May 12 is Mother’s Day. Your mother is perhaps the most special person in your life. You share a lovely bond with her and today you have the chance to show her your love and affection and shower her with compliments. It is her …
If you suffer from asthma, you will be familiar with the symptoms of wheezing, chest tightness and shortness of breath that characterise the condition. Some of these symptoms can mimic the breathlessness that can occur during …
From that 3pm trip to the snack machine to those evenings curled up on the sofa with your favourite treat, we all know the major culprits when it comes to gaining weight. However, the reasons why you’re struggling to keep off …
Through proper sugar control, many problems such as eye disease, kidney disease, heart disease, nerve damage and serious foot problems can be prevented or delayed. Maintain a healthy lifestyle and stick to daily routines of …
Short bursts of brain activity may help protect from Alzheimer's, says a study conducted by researchers in Israel. Evidence indicates that the accumulation of amyloid-beta proteins, which form the plaques found in the brains of …
An estimated 61.3 million people in India suffer from diabetes and it’s not just people in the urban areas. Unfortunately, awareness about the disease is very low which can lead to various complications. The umpteen myths and …
Lara Dutta who turns 35 today, has always been a fitness enthusiast and a yoga practioner for around 12 years now. She not only won the Miss Universe title in 2000, but also bagged the highest points in the swimsuit round for her …
Losing weight is not just about sweating it out for hours in the gym, but also about what you eat. Many people may work out regularly but not see any results as they do not eat the right food. Having junk or unhealthy food can …
German supermodel Heidi Klum tries to incorporate exercise into whatever she does in order to keep herself fit. ‘My schedule is always really hectic, so I try to incorporate exercise into my everyday routine as much as …
A well publicised ‘Body growth formula powder’ has been banned by the FDA, and recently the Bombay High Court has held up the FDA’s (Food and Drug Administration) decision to take the ads off air. The advertisement had …
Spending your afternoons battling the temptation to raid the fridge for chocolates and ice creams? Here are 10 ways to kick your sugar cravings and tame your sweet tooth.
Eat more low-GI foods
Sugar cravings are often a …
Now you can keep your blood sugar problems at bay with exercise. Scientists of the Life Sciences Institute at the University of Michigan have shown that growth of white muscle due to exercise can help keep blood sugar level in …
Ask women if they want a curvaceous body like Beyoncé, Bipasha and Scarlett Johansson, and you will get a screaming 'yes' in unison. But, not everyone is lucky to be born with genes that don't cause visceral fat deposits and …
When you have a holiday on the horizon, it’s an opportunity to look forward to some well-earned rest, relaxation and a bit of down-time. However, a couple of weeks completely devoid of any exercise is a guaranteed way to lose a …
