Lifestyle
June 28, 2018
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Meal Plans only Work if you Stick to them and Exercise Regularly

For most people trying to lose weight, strict adherence to a meal plan is one – if not the only – way to ensure they are successful. A study, however, has shown that just sticking to a meal plan won’t cut it. Relying solely on food supplementation – including meal plans – does not result […]

Lifestyle
June 28, 2018
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Healthy Lifestyle for Healthy Teeth

Aside from brushing teeth regularly and having regular dental check-ups, healthy lifestyle changes are also needed for achieving good oral health. Food and drinks can cause tooth decay, especially now that they are increasingly acidic due to industrial processing. A balanced diet that is good for dental health includes plenty of fruit and vegetables; starchy […]

Health, Lifestyle
June 27, 2018
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Can Weight Loss Reverse Heart Disease?

WASHINGTON: Patients with atrial fibrillation can reverse the effects of the condition by losing weight, finds a study. The University of Adelaide researchers found that a 10 percent loss in weight, along with management of associated risk factors, can reverse the progression of the disease. They studied 355 overweight or obese people who lost varying […]

Health, Important, Lifestyle
June 27, 2018
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A Non-drug Therapy to Cut Stroke Risk in Half

WASHINGTON: Turns out, adapting lifestyle habits can quickly lower blood pressure. An Andrews University study demonstrated that a programme aimed at helping people modify lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise was as effective as medication at reducing blood pressure. 117 participants in the study saw their blood pressure drop 19 points, on average, after […]

Health, Lifestyle
June 27, 2018
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Green Tea May Benefit People with Bone-marrow Disorders

Green tea may have a life saving potential for people with bone-marrow disorders, a study said. Researchers from Washington University in St. Louis in the U.S. and their German collaborators found that a compound epigallocatechine-3-gallate (EGCG), a polyphenol found in green tea leaves, may be of particular benefit to patients struggling with multiple myeloma and […]

Health, Important, Lifestyle
June 12, 2018
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Just Walking 150 Minutes Per Week Lowers Depression

Depression is a crippling disease that affects more than 300 million people across the globe, according to the World Health Organization. Fortunately, researchers have found that even a little exercise can significantly reduce the risk of depression, according to a study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry. The study revealed that physical activity can […]

Health, Lifestyle
May 30, 2018
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Why Women Gain Weight After Pregnancy Decoded

WASHINGTON: Ladies, take note! A steady weight gain even after pregnancy may be a result of your lifestyle choices, such as eating your child’s leftovers and spending more time in sedentary activities like reading or watching movies with kids, scientists say. Olga Yakusheva, an associate professor at University of Michigan in the US began investigating […]

Lifestyle
May 24, 2018
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These Summer Holidays, Keep your Kids Safe Online

PANAJI: Summer holidays are here and with the soaring temperatures kids tend to spend a lot more time indoors, and on the internet. While the cyber world has a lot of positive activities and avenues for learning, it comes with its own risks, especially for children. According to the recent Microsoft Digital Civility Index, teens […]

Lifestyle
May 19, 2018
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Survey Identifies your Personality Basis your Relationship with your Fridge

MUMBAI: More than a quarter (26 per cent) of Indian millennials between the age group of 17 – 30 confess to regularly raiding the fridge to satiate their midnight hunger pangs. This, along with several other revelations,was thrown up by a light- hearted survey conducted by Godrej Appliances on‘Indian Refrigerator Behavior’. Kamal Nandi, Business Head […]