On Monday, May 13th, we had visited Kukke Subramanya Temple, before our 12-hour journey back home. The temple had a lot of chariot constructions going on due to the upcoming festival that was going to take place at the temple. History of the Temple:- According to the beliefs, after killing the demon rulers Tharaka, Shurapadmasura … Continue reading Day 4 – Kukke Subhramanya and Travelling Back Home (May 13, 2019) #Vacay2k19
Month: May 2019
DAY 3- The Aguada fort, A Banyan Tree swing & Travelling to Kukke (May 12, 2019) #Vacay2k19
On Sunday, we went to Baga beach (again) to have some fun in the water. The tides were really huge, and we all were drenched instantly. After that cool- off session, we went to visit the Aguada Fort after breakfast at 9 am. THE AGUADA FORT:- The fort was constructed by the Portuguese in 1612 … Continue reading DAY 3- The Aguada fort, A Banyan Tree swing & Travelling to Kukke (May 12, 2019) #Vacay2k19
Book Blogger Confessions Tag
Okay, so I've seen people do tags on the internet; but to be honest, I've never done a tag on my own. So I searched up for some cool tags on the internet related to books and decided to give it a shot. SO THE NAME OF THE TAG IS CALLED BOOK BLOGGER'S CONFESSIONS … Continue reading Book Blogger Confessions Tag
DAY 2 (PART 2): Visiting GOA at night- The Scenic Views #Vacay2k19
After reaching the hotel at around 6 pm, we decided to get ready and go to the beach to have some fun. The beach that we had visited was called Baga Beach and the place where it is located is called Tito's. We reached at around 8, and we decided to grab a bite before … Continue reading DAY 2 (PART 2): Visiting GOA at night- The Scenic Views #Vacay2k19
Compound in Broccoli & Kale to suppress tumors
It has been found that a compound called indole-3-carbinol (I3C), present in broccoli and kale, impeded tumor growth in a mouse model of prostate cancer. The team has also found a molecular pathway for which the protein WWP1 alters and weakens the tumor suppressant PTEN. WWP1 is active in several human cancers. But, their investigation reveals that I3C can inactivate … Continue reading Compound in Broccoli & Kale to suppress tumors
Potential causes for Chronic Kidney Epidemic found
Scientists have found possible causes for chronic kidney disease 'epidemic' through research that suggests that a combination of high heat, toxins, and infections may be responsible for the increasing prevalence of chronic kidney disease among agricultural workers. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) involves the slow loss of kidney function. Kidneys keep the body healthy by filtering … Continue reading Potential causes for Chronic Kidney Epidemic found
WHO prevention to evaluate 12 risk factors of Dementia
The WHO has posted 12 ways to reduce 12 risk factors on Dementia with their solutions on their website last week. These guidelines review existing evidence on the most significant lifestyle-related risk factors for dementia and take each of these factors into account when issuing recommendations for prevention. The authors aimed the recommendations at healthcare … Continue reading WHO prevention to evaluate 12 risk factors of Dementia
DAY 2 – PART 1: Visiting Murudeshwara Temple & Travelling to Goa (May 11, 2019) #Vacay2k19
We started from Gokarna at around 6 pm after we all had a variation of a nice cup of coffee, tea, and buttermilk. Reaching at around 8:30 pm to find that the temple closes at 8 pm, we made further plans to visit the temple in the morning. The next day, at around 9 am, … Continue reading DAY 2 – PART 1: Visiting Murudeshwara Temple & Travelling to Goa (May 11, 2019) #Vacay2k19
May 10, 2019 – A trip to Gokarna #Vacay2k19
On May 10, 2019, we started from my aunt's place for our 4 day tour. And our first place to visit was the Mahabaleshwar temple in Gokarna. The journey was for 12 hours, and we reached the temple at around 5pm. General Information about the temple:- It is a 4th century CE temple located in Gokarna, … Continue reading May 10, 2019 – A trip to Gokarna #Vacay2k19
How your sleep and mood affect your working memory
Our working memory controls our daily decisions, language and speech factors. However, lack of sleep and mood can cause effects to it, both in short term and long term. A study was recently conducted for testing the capacity of a person's working memory from the ages of 21 to 77. It is found that as … Continue reading How your sleep and mood affect your working memory