has some health benefits to the human body when taken in moderation. It can help in weight loss, boosting the immune system, reducing forgetfulness and preventing bone loss. THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF WINE: 1. Wine is good for the eyes especially when taken in moderation. Though too much wine could make one see double on a night out, the right quantity can bring about a 30% reduction in the development of a cataract than people who do not drink wine. 2. Wine can also help in fighting cold. This is achieved by taking wine when one has a cold which could bring the feeling of stuffiness and the throat sore. Red wine in particular is rich in antioxidants that can reduce the risk of developing a cold by 40