How To Make Raita 3 Ways | Awesome Yoghurt Dressings for Curries
Adults HealthThese amazingly healthy yoghurt dressings are a great way to balance out the spice in your dish. Raita is a yoghurt based dressing, often combined with raw vegetables and herbs. These three variations on the classic raita are easy to make and completely fat free!
Is there a disease that makes us love cats?
Adults HealthToday, about a third of the world's population is infected with a strange disease called toxoplasmosis - and most of them never even know it. And while the parasite can multiply in practically any host, it can only reproduce sexually in the intestines of cats.
Why do some people have seasonal allergies?
Adults HealthAh, spring. Grass growing, flowers blooming, trees budding. For those with allergies, though, this explosion of new life probably inspires more dread than joy. So what's behind this annual onslaught of mucus? Eleanor Nelsen explains what happens when your immune system goes rogue.
The power of the placebo effect
Adults HealthThe placebo effect is an unexplained phenomenon wherein drugs, treatments, and therapies that aren't supposed to have an effect - and are often fake - miraculously make people feel better. What's going on? Emma Bryce dives into the mystery of placebos' bizarre benefits.
What would happen if you didn't drink water?
Adults HealthWater is essentially everywhere in our world, and the average human is composed of between 55 and 60% water. So what role does water play in our bodies, and how much do we actually need to drink to stay healthy? Mia Nacamulli details the health benefits of hydration.
How stress affects your brain
Adults HealthStress isn't always a bad thing; it can be handy for a burst of extra energy and focus, like when you're playing a competitive sport or have to speak in public. But when it's continuous, it actually begins to change your brain. Madhumita Murgia shows how chronic stress can affect brain size, its structure, and how it functions, right down to the level of your genes.