NEW YORK: If done enough and properly, exercise may reverse damage to sedentary, ageing heart, say researchers, adding that it may also help prevent risk of heart failure in future. To reap the most benefit, the exercise regimen should begin by late middle age (before age 65), when the heart apparently retains some plasticity and […]
NEW YORK: Do you travel for business assignments for two weeks or more in a month? According to a study, such people are more likely to suffer from symptoms of anxiety and depression and are also likely to smoke, be sedentary and have trouble sleeping. The findings showed that poor behavioural and mental health outcomes […]
If you are overweight and planning to lose a few kilos in the New Year, first shed harmful attitudes about your body as feeling bad about yourself does not actually motivate a person to pursue healthy behaviour, suggests new research.The researchers pointed out that over the years, the ideal body type, particularly depicted in media […]
LONDON: Super foods can help you to detox after overindulging during the festive period and a nutritionist has answered debate over which ‘super food’ is best, analysing the benefits of green tea, turmeric and cocoa just in time for New Year’s resolutions to come into effect. All three foods have different health benefits – green […]
MUMBAI: EsselWorld, the country’s most popular and largest theme park, is set to liven up the Christmas season with grand attractions for children and adults alike. ‘Christmas at EsselWorld’ kicks off on December 24 with a welcome band, and Santa and the house clown cheering the crowds. After that joyous start, there is no end […]
NEW YORK: Turns out, for older women, living a longer life is as easy as folding laundry or doing any other ordinary household chores. In the University at Buffalo study of more than 6,000 white, African-American and Hispanic women ages 63 to 99, researchers reported significantly lower risk of death in those who were active […]
NEW YORK: Parents who smoke in front of their kids are more likely to believe that there is no presence of tobacco smoke in the air. However, they may be wrong as the dangers of second-hand smoking might still affect the young ones, finds a study. The study, published in the journal Nicotine and Tobacco […]
The theme of World Diabetes Day 2017 is Women and diabetes – our right to a healthy future. The campaign will promote the importance of affordable and equitable access for all women at risk for or living with diabetes to the essential diabetes medicines and technologies, self-management education and information they require to achieve optimal […]
PANAJI: The Institute Menezes Braganza hall was filled with an eager audience waiting in anticipation for the rhythmic and melodious notes of the fado and they were not disappointed. The ninth edition of the Semana da Cultura Indo Portuguesa (Goa) hosted its “5th Concurso de Fado” which saw an enthusiastic audience turn up to cheer […]
GOA: For connoisseurs of wine, spirits, explorers of the fine things in life and for the lovers of all things worth savoring – it’s time to come together at one extraordinary event! Sula Selections ‘Globe in a Glass’ Roadshow 2017 returns in an even grander format with as many as 8 new wines and spirit […]