Do you know why we fall sick during monsoons?

Cold, flu, throat infection, viral fever and what not; A number of diseases tag along monsoons. Do you know why? Monsoons in India aren’t a cakewalk. It is followed by a myriad of problems including water-logged streets, frequent power cuts and not to forget, frequent breakouts. But apart from this, there’s one negative aspect of monsoons we cannot ignore. Have you observed the pattern that people often fall sick during monsoons? Look around yourself, you will find everyone either struggling with their runny nose or calling sick due to viral…

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4 Ways French Fries and Other Fast Foods Can Destroy Your Health

Regular consumption of fried potatoes (commonly enjoyed as French fries) has been linked to an increased risk of death. Junk foods are called ‘junk’ for a reason. They are basically food items that contain no nutrition and become a source of empty calories that may lead to unnecessary weight gain which increases the risk of other lifestyle diseases like hypertension, high cholesterol, heart problems and diabetes. It may be comforting to indulge in cheesy, fatty or sugary foods, once in a while, but given the surge of fast food chains…

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World Water Day: Five simple things you can do everyday to SAVE water

By Zee Media Bureau Mumbai: Water is indeed life! Can anyone imagine life without water? Well, on World Water Day, let’s take a pledge to save and conserve every drop of water and ensure the existence of life on earth for a longer period. Water conservation is not just the responsibility of the government and authorities. Every individual’s contribution plays a vital role in saving water. And hence, it is imperative to be an active participant in the programmes that aim at saving water. In this post, we will list…

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