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Childhood apraxia of speech: when the brain can’t plan the words

Talking is one of the most complex actions the human body performs, yet the process of turning thoughts into speech is coordinated on millisecond timescales. For some children, the brain struggles to plan the movements needed for speech, turning everyday conversation into hard work. Even forming a single word can…

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Why These 5 Temple Offerings Are More Powerful Than Money

Temple donation in India has always been much more than giving money. It is an act of intention, gratitude, and spiritual surrender. In Hindu tradition, daan purifies the heart and uplifts the soul. Scriptures such as the Bhagavad Gita emphasise that offerings given with faith and humility hold the highest…

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This Ancient Temple Ritual Is More Powerful Than You Think : The Truth About Pradakshina

Have you ever seen devotees slowly walking in circles around a temple, a Shiva Lingam, or a sacred tree? This sacred act is called Pradakshina, one of the oldest spiritual practices in Hinduism. Rooted in Vedic tradition and temple architecture principles, Pradakshina symbolizes keeping the Divine at the center of…

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Why Chanting “Om Namah Shivaya” on Maha Shivratri Is Said to Change Your Destiny

Maha Shivratri is regarded in Hindu tradition as the most spiritually charged night dedicated to Lord Shiva. Observed on the Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi of the month of Phalguna, this night is marked by fasting, night long vigil, Rudrabhishek, and continuous chanting of Om Namah Shivaya. For centuries, scriptures such as…

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60 Weird But ‘Technically True’ Takes That No One Can Argue With

If someone asked how many bones are in the human body and you answered “more than three,” you’d be right. Not helpful, a bit annoying, but still right—and honestly, kind of funny. We’ve rounded up some of the best cases of people online delivering that exact brand of technical correctness.…

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6 Shakti Peethas That Are Older Than Most Hindu Temples

Long before temple architecture became grand, regulated, and sculpted into stone, Hindu spirituality was lived through forests, hills, rivers, caves, fire, and memory. The Shakti Peethas belong to that earliest layer of belief. These are not just temples but power points where the Divine Feminine was experienced directly, often without…

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The sneeze secret: how much should you worry about this explosive reflex?

It is one of the most powerful involuntary actions the human body can perform. But is a big sneeze a sign of illness, pollution or something else entirely?

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5 Reasons Why Women Are Not Allowed Inside Certain Temples Even Today

Across India, temples follow traditions that are far older than modern social systems. Some welcome everyone without distinction. Others restrict entry based on age, gender, or life stage. Among these, temples that restrict women’s entry often spark strong reactions, confusion, and debate. The issue is frequently framed as discrimination, but…

Times Life

‘Our bodies bear traces of all we’ve endured’: exhibition explores bodily photography

A new exhibition at the Phoenix Art Museum looks at how the human body has been captured on film, from athletic portraits to revealing looks at ageing

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Why the Jagannath Idol Is Replaced Every Few Years

“न रूपं न च आकारं न चायुधधरं हरिम्। अपश्यं जगदीशानं दारुरूपेण संस्थितम्॥” He has no fixed form, no weapons in hand. Yet the Lord of the universe appears, residing in wood. At the sacred abode of Lord Jagannath in Puri, devotion follows a path unlike anywhere else. Here, God is…

Times Life

'Forever chemicals' could cost Europe €1.7 trillion by 2050

PFAS pollution in Europe could cost society up to €1.7 trillion by 2050, as the European Union weighs how to deal with so-called “forever chemicals” that persist in the environment and the human body.

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Why Is Lord Jagannath Without Hands or Feet? The Real Mystery

“पूर्णमदः पूर्णमिदं।” What looks incomplete can still be whole. When people see Lord Jagannath for the first time, one question comes naturally. Why does this God have no hands or feet? Almost every other Hindu deity is shown in a complete human form, with hands holding weapons or blessings and…

Times Life

The 7 Chakras Aren’t Symbols: They Decide Your Fear, Love, Power, and Peace

The chakra system is not a mystical theory but a practical spiritual map of how consciousness functions within the human body. Rooted in ancient yogic and Vedic wisdom, chakras are described as energy centers that guide survival, emotions, personal power, love, truth, perception, and higher awareness. Through years of spiritual…

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Questions are being raised about microplastics studies – here’s what’s solid science and what isn’t

Over the past few years, studies have suggested that plastic particles from bottles, food packaging and waste have been detected in human blood, lungs, placentas, arteries and even the brain. But a recent investigation by the Guardian suggests that some of these claims may be less robust than they first…

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Scientific rigour and the dangers of microplastics

Letters: Joe Yates, Prof Philip J Landrigan, Prof Jennifer Kirwan and Prof Jamie Davies respond to an article on doubts raised about studies on microplastics in the human body

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What air pollution does to the human body

I grew up in rural Colorado, deep in the mountains, and I can still remember the first time I visited Denver in the early 2000s. The city sits on the plain, skyscrapers rising and buildings extending far into the distance. Except, as we drove out of the mountains, I could…

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Why You Feel Sleepy in Your Partner’s Arms: A Beautiful Sign of Trust and Love

Many people notice that sleep comes easily when they rest in their partner’s arms. The mind slows down, worries fade, and the body feels calm. This is not magic, but a natural response to emotional safety. Relationship experts explain that trust and affection help the nervous system relax. From real…

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Thursday briefing: Is your body really full of microplastics?

In today’s newsletter: Numerous studies have found evidence of microplastics in the human body and warned of the risks to our health. But in the race to research this new field scientists may have drastically overstated the dangers

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‘A bombshell’: doubt cast on discovery of microplastics throughout human body

Exclusive: Some scientists say many detections are most likely error, with one high-profile study called a ‘joke’

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57 Fascinating And Unnerving Medical Photos Not Everyone Can Handle (New Pics)

This article gathers real stories shared by people online about experiences that sounded impossible yet unfolded inside hospitals and everyday life. Each account moves between medical science and raw human endurance, showing how the body can outlast expectations. Keep scrolling to read the remarkable medical stories that reveal just how…

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“Your Internal Organs Itch”: 58 Facts About The Human Body That Might Keep You Up At Night

Even if you think you learned everything that you needed to know way back in biology class, everyone has knowledge gaps. And often you’re not even aware that they exist. There are tons of things we don’t know—or incorrectly assume we know—about how the human body works. To shed some…

LiveScience

How many holes does the human body have?

You might think that the human body has many holes, but that number shrinks when you stop to consider what counts as a hole.

The Conversation

Do marathons damage your heart? Decade-long study finally settles the debate

A marathon pushes the human body close to its limits. Legs tire, lungs burn and the heart works hard for hours on end. For years, that strain has raised an uncomfortable question: does running 26 miles actually damage the heart?

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34 Fascinating Facts About The Human Body That Not Many Of Us Are Actually Aware Of

Some people believe we know everything about such thing as our body, since we study biology at school, read books, and watch popular videos on YouTube. Well, this is far from being true. The human body is the true treasury of unknown facts and incredible discoveries. We’re literally made of…

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Couple Doesn’t Want To Sacrifice Gym For Babysitting, Wrongly Expect The Aunt To Give Up Her Hobbies

Common sense literally screams that while planning some really big things, like having a baby, every minor factor should be taken into account. But, alas, as we can see, many parents-to-be actually neglect this important rule. This woman recently sent her youngest kid to school and expected to have some…

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