Health and Medicine

 What Is Ramadan? Ramadan is the most sacred month of the year in Islamic culture. Muslims observe the month of Ramadan, to mark that Allah, or God, gave the first chapters of the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad in 610, according to the  Times of India . During Ramadan, Muslims fast, abstain from pleasures and pray to become closer to God. It is also a time for families to gather and celebrate. -Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar, which is a lunar calendar based on the cycles of the moon.  What Is The Benefits of Ramadan? Fasting has many benefits for the body as well as for the mind. It gives the body some needed respite provided one does not indulge in the night. And the rigorous discipline and code of conduct that have to be observed daily as part of fasting and for as long as thirty days contribute to one’s patience, tolerance, and overall wellbeing. These are by themselves great benefits of fasting. But beyond that we should also strive for ...

First of all watch this video: While some people claim to hear the word "Laurel" in the clip, others say they hear "Yanny." The Clip has been shared thousands of times, and people around the world – including celebrities Chrissy Teigen, Mindy Kaling and, of course, Yanni – have weighed in on what they hear.  The internet erupted in disagreement on Tuesday over an audio clip in which the name being said depends on the listener. Some hear “Laurel.” Others hear “Yanny.” The clip and original “Yanny or Laurel” poll were posted on Instagram, Reddit and other sites by high school students who said that it had been recorded from a vocabulary website playing through the speakers on a computer. One detail may frustrate some and vindicate others: The original clip came from the  vocabulary.com  page for “laurel,” the word for a wreath worn on the head, “usually a symbol of victory.” One way to understand the dynamics at work is to look at a type of chart calle...

Here are some tips to help you look after your teeth. Brush at least twice a day.  The best time to brush teeth is after meals. Choose a toothbrush with a small head for better access to back teeth. Soft bristles are kinder on your gums.  How To Brush Your Teeth Correctly Use fluoridated toothpaste.  Fluoride helps to harden tooth enamel and reduces your risk of decay.  How To Floss Your Teeth Correctly Brush thoroughly.  Tooth brushing should take between two and three minutes. Floss your teeth daily.  Use a slow and gentle sawing motion. Limit acidic drinks like soft drinks, cordials and fruit juices.  Food acids soften tooth material and dissolve the minerals in tooth enamel, causing holes (cavities or caries). In severe cases, teeth may be ‘eaten’ right down to the gum. Limit sugary foods.  Bacteria in dental plaque change sugars into acids. Protect your teeth from injury.  Wear a mouthguard or full-face helmet when playing sports...

The teeth are the hardest substances in the human body. Lower teeth are located on Mandibular bone and uppers located on Palatine bone of our body. A normal adult mouth has 32 teeth, which (except for wisdom teeth) have erupted by about age 13. Functions: Chewing, Mastication Helpers in Speech Parts (Anatomy): Enamel: The hardest, white outer part of the tooth . Enamel is mostly made of calcium- phosphate, a rock-hard mineral. Dentin: A layer underlying the enamel. It is a hard tissue that contains microscopic tubes. When the enamel is damaged, heat  or cold can enter the tooth through these paths and cause sensitivity or pain. Pulp: The softer, living inner structure of teeth. Blood  vessels and nerves run through the pulp of the teeth. Cementum: A layer of connective tissue that binds the roots of the teeth firmly to the gums and jawbone. Periodontal ligament: Tissue that helps hold the teeth tightly against the jaw. Names Of Your...